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Galaxy S III and Car USB Stereo

Anyone know how to make songs play through USB on a car stereo? I had no problem doing this with my Galaxy S II, but I don't think the GSIII supports USB Mass Storage which would be the issue? Any suggestions?

It works; I connected my SGIII via USB to my Headunit; switched to AUX, and the files loaded up. I can only change and see the music selection through the headunit, however; where are your files located? Make sure that they are running from the Microsd Card, and NOT from the "MUSIC" folder in the Internal Memory. Hope that his helps!
Riggy:laugh:

It can work but you have to Root and install SGS3
easy UMS and switch to Mass Storage mode before you connect.

bigriggy63 said:
It works; I connected my SGIII via USB to my Headunit; switched to AUX, and the files loaded up. I can only change and see the music selection through the headunit, however; where are your files located? Make sure that they are running from the Microsd Card, and NOT from the "MUSIC" folder in the Internal Memory. Hope that his helps!
Riggy:laugh:
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Can you elaborate on this a little? I don't quite follow. I did read a method by installing an app from the play store but as the other guy said it requires root to enable usb mass storage. Was kind of hoping I didn't have to go that route.

I tried plugging in via USB on my new Hyundai ix35, but all I got was "Reading Error". I haven't tried the easy UMS on the car yet, but I'm not really hopeful, since it doesn't work with my windows computer.

Deusdies said:
I tried plugging in via USB on my new Hyundai ix35, but all I got was "Reading Error". I haven't tried the easy UMS on the car yet, but I'm not really hopeful, since it doesn't work with my windows computer.
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I have a 2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec; and what I did was connect the USB to the phone. On the phone, make sure that your music is on the MicroSDCARD (I labeled mine MUSIC) Hit the "AUX" button; the head unit will start to read your phone. It will load up all of the songs on the Microsd Card; all of the song titles and Individual Folders Show up just fine. I DID NOT HAVE TO ROOT to make this happen; the trick is to not save the music on the Internal Memory (labeled SD CARD), but to the MICROSD CARD (labeled Ext SD CARD) No Problems.....If I can answer any additional questions, let me know.
Cheers.
Riggy

I'm happy to test this on an Alpine head unit before I move over to CM9, then test again on CM9. Work finishes in about 2 hours so it won't be until then though.

Dallas did it work for you? Thanks

Greatly helpful thread! Thanks! I do have an additional question though... I tried to hook up my GSIII to my Genesis using the USB cable to listen to online radio while driving... but that didn't work... Using an audio cable is OK but somehow the quality is not there (I tried increasing the volume of my GS III all the way and I still had to increase the volume on my stereo quite a bit before I could get decent sound). I came from an iPhone where I could connect using the proprietary USB and charge and listen to online radio at the same time... So I am hoping I can find the same thing for my GS III. Any help will be highly appreciated...
Summary: Is there a way to get audio out of the USB cable to my car while also charging my Galaxy S III?

XooLoo said:
Greatly helpful thread! Thanks! I do have an additional question though... I tried to hook up my GSIII to my Genesis using the USB cable to listen to online radio while driving... but that didn't work... Using an audio cable is OK but somehow the quality is not there (I tried increasing the volume of my GS III all the way and I still had to increase the volume on my stereo quite a bit before I could get decent sound). I came from an iPhone where I could connect using the proprietary USB and charge and listen to online radio at the same time... So I am hoping I can find the same thing for my GS III. Any help will be highly appreciated...
Summary: Is there a way to get audio out of the USB cable to my car while also charging my Galaxy S III?
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I'm continuing to search for a way to listen to music via USB with my GS3 in my 2014 accord. I'm rooted running a 4.3 based touchwiz rom.
Has anyone found a solution?

Playing audio from Android to my car stereo via USB

So I'm getting a new car tomorrow (2012 Chevy Cruze) and I know it has a USB port that allows charge/data.
I've been reading around the Cruze forums and it sounds like I can't stream Pandora/Google Play Music via the phone plugged into the USB port, but rather instead, I have to have an AUX cable and go through that. The disadvantage is I have to control the music via the phone, not the in-car console, amongst other things.
Has anyone had any luck getting an Android phone to stream Pandora/GooglePlayMusic through a USB port without using any mods or the AUX port? Apparently it works with iPhones, but not with Android.
Just was curious if that was true. Either way, I'll find out tomorrow.

I have a 2012 civic and my usb port in the car makes my phone go crazy so I haven't plugged in again. I have used bluetooth for pandora and it works. I can control volume through car.

no usb audio
Our phones wont do usb audio on car stereos. For some reason you can not mount your drives, i had a nexus s and evo that would mount though. It has to do with how samsung configured the system. I just went ahead and got a bluetooth system because it is easier to control the sudio from the phone and also hands free calling

saj1jr said:
So I'm getting a new car tomorrow (2012 Chevy Cruze) and I know it has a USB port that allows charge/data.
I've been reading around the Cruze forums and it sounds like I can't stream Pandora/Google Play Music via the phone plugged into the USB port, but rather instead, I have to have an AUX cable and go through that. The disadvantage is I have to control the music via the phone, not the in-car console, amongst other things.
Has anyone had any luck getting an Android phone to stream Pandora/GooglePlayMusic through a USB port without using any mods or the AUX port? Apparently it works with iPhones, but not with Android.
Just was curious if that was true. Either way, I'll find out tomorrow.
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Might be something in this that may help you out if you haven't seen it already.
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Maybe this line out with usb type thing will be helpful. I haven't tried it yet but I'm going to be cutting apart one of my cables soonish to see if it'll work.
It's basically just using the dock audio setting for the Galaxy SII.

From what I was able to find, this isn't capable with current versions of Android and I found this information on the code.google website. If you do a google search for "android audio out through usb" it should be the second result listed with "Issue 24682" in the title.
However, it looks as though Android is going to add this function starting in Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). If you do a search with "android audio out through usb jelly bean" you'll get more info on the official details.
Good luck with your new car, hope this information helps.

There are a few aftermarket radios with partial support. The best I've seen is the AppRadio 2, but that's pretty expensive and I don't remember if it gets along with Google Play Music. I'm really interested in finding a good solution as well. My iPod Touch's battery life has gone to crap and I'd love to get rid of an Apple device rather than repair it.
I wonder if apps can control the USB port on Android? If so, one could potentially develop and app to spoof an iDevice...

You should be able to use the car radio volume with auxiliary.
Sent from behind you.

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From what I was able to find, this isn't capable with current versions of Android and I found this information on the code.google website. If you do a google search for "android audio out through usb" it should be the second result listed with "Issue 24682" in the title.
However, it looks as though Android is going to add this function starting in Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). If you do a search with "android audio out through usb jelly bean" you'll get more info on the official details.
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I have Galaxy S3 and I upgraded to Jelly Bean, in hopes it would work - but it didn't.
In the Settings app, under Accessories, Jelly Bean users have a new option to play audio via external devices (they refer to it as "docks" which seems not too broad).
Apparently, this does not work unless the device was setup to support Google's audio protocol: Android Open Accessory Protocol 2.0 (AOA).
Android Documentation on that: source.android.com/tech/accessories/aoap/aoa2.html

saj1jr said:
So I'm getting a new car tomorrow (2012 Chevy Cruze) and I know it has a USB port that allows charge/data.
I've been reading around the Cruze forums and it sounds like I can't stream Pandora/Google Play Music via the phone plugged into the USB port, but rather instead, I have to have an AUX cable and go through that. The disadvantage is I have to control the music via the phone, not the in-car console, amongst other things.
Has anyone had any luck getting an Android phone to stream Pandora/GooglePlayMusic through a USB port without using any mods or the AUX port? Apparently it works with iPhones, but not with Android.
Just was curious if that was true. Either way, I'll find out tomorrow.
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Hello,
I just recently bought a Chevy Cruze eco 2012 - i didn't research about my android phone and i was dissapointed the bluetooth doesn't work as A2DP. I should of waited for a Eco 2013 includes mylink
I has to research later and found out that it's not supported. what i'm using now is a usb sitck to play my music and sometimes AUX.
I also read that we can use the bluetooth blackberry stereo gateway nad stream our music - i'm thinking of purchasing one.
Ahhh!!!
Also there is a hardware hack lol you can replace the bluetooth module PDIM from a Camaro.
http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/36-electronics/5833-diy-pdim-test.html
http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/36-electronics/9346-bluetooth-music-streaming-android-phone.html
http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/electronics-audio-video-49/updated-bluetooth-module-281218/
I have been thinking about the PDIM not convinced 100% i dont wanna mess it up lol
I also try using the USB switcher mode to change to usb storage but i get an error for music data not supported.
If you find anything let me know

Using Galaxy S III with Car Receiver

Does anyone know why there would be problems using the Galaxy S III with the Alpine cde-hd137bt with USB connections
I can connect the phone, but it says "still searching"
Does it have something to do with Mass Storage? although I am a novice and don't understand what it means some phones support it, some dont. The Galaxy Nexus, I just plugged and used it. The GS2 and GS3 the menu comes up on the notification area, to select USB, although it is automatically selected you don't have too Weird
But the installer said it may be due to a basic incompatibility, maybe with android, and I have to use a flash drive usb. He said Alpine has become very "Apple oriented."
(as an aside, I did have a hard time connecting bluetooth wise, but only once. I googled and saw a post of someone having problems. I just ask so I know if I will experience my problem again -- is that a known problem)
Thanks to all who read and those who can help also
Eric

I think it's because the S3 doesn't do usb mass storage, instead it transfers media through mtp (media transfer protocol). So if your radio doesn't support it, then you're out of luck. the same thing happened to me with my car radio, so I know how bad it sucks.

Thanks a lot. What kind of head unit did u get
I love the Alpine. I had the cda-9856 and loved it but wanted Bluetooth
Also have pheonix gold speakers and had to get new tweeters today, Focal. Sound awesome
Have Pioneer Amp and Xenon crossover, is that sound right. O'Malley
Anyway, no biggie about the USB. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't me. Especially no big deal since I found I can't use Slacker etc thru US B. I will just use BT or Aux. So many options

[Q] galaxy s3 and 2010 Volkswagen audio

Just bought a 2010 gti.. which I'm loving.. I am excited to have a car with Bluetooth..
I got it paired to the Bluetooth system OK, it plays music as tho I had a headphone jack plugged in..
It will play call audio over the speakers and evidently the microphone, where ever it is, is working because people can hear me..
BUT.. I still need to use my phone to make or answer a call.. I've seen in videos people are using the car to browse their contact list and make a call.. I do not appear to have this functionality.. just curious if I could hit the jackpot here with someone who has had this problem
I'm running a custom ICS touchwiz ROM
Tia if anyone has any info on this
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Hi! I have a 2012 GTI and just switched 2 days ago from iPhone 4s to GS3. The way I did it I made sure to be in neutral (manual transmission), paired the phone and let it sync address book and everything worked. I suggest you remove the phone from the car and car from phone and try everything again. Im running Blazer ROM[9/23/12][Sup?][LG8][v1.9]

Nice! I knew someone on xda would have one.. do your settings look like this?
The phone audio troubles Me... I feel like it should reference contacts in some way..
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Don't have gs3 any more. Click those 2 check boxes and see what happens

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Don't have gs3 any more. Click those 2 check boxes and see what happens
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In 2010, VW had multiple BT systems. Unfortunately, it sounds like you have the lesser of the 3 (as do I).
I forget the model #'s, but basically there's a top end version that's part of the NAV system which uses the navscreen nicely. Then there is a version used in all the marketing materials that has steering wheel controls and uses the cluster info display for your address book / caller ID. THEN -- there's the real low end, crummy one that just interfaces as an audio cut in with no other integration. This is what I have. You still need your phone for all features except picking up a call (the button on the ceiling can begin / end a call). Lame.
I think your build date determined which BT system is in your car. The good (middle) system was only for very early units. IIRC, there was a class action lawsuit against VW about this - I opted in, still waiting for my check...

DrKaotica said:
Nice! I knew someone on xda would have one.. do your settings look like this?
The phone audio troubles Me... I feel like it should reference contacts in some way..
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That is generally covered by media. For example, my 2009 Ford focus has a similar system (SYNC) which will download contacts into a small address book and save them for me but doesn't reference contacts in the bluetooth settings area.

monkeymania said:
In 2010, VW had multiple BT systems. Unfortunately, it sounds like you have the lesser of the 3 (as do I).
I forget the model #'s, but basically there's a top end version that's part of the NAV system which uses the navscreen nicely. Then there is a version used in all the marketing materials that has steering wheel controls and uses the cluster info display for your address book / caller ID. THEN -- there's the real low end, crummy one that just interfaces as an audio cut in with no other integration. This is what I have. You still need your phone for all features except picking up a call (the button on the ceiling can begin / end a call). Lame.
I think your build date determined which BT system is in your car. The good (middle) system was only for very early units. IIRC, there was a class action lawsuit against VW about this - I opted in, still waiting for my check...
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I have the steering wheel phone button.. but yeah it doesn't do anything. When I push it
I appreciate the info.
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I have the base version which is... Basic lol

i am bumping my crazy old thread with another VW GS3 question if anyone has any info:
Based on the reply i got, i definately have the crappy bluetooth.. its just audio output, and it sucks, i still have to use the phone to navigate through music.
the car came with a iOS adaptor.. which does me no good..
i've done some research and have found this: http://www.amazon.com/Newest-interface-Adapter-Volkswagen-Touareg/dp/B004I9CXHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370563911&sr=8-1&keywords=vw+micro+usb
coupled with this: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Inch-Micro-USB-Cable/dp/B003YKX6WM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1370564040&sr=8-6&keywords=usb+micro+usb
i would have a micro USB adaptor that would plug into the propietary mmi port..
our phones don't use USB mass storage however.. has anyone tried this? looking for experiences before i pull the trigger if anyone can help.

DrKaotica said:
i am bumping my crazy old thread with another VW GS3 question if anyone has any info:
Based on the reply i got, i definately have the crappy bluetooth.. its just audio output, and it sucks, i still have to use the phone to navigate through music.
the car came with a iOS adaptor.. which does me no good..
i've done some research and have found this: http://www.amazon.com/Newest-interface-Adapter-Volkswagen-Touareg/dp/B004I9CXHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370563911&sr=8-1&keywords=vw+micro+usb
coupled with this: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Inch-Micro-USB-Cable/dp/B003YKX6WM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1370564040&sr=8-6&keywords=usb+micro+usb
i would have a micro USB adaptor that would plug into the propietary mmi port..
our phones don't use USB mass storage however.. has anyone tried this? looking for experiences before i pull the trigger if anyone can help.
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Yes the bluetooth sounds horrible
Here's what I did, and it works beautifully..
I picked up the MDI USB adapter, fed a 6ft USB>micro USB through the center console to the dash where I fashioned a phone 'mount' from my Otterbox belt clip.
I noticed it was kind of clunky, and very slow (would take up to a minute for the Premium 8 to even recognize the S3) using the stupid MMS mode. It did work however. I did some research on enabling USB mass storage and found this app: SG USB Mass Storage Enablerhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mohammadag.samsungusbmassstorageenabler&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5tb2hhbW1hZGFnLnNhbXN1bmd1c2JtYXNzc3RvcmFnZWVuYWJsZXIiXQ.. It does require root, with Busy Box installed. Now the P8 recognizes the phone in seconds, and is very fast. The app is also nice for syncing content (more on that later). If your phone reboots, you will need to re-enable UMS. I handled that thru Tasker so each time the phone reboots it executes the shortcut that enables UMS. Works seamlessly.. Please note that UMS ONLY works on the S3's external micro sd card. It works great on my S3 but YMMV..
Now as far as syncing content I wanted something as close to iTunes as possible. Part of my mission was to divorce myself from all things "i"- iTunes, iPod, and of course iPhone. But iTunes has always worked well for me in terms of syncing content. Did some more research and found a nice music manager called 'MusicBee'- http://getmusicbee.com/ With UMS enabled it syncs my content very fast.. MMS not so much. On a side note, why they got rid of UMS is beyond me..
Now to handle playlists, and since I primarily use playlists in the car, I use MusicBee to sync those to a standard SD card and plug that into the slot on the P8. Don't use anything larger than 32gig as the P8 only 'sees' 500 folders. There is no limitation when using the MDI port so this limitation doesn't apply the the phone's storage.
One thing I want to mention is that if you want to be able to shuffle across all your folders you need to make sure to put a random MP3 in the root of your devices SD card. Start playing that song first, hit mix and you can shuffle across your entire library.
All browsing is done via the headunit just as you would an iPod. All tag info is displayed on the headunit as well, with the only exception being you can only browse the content of the phone's micro SD- so folder structure is important. The nice thing about this is that you can run other apps (I run Torque) since the MDI is only sees the S3 as a storage device, so hands free calling still works.
It also keeps the phone charged
Here's a few pics of my setup:
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask..

ddiehl said:
Yes the bluetooth sounds horrible
Here's what I did, and it works beautifully..
I picked up the MDI USB adapter, fed a 6ft USB>micro USB through the center console to the dash where I fashioned a phone 'mount' from my Otterbox belt clip.
I noticed it was kind of clunky, and very slow (would take up to a minute for the Premium 8 to even recognize the S3) using the stupid MMS mode. It did work however. I did some research on enabling USB mass storage and found this app: SG USB Mass Storage Enablerhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mohammadag.samsungusbmassstorageenabler&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5tb2hhbW1hZGFnLnNhbXN1bmd1c2JtYXNzc3RvcmFnZWVuYWJsZXIiXQ.. It does require root, with Busy Box installed. Now the P8 recognizes the phone in seconds, and is very fast. The app is also nice for syncing content (more on that later). If your phone reboots, you will need to re-enable UMS. I handled that thru Tasker so each time the phone reboots it executes the shortcut that enables UMS. Works seamlessly.. Please note that UMS ONLY works on the S3's external micro sd card. It works great on my S3 but YMMV..
Now as far as syncing content I wanted something as close to iTunes as possible. Part of my mission was to divorce myself from all things "i"- iTunes, iPod, and of course iPhone. But iTunes has always worked well for me in terms of syncing content. Did some more research and found a nice music manager called 'MusicBee'- http://getmusicbee.com/ With UMS enabled it syncs my content very fast.. MMS not so much. On a side note, why they got rid of UMS is beyond me..
Now to handle playlists, and since I primarily use playlists in the car, I use MusicBee to sync those to a standard SD card and plug that into the slot on the P8. Don't use anything larger than 32gig as the P8 only 'sees' 500 folders. There is no limitation when using the MDI port so this limitation doesn't apply the the phone's storage.
One thing I want to mention is that if you want to be able to shuffle across all your folders you need to make sure to put a random MP3 in the root of your devices SD card. Start playing that song first, hit mix and you can shuffle across your entire library.
All browsing is done via the headunit just as you would an iPod. All tag info is displayed on the headunit as well, with the only exception being you can only browse the content of the phone's micro SD- so folder structure is important. The nice thing about this is that you can run other apps (I run Torque) since the MDI is only sees the S3 as a storage device, so hands free calling still works.
It also keeps the phone charged
Here's a few pics of my setup:
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask..
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first of all, thanks a TON for the detailed reply..
based on your advice i went ahead and grabbed http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I9CXHW/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and a USB http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QE03GK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i run a rooted rom so grabbed busybox and USB MS enabler.. we'll see how it goes! if not, im out 20 bucks.. whatever haha.. either way its very nice to here from someone with the same set up
Grabbed this too as insurance, at least it will sound better than before
i did also find a 16gb sd i had laying around so i threw that in the car yesterday, but my main device for music is my phone so it would be nice to have everything in one place. Even that is very nice to be able to navigate on the head unit as opposed to scrolling through my phone whilst bluetoothing.
if i may be so bold, are you using something like an OBD2 bluetooth adaptor for that torque app? do you have any recomendations for picking 1 vs the other? would be great to hear from a mk6 owner. there are a ton to choose from http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_11?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=bluetooth+obd2&sprefix=bluetooth+o%2Celectronics%2C253

DrKaotica said:
first of all, thanks a TON for the detailed reply..
based on your advice i went ahead and grabbed http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I9CXHW/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and a USB http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QE03GK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i run a rooted rom so grabbed busybox and USB MS enabler.. we'll see how it goes! if not, im out 20 bucks.. whatever haha.. either way its very nice to here from someone with the same set up
Grabbed this too as insurance, at least it will sound better than before
i did also find a 16gb sd i had laying around so i threw that in the car yesterday, but my main device for music is my phone so it would be nice to have everything in one place. Even that is very nice to be able to navigate on the head unit as opposed to scrolling through my phone whilst bluetoothing.
if i may be so bold, are you using something like an OBD2 bluetooth adaptor for that torque app? do you have any recomendations for picking 1 vs the other? would be great to hear from a mk6 owner. there are a ton to choose from http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_11?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=bluetooth+obd2&sprefix=bluetooth+o%2Celectronics%2C253
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Let me know how it goes, and don't hesitate to ask any questions..
I used this bluetooth adapter, and have had no issues.. http://www.amazon.com/Version-Bluetooth-Diagnostic-Interface-Scanner/dp/B008UR7J6I/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1370656911&sr=1-3&keywords=bluetooth+obd2

Music in the Car

Hey guys,
I just bought a Pioneer stereo system that supports Android MTP and it claims that it can read Android devices with version 4.0 and higher that use MTP.
But for the life of it, I cannot seem to get it to detect my m8.
I'm not sure if it's the phone? or the player... i've got a hunch its the phone... but who knows..
I've tried using drive droid to set the usb settings but nothing has worked so far...
This is the model of stereo I've bought: http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/products/DEH-X2650UI/print.html
I know i can just use the AUX cable but i just wanna try this MTP thing out...
any help would be greatly appreciated!

Support for various devices (like car stereos) for things like Bluetooth and USB has always been a bit iffy. It would not be surprising to see MTP support to similarly have patchy compatibility.
Unfortunately, such issues can also be difficult to resolve, or even troubleshoot.