5 Android Auto mistakes you're probably making - and how to fix them

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  • Users make several common mistakes with Android Auto.
  • These mistakes can trigger technical issues or cause you to miss features.
  • Some mistakes concern phone settings, others involve cables.

Android Auto can make your drive less boring, more efficient, and even safer, but only if you're using it the right way. After spending several months getting very acquainted with Android Auto and discovering a number of new ways to use it, I've started noticing other drivers make the same mistakes I used to make.

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Chances are, you're making at least one of these mistakes without realizing it. Not only could you be missing out on the software's full capability, but you might also be causing issues that make Android Auto...

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