Update to my carlinkit post ID 150829

For those of you that read or contributed to the post here is the outcome in brief

I was blaming the Carlinkit device. (Wrongly as it turned out)

I tried my Android phone, same drop out disconnect issue with the OEM USB cable.

I tried 2 different USB cables on both devices...same disconnect issue.

So, I blamed my Landcruiser 300 series head unit. I gave up and didn't use it any more but we are travelling and I need my Exploroz Traveller, its my bible and go to app, I had separation anxiety issues ??. I stepped back and thought it all through over a couple of days.

Then I tried another dedicated USB cable that stated clearly for Charge and DATA use. (I sourced it from a hard drive I had with me)

It worked perfectly!

So, in summary the OEM cable had a fault as it started to send data. The other 2 USB cables I tried had charge capability but limited data transfer.

The moral of this, I guess, is I was too quick to blame the Carlinkit, compounded by testing with 2 USB cable not fit for purpose.

Hopefully this experience might help others in a similar situation of any device that is having issues. Step back and have a sleep or 2 and a few cold ?? as well!