Android Auto has a developer menu you can access in seconds
Big Tech Google Android Auto has a developer menu you can access in seconds If you want to tweak your Android Auto settings, this is a good place to check. By Gabriela Vătu July 26, 2026 11:30 am EST Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images Android Auto does a solid job of mirroring your phone's most useful apps on your car's infotainment screen. From maps to music and messaging, Android Auto handles the expected tasks just fine.
- ▪Big Tech Google Android Auto has a developer menu you can access in seconds If you want to tweak your Android Auto settings, this is a good place to check.
- ▪By Gabriela Vătu July 26, 2026 11:30 am EST Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images Android Auto does a solid job of mirroring your phone's most useful apps on your car's infotainment screen.
- ▪From maps to music and messaging, Android Auto handles the expected tasks just fine.
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Big Tech Google Android Auto has a developer menu you can access in seconds If you want to tweak your Android Auto settings, this is a good place to check. By Gabriela Vătu July 26, 2026 11:30 am EST Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images Android Auto does a solid job of mirroring your phone's most useful apps on your car's infotainment screen. From maps to music and messaging, Android Auto handles the expected tasks just fine. But buried inside the app is a developer menu that most haven't even seen, let alone used. Android Auto's hidden developer menu unlocks quite a few powerful settings, starting with a wireless toggle and an "Unknown Sources" option that lets non-Play Store apps run on your car's display.
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