Need more info - What phone, how are they connected - CarPlay or android auto or Bluetooth?


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It is a LG G5 android phone. The phone immediately goes into android auto, though the car does not because we aren't using the cable.
The phone calls word, but the texts don't.
When I get out of android auto on the phone, the results are the same; phone, no text.

I haven't tried anything with a cable other than Google Maps; but I shouldn't need a cable for texts, should I?

 

It's in the Bluetooth settings. Go to Bluetooth and select the Subaru device and go to info and then turn ON the Show Notifications. Works perfect with iPhone but probably something similar with Android.

 

In bluetooth, messaging was turned to off. I turned it on and all the texts she got recently showed up on her phone; except the ones from me. They weren't on the car, but were on the phone. I sent her a couple texts; they showed up on the phone, but not on the car.
I tried a 2nd phone and that worked properly. Texts showed up on the car, and replies were sent.
So it works now (thank you very much...) but why does it ignore texts from my phone. Also a LG G5 android, identical to hers.

 

I just started to play with Android Auto on my LG G6 with my 2016. I noticed that when in Android Auto app the phone goes into "Do not disturb". This prevents calls and texts while driving. Reduces distractions LOL. Anyway, open settings and go into the Sound tab/section to find Do not Disturb. I set it's mode to Priority only. That allows "Contacts" that are Favorites to still contact you while driving. Find each other in your contact list and tap the star on the contact to make it a Favorite. That should allow calls and texts to work between you two.

I could not find a way to disable Android Auto from turning on Do Not Disturb. The above was my work around. Hope it helps.

 

Checked this, and Android Auto doesn't start "do not disturb".
Thanks though.

 

New iPhone Now No Texts

2018 Outback Touring. Have been using a iPhone 7+ with no problems rcv'ing text messages on the unit. Several days ago I activated a new iPhone Xs and text messages now do not show up on the unit. iOS 12.0.1. Have checked all the settings on the phone and all are set correctly. This is in Bluetooth mode. Anyone else encountering this problem?

 

I "think" I may have the answer.
Android Auto receives SMS, not MMS.
I checked with several of the people whose messages I can receive and they all have IPhones that send SMS. My phone sends MMS.
I don't think there is any work around for this; it just can't receive MMS.

I am not sure this it the right answer; anyone more knowledgeable than me have an opinion.

 

I believe @tollerowner has it correct. I receive standard text message notifications without any issues (with and without Android Auto connected). However, group text messages do not initial a notification.

 

Has anyone figured out a way to have the text notifications cleared on your phone if you are using the car’s bluetooth to read you the texts? It’s kind of annoying to have to go into your phone after you are done driving just to clear text notifications you already read...

 

iOS, you can't. If you use CarPlay (plugging in the USB cable), then they clear. But over BT you have no option.

 

2016 Outback not receiving texts as it has before. iPhone and IOS 12.0 Checked settings and notifications are on under the bluetooth connection...does phone have to be plugged in to get them?

 

Can't say for certain with the 2016, but my 2018 will get them without being plugged in. Of course if I do plug in I have CarPlay, so when I listen to a text message the phone marks it as read. Over Bluetooth it doesn't do that.