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Can I test an Android Auto application in the car


Is there a way to test an Android Auto application in the car, before submitting it to Google?

I have the application working in the DHU supplied by Google, but would like to confirm that it works properly in the car, prior to submission.


Solution

  • Because of the UX/Safety concerns, you HAVE to be live on the Play Store - aka go through review (which is a new thing for Android) before testing in-car. However, this doesn't mean that you have to be public - you can publish to the Alpha or Beta channel, so only you and an optional controlled list of people can access it.