Me too. Thanks.
arc will not start, if data roaming is disabled.
it’s really problematic (cost intensive) to enable data roaming just for startig arc in my car. I have only a mobile contract for germany/EU countries. But I’m often drive in switzerland and the cost/mb is horrific.
I can start ARC on the phone if WiFi, cellular data, and roaming are all disabled. Is this different if using CarPlay / Android Auto?
You make a good point about the ridiculous roaming costs in Switzerland for EU citizens with EU roaming. Even people located in EU countries near the Swiss border need to be vigilant because if the phone autoconnects to a Swiss cell tower the roaming charges can literally bankrupt you if it goes on for longer, and even a few quick data packets can cost tens of euros.
Spotify does with playlists. I download Spotify playlists to my Garmin watch and listen offline via bluetooth headphones when exercising. I think it checks with Spotify every so often that there is still an account and that the playlists are up to date.