I changed this hidden Android Auto setting, and my phone stopped overheating in the car
One change made summer drives bearable.
A writer for XDA Developers found that their phone was overheating while using Android Auto for navigation, music, and notifications. The issue was resolved after changing a hidden setting.
The Android 17 operating system has introduced per-app memory limits to prevent apps from using too much memory, according to Digital Trends. This feature is designed to catch extreme memory use before it causes problems such as UI stuttering or battery drain. Apps that exceed their memory limit can be terminated.
No direct connection has been reported between the phone overheating issue and the new memory limits in Android 17. The writer for XDA Developers did not specify which setting they changed to resolve the issue.
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