There aren't many Android Auto settings on offer, but I always change these essential items when I set up the service.

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If you're running an older version of Android Auto, check whether this option is available by tapping Day/Night in the ...

Android has a number of Developer options built in that allow you to go beyond the regular user-facing functionality to get even greater control over your daily experience. Here are some of our tips ...

Update: Android Auto’s phone reboot issue when connecting wirelessly can be fixed by turning off freeform mode and desktop mode in Developer Settings. With Android Auto versions 13.4 and 13.5, phones ...

Open Settings and search for Android Auto . Scroll down and turn off Wireless Android Auto toggle. Depending on your phone model and Android Auto version, you might find it under Developer options .

Google has been fairly busy improving Android Auto lately, and one of the latest ideas that are now coming to fruition is a full-screen mode. If you've been using Android Auto and CarPlay, you ...

In a nutshell: Google has been working to bring a "proper" desktop mode to Android for quite some time. The feature was first introduced in 2019 with Android 10, but it wasn't intended for end-users.