Hello all! Recently got a Niro EX and loving it so far. Just have a question to those of you who use Android Auto. Does your phone's battery actually decrease when using AA even if your phone's screen is off? For example, on my 35-minute morning commute, I use Waze navigation which is displayed on the car's head unit (phone's screen is off). Music is not even streaming, as I'm listening to the car radio. When I get to my destination, my phone's battery % is down 2-3% since the start of the trip 35-minute trip. Of course, during the trip, my phone says that it's actually charging, but I'm guessing that the Niro's front USB port does not provide enough power, perhaps only 500mA (0.5A). The power draw of AA seems greater than what the USB port can provide.
I've tried a variety of USB cables (even bought a new Anker one) and they don't make any difference. FYI, my phone is a ZTE Axon 7 (released in 2016, Snapdragon 820 processor). I've searched the web and this seems to be a problem for other makes as well, such as Hyundai. Some have tried using USB Y cables or powered USB hubs as workarounds, but to no avail. Of course, if I use my dedicated 2.4A car charger plugged into one of the Niro's 12V outlets, the phone charges quickly. But to use AA, we have to plug the phone into the car's underpowered front USB port only (unfortunately).
So, just wanted to see if any other Niro drivers who use AA are/were experiencing the same problem. If yes, any possible solutions?
I've tried a variety of USB cables (even bought a new Anker one) and they don't make any difference. FYI, my phone is a ZTE Axon 7 (released in 2016, Snapdragon 820 processor). I've searched the web and this seems to be a problem for other makes as well, such as Hyundai. Some have tried using USB Y cables or powered USB hubs as workarounds, but to no avail. Of course, if I use my dedicated 2.4A car charger plugged into one of the Niro's 12V outlets, the phone charges quickly. But to use AA, we have to plug the phone into the car's underpowered front USB port only (unfortunately).
So, just wanted to see if any other Niro drivers who use AA are/were experiencing the same problem. If yes, any possible solutions?