Android Auto

Control maps, media and messaging with the Google Assistant while you drive

Google Inc. · com.google.android.projection.gearhead

4.0 out of 5 (370 ratings) 2B downloads v7.4.120744-release.daily 35.2 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.4.120744-release.daily (74120744)
Updated: Jun 3, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 35.2 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Auto & Vehicles (app)
Listed since: Mar 19, 2015
Permissions: 55 (15 sensitive)
Website: android.com/auto
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Android Auto is an app by Google Inc. in the Auto & Vehicles category, listed since March 2015. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 6.0.615344-release, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 55 permissions, 15 of them sensitive, including precise location, record audio and read contacts. Compared with version 6.0.615344-release, it adds 11 new permissions: “Approximate location”, “Bluetooth connect”, “Bluetooth scan” and 8 more.

Ratings

4.0out of 5370 ratings

5 ★63%
4 ★10%
3 ★9%
2 ★2%
1 ★16%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v7.4.120744-release.daily

What's new? • Bug fixes and other improvements. • We want to hear from you! Join the conversation in our community https://g.co/androidautocommunity

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Android Auto is your smart driving companion that helps you stay focused, connected and entertained with the Google Assistant. With a simplified interface, large buttons and powerful voice actions, Android Auto is designed to make it easier to use apps that you love from your phone while you’re on the road. Just say “Ok Google” to... • Route to your next destination using Google Maps or Waze with real-time GPS navigation and traffic alerts. • Get updates on your route, ETA and hazards in real time. • Get the Google Assistant to check your calendar for you so that you know where you need to be. • Set reminders, get updates on the news and check last night’s score. • Avoid distractions while driving by setting a customised do not disturb message while driving. • Make calls using Google Assistant and answer incoming calls with just a tap. • Access your contacts folder and send and receive messages with the Google Assistant using SMS, Hangouts, WhatsApp, Skype, Telegram, WeChat, Kik, Google Allo and many more messaging apps. • Manage your infotainment system like never before. Listen to your favourite media apps including Spotify, BBC iPlayer Radio, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, TuneIn: FIFA Radio, Music, Sports & Podcasts, TIDAL - High Fidelity Music Streaming, myTuner Radio App: FM Radio + Internet Radio Tuner and Deezer. Many more music, radio, news, sports news, audiobook and podcast apps are also supported. The number of compatible apps is always growing. For a full list of compatible apps, go to http://g.co/androidauto To use Android Auto, you’ll need a phone running Android 6.0 or higher and an active data connection. Over 400 car models now support Android Auto. To find out if your car display is compatible and how to enable it, check your owner’s manual or contact your car’s manufacturer. Once enabled, use a high-quality USB cable to connect your phone to your car, then launch Android Auto to get going. Find out more about Android Auto and compatible cars at http://android.com/auto For support: http://support.google.com/androidauto Get help from our community: https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!forum/android-auto

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v6.0.615344-release. Since v7.4.120744-release.daily it requires Android 6.0+.

v7.4.120744-release.daily LATEST Jun 3, 2026 35.2 MB TRUSTED v6.0.615344-release Nov 16, 2025 32.4 MB TRUSTED

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Android Auto among popular Auto & Vehicles apps

Android Auto is one of the 36 most downloaded apps in our Auto & Vehicles category.

Android Auto and the Auto & Vehicles apps ranked next to it by downloads
App	Rating	Downloads	Download size
Android Auto (this app)	4.0 (370)	2B	35.2 MB
Maxim: Bike Taxi, Car & Auto	4.6 (7)	100M+	–
Gun Strike: FPS Shooting Games	5.0 (6)	100M+	138.3 MB
Oil Tanker Truck Driving Games	–	50M+	84.5 MB
AutoScout24: Buy & sell cars	4.4 (18)	50M+	51.2 MB

Apps listed next to it in our Auto & Vehicles ranking by downloads (pre-installed system apps left out). Ratings and download counts come from the source store; ratings with fewer than five votes and sizes of outdated listings aren't shown.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 10, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Google Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 3, 2026
Validated against Google Play Nov 10, 2025
Signed byCN=gearhead, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)9C:A9:1F:9E:70:4D:63:0E:F6:7A:23:F5:2B:F1:57:7A:92:B9:CA:5D
File MD5a2e14d4a24ce77ec73d7c290cb0b8785
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (55)

Android Auto requests 55 permissions, 15 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read calendar Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALENDAR
Read call log Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Receive sms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Send sms Sensitive android.permission.SEND_SMS
Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Access notification policy android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
Access surface (custom) androidx.car.app.ACCESS_SURFACE
Activity embedding android.permission.ACTIVITY_EMBEDDING
Add always unlocked display android.permission.ADD_ALWAYS_UNLOCKED_DISPLAY
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Bluetooth privileged android.permission.BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED
Call privileged android.permission.CALL_PRIVILEGED
Change component enabled state android.permission.CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Companion approve wifi connections android.permission.COMPANION_APPROVE_WIFI_CONNECTIONS
Control incall experience android.permission.CONTROL_INCALL_EXPERIENCE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Create virtual device android.permission.CREATE_VIRTUAL_DEVICE
Dump android.permission.DUMP
Enter car mode prioritized android.permission.ENTER_CAR_MODE_PRIORITIZED
Finsky gearhead service (custom) com.google.android.finsky.permission.GEARHEAD_SERVICE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Gms car speed (custom) com.google.android.gms.permission.CAR_SPEED
Interact across profiles android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_PROFILES
Local mac address android.permission.LOCAL_MAC_ADDRESS
Location hardware android.permission.LOCATION_HARDWARE
Manage usb android.permission.MANAGE_USB
Modify audio routing android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_ROUTING
Modify day night mode android.permission.MODIFY_DAY_NIGHT_MODE
Navigation templates (custom) androidx.car.app.NAVIGATION_TEMPLATES
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Read privileged phone state android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE
Request companion profile automotive projection android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_PROFILE_AUTOMOTIVE_PROJECTION
Request companion self managed android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_SELF_MANAGED
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Start activities from background android.permission.START_ACTIVITIES_FROM_BACKGROUND
Toggle automotive projection android.permission.TOGGLE_AUTOMOTIVE_PROJECTION
Update app ops stats android.permission.UPDATE_APP_OPS_STATS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Telephony (SIM) android.hardware.telephony
Usb accessory android.hardware.usb.accessory
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Android Auto APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Android Auto for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 6.0.615344-release is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 6.0.615344-release · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Android Auto APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a2e14d4a24ce77ec73d7c290cb0b8785.