Auto+

Auto+ for the Garmin Infotainment System

Garmin Corporation · com.garmin.android.apps.autoplus

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v1.5.8 27.2 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.5.8 (158)
Updated: Mar 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
APK size: 27.2 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Nov 5, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 31 (12 sensitive)
Website: garmin.com.tw
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Auto+ is an app by Garmin Corporation in the Tools category, listed since at least November 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.5.6, the APK grew from 20.7 MB to 27.2 MB. It asks for 31 permissions, 12 of them sensitive, including precise location, read contacts and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.5.7. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.5.8

This version contains app improvements and enhancements to user experience.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Auto+ is designed to be used with the particular model infotainment system, there are five modes to enhance the connectivity between the infotainment and your smartphone. You can control the infotainment anywhere from your car once the Bluetooth is connected, watch online video streaming, sync your personal calendar, share current locations, last mile destination and project your google map for navigation. Auto+ Remote control mode: Control navigation and media playback with single tap. Switch the Car Launcher with flick of your finger or quickly tap out the POI name instead of clicking the letter on the infotainment system screen. Auto+ Car App mode(*Require MHL cable): Use MHL cable connect infotainment to watch online video streaming, and also to sync your personal calendar via smartphone. Auto+ Share Location mode: Share locations from cell phone and start navigation by infotainment. Auto+ Last mile mode: Use last mile navigation guiding you from your car to destination and back. Auto+ Google map projection: Connect HDMI and then you can able to project your smartphone’s Google map screens on the Infotainment system. You can use Auto+ to: - Control the infotainment system - Control media playback - Control car launcher - Enter text with Keyboard - Watch online video streaming (*Require MHL cable) - Sync up your personal calendar (*Require MHL cable) - Share locations from cell phone - Use last mile navigation guiding you to the destination - Project Google map screens on the Infotainment system. (*Require MHL cable) Auto+ Requirement: - Requires a device with Android 4.2 or later to use Auto+. - Requires a Bluetooth LE connection to the infotainment to use Auto+. Auto+ Quick guide: 1. Install Auto+ 2. Click "Auto+ Connect" on the infotainment, and select Android mode. 3. Launch Auto+ and it will automatically connect. Enjoy our Auto+.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.5.6.

v1.5.8 LATEST Mar 12, 2026 27.2 MB TRUSTED v1.5.7 Sep 29, 2025 40.7 MB TRUSTED v1.5.6 Jul 21, 2025 20.7 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Mar 12, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Garmin International” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Mar 12, 2026
Validated against Google Play Mar 12, 2026
Signed byO=Garmin International, L=Olathe, ST=KS, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D2:6F:A9:B9:2B:70:6A:B6:F1:86:A5:27:89:D8:6A:61:A3:83:26:9C
File MD58823e295b16e90cf7fc0b85dca784ca6
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (31)

Auto+ requests 31 permissions, 12 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
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read calendar Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALENDAR
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Write calendar Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Inject events android.permission.INJECT_EVENTS
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.garmin.android.apps.autoplus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Mail (custom) com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE_AUTH.mail
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Mount unmount filesystems android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS
Network android.permission.NETWORK
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write internal storage android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Auto+ APK: questions and answers

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 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 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 8823e295b16e90cf7fc0b85dca784ca6.