A music skipping bug in Android Auto that was reported back in 2019 on Nissan car models was finally corrected by the Japanese brand earlier this summer on the 2019 Altima.
And while the company has remained completely tight-lipped on the availability of this update for the rest of the lineup, it looks like more models are getting it these days.
What the bug does is generate a cutout when listening to music on apps like Spotify and other players in Android Auto, with several users confirming that the playback suffers a small interruption at random moments no matter the phone they used in the car.
The issue was resolved by Nissan with an update for the 2019 Altima in June, while in August, the same new firmware version went live for the 2019 Sentra too. However, worth knowing is that not all dealerships installed the update on request, despite the fact that the release notes specifically mentioned the Android Auto music skipping bug as resolved in the new version.
An updated technical bulletin published by Nissan in late July indicates that the bug has now been addressed in the 2019 and 2020 Altima and Murano too.
This time, however, the changelog doesn’t point to the Android Auto music skipping issue, but it does reveal that it “updates the display control unit software.”
According to users on Google’s forums, however, this update fixes the music cutout in the said models.
“This software update will update your head unit to version #0912 which will fix the audio cut out problem! There's other nifty little enhancements for your head unit that come with this update as well. You may have to work a little magic with the dealer's service department to get them to install this update. they tend to be strict about replicating the issue before agreeing to do any work. With enough persistence, hopefully you'll find some luck,” someone says on the forums.
So right now, the Android Auto music skipping bug should be resolved in the majority of new Nissan models, and what you need to do next is to convince the dealership to update your head unit.
What the bug does is generate a cutout when listening to music on apps like Spotify and other players in Android Auto, with several users confirming that the playback suffers a small interruption at random moments no matter the phone they used in the car.
The issue was resolved by Nissan with an update for the 2019 Altima in June, while in August, the same new firmware version went live for the 2019 Sentra too. However, worth knowing is that not all dealerships installed the update on request, despite the fact that the release notes specifically mentioned the Android Auto music skipping bug as resolved in the new version.
An updated technical bulletin published by Nissan in late July indicates that the bug has now been addressed in the 2019 and 2020 Altima and Murano too.
This time, however, the changelog doesn’t point to the Android Auto music skipping issue, but it does reveal that it “updates the display control unit software.”
According to users on Google’s forums, however, this update fixes the music cutout in the said models.
“This software update will update your head unit to version #0912 which will fix the audio cut out problem! There's other nifty little enhancements for your head unit that come with this update as well. You may have to work a little magic with the dealer's service department to get them to install this update. they tend to be strict about replicating the issue before agreeing to do any work. With enough persistence, hopefully you'll find some luck,” someone says on the forums.
So right now, the Android Auto music skipping bug should be resolved in the majority of new Nissan models, and what you need to do next is to convince the dealership to update your head unit.
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Last week, we shared some our list of Essential Smartphone Apps for Acura Owners and this week we’re featuring two apps geared specifically toward Nissan Owners. These apps, both released by Nissan, are great resources for Nissan owners to keep informed on the latest from the manufacturer, as well as manage your Nissan Leaf right from your phone!
- Nissan Global: Stay up-to-date on all the latest news directly from Nissan, including worldwide, regional and local. This app is designed to provide Nissan owners with updates on the latest technology, upcoming products and even company history. One of the best features in the app is the “Explore” option, which allows users to search by keyword or topic to find information on specific areas of your vehicle. Users can also share news and videos on Facebook and Twitter directly from the app. Nissan Global is available for free on both Android and iDevice platforms.
- Nissan Leaf: The Nissan Leaf app is designed to help owners manage and control their electric vehicle directly from their Android or iDevice. The app allows users to: check the status of a battery charge, start/stop charging, view estimated driving range on current charges or check how long until a full charge is reached, and control the cabin climate with just a click! Whether you own a Nissan Leaf or are simply interested in electric vehicles, this is a very cool app. The Nissan Leaf app is available for free on both Android and iDevice platforms.
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Additionally, there are some third-party apps available for free on iTunes that offer similar features, as well as some additional features.
- Leaf Energy is essentially an energy calculator for owners to be able to estimate energy needed based on a route, battery temperature, speed, air temperature, elevation and climate control usage.
- Leaf Link does virtually the same thing as the Nissan Leaf app, but also allows users to send addresses from your Contacts directly to the Leaf’s navigation system, find charging stations on a map, and sync recently visited places with your iDevices.
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- There seems to be a few Android apps to remotely manage the Leaf. There's the two official ones: NissanConnect EV and YOU+Nissan. When I was trying to get CarWings working, I was told by Nissan not to use the YOU+Nissan and to use the NissanConnect EV app instead.
Although we mentioned these next few apps in one of our prior posts, they are great apps that complement the Nissan-specific ones listed above.
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Nissan Leaf: The Nissan Leaf app is designed to help owners manage and control their electric vehicle directly from their Android or iDevice.
- AAA Roadside: For car owners that carry AAA, the Roadside Assistance provided by the organization can mean the difference between being stranded somewhere and getting the help you need to get your car back on the road! The good news is that this app makes the process quick and easy: Just set up a profile within the app and then, in the event of a breakdown, simply select the type of problem and the app contacts a local roadside service technician for quick response. In addition, the app will also confirm your request for assistance, provide information on local AAA-Approved repair shops, connect you to AAA branch offices, view your AAA card, and allow you to speak directly with an AAA representative. The AAA Roadside app is available for iDevices and is free to download from iTunes.
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- Car Locator: Never worry about forgetting where you’ve parked in a crowded parking lot again! With this app, simply drop a pin in the location where you’ve parked your car and let the app worry about getting you back there. In addition, the app features a parking timer, the ability to save notes and photos, and the option to send your current location to another person via phone or email. Car Locator is available for Android devices for $3.99 on Android Marketplace.
We hope that you have found this list of Nissan apps helpful, and we suggest that you give them a try. Are there any apps out there that you have found useful as a car owner? (Nissan or otherwise?) If so, leave us a comment below sharing the details.
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