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GrapheneOS sounds really interesting, but I'd need some kind of alternative to Android Auto - could even be a new head unit with some other piece of software... Fumbling around with a small phone screen while driving is a (physical) security nightmare in and of itself.
I agree, an Android Auto alternative would be nice. I mostly use public transit, but when I occasionally have to drive, it's what I miss the most about the iPhone and its CarPlay capability.
I personally have a dedicated phone just for Android Auto and Spotify for this. It's my old OnePlus 3T running LineageOS. I hotspot my main phone to my other phone to get data to the phone.
For those with limited hotspot data plans, there are apps that helps you mask that you're hotspoting without the need for root, such as TetherFi
It is still kinda inconvenient though, but better than nothing. I drive a lot, so Android Auto really helps.
Hmm. My old phone died after hitting the floor, unfortunately... Maybe there's some older, relative it capable device I could find...
To be perfectly honest though, I'm having so many issues with AA I'm not too attached to the specific product. It's been randomly dropping its connection and reconnecting ever since I bought that car (2017 Hyundai), and nothing works to fix it. I tried multiple phones, tons of cables of variable quality, a wireless adapter, none of it fixes it. Meanwhile, my wife's iPhone is working perfectly great on the same head unit and USB port. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I just don't know of any half decent alternative...
The newer garmin GPS' are pretty good
It's not just GPS though. Notifications, music, podcasts and general media control, handling calls...
Yeah, they can do that:
Pricey though