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Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« on: April 15, 2026, 12:22:18 PM »
Hi
I normally use Android Auto/Google Maps for navigation as I find the built-in 'Here' display too confusingly cluttered for comfort (and I like traffic reports).
Perhaps I'm having a senior moment but I recall Android Auto/Google Maps showing turn-by-turn directional graphics on the drivers display. However I can't seem to get this to happen. Turn-by-turn directional graphics do display when using the built in 'Here' system, but not for Android/Google.
I've tried (what I think) is tweaking every setting and option I can find but all to no avail, so I'm wondering if I'm imagining things and Google/Android never did send turn-by-turn graphics to the drivers display.
Or perhaps a system update broke things?
Has any one else got android/Google to display turn-by-turn graphics?

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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2026, 12:43:05 PM »
I can confirm I used to get navigation instructions in the driver display

Google Maps worked but Waze had bugs
Let's be careful out there !

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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2026, 04:19:39 PM »
I can confirm I used to get navigation instructions in the driver display

Google Maps worked but Waze had bugs

Thanks for that... it at least confirms I'm not going mad and remembering imaginary things! I guess a recent update (either Honda or Google) has put the kybosh on it, unless some enterprising owner knows different?

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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2026, 12:51:06 PM »
I assume you have navigation set in the screen and the compass showing when not using navigation since the built in system shows turn by turn. If so then Android should too if the phone is connected by usb cable. There is a hack for wireless Android but it can be flaky.

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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2026, 05:30:06 PM »
I can confirm I used to get navigation instructions in the driver display

Google Maps worked but Waze had bugs

Thanks for that... it at least confirms I'm not going mad and remembering imaginary things! I guess a recent update (either Honda or Google) has put the kybosh on it, unless some enterprising owner knows different?

which navigation do you have built in? Garmin, right? My Honda Jazz is from 2026 and I have Garmin built in. I find it to be really good. I used to have Tomtom via Android Auto but now using Garmin. Indeed the built in is fully integrated in the car. So it also shows in the drivers display, like turns and max speed etc. Sometimes I even get the impression it reads signs because sometimes the speed limit is changed due to work going on and it seems to pick that up. But I could be wrong.

A few weeks ago I was still using Tomtom and this did not show up in the drivers display. It showed only in the infotainment system.

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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2026, 10:46:20 PM »
I assume you have navigation set in the screen and the compass showing when not using navigation since the built in system shows turn by turn. If so then Android should too if the phone is connected by usb cable. There is a hack for wireless Android but it can be flaky.
Yep, navigation is set on the driver's display and everything works as it should and displays correctly when using the built-in 'Here' system (the 'Here' system replaced Garmin on 2024 advance models).
Android phone is connected by USB cable and communicates faultlessly with the car, it just will not display turn-by-turn graphics on the driver's display.
Frustrating!

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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2026, 06:26:27 AM »
(the 'Here' system replaced Garmin on 2024 advance models).

I did not know that. My dealer said it was Garmin. Just went to check but I actually can not find any brand. So I am not sure what I have. When googling they say "Here navigation" does not have 3D. Mine has 3D (although I use 2D). So I have no clue which system I have.

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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2026, 07:38:40 AM »
Within the settings there will be a "MyMaps" section if it's Garmin that will show the version
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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2026, 07:55:29 AM »
This page indicates it can  be turned on or off but I can't find it :



Page 345 gives no help
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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2026, 08:09:38 AM »
Within the settings there will be a "MyMaps" section if it's Garmin that will show the version

just went through all the menus. I can update the maps but need to connect to Wifi. I did that couple of days ago. I think it only showed a version number of the maps, not sure it mentioned Garmin. Will connect to Wifi again a bit later today and see if it gives any clues. Further there are no clues about which brand I am using. According to Grok: "The Honda Jazz Crosstar Advance 2026 (European market, including UK) uses a Garmin-based navigation system as part of its standard Honda CONNECT 9-inch infotainment touchscreen."

I like it, it works good. I run radio via my phone, it all works well. Switching from navigation to Android Auto, I am pleased with it.

I have the same as this one: Anyone know which navigation this is?

this one I have (see at 4 minutes and 19 seconds):
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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2026, 09:45:31 AM »
The quick , low tech, way of telling whether you have 'Here'  or Garmin is  the map colour.   

'Here' maps  are basically light grey, with  roads shown in dark grey.  With some green and blue areas and colour features etc added.     Garmin maps tend more towards  beige background and roads are often coloured.  Fairly sure the video is 'Here'.

Whilst some might prefer the extra colours   I actually prefer the 'Here' maps.
The roads are shown in a more realistic and accurate way . IMO. If you zoom the map out a bit it still looks like  a good quality atlas with the road network, towns, coastlines etc  accurately portrayed .  Which helps a lot if you want to plot a route or destination  directly on to the map rather than by addresses, coordinates etc. 

The Garmin maps are more stylised  .Close up  it might be thought more  colourful and funky , but zoomed out you can lose a lot of detail.   If for instance I wanted to plot a long distance route, by adding a waypoint on a road that bypasses a distant  town  I found  Garmin maps sometimes didnt show a road or even a large city until you zoom in quite close. I often had to guestimate its location on a largely blank map  then zoom in and out several times before I finally found it.  :(
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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2026, 10:19:35 AM »
I used to use Google Maps in satellite view

Can't get much realistic than that

Better than the Fisher Price look of Garmin and Here  :P ;D
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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2026, 11:25:19 AM »


I have the same as this one: Anyone know which navigation this is?

this one I have (see at 4 minutes and 19 seconds):

That is HERE navigation, regional maps can be updated via WiFi and whole map is updated via USB via the HERE website.

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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2026, 12:03:20 PM »
That is HERE navigation, regional maps can be updated via WiFi and whole map is updated via USB via the HERE website.

thank you. I like it, it is pretty good. The Tomtom app however also shows speed cameras and also temporary speed cameras. But I do not speed usually.

I did an update via Wifi (a local map) and will try to update via USB. I thought I needed to go to the Honda dealer for that. If I can do it myself that would be great. Will try it out soon.

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Re: Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2026, 12:18:03 PM »
Coming back to the topic Andoid Auto / Google Maps turn-by-turn:

This page indicates it can  be turned on or off but I can't find it :



Page 345 gives no help

In the manual 26 JAZZ HEV Euro6e Sss (KE KG)-32TZA65 https://www.honda.co.uk/cars/owners/manuals-and-guides/honda-owners-manuals/_jcr_content/par1/textcolumnwithimagem_1653971839/textColumn/richtextdownload_1a1/file.res/26%20JAZZ%20HEV%20Euro6e%20Sss%20(KE%20KG)-32TZA6500_web.pdf

it says on page 151: ■ Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system*, Android Auto or
Apple CarPlay, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.


You will find it here: >>Display Audio>Customized Features at page 307 ■ Meter setup

Turn by turn display
Toggles the pop-up warning in the turn-by-turn navigation in the driver information interface.
> Turn-by-Turn Directions P. 151
Selectable Settings ON*1/OFF

If nothing goes right, go left!

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