Activate Android Auto/Car Play on 2016 Mercedes-Benz A Class
2022 ж. 5 Мау.
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Here's how I was able to activate Android Auto on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz A 220d (w176). The same instructions can also be used to activate Apple Car Play.
When I first got the vehicle, I was quite disappointed that it didn't come with Android Auto, and I had planned to update the head unit to one of those 10" Android displays. Luckily I stumbled upon some additional settings that I hadn't seen before while trying to figure out something else, and to my delight, Android Auto could actually be activated and works great!
I came here specifically to say a massive THANK YOU! I couldn't get Android Auto to work and spent days researching with no luck until I found your video. I've just followed your steps and I've now got Android Auto!!
This worked first time. Mercedes main dealer couldn't get the Android auto working but this did. Really really grateful,
Great to hear! 👍
The only videos that actually address the problem!! Many thanks to you, sir!
Yes!! Worked perfectly for my 2017 SLC300, fully enabled the Android Auto, took 30 seconds. This is the only video which explains the actual mechanism for enabling these features when they are absent from the top-level menus. Went to two Mercedes service depts, they were clueless.
Hi bro how to contact my android to my a class mercedes a180 2014 w176 petrol engine sport can I?
Thanks for the video! This worked perfectly in my 2016 200d AMG Line Premium.
You're a legend. I've been going out of my mind for my 2015 A class. THANK YOU
Wow that's brilliant 😮 It worked on my Merc A180D 2017. I don't know how to thank you for sharing this video. That unlocks a lot of features 🎉 Thanks a lot!!
Good one bro can I contact my android phone to a class mercedes a180 2014 w176 petrol engine sport??
Does this enable apple carplay also?
@@wictorwillseus671yep
One of the best video. Saved me lot of money as I was going for aftermarket screens.
Works like a gem. I have a GLA250 2016. Thanks a lot for this video!
Do you know if this works on GLA 200 2016?
Hey, can you please help me. I can get the amg logo but I can’t seem to get CarPlay and I have the exact same model as your vehicle. Thanks
@@felixirancunguye1545 same goes to me buddy! 😣
Works a treat! Only had Apple ticked on my GLA 2016.
Thank you so much for this! Just bought a 2015 B Class and this worked like a charm. Things were laid out a bit differently, but I was able to work it out and even find my ambient lighting colours which had been turned off! You just made my life infinitely better! (Also, my AMG Line now screams AMG when I put my key in and it makes me so happy! 😄)
Thank you I was also very disappointed but following your video was easy to solve the problem thanks again.
You wouldn't happen to know if you can do something similar with Lane keeping assist And/or Traffic Sign Assist?
Amazing upgrade - We also do the same upgrade over here in the UK!
Dude. You're the man!
Worked like a treat!! Thank you so much. Just wondering if you've used Car stream at all to watch KZhead etc? I'm finding scrolling bit very difficult
If this works…. You are a lifesaver…. I will update
Does not work 🎉
Thank you so much!!! from korea!! i guess this gonna work for my E220D bluetec 2016 with NTG5
Superb! I had to reset back to factory to get into the engineering menu, but I'm all set up now. Thank you.
Hi, i can't enter to Engineering mode, how to factory reset device?
@Goran Garcevic I think its in system, you reset the head unit back to factory
@@smerds Thanks, i figured out how to reset, enter to engineering mode, but after change of option and reboot of device setting are reverted to off
Sorry, it worked for me after resetting the head unit to factory settings, apart from trying again I've no idea.
Am having no luck accessing the engineering menu, what shall I do?
Do you have any advice on enabling android auto/Apple car play on a 2019 GLC300, without buying an expensive module?
Thankyou for this amazing video it works fine now with android auto
Thank you so much for this!!!
What an absolute legend!
Great thanks, remember to restore factory settings to be able to firstly access the engineering menu as mine didn't play game at first
A mi no me permite entrar a ese menú. Entonces tengo que reiniciarlo de fabrica? Y si es así como se hace eso? No daña el estereo que me pida NIP?
Is this for Audio 20 or the COMAND system? Thanks in advance
Factory reset and worked for me. Thnx
🙏 worked for my A200. Bless
I have 2016 A180 Urban but it didn't save the changes the display menu will change but the options still off any idea why ?
Excellent video with understandable english comments pronunciation (good for foreign people) 😀
This was helpful…. I watched so many episodes and they call seemed to do everything else but address the problem
Please, what is right cable to add to the (tab icon)port? Thank you
+ 1 🤩thank you Mr Zech...
Thks for that video sir !QUestion, i have a mercedes Snesation b180 2018, is it work the same ?
Awesome video!!!
Hey, do you have any idea why after pressing set page, changing a page, its automatically changing CarPlay via USB on OFF and same for automotive link ? Works fine just with logo. Same when iam trying save a changes ( holding on/off button )
did you resolve this after?
I have the Same issue
You need a OBD2 activation tool, after that it will be activated. I had the same problem.
@xSinergy_ not any obd, its must be extra an activation tool, it activates android car or apple car play in the system
@@immerwiederstd8278link?
Hi, as seen with a few others mine keeps resetting to no on the apple carplay selection. I’ve changed the load icon to AMG, you mentioned maybe a software update, can this be done from the engineering menu also? I noticed there was a section for that but was too scared to click it haha. Thanks
Same problem! Very curious for the answer.
@@KingOfQuizzes yess me too
Same here GLA 200 2018 EU Edition
Hii me 2 i really hope i can get a reply so i can fix it
Hi me too! My Clase A200 w176 2018 reset to No again. Logo change right to AMG but carplay reset to No option.
is it working with all A class ? or only models top of the line? got a 2018 one.
Thankyou. Worked for me after I reset my settings
Did you try before reseting to factory and only was able to chang logo?? I'll try to reset so!!!
@@maximilianocaride4368 Hi, did you try to reset? Can you let me know how it went? Trying to get android auto, but after changing the setting in engi mode and saving/reseting it they wont stay ON, always goes back to off....
Also interested, same problem for me
How did you reset the settings?
I believe I reset it in the settings. There are KZhead videos on resetting I watched.
Zech, thank you for your video. I tried this on my 2017 GLS 450, but I cannot get into engineering mode for some reason. It also did not come with Android Auto. Any ideas?
I managed to get onto the engineering menu and I changed the loading screen which proves it saved that setting however it does not save my settings regarding the remote UI applications. On my screen it has it set that the RUI settings are off for remote UI. I have tried to mirror your selections on this video but when I go to set the page it doesn't save my changes. Any ideas????
Oof.. that's rough. I've seen a few other commenters with the same problem. Unfortunately I really don't know why it's not working for some. Maybe in need of a software update first?
@@zeanders How can you update it?
I have the same problem!!! I Tried and the Android Auto does not appear, Im gonna try with apple carplay with my wife's Phone
any update on this issue, have the same problem.... can it be that apple and android auto is unavailable? so it doesnt save the changed settings.....
The same issue
Hi Zech, great video! We have a GLE400 from 2016, but unfortunately, this trick doesn't work. Another video suggested a factory reset via the steering wheel, but this didn't work either. How can I get Android Auto to work on this car? Thanks!
Huge shoot out... thanks so much
Does this work also without the adaptor below the steering wheel? Or only for 2016 onwards models?
Thanks for the video. I tried it but it didn't work on an a45 amg 2016 I wend back to the settings and the settings went back to off after restarting not sure. What the issue is
Same did you get this working?
Hey thank you. Will this work on a 2017 g wagon?
Thanks for the video. Can I convert NTG5S1 from Japan to Europe version via this menu?
Well that is frustrating. I wonder if my 2019 GLA 250 will do the same and not allow it.
My setting is already active in the car settings, I have made sure CarPlay is not restricted on my iPhone and it still won’t connect in the second media port it just charges my phone… I’m think maybe the USB is at fault.
Hi, what if I don’t want the AMG logo to turn up when starting engine. Can I leave the standard logo on instead?
Hi, hope you're well ! I have a GLA 2016 AMG LINE, and it works well with Aplle Car Play, but i tried to activated Android, but did not work... I know that i SAVE the settings, because now i see AMG on the first screen. I short, i put the settings to ON, i save, but when i will see again it stay OFF. Any hints ?
Hi! Do you know if this works on GLA 200 2016? Thanks
Hello, for W205 2017, as you know there are no buttons like * or 1; is there any option to enter into engineering mode. (Not the dealer menu) Thank you.
Reset all the settings and you can enter the menu
Hello :) im going to buy an A180 (2016), it would be great if i could use Android Auto. Do I need the integrationskit? Or are thoose options as u showed in it to?
I would expect it to be there, but it could depend on the manufacture date. I would check it out during the test drive. If Android Auto isn't already there, then see if you can activate it in the Engineering Menu.
@@zeanders okay thank u! Im going to try it, i keep u updated :)
@@zeanders the engenering menu does not open when i press the buttons
@@redoctober3791 Dang, that's too bad man 😞
@@zeanders okay i can access the engenering menu now. But the system doesnt safe it, after the reboot. Do u have any advices?
the engineering menu doesn't come up for me. A200. 2016 UK. any help?
Boa tarde tenho um classe A de 2016, e só dá o apple carplay, como faço para dar o android auto? Obrigado.
Any idea why when I do this it doesn’t save the car play settings and automatically goes back to the off ?? Can change the screen fine just not the car play ?
Bro, do you find the solution? Thanks
Hello, I have an amg a45 from the end of 2016 and I have done all the steps and I don't get the CarPlay. Any solution? Thank you.
Did you find something??
Will it work ok uk one same car right hand drive tho
if the changes are not saved what do I need to do?? I have the AMG logo change saved, but not the telephone options... could you help?
Same here, did you already found a solution?
Same, did anyone figure it out
Same problem here
Hey Zech Andersen i followed your steps but it didnt work it goes also back to the off settings can you maybe help me?
Same problem, logo AMG is working (saved) but carplay and android after set and save is again off any ideas?
Same here
@@edrjen same problem
I have been able to go into the engineer menu only after doing a factory reset on the vehicle menu. Unfortunately, variant coding menu is the only one greyed and I could not go further in my attempts to switch Android Auto. My car is a B250ed (electric drive W242 similar to W246 for most parts of the dashboard).
Hey! I have 2017 W176, this combination dose not work with engineering mode. Any other combinations to pop up this menü ? Thanks!
Same issue with my early 2016 W176… the combination didn’t work… any clue?
Hey!@@zockborges Could you manage this problem? how can activate Android auto ?
@@matyasnemcsik8422restart to factory settings
I did enable Android Auto but it does nothing. It stays in grey color and my usb is plugged in right port also. Not sure what's missing.
Hi, was there ever a fix to why Apple car play was revert back to off? I’m able to change the logo, but can’t seem to get Apple car play.
Hey. I have the very Same Problem. Did you already find a solution for it. If yes please Tell me how to do it. If I find a way to fix that issue I am going to contact you also. Thank you very much👍👍
I have the same issue, I was looking for why, and i recently found that perhaps we have to reset to factory befor doong this, im going to try, because the only thing that was able to do was to change logo but the Apple car play and android auto did not appear. I have a B200 2018 in Argentina. If i mange to change it i will answer here!!!
Did it worked with you? I have the same problem
Me too….does anyone know how to fix it please? TIA 🙏
I have the same problem, you already know something ? w246 2016
hello, is it only for usb or you can also use it in wireless mode?
Only with USB-C cable
Hello, I succesfully go into engineering mode, i do everything the tutorial suggests but i can't seem to activate android auto. The only difference between my car and the tutorial one is that in the variant coding page 2, on the remote ui applications section, the remote ui services, carplay via usb and automotive link via usb are all off by default. Once i turn them all on and i restart the car the modifications i did do not apply, apart from the ci screen type. Do you have any suggestions? Edit: my car is a mercedes a160 from 2017 if it can help identify the problem
Same here, then when you go back in it is reset to off but ci screen is still changed.
Same here! It doesn’t work
The same with me
I have a iPhone. What app should I use?
Hello, apologies for inconvenience I bought C Class 350e Sport Hybrid 2016, and the software system is NTG5E. How can I update with carplay? Pleasee
Thank you
Hi, I have the following issue. I have a Mercedes class 200 from 2016 WDD176. On my screen I see the two options: AndroidAuto and Carplay, but only CarPlay works for me.
For some reason doing this does not work in my 2016 200d AMG Line Premium??
Do I need to connect a cable to my phone before the CarPlay option becomes available in the tel screen?
Any clue why it keeps turning off for me? I saved the settings (AMG logo to confirm this), but when I go back to the settings page the UI is turned off again (Also for Apple Carplay) I tried it multiple times and it keeps going back to 'off'. The AMG logo stay which i'm really happy with!
I'm having the same issue. Did you figured it out meanwhile? Also, which model do you have? I have CLA 180
Same, GLA 250 2016
same problem, 2016cla220d, have you solved this?
Same, B 200d 2016
Same. CLA 200 2017
I tried this on my 2016 W176 AMG Line premium, the start up screen changes to type 1 which shows it works but the apple car play etc setting is turned off when you go back to the menu? Am I doing something wrong?
That is very odd. Let me get back to you on that. Currently away for a few weeks though. If I recall correctly, I think there were some related settings on page 3.
@@zeanders appreciate it!
@@zeanders I have got same problem , please if you can help
I m facing the same issue, can you please check and get back to us ?
Same problem. Seems like almost everyone got this problem. We can't get the option to save.
how about a gla 45 2016 in korea??? don't working 1 + # + end of call ... OTL
Hi I have a mercedes c class 220d 67 plate, but I don't think it has the USB socket with the square sign next to it
Is there a way to do this in a Mercedes c class 2016?
I succeeded to do the AMG logo, but the apple car play went back to off. Do i need the Command NTG5S1 ?
I done this on my car, the amg logo saved but the car play doesn’t seam to be saving, any ideas ? Thank you
Does this only work if your car already has apple car play factory fitted. I have a 2015 A180d and I do not have the option to have car play. Will this allow it to show up?
Me too….did you ever find out how to fix it please??? 🙏🙏🙏
Hi AMG logo worked but no android or apple carplay. Whenever I go back into the engineering menu the apple play android and UI revert back to off? I am resetting the system correctly after making changes. Any suggestions?
Same, do you already have a solution?
@@lennon6713nope not working init
Same for me too
I think we have to factory reset before doing this procedure. Im gonna try and then post my results.
I’ve bought an OBD Activation tool and now it works perfectly fine, without doing anything in the settings it just came instantly after plugging the OBD in.
How do you scroll through the menu? using the jogweel?
Would this work on a 2016 w205?
Did not work. logo changed. CarPlay & Android Auto not working. Tried Resetting and restarting. Any suggestions?
Same for me, shame
Amazing!!
Hmm the logo worked however no android auto on car 2016 merc a class w176, plus it won't go back into that menu section, any ideas please
You need a OBD2 activation tool, after that it should be activated.
Hi, i have a CLA 180d 2017 , i tried that and does nt do nothing, any reason?
I have exactly the same model and the same issue. Did you figure it out?
Unfortunately it did not work for my GLA 250 AMG 11/2018, if I press the three buttons nothing happens, is it only working in GB? Do you have further tipps??
Had the same. Reset to factory settings, then you get into the menu. But Android Auto still does not work for me.
Hi There, should this work for a 2018 gla 220 amg premium ? Looking to activated android auto. I havent picked the car up yet and getting prepaid. Thanks 👍
The same with me, dont know why it doesnt save the changes. In mine, it was all setting off also
Will this work with the b class
Thanks worked perfect the first time Any idea if you can do something similar with Lane Keeping Assist And/ or Traffic Sign Assist?
will this work to get android autoplay for a mercedes c300 2018
Would this work on a Mercedes GLE 400 2018
does this work for a mercedes a180 2013?
I can't access this menu ...w246 2017 B class I have Apple CarPlay but No active android CarPlay hence I have to use iPhone is there anything I can do about it?
Me too😢
Does it work also on a cla 250 2018 ??? (Apple car play)
Thank you for the information, my logo changes but nothing happens in the Tel menu. 2016 cla
Also working on the a class 2015?
Is there a way I can get CarPlay in a 2016 c class?
Hi, after system reset I got into engineering menu but it doesn´t allow me to manage variant coding options, cursor just skip in to next window, I have Audio 20 NTG5/NTG5.5
Make sure to enable logging. See the video at around 0:35. Without enabling logging, it won't let you adjust the variant coding pages.
@@zeanders Right, Thanks Zech.Apple car already works , but in my Audio system I didnt find any mention android car about, so perhaps it isn´t there possibility to have it on screen,I found there only MirrorLink so it could be the second possbility how to get android on MB screen, any idea?Robert
How did you reset the system settings?
If can be done on this model….. can be done let’s say… a 2018 GLC? I will really appreciate if you can help!🙏🏻
Does it work for G class 2014