AA Browser

The ultimate WebView browser experience for Android Auto head units. Transform your "parked time" with a sleek, modern browser designed specifically for the road.

[!CAUTION] Beware of Fake Websites Fake websites impersonating AA Browser have appeared. This GitHub repository (https://github.com/kododake/AABrowser) is the ONLY official source. To prevent malware infections and financial damage, absolutely do not trust or download from any other websites.

[!NOTE] Requires Android 15 or later

📲 Easy Install: No need for a special installer. Just download and install.

🚀 Updates: Using Obtainium (linked above) is recommended to keep the app automatically up to date without limitations. Alternatively, you can download the APK from GitHub Releases.

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✨ Key Features

• 🎨 Material 3 Expressive UI: Built specifically for car screens with fluid expressive animations, modern bottom sheets, and true-black AMOLED theme.
• 🎬 Immersive Video & Fullscreen: Stream DRM-protected video (Widevine L3) and toggle instant fullscreen with a single tap for parked entertainment.
• 🚀 Dynamic Start Page: Up to 6 quick-link tiles with smooth drag-and-drop reordering, cached site icons, and custom background image support.
• 🗂️ Desktop-Class Tab Management: Easily open, switch, close, and restore multiple browser tabs directly from your dashboard.
• 🚗 Car-First Controls: One-touch mobile/desktop mode switching, global UI scaling, and intuitive bookmark management designed for head units.

📸 Screenshots

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📱 Quick Start & Safety 🚦

🛑 Developer's Safety Request

• Driver's Duty: If you're the one steering, DO NOT LOOK AT THIS APP. If you think your eyes might wander while driving, uninstall it right now! Seriously, your safety is my top priority.
• Passenger's Joy: This app is for your passengers or for when you are safely parked.
• Legal Note: I built the code, but the GPLv3 license means I am NOT RESPONSIBLE for your actions. Drive smart!

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🛠️ How to Enable Unknown Sources on Android Auto

To use this app, you must unlock the hidden Developer Settings.

1. Open Android Auto Settings: Search for "Android Auto" in your phone's settings.
2. Unlock Developer Mode: Scroll to the bottom and tap the "Version" section 10 times. Tap OK on the pop-up.
3. Open Developer Settings: Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner -> Developer settings.
4. Enable Unknown Sources: Find the Unknown sources checkbox and turn it on.

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❓ Troubleshooting

App not starting? If the app fails to launch, try opening a non-Google Maps navigation app (such as Waze) first, then open AA Browser.

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⚠️ Current Issues

• 🚫 No Ad Blocking: Ad filtering is not currently implemented. (💡 Tip: If you want to use your own favorite browser with built-in ad-blocking or other apps like VLC on Android Auto, check out AA Anything, another app I built!)
• 🚗 Stationary Use Only

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🤝 Contributors

Every contribution makes AA Browser better!

• 🐛 Found a bug? Check for existing issues and open a new one with reproduction steps if none are found.
• 💡 Got an idea? Start a discussion.
• 🔧 Wanna code? Fork the repo and submit a PR!
• 📸 Show it off: Share a photo of AA Browser on your dashboard in the Discussions tab!

kododake Project Lead & Maintainer

Colin Crowther Original Design

jigneshbhavani Microphone Support

SaveEditors Multi-tab support, Original Home screen

gregorixG Desktop site UA handling

breakzplatform Custom UA handling

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🛡️ Privacy, Reimagined

I care about the app's growth, but I care about your privacy even more. This app is designed with a Transparency-First policy:

[!IMPORTANT] I have ZERO interest in your browsing habits. - 🚫 No URL Tracking: I don't (and physically can't) see which websites you visit, what you search, or what you type. - 🕵️ Self-Hosted Analytics: I use a private Umami instance. No IP track, No Google, No Meta, no Big Tech trackers. - 🆔 Anonymous Data: I only see "The app was opened" and This App Versions. I use a random, anonymous UUID that isn't tied to your device ID or personal info.

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Want More Than a Browser? Try AA Anything!

Love AA Browser, but wish you could also run your other favorite apps on your car's screen? Check out AA Anything — a brand-new tool I built to unlock your dashboard for everyday Android apps!

• 🎬 Bring Your Apps to the Dash: Project media players (like VLC — completely free to use!), plus unlock third-party web browsers, finance trackers, and handy utilities directly on Android Auto (excluding apps with strict DRM or Play Integrity restrictions).
• 📱 No Root, No PC Required: Forget complicated ADB commands. Everything happens right on your phone in just a few taps—pick an app, tap Patch & Install, and plug in!
• 🔄 Effortless In-Place Updates: Keep all your app data and login sessions intact when updating apps or after Android system updates.
• 🛡️ 100% Safe for Your Vehicle: Operates purely over standard Android Auto projection on Android 15+ with zero modifications to your car's head unit.

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☕ Support the Project

I'm a solo student developer building and maintaining AA Browser in my spare time (mostly while fighting ./gradlew crashes on my machine 😅). If this app makes your parked breaks or road trips a little more enjoyable, please consider buying me a coffee! Your support helps keep me caffeinated, upgrade my dev environment, and keep this project alive.

If you sponsor the project, please let me know in the Discussions! I'd love to add you to our sponsors list as a token of my gratitude.

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Stay safe, keep your eyes on the road, and happy browsing! 🚗💨