Call from the car is really simple, even without using your hands or look away from the road: just ask Google Assistant on Android Auto. But and if you want call a person? It is possible, although with many limitations. And problems.
With the arrival of WhatsApp for Android Auto, the infotainment system has not only won more communication options, but also made it easier to use the application on the car screen. Although it is possible Use the assistant for these callsThat the interface adapts the environment of Android Auto is a big leap forward. Couldn't you still try it?
WhatsApp calls are on Android Auto, but not for everyone
If you have active Whatsapp calls, this option should appear when you call someone from the car
We have echoed the rumor, we could try it and we have proven that they are always present: WhatsApp calls are available on Android Auto. Of course, it is always a not too widespread function: Google pixels also use Samsung. Beyond that, there is almost a lottery: some brands and models have these calls, others not.
So, to identify problems with calls, it is first of all to know If your automatic Android has already integrated them into its interface. To do this:
- Make sure you have the WhatsApp account properly configured on the mobile you connect to the car.
- Open Android Auto and click on the phone icon, on the car screen.
- Choose someone in your agenda that has whatsapp.
- You are Android Auto It gives you to choose between the normal phone number and that of WhatsApp The option has come to you.
- In case Android Auto calls contact directly, without asking if you wish to communicate on WhatsApp, it does not happen.
What do you still have these calls for messaging? Let's look at some ways to force your appearance. Although you have to keep in mind that it depends on the brand and your mobile model: if it is not compatible with WhatsApp calls, you can do little.
Update your automatic Android to the latest version
This is one of the first steps: make sure you have the most recent version on your mobile. In Xataka Android, we echo the new features, simply do research and locate an article that talks about the last update. Or you can go to APK Mirror and lower the latest version of the file.
Once you have updated your Android Auto restart the mobile, connect it to the car and follow the previous steps to see if the call interface jumps. Otherwise, continue to move forward.
Update your WhatsApp
As happens in the previous step, it is important that the messaging application is updated. You can consult your Google Play or access downloading the file from APK Mirror. Install the latest version (it can be beta), restart the phone and test again.
Delete Applications Data
Sometimes it is only a question of restoring the information of the applications so that they can access new products. Of course, keep in mind that You will have to restore the link with the car and your WhatsApp. Before doing the following process, make sure you have made a backup of all your cats.
- Access your mobile settings and even see “applications”.
- Access the list of all applications and enter Android Auto.
- Access “Storage and Cache” and click “Delete storage”. Menu names can change depending on the phone.
- Looking for WhatsApp and performs the same previous process to erase storage. Don't forget to make a backup before.
Now start the WhatsApp account, connect your mobile to the car, finish the configuration and repeat the WhatsApp call process from the vehicle screen. Let's see if there is luck.
Change between mode with the cable and the wireless car
If you connect to the car with the wireless Android mode test to do it with the cable and try the WhatsApp call process. And if you usually use the cable and your car is compatible with the connection via wifi, try it like that.
What do they still do not appear? It remains to be patient to see if, in future updates, the function comes to your mobile. In the meantime, you can make calls from the car in the classic style: just Click on the Android Auto microphone And say “Call Javier by Whatsapp.” Javier modifies the name of your contact and voila: Google Assistant will also make the call by WhatsApp, although from the mobile screen. Not in the car.
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