This free open-source app lets Android Auto run almost any app on your car's screen

Android Auto is a valuable tool for navigation, music streaming, and communication, but Google's limitations on displaying certain apps can be inconvenient for enthusiasts. This is where Android Auto Maker, an open-source utility, comes in. The free app allows Android Auto users to install virtually any Android app on their car's screen.

The tool patches APK files to make them compatible with Android Auto's "parked apps" category, which can run while the car is stationary. To use Android Auto Maker, users simply upload an APK or XAPK file, choose the "Parked Game" option, and create the Android Auto package. The patched APK can then be installed, replacing the original app.

Android Auto Maker does not mirror the phone's display, but rather modifies the application package to be recognized by Android Auto. This approach differs from other open-source solutions that attempt a similar feat. With Android Auto Maker, users can access a wide range of apps, from games to media players and utility tools, on their car's infotainment system.

However, some apps may not function optimally due to lack of support for parked apps or Google Play Integrity checks. Despite these limitations, Android Auto Maker provides a flexible and convenient way to expand the capabilities of Android Auto and make better use of the car's display when parked.