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Android Auto compatibility: Most phones from 2018 onwards supported

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Android Auto, a mirroring app for car dashboards, is compatible with most Android smartphones released since 2018 running Android 9 or later. While Android 10 and later versions come with the app pre-installed, older versions require installation from the Google Play Store. Wireless Android Auto functionality necessitates a phone running Android 11 or later with support for 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands. Custom ROMs or phones lacking Google services may have limited or no support for Android Auto. AI

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Android Auto compatibility: Most phones from 2018 onwards supported

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jack Whitcombe) ·

    Can All Android Phones Use Android Auto?

    Unless you've put some custom software on your phone, Android Auto will work on nearly all modern phones.

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