Android Auto Compatibility for DS 3 2018 - Seeking Advice

[Coins426uk]

Hi everyone,

I have a 2018 DS 3, and currently, it only works with Apple CarPlay. I wanted to know if there’s a way to use Android Auto instead. I noticed a "MirrorLink" icon next to Apple CarPlay, but I believe MirrorLink is outdated and may not support my Android device.

I’ve tried connecting my Android (running the latest software) via a data cable, but unfortunately, it didn’t work. Has anyone managed to get Android Auto working on a similar DS 3 model? Any tips or updates from the dealership that might help?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

[Djandree]

Hello
According to some forums, only some DS3 hatches had AA. IF you have the red and copper/brown theme on the screen then you could have the newer NAC system which has AA, if it's purple then no. The best way to add AA is with a piggy back system from china which plugs in between the head unit and screen.

[GiveMeABreak]

If you have the SMEG unit then it won't have Android Auto and you'll need an aftermarket option. You can't add it to a SMEG unit.

Mirror link support ended a while ago and if you had the Mirror Link App it would continue to work - as long as you don't update your Android phone's operating system, as once you did, it will remove Mirror Link functionality.

[Stockport90]

Hello
According to some forums, only some DS3 hatches had AA. IF you have the red and copper/brown theme on the screen then you could have the newer NAC system which has AA, if it's purple then no. The best way to add AA is with a piggy back system from china which plugs in between the head unit and screen.

What system exactly can i get and how do i configure this? Recently bought a ds3 and it has the purple screen on the head unit. Ive seen people mention carlinkit and ive purchased one but i cant get it to work at all. At this rate i think ill just return the car. Swapping out the head unit seems too much of a faff and theres alot to go wrong with vehicle functionality. If youve got a simple step by step solution to make it work that would be greatly appreciated. I cant seem to find anything concrete to get AA to function through this system

[Djandree]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carlinkit-Wire ... d_source=1

[Djandree]

it should be straightforward

[Stockport90]

I bought a carlinkit 5.0 but becase the car doesnt have android auto at all, only mirrorlink and carplay, it doesnt work. Bought a different screen to overlay the current one instead

[Djandree]

this might help
https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/10090- ... ion-dongle