Frequently Asked Questions

This page is full of commonly asked general questions about Car Thing and flashing.

Known Issues

AMD 5000 series cards

For whatever reason AMD hasn’t fixed their USB issue. A few people have had luck with a BIOS update - but the easiest way is to just set it up with another computer

Symptoms are usually read-only mode, boot looping, Unknown Device in device manager, or just generally funky stuff

solution legit just try another computer - I’m sorry. I really dont know a better alternative at this time

Bulkmode Failed while Flashing

Things to change to make it more likely to work:

• Use a externally powered USB hub.
• Use high quality USB-C cables.
• Try both a USB A-to-C and C-to-C cable.
• Directly connect to your motherboard USB ports.
• Try another computer.
• Disconnect unnecessary USB devices.
• Try a legacy flashing method.
• Attempt the flashing process again!

Car Thing flashes successfully but doesn’t get detected

The car thing is on the “Welcome to spotify” screen after flashing but not showing up in DeskThing.

• Always default to trying a new port (preferably one on the back of your PC) or a new cable!

• Try opening Device Manager and seeing if adb interface shows up (near the bottom). If it does, continue.

• If there is an Unknown Device - try a new port/cable or flashing again