topic Re: Using Xperia Z w/ Car Stereo with USB in Z Series

Using Xperia Z w/ Car Stereo with USB

burnhepriest — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:45:06 GMT

So this morning, I tried to connect my Xperia Z to my Sony car stero that has usb connectivity. It came up saying that the device was not supported, does anyone know what would have to be done in order for it to recognize the device?

Re: Using Xperia Z w/ Car Stereo with USB

Zann_H — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:11:43 GMT

The default USB connection for the Z is MTP. Which I don't think media players are compatible with. Try to connect as Mass Storage Mode (Setings > Xperia > USB Connectivity > USB Connecion Mode. Although this will also means that only your external sdcard will be connected. SO if your music collection is in the internal sd, you will need to copy or move them to your external sdcard.

Re: Using Xperia Z w/ Car Stereo with USB

burnhepriest — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:28:52 GMT

Thanks Zann!

Re: Using Xperia Z w/ Car Stereo with USB

dieselguy42 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 03:28:39 GMT

so I am streaming wifi at work and I plug my z into my truck using the usb port and the z charges but nothing else, no sound. the deck is a pioneer navi setup. my subs would love my phone, how do I hook it up?

Re: Using Xperia Z w/ Car Stereo with USB

lvovitch — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 23:44:39 GMT

what about z5 compact?

how can i enable MSC mode?

Re: Using Xperia Z w/ Car Stereo with USB

_alexdon_ — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 07:49:13 GMT

@lvovitch Read this:

/t5/Xperia-E4/msc-or-usb-mass-storage-mode-without-root/td-p/1025664/page/3