XDA Writer Recommends 4 Android Auto Settings for New Phones
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Updated · XDA Developers · Jul 10
XDA Writer Recommends 4 Android Auto Settings for New Phones
2 articles · Updated · XDA Developers · Jul 10
Summary
Four settings top the writer’s setup list on every new Android phone: auto-start Android Auto, disable message notifications, clean up the launcher, and enable Developer Settings.
Startup changes are aimed at smoother first connections, including setting USB behavior to Always for wired use, letting Android Auto launch while locked, and starting music automatically.
Message alerts are turned off to cut in-car distractions, while launcher customization strips out unused apps and moves core tools such as Waze and Spotify to the top.
Developer Settings add deeper controls — including display resolution, screenshots, resets and sideloading — while Android’s USB File Transfer option can help fix disconnection issues.