Android auto

That is weird to be fair.

Most important questions:
- did you try original cable that came with the phone? (Some cables simply doesn't works, data issues or made for charging only).
- try "reset" android auto settings on the phone (settings -> android auto -> remove all previously connected cars).

For first time most of the times, if I remember correctly, you need to allow access on the phone, give access to android auto, then finish on the head unit screen.

Had similar problem. Telling the car to forget the phone and the phone to forget the car fixed it for me.

in your phone change usb preferences to file transfer/android auto.

then the first time you plug in your phone to the car, open the maps app to agree the T&C's and warnings

Have you activated nearby share on your phone? (edited)

Same thing happened with my wife's phone on a new Sandero Stepway, worked until Samsung/Android updated her phone and not worked since. Works with iPhones and even an Android tablet, so cables and ports are fine.

Which cable are you using?
My older usb c cables would say they were connected but wouldn't display the maps, or would disconnect often.

I bought an Anker usb c cable and since had no problems.

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But it's out of stock (edited)

It won't be your phone.....

This is all I keep getting with an android phone

I have to restart my phone between every 3 to 7 days to get my car (67 plate astra) to recognise it, same for my partners phone, it's annoying.
Android auto, or at least manufacturers implementation of it appears to be poor. (edited)

Anyone point me in the right direction for a cable that may work wit a OnePlus 6 McLaren tried the ones I have no joy

Mine works with xiaomi phone and kona electric. I found it's only 1 usb port that will connect (other one doesn't even try to start android auto so I don't think that's your problem) and i ise an otterbox cable which works - but only when I have the cable a certain way round (logo facing forward) - but that is because the cable is a bit worn out. If I have the cable the other way round it tries to start but fails.