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Old 06-16-2015, 09:55 AM   #2001
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Originally Posted by Pwolf View Post

Also, someone has "ported" android auto for headunits, haven't tested it yet:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/gene...-auto-t3125252

Interesting, but I don't want it at all.

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AA on the other hand, requires Android apps to have special AA compatible extensions added. Clearly this can be a disadvantage of AA. Few music and messaging apps can be used with AA, and the only mapping/navigation app supported is Google's.
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So why would I want AA ?:

If you need access to ANY Android app, and not just the limited selection of AA compatible apps, then mirroring solutions will work better for you.

AA is more for people who want a solution that "just works" (although there are still many wrinkles to iron out), is well integrated, and has a common Google specified UI.

Less technically minded people will appreciate AA or Apple CarPlay, while Android power users may be happier with mounting a tablet or using an Android based (usually Chinese) HU.

An Android based HU which can run my Headunit app, may offer the best of both worlds. You can run any Android app when you need to, or run my HU app to get AA features. (At present nobody has reported success running my Headunit app on an Android based HU. I hope/presume I'll figure that out.)
AutoMate on the other hand seems cool.
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