Android Auto not continuing playback

Bug report
1

App version: x.y.z (state whether from Google Play/F-Droid/Custom built APK)

Google Play 3.0.2

Android version: 5.x (Please mention if you are using a custom rom!)

Stock
Android 13
Samsun UI 5.1

Device model:

Samsung Z Fold 4

Expected behaviour:

When connecting to Android Auto (wired or wireless) to have Antenna Pod continue my current podcast

Current behaviour:

I need to manually go to queue and select the episode I was listening to to continue where I was.

First occurred: (e.g. about x days/weeks ago)

2 months ago when first purchaed my car

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Play podcast on phone or earphones
  2. Get into car
  3. When car connects AA open antenna pod
  4. It wont remember where the phone was upto

Environment: (Settings you have changed (e.g. Auto Download). “Unusual” devices you use (e.g. Bluetooth headphones). Did you select another media player?)

Stacktrace/Logcat:

[if available]
8 Likes
2

I’m also experiencing this same issue. I can post screenshots if this helps developers.

1 Like
3

This behavior has bee the same on android 13 as well

Google Play 37.6.24-29

Stock
Android 14
Pixel 7

Google Pixel 7

Expected behaviour:

When connecting to Android Auto (wired or wireless) to have Antenna Pod continue my current podcast or when I switch applications to have my lasted played ( now playing) still be available at it last play point and resume. Ever time you switch apps or open the app now playing goes away and you have to manually select what podcast you are playing last.

Current behaviour:

I need to manually go to queue and select the episode I was listening to to continue where I was.

Same issue listed above/ Bug or bad interface

3 Likes
4

just to confirm this has never worked before and it has been broken for a while?

2 Likes
5

Yes as far as I Know

2 Likes
6

I’m having the same issue.

Google play 3.1.1 (Also on older versions)
Android 14. (Also happened on Android 13.)
Google Pixel 5 (Also on Google Pixel 3A)

1 Like
7

Confirming to have the same annoying issue on Android 14 / Google Pixel 7a

1 Like
8

This has been reported as an issue in Github Inconsistent autoplay behavior when connected to Android Auto · Issue #6698 · AntennaPod/AntennaPod · GitHub

2 Likes
9

Is anyone willing to test out a debug build that should address this bug

1 Like
10

I’ve never had it auto play (which is fine by me) BUT I do have to go into the queue and select the podcast I was previously listening to. It used to keep the currently playing podcast on the now playing screen so all you had to do is hit play.

2 Likes
11

I’m experiencing this issue as well. I have to select the last podcast I was listening to when on Android auto. Running android 14 on a S23+

1 Like
12

I can confirm the same - annoying - behavior.
I’m sure (or better: I hope) that authors will soon solve this problem. :smiley:

1 Like
13

Same here. It’s not a modern car with Android auto un my case but an older connecition to the phone vía bluetooth. And every time I stop the car to refuel or anything, the podcast won’t resume automatically, I’m forced to do it from the phone itself which is annoying.
This does not happen with other apps, would be nice to have it solved

1 Like
14

Same for me.

Using samsung s20+ and android 13

2 Likes
15

Any update on this? It seems to be a pretty basic UI requirement for most people.

2 Likes
16

There is a 3.3 release which will partially address this bug. Release date to be determined still.

2 Likes
17

Thanks. I see that it was updated to 3.2.0 a couple of days ago, so looking forward to 3.3.

18

You won’t believe how much I’m waiting for the solution (probably in version 3.3). It isn’t very pleasant on Android Auto. Because it doesn’t autostart, you must open AntennaPod, list and search for the file in the queue, and press play. If you have a longer list in the queue, is this step also dangerous, and Android Auto usually disables clicking for some time.
Thank you authors in advance.

19

If you join the beta there is a workaround that helps.

2 Likes
20

Thank you. Good idea.