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Android Auto users can manage app visibility via phone settings

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Android Auto users can easily manage app visibility on their car's display. Apps may disappear from the launcher due to phone battery optimization settings, particularly on Samsung devices, which automatically disable unused applications to conserve power. To restore a missing app, users simply need to open it on their phone, and it should reappear in Android Auto. To prevent apps from disappearing, users can disable the 'auto-disable unused apps' feature in their phone's battery settings. Customization of the Android Auto launcher is also possible through the car's display settings, allowing users to select which apps appear. AI

IMPACT Provides user guidance for managing an existing automotive software interface.

RANK_REASON This article provides a how-to guide for managing features within an existing software product, rather than announcing a new release or significant development.

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Android Auto users can manage app visibility via phone settings

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Gabriela Vătu) ·

    How to find and hide an app on Android Auto

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