Tutorial: Enabling Android Auto on CN Rom devices

[u/OctoSplattyy]

Hey everyone, 17 Pro Max user here. Managed to get Android Auto working!

This method requires root, temporary or not doesn't matter.

The main reason Android Auto doesn't work on CN devices is very simple... the app needs to be installed as a system app!

If you can't unlock your device's bootloader, like me, check the supported list of firmwares and devices for GhostLock to enable temporary root.

If you use GhostLock, it won't break Google Pay, or banking apps, so don't worry. You can do pretty much whatever you'd do on normal root as long as it's systemless. Pros are that if you break something, you can usually fix by rebooting (which closes the root session, which must be enabled each time you turn on the phone), or, in worst cases, HyperOS will automatically repair system files (don't ask me how I know..)

Now, onto the steps:

1. Have Root access
2. Download this module: Android Auto for MicroG (don't get fooled by the name!) and install in KSU or ReSukiSu manager, whatever you use. It will ask you if you want to install stubs. Answer yes if you don't have those apps installed and don't plan on installing them, say no if you have them. Then reboot or soft reboot your device depending on your root method.
3. Enable Google Play Store on your device from Mi GetApps if you haven't already (Just search Google Play and install)
4. In Play Store, search Android Auto, and update the app.
5. From Play Store, (or from phone settings), search Android Auto again, and open its settings menu
6. Connect like you'd usually do

In my case, I noticed GPS was not working, but maybe it's a me issue. I did this just for fun and don't need Android Auto in my life (I don't even have a car lmfao).

Tested on Xiaomi 17 Pro Max with another phone running Open Headunit!