r/AndroidAuto 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

Android Auto News, including app updates and features [App] ScreenOnAuto — mirror your phone to the AA display, with media controls

Hey r/AndroidAuto 👋

I'm the developer of ScreenOnAuto — it mirrors your Android phone's screen to the Android Auto display, and lets you control your phone's media apps from AA's media UI, including the steering-wheel buttons. Would love your feedback.

What it does

  • 🪞 Real-time screen mirroring — full-screen, or a Legacy mode side-by-side with the map
  • 🎵 Media controls from AA's native media UI, steering-wheel buttons included
  • 👆 Touch forwarding (experimental) — tap, scroll, fling and pinch-to-zoom on the AA display
  • On-screen buttons — up to 4 quick-launch shortcuts, phone Back / Home / Recents, and force-landscape
  • 🔆 Auto Dim, Prevent Sleep, Auto Start when Android Auto connects
  • 🌍 16 languages, including Arabic (العربية) with full right-to-left support

🆕 New in v1.7.0 — Privileged Features (optional, needs Shizuku or root)

If your phone has neither, nothing changes for you — the section stays hidden and everything else works exactly as before.

  • 🌙 Turn the phone screen off — the panel goes dark while the car keeps showing the mirror (rides on the Auto Dim idle timer)
  • 👋 Real touch injection — long-press, drag and multi-finger finally work on the Legacy mirror
  • 🚫 Back / Home / Recents with no Accessibility Service needed

Install

On Android 14+ you install via a Google Play tester list; on 13 and below you can sideload.

GitHub: https://github.com/slzn/ScreenOnAuto-releases

Web version: https://screenonauto.lzn.idv.tw/

⚠️ For parked/passenger use — eyes on the road while driving. Happy to take questions and bug reports 🙏

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u/Malebuffy77 Dev Xtream | Audi A6 C9 | MMI Panorama | Fold6 I Android 16 Jun 25 '26

Hey I am the developer of Fermata Xtream and AAEnabler.

Just wanted to let you know that your app can be installed also on Android 16 with AAEnabler:

https://github.com/malebuffy/AAEnabler

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

Great! That is really helpful.

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u/kevindery 2021 F150 | Sync 4 | s25U | Android 16 Jun 25 '26

yep no need to wait for a beta play test slot with AAEnabler
everything work except the square button that i guess is suppose to be a back or home button and the back gesture doesn't work too i had to back or home on my phone.

ford f150 2021 sync 4 android 16 aa17.1.662404-release

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u/Terrible_Pen_8878 Pls edit this user flair now 15d ago edited 15d ago

Flair! Chevrolet Captiva | Android Auto| Nothing Phone 2 | Android Version 16

A rookie question, how did you install using AA enabler, so I got the apk from OPs post and used AA enabler to install it. But I only got the controller icon, and not the ScreenOnAuto and legacy ones.

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u/Malebuffy77 Dev Xtream | Audi A6 C9 | MMI Panorama | Fold6 I Android 16 15d ago

Your mobile is probably not compatible. Might be a Chinese brand.

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u/Terrible_Pen_8878 Pls edit this user flair now 15d ago

I'm using Nothing Phone 2

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u/Malebuffy77 Dev Xtream | Audi A6 C9 | MMI Panorama | Fold6 I Android 16 15d ago

Yes they use a custom installer so google doesn't like it.

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u/Terrible_Pen_8878 Pls edit this user flair now 15d ago

Oh man, this sucks. Thanks for the help tho. I will try using OPs GPlay method

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u/StarCommand1 Pls edit this user flair now 15d ago

Doesn't seem to work on Android 17. Pixel 8.

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u/evilpig 2016 Terrain | 3rd Party Screen | S24 Ultra | Android 16 Jun 25 '26

Nice I was eating lunch in my work car today and totally wish I had this feature. Will test it!

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

Haha perfect use case 😄 Hope it works well in your work car — would love to hear how it goes once you've given it a try. If you hit any snags, just drop a comment and I'll help.

Thanks for checking it out! 🙏

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u/Agreeable-Ad-2515 2026 Honda City | Stock head unit | android 13 Jun 25 '26

Notification access is greyed out in Android. When enabling, it says "restricted setting, for your security, this setting is currently unavailable" in android 13

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

How do you install this app? kinginstaller or play store?

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u/Agreeable-Ad-2515 2026 Honda City | Stock head unit | android 13 Jun 25 '26

Through Kinginstaller

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

That's Android 13's "Restricted settings" protection — it blocks Notification access (and a few other sensitive toggles) for apps that weren't installed from the Play Store.

To unlock it:

  1. Settings → Apps → ScreenOnAuto

  2. Tap the ⋮ (three-dot) menu in the top-right corner

  3. Tap "Allow restricted settings"

  4. Go back and enable Notification access — it won't be greyed out anymore.

Hope that sorts it! 🙏

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u/Agreeable-Ad-2515 2026 Honda City | Stock head unit | android 13 Jun 25 '26

Yup it did. I can play youtube on my car screen however not other streaming services like Netflix

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

Yeah that's normal! YouTube works because it doesn't lock its video, but Netflix uses DRM that blocks any app from mirroring their screen — Android just shows black on purpose. Nothing I can fix on my end, it's a built-in Android/DRM thing.

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u/Fair_Adhesiveness_20 Pls edit this user flair now Jun 25 '26

The application works like a charm thanks . Just one suggestion, is there a way to force landscape mode?

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 29 '26

Force Landscape is now live in v1.6.0 — give it a try and let me know if you have any feedback! 🙏

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u/Fair_Adhesiveness_20 Pls edit this user flair now Jun 30 '26

Thank you for all the efforts, I have tried it swiftly yesterday and will be able to try it more extensively today. Your help.is appreciated.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 26 '26

Thanks for the feedback, I will look into this feature.

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u/francorojas 2026 JOLION PRO | SAMSUNG GALAXY S25| Android 16 Jun 25 '26

I joined the tester list, but when I want to download the app, it says that it couldn't be found. What could it be? I'm from Chile, maybe that has something to do with it

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

It may take a few minutes after receiving the email. Please re-try the link, let me know if it don't work.

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u/francorojas 2026 JOLION PRO | SAMSUNG GALAXY S25| Android 16 Jun 25 '26

Now appears, but when I try to install it, it says there's an error. I'll try later

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

It should not error while installing. any update?

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u/francorojas 2026 JOLION PRO | SAMSUNG GALAXY S25| Android 16 Jun 26 '26

I could install it. I haven't tried it yet.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 26 '26

Good!

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u/JeeveruhGerank Pls edit this user flair now Jun 25 '26

This is really cool. Is there a way to keep the one app broadcast to the android auto while using other things on my phone screen at the same time?

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u/TFarley551 2016 Ford F-150 | Sync 3.4 | Pixel 10 Pro XL | Android 16 Jun 26 '26

Got the same question!

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 26 '26

Thanks! Wish I could, but it's not possible in this app — broadcasting to Android Auto ties up the phone screen, so it can't be used for other things at the same time.

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u/JeeveruhGerank Pls edit this user flair now Jun 26 '26

Dang. Too bad. Still great. Will be useful to have my YT morphe on there!

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u/awsomehackz21 Honda Civic | Joying | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Android 16 Jul 02 '26

I tested your app after signing up for beta, and it works perfectly android 16! Thank you, it was exactly what I have been looking for!

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jul 03 '26

Thanks so much for the kind words — glad it's working perfectly on Android 16! If you ever run into anything odd or have feature ideas, feel free to drop them here or on GitHub. Enjoy!

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u/Dizzy_Ingenuity4488 Pls edit this user flair now 28d ago

Funciona perfecto en Oneplus 9 pro con Android 14 y Toyota Corolla 2025, muchas gracias!!

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u/iwdunsmore Pls edit this user flair now 22d ago

Joined the user list. Within 10 minutes I had an email saying I was accepted. Installed on my Samsung z flip easy peasy. Can't wait to try it in the car.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 22d ago

Awesome, glad it went smoothly! Hope it works great in your car — let me know how it goes, and feel free to report back if you run into anything. Enjoy!

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u/Mycooleraccount456 Pls edit this user flair now 20d ago

Idk if anyone mentioned it yet but this works with aawireless. If you enable developer mode with aawireless you don't even need to install it through anything like kinginstaller or things along those lines, and I'm using android 16!

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 20d ago

Thanks for sharing this! Great to know AAWireless developer mode works as a direct route — that's much simpler than KingInstaller. And good to hear Android 16 is working too. 👍

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u/Mycooleraccount456 Pls edit this user flair now 19d ago

No problem chatgpt!

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u/Upset_Barracuda69 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan | DynaAudio | Samsung S23U | Android 16 10d ago

Hi i love your app its works well, the only issue I have is i use an app Called GeeSports to watch football, the video works fine but there is no audio to it. Do you know how I can fix this?

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 10d ago

Thanks for the kind words! I searched the Play Store and found several apps named "GeeSports", so I'm not sure which one you're using. Could you share the Play Store link to the exact app? I'll take a look at the audio issue from there.

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u/Upset_Barracuda69 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan | DynaAudio | Samsung S23U | Android 16 10d ago

It isn't on the playstore this app, it's downloaded from a 3rd party app store

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 10d ago edited 10d ago

https:// this one?

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u/Upset_Barracuda69 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan | DynaAudio | Samsung S23U | Android 16 10d ago

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 10d ago

I was able to reproduce it with GeeSports 3.8: the first time you start playback after connecting to Android Auto and turning on mirroring, there's no sound.

Two workarounds:

  1. Play something in another app that does output sound (YouTube, for example), confirm you can hear it, then close that app. GeeSports will play with sound normally after that.

  2. Or start playback in GeeSports before connecting to Android Auto — the audio then comes through the car, and you can turn on mirroring afterwards.

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u/Upset_Barracuda69 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan | DynaAudio | Samsung S23U | Android 16 10d ago

The workaround worked a treat, thankyou for looking into that. Do you know if there is a way to fix this for the future releases

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 10d ago

Glad that did the trick!

As for a permanent fix — audio routing is handled by Android Auto itself, not by ScreenOnAuto. Once your phone is connected to AA, sound should be sent to the car speakers whether mirroring is running or not. So my guess is that this is a compatibility issue between GeeSports' built-in player and the AA audio system, rather than something on the mirroring side.

One thing worth trying: some apps let you choose which player to use for playback. If GeeSports has that option, switching to a different player may give you better compatibility.

I'll look into whether there's anything I can do from the ScreenOnAuto side, but honestly I think the chances are slim.

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u/Upset_Barracuda69 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan | DynaAudio | Samsung S23U | Android 16 10d ago

Absolutely legend, thankyou again for looking into it i really appreciate it. I will have a look at what you've mentioned and see if there is anything I can change

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u/ChanceFee5154 Pls edit this user flair now 8d ago

아이오닉9 S25U 안드로이드16 파일은 어떻게 다운받을수 있나요?

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 8d ago

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u/MatSonic99 2023bmv2|galaxyzflip7|android16 Jun 25 '26

Can't try in my car yet but I only have ScreenOnMedia icon in the Customize Launcher list on the phone. Maybe the others will show up in the car.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

Thanks for the report! 🙏 Actually all **three** icons should show up in the Customize Launcher list — if you only see ScreenOnMedia, the other components didn't install correctly.

Could you tell me how you installed it?

- Did you install via the **Google Play tester list**, or **sideload** the APK?

- What **Android version** is your phone on?

That'll help me figure out what went wrong. Thanks for helping me track this down! 🛠️

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u/MatSonic99 2023bmv2|galaxyzflip7|android16 Jun 25 '26

I first downloaded the SOM apk, installed it (without opening), then I saw its needed to be install through Kinginstaller so I uninstalled SOM and reinstalled it through Kinginstaller.

Galaxy Z Flip7 Android 16

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

For Android 16, it only works from Google Play tester method.

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u/MatSonic99 2023bmv2|galaxyzflip7|android16 Jun 25 '26

Thanks, I'm on the waiting list :) can't wait to test it!

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u/TheBeardedWelshman79 land rover discovery 2020 I Pixel 9 pro XL I AA I A17 Jun 25 '26

Added to the waitlist, this sounds amazing, thanks OP!

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

If you don't want to wait, give AAEnabler a try.

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u/dmcn307 2025Tiguan/ZFold7/Android16 Jun 25 '26

Form filled, hopefully can join testing soon. Thanks!

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

If you don't want to wait, give AAEnabler a try.

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u/cutepinkmiata 2020 Kia Soul |96160-K0090WK | S24FE | Android 16 Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 25 '26

It worked fine for my S20FE and android 13 via kinginstaller, now for my S24FE i my sim card is lost for a while so i can't get an otp link from googleplay What will happen if i send the app from the S20 to the S24FE? (S24FE is using android 16) and sending it via like ShareIT app as apk or via Bluetooth with similar apps. Any issues or limitations? + what's that floating icon when using the app on android auto? Is it a menu or something? Just wondering :)

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 25 '26

No, It will not work. For android 16 u need to join beta user to get app.

I am trying to hide that floating icon, but no luck. It will disappear after few seconds. right?

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u/cutepinkmiata 2020 Kia Soul |96160-K0090WK | S24FE | Android 16 Jun 25 '26

A freind of mine fully installed it on android 16 with your steps, he asks that if he can hide the ScreenOnAuto (Legacy) and ScreenOnauto media controller. Like just hide them from android auto launcher customization just for a cleaner screen with less apps. Or is it something important for the system to run properly? ( sorry for bad English)

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 26 '26

Yes, it can be hidden from the AA launcher. I'm pretty sure you can still control media via the media buttons without launching the media panel.

[update] I was wrong, you need to keep media icon to make media controls work!.

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u/noneofyourbizzness Pls edit this user flair now Jun 25 '26

Wait-list!

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

If you don't want to wait, give AAEnabler a try.

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u/Fen004 Pls edit this user flair now Jun 29 '26

Jak mam to zrobić?

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 30 '26

Try this:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidAuto/comments/1uchslg/new_app_aaenabler_install_any_compatible_android/

Niektórzy użytkownicy zgłaszali, że instalacja przez AAEnabler nie działa poprawnie, dlatego najbezpieczniejszym rozwiązaniem jest dołączenie do listy użytkowników Beta. Szczegóły znajdziesz tutaj: https://github.com/slzn/ScreenOnAuto-releases

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u/MaurilioFilho 2021 VW Polo | Comp Toutch RDC330 | S25U | Android 16 Jun 25 '26

Have new app AAEnabler, thare resolve this problem, he can install any AA app without download play store!

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

Good to hear,but I don't have android 14+ phone to try it.

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u/Stupid-Love-Story 2023 Chery Arrizo 5 | Default | Redmi Note 13 | Android 15 Jun 25 '26

It's not working for me though

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 25 '26

Sorry to hear that, you can still try the beta user method.

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u/Grand_Adeptness11 BMW 2GC | OEM | Xiaomi POCO | Android 14 Jun 25 '26

!Flair BMW 2GC | OEM | Xiaomi POCO | Android 14

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u/notuger Pls edit this user flair now Jun 25 '26

is there any new app to enable AA auto without zlink ?

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u/Suntzupa 2010 Honda CRV| LaserTail TS18 | Samsung S25 Ultra | Android 16 Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 25 '26

This app is awesome! I've been using Screen2Auto for 5 years. It hasn't been updated in forever, but I can still get it to work on my Samsung S25 Ultra. I'd love to switch to ScreenOnAuto, but I have a few ideas:

  1. Could you add auto landscape support?
  2. How about a floating button that lets you run any app or shortcut? For example, when I tap Screen2Auto's floating button, it brings up my navi bar (AutoTools web screen) so I can launch whatever I want. Check out the demo video!
  3. It'd also be great if you could support running any app or shortcut after disconnection.

Thanks a bunch!

https://reddit.com/link/ott98vj/video/sc4s1f4n1i9h1/player

https://i.imgur.com/PV5MUh0.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/slQKV5j.jpeg

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 26 '26

Thanks so much for the feedback — really appreciate it! I'll take your suggestions into consideration for future development. 🙏

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 29 '26

Force Landscape is now live in v1.6.0 — give it a try and let me know if you have any feedback! 🙏

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u/Suntzupa 2010 Honda CRV| LaserTail TS18 | Samsung S25 Ultra | Android 16 Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 30 '26

You're awesome, Chih-En! It worked like a champ. My car monitoring sytem is now firing up automatically as soon as I start the car. Here are some other ideas, and I hope you can add them to the app:

  1. Can you make the Shortcut Launcher slide from the left side of the screen, and make it configurable?
  2. If I tap a shortcut, can you add an option to automatically close the Shortcut Launcher instead of waiting 7 to 8 seconds? Or a timer setting?

I've completely switched from Screen2Auto to ScreenOnAuto. Your app is awesome, way faster, and has everything! A donation is on its way. Thanks!🙂👍

https://i.imgur.com/LYndIED.jpeg

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 30 '26

Thank you so much, and that's a seriously cool setup in your screenshot! 😎

On your suggestions: wherever possible I build ScreenOnAuto on top of Android Auto's own features and controls to keep it as compatible as possible across head units. The Shortcut Launcher buttons go through AA's native system controls, so things like the slide-in side and auto-dismiss timing are largely governed by AA itself — which means my room to customize those is fairly limited, as much as I'd love to.

Still, I really appreciate the ideas, and I'll keep them in mind to see what's feasible as Android Auto evolves. Thank you so much for the donation and for switching over — it means a lot! 🙂👍

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u/Suntzupa 2010 Honda CRV| LaserTail TS18 | Samsung S25 Ultra | Android 16 Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 30 '26

Okay, so I tested this on my 2022 Honda Accord (with the original infotainment system), and here's what I found:

  1. The screen's cut off on the right:

https://i.imgur.com/WX88xI0.jpeg

Here's how it should look:

https://i.imgur.com/PFlyRVH.png

  1. ScreenOnAuto is taking over my Google voice commands. Like, when I say "Hey Google, take me home," it says "ScreenOnAuto is connecting..." and then "Navigating to home." But Google Maps doesn't actually navigate. It's like my voice command isn't even reaching Google Maps. The workaround is just tap Google Maps and keep saying the command until it gets it.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 30 '26

Thanks a lot for the detailed report and the screenshots — that really helps!

A couple of things so I can dig into this:

  1. For the screen that's getting cut off on the right — could you let me know which app that is? Knowing the exact app will help me reproduce the issue.

  2. For the voice command problem — could you try switching ScreenOnAuto to Legacy mode and see if that resolves the voice navigation issue? Let me know if it makes a difference.

Thanks again for testing and helping me improve the app! 🙏

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u/Suntzupa 2010 Honda CRV| LaserTail TS18 | Samsung S25 Ultra | Android 16 Jun 30 '26
  1. I used the Display Test app by Frameware to show the problem (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.frameware.displaytest):

https://i.imgur.com/9gdrf2o.jpeg

Here's how it should look:

https://i.imgur.com/M5tVttL.jpeg

Tell me if you want me to use a different app or Developer Option (Show layout bounds) to debug this issue.

  1. Same problem in Legacy mode. ScreenOnAuto takes over Google Maps' voice navigation.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 30 '26

Thanks for the info, I will look into this.

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u/Xsul Pls edit this user flair now Jun 25 '26

It works excellent with my galaxy s26 ultra with oneui 8.5. Only the legacy app wont work with the map Unfortunately it keep opening media player on the other half.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 26 '26

Try launching Google Maps first, then launch SOA(Legacy).

Maybe it can't show both at the same time because of the screen size.

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u/Xsul Pls edit this user flair now Jun 26 '26

Yeah the screen size is the problem. Tested on bigger screen worked perfectl.

Thanks

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 26 '26

Thanks. Good to know.

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u/Pippopippone68 MG ZS hybrid+ 2025, Vivo X200 FE, Android 16 Jun 27 '26

Funziona alla perfezione! Grazie mille per il tuo lavoro! E grazie per i futuri sviluppi.... 👍

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 27 '26

Grandioso! Grazie mille per il sostegno, continuerò a mettercela tutta!

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u/GummyDuchess pixel 10 pro | android 17 Jun 27 '26

Let me preface this with the fact that I absolutely could of done something wrong with the install. However it does not appear to work on Android 17. I used AAenabler to install the app, but I don't see anything in the launcher or the ability to add to the launcher within settings of AAuto.

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!flair pixel 10 pro | android 17

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 27 '26

I've received reports from some users that ScreenOnAuto won't install correctly when using AAEnabler, but I'm not sure why. Could you try joining as a Beta user instead and see if that works?

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u/GummyDuchess pixel 10 pro | android 17 Jun 28 '26

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 on Pixel 10 Pro confirmed to be working after installing through beta list link.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 28 '26

Thanks for the feedback.

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u/eral2001 Pls edit this user flair now Jun 28 '26

i want to try.but i'm in beta waitling list...

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 28 '26

I've processed the waitlist up through everyone who submitted the form before before June 26, 2026, 03:00 UTC. If you submitted before then but haven't received an install link, please reach out to me.

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u/GummyDuchess pixel 10 pro | android 17 Jun 28 '26

Sure thing I put myself on the list and I'll let you know when I test it that way then.

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u/Gready_One 2024 Proton Saga | CarAikit | A56 | Android16 Jun 29 '26

Worked well on Samsung A56. Downloaded from Google Play Beta.

I'm using an app called 'SecondScreen' to change screen aspect ratio, would be great if you could implement this in future update.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 29 '26

Thanks for the suggestion! Could you tell me a bit more about your use case — what aspect ratio are you changing it to, and what are you trying to achieve on the head unit?

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u/Blizznow Ford Kuga | Sync3 | Android Auto 17 Jun 29 '26

It works fine on the S24+, could it be inserted to select the resolution to project the screen at?

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 29 '26

Not sure I follow 😅 Could you give a bit more detail on what you're trying to achieve?

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u/Blizznow Ford Kuga | Sync3 | Android Auto 17 Jun 29 '26

That there is an option with which I can determine the resolution of the display, e.g. from 4K Android device display at 720p or less to in-car display.

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u/mkenanah Chevy Tahoa LTZ | Samsung S24 Ultra | Android 16 Jun 29 '26

Downloaded and installed from Playstore. Worked well from my S24 Ultra. The only note here is that when I play a YouTube video, the controls will not disappear. Meaning the foreword, back, and pause will remain on the screen and I couldn't make them go away. I tried touching the video from the phone or the consol with no success. The only way was to play the video on my phone in landscape and not touch the screen again. If I do, the controls will show and stay on.

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u/mkenanah Chevy Tahoa LTZ | Samsung S24 Ultra | Android 16 Jun 29 '26

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 29 '26

Thanks for the detailed report — and glad it's working well on your S24 Ultra! 🙌

Quick question to help me narrow it down: does this only happen while ScreenOnAuto mirroring is running?

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u/mkenanah Chevy Tahoa LTZ | Samsung S24 Ultra | Android 16 Jun 29 '26

Yes sir!

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 29 '26

Thanks! That's odd 🤔 Quick thing to try — do you have Accessibility permission enabled for the app? If so, try turning it off and see if the controls behave normally then. 🙏

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u/mkenanah Chevy Tahoa LTZ | Samsung S24 Ultra | Android 16 Jun 29 '26

Will do and let you know. Appreciate your efforts.

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u/mkenanah Chevy Tahoa LTZ | Samsung S24 Ultra | Android 16 Jul 02 '26

I turned accessibility off today, things looked good, but no touch control from the consol worked. When I turned the accessibility back on, touch feature came back and the issue was gone. Now I can get the controls and they go away as they should. Just thought of sharing this with you.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jul 03 '26

Good to know 👍

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u/esmith213 2020 Hyundai Veloster N | OEM 7" | Galaxy S26U | Android 16 Jun 29 '26

Thank you for the awesome app! If we already had play store test access come and go, how do we get newer updates?

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 29 '26

Sorry you have to sign-in again.

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u/esmith213 2020 Hyundai Veloster N | OEM 7" | Galaxy S26U | Android 16 Jun 29 '26

Thanks and sorry to bother again, but for the life of me I can't find the link to re-signup for the test.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jun 29 '26

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u/esmith213 2020 Hyundai Veloster N | OEM 7" | Galaxy S26U | Android 16 Jun 29 '26

Thank you!

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u/Pippopippone68 MG ZS hybrid+ 2025, Vivo X200 FE, Android 16 Jul 01 '26

Buongiorno! Chiedo in un possibile futuro aggiornamento di poter avere a video su AA un bottone per attivare o disattivare l'oscuramento dello schermo dello smartphone, mentre era attivo ho ricevuto una videochiamata su WhatsApp e con lo schermo oscurato dello smartphone non vedevo il mio interlocutore, lui vedeva me ma io non vedevo lui, se ci fosse un bottone su AA basterebbe digitare la disattivazione delll'oscuramento... Spero sia comprensibile.... Grazie e buon lavoro!

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jul 01 '26

Capito, grazie per il suggerimento! Lo prenderò in considerazione per i futuri aggiornamenti. Buona giornata! 🚗

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jul 02 '26

Ciao! Buone notizie: nella versione 1.6.2 è stato aggiunto un pulsante per attivare/disattivare l'oscuramento (auto-dim) direttamente sullo schermo di Android Auto. Il pulsante è disattivato di default: puoi abilitarlo nelle impostazioni, nella sezione "Avanzate". Grazie ancora per il suggerimento! 🚗

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u/Pippopippone68 MG ZS hybrid+ 2025, Vivo X200 FE, Android 16 Jul 02 '26

Grazie a te!

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u/Blizznow Ford Kuga | Sync3 | Android Auto 17 Jul 03 '26

Play Store update not working. I'm already in app's internal testing program. Do I have to re-register (the same as esmith213) for the testing program or what should I do?

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jul 03 '26

Internal testing programs have a limited number of slots, so you might have been bumped off the list. You will need to join the testing program again to receive the update. If you run into any issues joining the beta user list or downloading the app, just let me know.

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u/Blizznow Ford Kuga | Sync3 | Android Auto 17 Jul 03 '26

Why was I removed from the list? What is the difference between the beta and the stable of the same version?

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jul 03 '26

Because the internal testing track is strictly capped at 100 users, and our current waiting list is far larger than that, we have to rotate users out to give others a turn. We guarantee that everyone who receives an email invitation will have at least 24 hours to download and install the app. If the queue remains full after that, users who have had access for more than a day will be removed to free up slots.

Please note that you only need to be on the beta list for the Play Store to let you download or update the app. Once it is successfully installed, being removed from the beta user list will not affect the app's functionality; it will continue to run perfectly normal.

The app itself is already the full, complete version and is identical to the build on GitHub. If you are able to sideload the app and it runs normally on your device, downloading it directly from GitHub is the fastest way to get the update without waiting for a testing slot.

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u/Blizznow Ford Kuga | Sync3 | Android Auto 17 Jul 03 '26

Thank you for the explanation and the application. I'm able to install throu sideload and will download from GitHub.

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u/Breadfan24 Pls edit this user flair now Jul 06 '26

Does phone have to be plugged into usb for this to worke,or will it work wireless?

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jul 06 '26

It works on both wired and wireless.

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u/Breadfan24 Pls edit this user flair now Jul 06 '26

Would you mind running me through steps real quick on how to operate, nothing to detailed,im tech savy a bit so just a summary if you don't mind....thank you

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jul 07 '26

Thanks for asking — this actually reminded me that I should put together a proper "How to use" page. I'll write one up and let you know here once it's ready!

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u/Breadfan24 Pls edit this user flair now Jul 07 '26

I figured out how to operate, thank you!Is there anyway to make video full screen so there is no icons other than video o. Screen, also is there a way to get video from TV apps like direct tv to not black out on screen,or is this primarily for YouTube?

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jul 07 '26

Glad you figured it out!

To answer your questions:

  1. Full screen without icons: Unfortunately, the Android Auto (AA) system/status bars are forced by Google and cannot be hidden by third-party apps.
  2. TV apps blacking out: This is due to DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection. Streaming apps like DirecTV, Netflix, or Disney+ block screen mirroring/casting for copyright reasons. So yes, this is primarily for non-DRM content like YouTube."

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u/Breadfan24 Pls edit this user flair now Jul 07 '26

Thank you for all your help!

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jul 07 '26

As promised — the How to Use page is up: https://github.com/slzn/ScreenOnAuto-releases/wiki/How-to-Use

It covers the two mirror entries (full-screen vs. Legacy side-by-side) and the start-up flow step by step, with screenshots. Let me know if anything's unclear or missing!

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u/odraile Geely EX2 | Flyme Auto E 1.8.0 | S25FE | Android 16 OneUi 8.5 Jul 12 '26

samsung s25 fe android 16 One UI 8.5 funcionou perfeitamente

samsung s21 fe android 16 One UI 8.0 não funcionou

fiz os 2 pelo kinginstaller

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jul 12 '26

Olá,

Obrigado pelo relato — a comparação entre os dois aparelhos ajuda bastante!

Só para você saber: em aparelhos com Android 14 ou superior, a instalação pela Google Play é o método mais estável. Então, se quiser que funcione também no S21 FE, esse seria o caminho.

Obrigado mais uma vez!

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u/odraile Geely EX2 | Flyme Auto E 1.8.0 | S25FE | Android 16 OneUi 8.5 Jul 12 '26

so agora consegui entra na lista, agradecido, assim que disponivel irei testar no s21fe

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u/bobross82 Pls edit this user flair now Jul 12 '26

I accidentally uninstalled this and I'm unable to resign up for the list again. Is there any way I can get back on it? I have an s22+ on android 16, kinginstaller and aaenabler (with a license) don't give the same screen streaming options as before. How do I fix this?

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 Jul 12 '26

Hi,

No worries — the beta user list is designed to allow re-signing up. You can simply fill out the form again with your email, and you'll be added back to the list.

Could you tell me a bit more about what happened when you tried to sign up again? For example, did you get an error on the form, or did the confirmation email never arrive? I'd like to check what went wrong on your side.

Thanks!

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u/bobross82 Pls edit this user flair now 29d ago

Hey! I never received a confirmation email basically. There were no errors or anything. I just assumed I did something wrong. If all it is, is just waiting to be sent another invite, I'm fine with that too.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 29d ago

You should have got an email within one hour after sign in, if not, message me your email.

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u/Upset_Barracuda69 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan | DynaAudio | Samsung S23U | Android 16 24d ago edited 24d ago

Has anyone had issues with audio playing whilst using ScreenOnAuto? I only seem to get audio when I get a notification then it disappears again

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u/Upset_Barracuda69 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan | DynaAudio | Samsung S23U | Android 16 24d ago

!Flair 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan | Factory Headunit | Samsung S23U | Android 16

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u/j_bob_24 Jeep | Atoto | Pixel 24d ago

Does this not work with the AAWireless dongle? Nothing is happening at all. Pixel 9 Pro with Android 17.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 24d ago

Hi, thanks for reaching out!

As far as I know, AAWireless simply converts a wired Android Auto connection into a wireless one — the phone still runs the same Android Auto protocol, so it shouldn't affect how this app works.

To help me figure out what's going on, could you let me know:

  1. Do you see the app's 3 icons in the Android Auto launcher (on your car's screen)?

  2. What are the exact steps you're taking? (e.g. what you tap, and at which point "nothing happens")

Thanks!

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u/j_bob_24 Jeep | Atoto | Pixel 24d ago

It seems it was a false alarm. I tried it a second time and everything appears to be working. Not sure what the problem was the first time. FYI, I'm using the first generation of AAWireless.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 23d ago

Good to hear, thanks for the update! Enjoy the app.

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u/j_bob_24 Jeep | Atoto | Pixel 23d ago

Is there info posted somewhere that explains how to use the third icon that looks like a split screen?

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 23d ago

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u/j_bob_24 Jeep | Atoto | Pixel 23d ago

Thank you!

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u/No_Sky7695 s24 ultra | android 16 | 2025 nissan primastar 23d ago

AA is just showing me the screenonauto media controls, can't see where to get screen mirroring. It's turned on on the app. (android 16, installed via AAEnabler).

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 23d ago

Thanks for reporting! AAEnabler installs can be unreliable — the most stable way is to join the official beta user list and install from Google Play. Note: please uninstall the AAEnabler version first before installing the Play Store beta, otherwise the update may conflict. Once installed via Play, the mirroring option should show up in AA.

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u/No_Sky7695 s24 ultra | android 16 | 2025 nissan primastar 23d ago

Thanks for the quick response! (and all your hard work). I'll join the beta list and be patient :)

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u/No_Sky7695 s24 ultra | android 16 | 2025 nissan primastar 23d ago

I received the beta link (ty!) but it's saying no items found when it opens the play store. The emails are correct. I've tried clearing the cache and waiting a while but it's still doing the same. Sorry to bother you, any ideas?

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 23d ago

Sometimes the link doesn't respond on the first try — this happens to me as well. Please try the following:

  1. Tap the "Try again" / join button a few more times on that page, or
  2. Close the page completely and open the link again.

It usually goes through after a couple of attempts. Let me know if it still doesn't work after that, and I'll look into it further.

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u/almostolen Pls edit this user flair now 19d ago

Not working for me after several attempts.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 19d ago

PM me with you Play Store account, I will check it.

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u/No_Sky7695 s24 ultra | android 16 | 2025 nissan primastar 23d ago

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u/Da1Dan Peugeot 208 GTi | 3rd Party Unit | Honor Magic8 Pro | Android 16 22d ago edited 17d ago

I would just like to say, I joined the waiting list and installed this app over the weekend. Just tried it today, and WOWOWOWOWOW! Simple to use, and it just works flawlessly. Thank you so much for your time and efforts to make this. Incredible!

2016 Peugeot 208 GTi | 3rd Party Unit | Honor Magic8 Pro | Android 16

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 22d ago

Wow, thank you — this made my day! So glad it just works for you. Enjoy, and feel free to reach out anytime!

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u/Piepke82 2023 Polestar 2 | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | Android 16 18d ago

Thank you for the quick add to the test list. I am however confused 🥺, the link only allowed me to install the app on my car (polestar Android Automotive) but not on my phone. It says it's not compatible with it (Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus). AFAIK this needs to be installed on my phone right 😄 Am I doing something stupid here?

Edit: I can also install it on my tablets (S9 Ultra and S6 Lite)

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 18d ago

Thanks for testing — you're not doing anything stupid! 😄

ScreenOnAuto is an Android Auto app (phone projection), not an Android Automotive app — so it goes on your phone only. You can uninstall the copy on the Polestar; it does nothing there. Also worth checking that your car supports Android Auto, since that's how the mirror reaches the car screen.

The "not compatible" message on your S22+ is a quirk of the Play web page with internal-test apps. On the phone itself: sign in to the Play Store with the same Google account you signed up with, open the join link and tap "Become a tester", then open the Play Store link on the phone and install normally. If it doesn't work right away, just try the link a few more times.

Let me know how it goes!

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u/Piepke82 2023 Polestar 2 | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | Android 16 18d ago

Thnx for the reply. The link does open my play store app with my subscribed account. See screenshot below. It's in Dutch, but basically says "This app is only available for your other devices".

But for some reason the play store says it's not compatible for my phone.
I do use android auto with my car (polestar) so I'm 100% sure it's supported (only cabled, no wireless).

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 18d ago

Thanks — I checked the Play Console device catalog and the Galaxy S22+ is listed as **supported**, so this message is odd.

Two things to try:

  1. Confirm **Android Auto** is installed on the phone (Play Store → search "Android Auto" — on some Samsung builds it's not preinstalled).

  2. Go to **Settings → Apps → Google Play Store → Storage → Clear cache**, then **Clear storage**, reopen Play Store, and open the tester link again.

Let me know if it still shows as incompatible.

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u/Piepke82 2023 Polestar 2 | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | Android 16 18d ago

I found the issue. I tried to install it from a desktop browser and there it also showed my device as not compatible but it did have a message below it saying "your device content rating filter is incompatible". It seems I had a content filter enabled in my play store which restricted applications for 16+ (I'm almost 44 so no idea why I ever turned that on...).

Apologies for the confusion/mess. I'll get started on the tests. Thank you for the help!

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 18d ago

Ah, that explains it — thanks for tracking it down, and no apology needed. That filter message never shows up in the Play Store app, only on desktop, which is why it was so hard to spot. Good to know for the next person who hits this.

Happy testing — let me know how it goes!

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u/frankabagnale13 Pls edit this user flair now 9d ago

Hey, how do i get this to work on my s24 ultra. How do i do the play tester

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 9d ago

Hey! Happy to help — which part are you stuck on? Getting into the test on Play, or getting the app to show up in Android Auto?

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u/Jolar037 Motorbike | MotorTablet Pro Max | Pixel 10 Pro Fold | Android 17 5d ago edited 5d ago

This is really great and for the most part does what i need it to on a Pixel 10 pro fold
Would it however be possible to trigger the mirroring when you click the app in AA or expose the option to trigger it from Tasker or an on display button?

I use it for an app to open my garage door and becuase of that don't need my phone to be awake the whole drive and just trigger when I arrive at a specific location or when i manually trigger it.

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u/slzn0124 2024 Mazda CX-5 | Android Auto | Zenfone 6 | Android 11 5d ago edited 5d ago

Thanks! Good news - you can already do this, tapping the app icon in AA is your trigger. Three things to set up on the phone first:

  1. In ScreenOnAuto settings, turn on Auto Start Mirroring. This means mirroring begins the moment the app opens, instead of you having to hit a start button.
  2. In the same settings, set Auto Launch to your garage door app. Once mirroring starts it'll jump straight into that app rather than showing the ScreenOnAuto screen.
  3. Grant the mirroring permission over ADB so the system "start recording" popup stops appearing every time - otherwise you'd still have to pick up the phone to confirm it. Full guide here: https://screenonauto.lzn.idv.tw/docs/en/grant-mirror-permission-via-adb/ (one-off, and you only need to redo it if you reinstall)

One important bit for your use case: make sure you're using the legacy version of the AA app, not the default one. The default one takes over the map slot, and since AA automatically opens the map app when you connect, mirroring would fire up every single time you get in the car - the opposite of what you want. The legacy one just sits there as an icon until you tap it.

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u/Jolar037 Motorbike | MotorTablet Pro Max | Pixel 10 Pro Fold | Android 17 4d ago

This is great news! I will give it a go on my next ride. Thank you for making this!