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- 1Turning an old phone into a dedicated Android Auto device●I turned an old phone into a permanent Android Auto device, and my main phone never connects to the car anymore
A tech writer describes repurposing an old Android phone as a permanent Android Auto unit in their car, so the everyday phone no longer needs to connect at all. The idea is getting attention as a cheap alternative to buying a dedicated car stereo or wireless adapter, though practical questions remain about power, heat and keeping the old phone updated.