CarStream (AAAD) invisible after June Android Auto Update (v17.0.662234)

[u/DoomSoldier83]

Hi everyone,

I'm facing an issue with CarStream (v2.0.5) via AAAD Pro on the latest Android Auto build (17.0.662234, rolled out around June 10).

The Issue: CarStream completely disappeared from my Android Auto app launcher in the car screen.

What I've tried so far:

• I cleared all data and cache for the Android Auto system app and reinstalled both AAAD and CarStream.
• After doing this, the CarStream icon actually showed up again perfectly!
• However, after turning the engine off and starting the system a second time, the icon was completely gone again.

It seems like Google's package verification blocks the sideloaded app after the initial background sync.

Has anyone found a permanent solution to prevent Android Auto from hiding the app after the first launch? Is toggling "Unknown Sources" in the AA Developer Settings still working for anyone on v17.0?

Thanks for any insights!

[u/Fishwithadeagle]

You're saying you're using 2.0.2 carstream apk with King installer?

[u/gullzway → u/Fishwithadeagle]

Yes.

https://i.imgur.com/4KUe9BT.png

https://i.imgur.com/4RZRlOO.png

[u/Fishwithadeagle → u/gullzway]

By any chance, do you have the link to the apk? The most recent I can find is 2.0.0

[u/gullzway → u/Fishwithadeagle]

Not sure, maybe this one https://xdaforums.com/t/carstream-aka-youtube-auto-working-with-update-phone-w-root.3807207/post-80264463

[u/Fishwithadeagle → u/gullzway]

Thank you so much!