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Questions tagged [android-auto]

For questions related to Android Auto, a streamlined interface with large icons and enhanced hands-free support for using Android while in an automobile. For general questions about Android head units, please use [automotive-head-unit] tag instead.

This tag should be used for questions related to Android Auto, both on the phone and (where supported) on the automobile's connected display device.

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Android Auto language tied to phone?

I have a Nexus 6P and just got a car with android auto, i use my phone and most of my things with English language (i'm used to English for tech) even tho i live in a Spanish speaking country. Now heres the question, is there a way to set Android…
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Is there any way to dismiss alarms from the vehicle touchscreen via Android Auto?

I often set alarms in Android with the default clock application (com.google.android.deskclock) and sometimes an alarm goes off when I've connected my phone to the car using Android Auto and am using the phone through the car's…
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Android Auto: " doesn't seem to be working now"

When trying to run the application from the Android Auto car screen, from time to time, I'm getting the info: app name doesn't seem to be working now For example: Spotify doesn't seem to be working now VRadio doesn't seem to be working now etc.…
Dariusz Woźniak
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Determine what APPS are Android Auto Compatible

When I connect my cell phone to my vehicle, Android Auto displays a very limited list of APPs that are on my phone: (The clipped APP at the bottom is weather). Supposedly more APPs that are compatible with that interface will be released. How do I…
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Android Auto installed but "invisible"

I have Android Auto installed, but I can't run it: I can navigate to Android Audio app's page in Google Play app and I see "Uninstall", but I don't see "Open". I cannot see this app's icon in Nova Launcher (or any other launcher). When I install…
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MK7 VW GTI (2015) unable to receive metadata over bluetooth

When using Bluetooth audio in my mark7 VW GTI with my Pixel 3 on Android 11 the GTI can no longer receive any metadata other than the track positon. On-screen and steering-wheel controls that used to work to skip, pause, play, etc. all are…
Joshua Aslan Smith
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Android Auto fails to start on the car monitor

I have a Samsung Galaxy Android Phone which runs on Android 10, One UI Version 2.0. It is an AT&T phone. I also have a Subaru Crosstrek. The phone connected to the car thru Bluetooth and it does react to phone calls and texts without any issues…
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Android Auto not working with Samsung Galaxy S10

I've a Samsung Galaxy S10e smartphone with Android Pie as OS. When I connect it using an USB cable to my car (Audi A1) and start Android Auto from the car display, it doesn't work. I can't say what the problem is because I don't see any error…
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How to close `Android Auto` notification

I plugged my phone into the USB on my rental car so that it would stay charged while I used the phone for navigation -- but it didn't stay charged. Now I have a notification that I can't get rid of: Google Play services -> Android Auto -> Connected…
Brent Bradburn
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Can Android Auto app connect to car dashboard device running Android 4.4?

Does the Android Auto app require Android 5 on the car dashboard that it is streaming data to? (Phone has Android 5)
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Use a dedicated Android Auto phone without service to make a call through a secondary device with service

I make deliveries and am constantly in and out of my truck all day with my phone. I don't have wireless Android Auto and all the adapters I have tried are spotty at best. So because Android Auto did not like constant plugging and unplugging, I got a…
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Wireless Android Auto not working on ASUS Zenfone 8 (but does with other phones)

I have an ASUS Zenfone 8 running Android 13. When I try to use Android Auto in my car, it only works when I connect via a USB cable. My car supports wireless Android Auto and this does work with other Android phones, but no matter what I try the…
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Enable Android Auto from Motorola Moto g84 to Toyota Aygo 2019

I have been using Android auto with my Toyota Aygo 2019 ed. until 2022 on many connected devices without any problems. I have then switched to another car and stopped using Android Auto at all. Today I have come back to my old Toyota Aygo with my…
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How can I disable Google Maps on Android Auto

I like to use Waze on Android Auto. I have these issues Even though I have Waze as the first app and Maps as the last app, Google Maps invariably shows up in the first few apps. I use Waze all the time, saying "Hey Google, take me somewhere"…
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Sound to headphones instead of Android Auto

I have a Samsung A53 connected to my car via Android Auto. Everything works fine, but sometimes I need sound from my Phone to be forwarded not to car system, but to headphones connected via USB to my Samsung phone. How to achieve that?
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