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Android Auto navigation freezes after prolonged stationary periods

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When using ABPR through Android Auto, if the vehicle remains stationary for an extended period for example, when stuck in a motorway traffic jam the navigation can become increasingly laggy and eventually freeze.

The issue appears to be related to being stationary for a long period rather than normal driving.

Steps to reproduce

  1. Start navigation in ABPR using Android Auto.

  2. Remain stationary for an extended period, such as in a motorway traffic jam (over 30mins).

  3. Observe that the navigation interface gradually becomes more laggy.

  4. Eventually, the navigation can freeze and stop responding normally.

Workaround

The current workaround is to:

  1. Find a safe place to stop.

  2. Disconnect Android Auto.

  3. Close ABPR completely on the Android device.

  4. Restart the app.

  5. Restart navigation.

Impact

This is particularly problematic as the workaround requires the driver to find somewhere safe to stop and reset everything. During a long traffic jam, this may not be possible for several miles.

The car is a Hyundai Inster and the phone is a Fairphone 4 this issue doesn’t occur with other apps: Waze, Google Maps, or Garmin Drive.

Where does this happen?
ABRP version number (found at bottom of settings menu)
Posted by ABRP User #2932637 ·
Status: In Progress6 comments

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  • Samuel_ABRP

    Team•

    Sep 29

    Hey, we might have a fix for this. Will be available in version 7.1.9 which will be released as a beta version soon.

    • ABRP User #2932637

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      Sep 29

      I'll keep an eye out and let you know if It reoccurring

  • Bo (ABRP)

    Team•

    Aug 26

    Thanks for reporting! We will test if this can be reproduced on our side. Does it never happen for you when you are moving?

    • ABRP User #2932637

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      Aug 26

      Its only happened on long journeys that have a long stop (the issue starts when I'm stopped / moving very slowly less than walking). It has only happened when navigation is active. E.g. I've been in similar situations with the Android auto app just showing the map not navigating and I've not noticed this.

      If it helps I've only experienced it on motorways in the UK e.g. M25 near Heathrow or the Northern M25. These have some complex layout and often your stopped right where navigation is asking you to do something.

      • Bo (ABRP)

        Team•

        Sep 1

        Sorry for the delay - just to double check: Does the UI entirely freeze or can you drag the map manually or press buttons when the updates stop? Do you get voice instructions for your actual situation?

        • ABRP User #2932637

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          Sep 1

          Completely frozen no part of the UI in android auto works. No further instructions once it's frozen just shows the last thing before it froze.