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Android Auto is way more customizable than you might realize - 6 tricks to try ASAP

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You can change Android Auto for a custom experience.

The apps, interface, and operation can be changed.

Modifications are easy to find and only take a minute.

Android Auto is one of the easiest ways to make your car smarter, but you might not realize the platform offers customization options to make it your own. Whether it's the system's appearance, changes to how it operates, or the notifications it sends, you can fine-tune Android Auto to your specific needs in several ways, making it even more useful.

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Here's a look at seven ways you can customize Android Auto. Some of these options are in your phone's settings app, some are in the Android Auto app settings, and some are hidden behind developer mode, but they're all easy to find and only take a minute to change.

1. Customize your app launcher

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