Android Auto is a piece of tech developed by Google that connects an Android phone to a compatible head unit (the interface in your centre console where you control the stereo, phone connectivity and sometimes navigation). It will provide a simplified version of your phone screen on the display and enable you to access your phone’s features Mazda does not intend users to do firmware up-/downgrades, but only the dealers. Before the FW upgrade, install the Autorun/ID7 tweak from AIO (top right corner), so that you afterwards can still install tweaks via usb. AIO Android Auto does not work with any FW 70. FW 70 comes with built-in Android Auto/Apple Carplay (AA/CP), but this is only multiple, user-friendly ways to access and get started using Apple CarPlay from the Mazda Connect™ home screen. SIDEBAR Displays most recent apps and the App View icon. APPLE MAPS Displays current location or current route guidance. SMART SIRI SUGGESTIONS Provides quick access to commonly used tasks. 1 1 2 2 3 3 APP VIEW Mazda’s is wrong. I recently had the privilege of daily driving a Mazda3 Turbo for a week. It was a fine experience that I’ll expand upon in an upcoming review. One of the downsides, though Technical. Just got my 2023 3 and am using a Carsifi wireless dongle for Android Auto. Noticed the LED on it is always blinking when I get in the car before starting the engine. Verified the other USB port is also always on. Concerned about battery drain since I don't drive every day. 3. Automatically Resume Media in Android Auto . Having to manually resume your song, podcast, or other media every time you get into the car is a pain, especially if you're making lots of quick stops. A quick setting tweak in Android Auto removes this annoyance. On Android Auto's Settings page, enable Start music automatically. Now when you I bought mine off amazon last year, I updated the software first before installing the new usb hub. You need to remove the radio head unit, drink holders and unlatch the transmission lever panel to gain access to the back of the radio If you are perhaps looking at purchasing a used Mazda and are looking for details on whether a car you are considering has the upgrade – consult our list of model years and generations that either have the hardware or are capable of receiving the upgrade. Mazda3 – The Mazda3 received the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto software update in FtVrrLu.