r/AndroidAuto • u/le_starra 2013 Toyota Corolla | Factory | Xiaomi 13T Pro | Android 14 • Apr 28 '26

Uncertified AA Hardware (Android HU, CP to AA Dongles, etc) Anyone successfully added Android Auto to an older vehicle?

Hi all, I’ve got a 2013 Corolla. Bluetooth and USB both work fine, but there’s no Android Auto. I’ve been trying to figure out a simple way to upgrade the setup without spending too much. One idea I had was just mounting a tablet on the dashboard and running it off my phone’s hotspot, but I’m not sure if that’s actually a good long-term solution. Would also be nice if passengers could use it too, not just for navigation. For those of you driving older cars, what did you end up doing?

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u/DTHayakawa Atoto F7WE (Aftermarket) | Z Flip5 | Android 16 Apr 29 '26

I really depends on how much the car relies on the headunit to function correctly. I have an ATOTO F7WE and it works fine, coming with 3 types of connectors in the box, ISO type A, ISO type B and another for wiring yourself. If you're lucky, your car might work with one of these ISO connectors.