Android auto for 2021 prius PHV?

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  1. LinoTheFox

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    Got my prius today, PHV plug in, 2021 model
    I have the multimedia system and noticed that it doesnt have android auto at all or even carplay, i only see "mirrorlink"

    I tried looking what i can do, but with no success i didnt manage to find anything.

    Can someone help me get a solution what i can do to get android auto without replacing the multimedia? Here is some pictures of hoe the multimedia looks

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    I saw there is some module you can add to the existing system but i am not sure it supports it at all
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    #1 LinoTheFox, Jan 30, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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    Have you tried attaching your android phone to the USB. There is no wireless Android Auto on the 2021 Prime.

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    I tried with a cable on both samsung phone and an apple one, none worked
     
    #3 LinoTheFox, Jan 30, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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    Your floor mats are from Avis. Did you (or the previous owner) buy a used Prius from Avis? The rental companies sometime install their proprietary user interface firmware in the stereo.

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    #4 jdenenberg, Jan 30, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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    Good question, i did my self buy it from AVIS, it was a good find.

    I did ask them about it and they told me they didnt change anything at all the car came to them from the toyota dealership in my country as is, no changes were made
     
    #5 LinoTheFox, Jan 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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    In the states; that head unit is compatible with android auto, wired into a data USB cable. Use the USB plug next to the lighter and make sure you have a data USB cable, NOT a charge only cable. As soon as I plug my Samsung phone in; Android Auto pairs with the Toyota system.
    Does the Bluetooth pair with that head unit?
     
    #6 BiomedO1, Jan 30, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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    I did try with a data cable and even selected that it will transfer data/anroid auto.

    My phone is indeed connected to the bluetooth of the car.

    At this point i am honestly will give a call to toyota and see if anything can be done to help
     
    #7 LinoTheFox, Jan 30, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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    Take your charge cable and phone; plug it into any computer - see it they will talk to each other. That will tell you if it's a phone and cable issue or a car issue.

    Good Luck....
     
    #8 BiomedO1, Jan 30, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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