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Old Jun 29, 2018 | 06:51 AM
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I’m trying to figure out my radio. It is 2018 F-150 XLT with navigation.
My problem is every time I use the usb to charge my phone it takes over the radio. Is there any way to charge my phone and still use the radio .

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Old Jun 29, 2018 | 08:10 AM
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It's looking for phone functions when tied to the USB. There is a button on the screen ( scroll to the right) and it will take you to the Ford screen, where you can select your media source. Not sure what the button is labeled, but there aren't many. Ford "something"?????
 
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Old Jun 29, 2018 | 08:34 AM
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Charging via USB? You should be able to disable that somewhere in the settings...either that or charge it via cigarette lighter.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2018 | 09:20 AM
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You can disable car play in the truck settings so it won't do that.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2018 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by armstrongfordtrucks
I’m trying to figure out my radio. It is 2018 F-150 XLT with navigation.
My problem is every time I use the usb to charge my phone it takes over the radio. Is there any way to charge my phone and still use the radio .

thank for the help.
Hit the source button on your screen and then pick which ever source you`d like to use. That should eliminate your problem.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 09:18 PM
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If it's an android go into the android auto and unselect auto start upon detection. I use my phone most of the time so it works for me as is.
 
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