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Reckon a DSG as well. It's on mine. Never use it. Used it once... DSG its got to run through the gears as it starts and stops. Then in anycase it might fall down the hole if it was never built with it, it can't be done. Some fit into that. @East Yorkshire Retrofits for their advanced knowledge.
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I had a 2023 Cupra Leon VZ and I disabled the restrictions around Android Auto via OBDeleven. Now I have a 2023 Leon V (no Z), and the option to remove the restrictions isn't there? But the restrictions still exist. I've scanned all modules long coding and adaptations, I can't seem to find the following on my Leon V. Any ideas? The only difference is I used an OBDeleven 2 with my VZ, now I have a 3 with my V (lost the 2 
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8. Android Auto – remove various restrictions (SFD)
This allows lifting various restrictions from the infotainment system with Android Auto.
- STG 5F Adjustment "nhtsa_properties"
o Restriction: No video playback in Android Auto
Value "nhtsa_limitation_switches_for_androidauto_no_video_playback" set to "not activated" (Default: "activated")
o Restriction: No text input while driving (keyboard missing)
Value "nhtsa_limitation_switches_for_androidauto_no_text_input" set to "not activated" (Default: "activated")
o Restriction: No changes to settings while driving
Value "nhtsa_limitation_switches_for_androidauto_no_setup_configuration" set to "not activated" (Default: "activated")
o Restriction: Character limit on messages
Value "nhtsa_limitation_switches_for_androidauto_limit_displayed_message_length" set to "not activated" (Default: "activated")
)8. Android Auto – remove various restrictions (SFD)
This allows lifting various restrictions from the infotainment system with Android Auto.
- STG 5F Adjustment "nhtsa_properties"
o Restriction: No video playback in Android Auto
Value "nhtsa_limitation_switches_for_androidauto_no_video_playback" set to "not activated" (Default: "activated")
o Restriction: No text input while driving (keyboard missing)
Value "nhtsa_limitation_switches_for_androidauto_no_text_input" set to "not activated" (Default: "activated")
o Restriction: No changes to settings while driving
Value "nhtsa_limitation_switches_for_androidauto_no_setup_configuration" set to "not activated" (Default: "activated")
o Restriction: Character limit on messages
Value "nhtsa_limitation_switches_for_androidauto_limit_displayed_message_length" set to "not activated" (Default: "activated")
Possibly since they dont want you to do it ?. Vag tightening up ?. SFD2 came in um.. needs a Google. So I'd say either way they have taken the handshake out so you can't handshake it ?. Video on the move is illegal probably across Europe so to keep NCAP happy taken out. To get 5 star you have to have all the warnings, beeps and squeaks. But its not just about safety but that pesky regulations to stop enthusiasts hacking cars and turning them into botnets
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Another moderator that's hot on that regulation. So suspect the handles to get at Android to open it up were removed either as a run up to SFD2 or you got SFD2. Did start appearing from 2023 but they might have scuppered it in the run up.
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That mandate
Another moderator that's hot on that regulation. So suspect the handles to get at Android to open it up were removed either as a run up to SFD2 or you got SFD2. Did start appearing from 2023 but they might have scuppered it in the run up.
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Literally why we code via OBD lol!
Car is not SFD2 protected, and the only thing I’m interested in is the "nhtsa_limitation_switches_for_androidauto_no_text_input" flag, which sits with the other ones. Disabling this allows typing into Google Maps whilst the car is moving. 2025 VW SFD2 vehicles allow typing whilst driving here in Australia, so it can be disabled, and I have done it previously on another same year Cupra, just can’t find it on mine.
I did do a bit of editing on the post above during the reply. You want your Australian Don. I reckon he'd say its been dropped. Thats my thinking. If he's still with the land of the living he hangs out on the Obdeleven board. He'd know. If Vag choose not to provide the handshake it's not going to happen.
Not so likely but maybe it is a bug on OBD11 v3 that is preventing some entries from showing up. I'd try to find a v2, or use other apps like VCDS or VCTool to see if anything changes.
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I did find one Google but AI assisted, which said that the command may not be supported on some units eg. Blocked / not brought out. Which is what I was saying. This could be an AI fantasy answer. You need to see where that was said. There was no link provided in the Google.
On this Google but the link page doesn't mention it:
It wouldn't surprise me that it was dropped.
On this Google but the link page doesn't mention it:
It wouldn't surprise me that it was dropped.
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I don't have those other tools, unfortunately. I will reach out to support to check if there's any difference between v2 and v3, or just a difference in the software for my car. The only thing I can think of is the car came with software version 1900 and I upgraded via USB (no OTA in Australia) to 1969, whereas my Leon VZ came with 1969. Does the dealership have a different type of software update that also updates those modules? Probably a stupid question.
If anyone has any clue on how to code out the Android Auto restrictions, please let me know.
Well it can be removed out of the infotainment system. They are software hooks so if the headend isn't identical between what you had before and now (that code you find on the infotainment screen and the like of mib helper gets you to type in) can be the issue. Can be the micro coding in the chips as well, same unit, different chip coding. Obviously there will be more of this as Vag stop users messing with their cars and that one is well on the way. They are "their" cars when they are on a PCP contract. I'm not expecting to be able to do much coding when I do get a new car. I expect the safety guy on unlocking that function decided, no you can't, it's not safe
‘Adjustment’ should be ‘Adaptations’ (poor translate), then "nhtsa_properties". Found it, all good.
Does that mean you have got it working now ?. Adaptations is an old favourite with the toggle switches on for predefined things.‘Adjustment’ should be ‘Adaptations’ (poor translate), then "nhtsa_properties". Found it, all good.
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