The head unit (car stereo) doesn't recognize my Android phone
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This may occur if the USB MODE is set to MSC/MTP. Change it to ANDROID and try again.
- Press the Control dial to go to the MENU.
- Rotate the Control dial and select GENERAL.
- Select USB MODE.
- Select ANDROID.
- If music from your Android™ mobile device still doesn't play back, disconnect the USB cable and then connect it again.
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