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GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused version of Android, is adding Android Auto support (9to5google.com)
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[–] 95 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I tried out this OS last year and really loved it, until I went on a road trip and couldn't use Android Auto. This is huge and will make GrapheneOS an extremely attractive option to privacy minded people.

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  • [–] 18 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I think Android Auto is really the only thing keeping me from completely de-googling. Many times in the past I've installed some stripped down ROM or whatever but I always go back because Android Auto is too convenient.

    I wish there was a nice open source alternative that worked with my head unit.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    So you can have Android Auto while beinging degoogled. I do. As others have pointed out there is: https://github.com/sn-00-x/aa4mg

    It's a bit of a faff to install, but works.

    The problem I found is no SatNav that can take into account traffic. The best I've found is "Organic Maps", but it is open and works without the Google infrastructure. No getting round that traffic knowledge makes Google Maps better.

    I have non AA things forcing me towards having to at least partly re-google.

    I've been eying GrapheneOS as a way to compromise without being compromised.

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