Android Auto support

[NoName1311]

Is it possible to include an Android Auto as a user app patch?
Maybe it can be integrated behind a switch like in GrapheneOS.
With microg and appropriate rights, Android Auto should actually run.

I know Google apps are outside the scope of DivestOS. I have to ask because DivestOS is my favorite OS but I really miss the integration in my car. Unfortenatly there is no alternative to Android Auto. Please keep up the good work.

[SkewedZeppelin]

I actually did look into this when I originally added unpriv microG patchset.

It should be possible, but needs some special handling of the permissions.
There was a WIP patchset here: https://github.com/dylangerdaly/platform_frameworks_base/commit/6e5af26be267db4a6bccb8efcbfffd1110425618

[NoName1311]

Thank you for the quick reply. Maybe this can be used to gain initial insights into the changes required.
I also found this pull request GrapheneOS/platform_frameworks_base - Add Android Auto support; rewrite infrastructure for APK parsers and parsed APK hooks #468
Unfortunately it contains additional changes and is very large (46 commits / 81 changed files).

I am a software developer, but currently have no knowledge of Android development at all. I will try to dig a little deeper into how it works. This will take some time, as my free time is very limited (a few hours per week for private software)
I am happy to support or, if it is not a priority, I will try to develop a patch myself (hopefully Android 15 or 16 will not be out by then :)

[dktzde]

Just for your Information: iodéOS added AndroidAuto in it's last build: https://blog.iode.tech/use-android-auto-with-iodeos/