Question Can you run Android Auto app on a tablet instead of your phone?

[seanmwaple]

Is it possible to use a tablet like a Samsung Galaxy tablet with android auto? I am not talking about using the tablet as the head unit. I am talking about using the tablet instead of my phone to connect to AA on my infotainment screen.

 

[SpookDroid]

Since the Android Auto service is no longer an app but a system process, tablets are not supported for Android Auto connections anymore, unfortunately.

 

[seanmwaple]

Since the Android Auto service is no longer an app but a system process, tablets are not supported for Android Auto connections anymore, unfortunately.

What if the tablet is rooted?

 

[SpookDroid]

If it's rooted you'd have to install an OS version that supports Android Auto (and since this is for a tablet, it would likely have to be custom-made or you may find hardware compatibility issues). I believe there are Android Auto 'emulators' that let you run the head unit portion on the tablet (for a 'big display' AA experience) but that still needs your phone to take over the actual AA process, with your tablet only serving as a display.