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You should change some of Android Auto's default settings.
Without changing these settings, your UI is cluttered and busy.
Toggling the settings makes Android Auto less distracting.
Android Auto is designed to make driving easier, but there's a good chance you're not using it to its full potential. The software is highly customizable, and its developer settings let you tinker and tweak the operation and interface to your liking.
Also: I switched to MyRadar as my main Android Auto weather app and don't regret it
Even if you're not especially into customizing, there are some settings you should change right away. By default, Android Auto has some settings that don't make for the best driving experience. Here's a look at four of those, and why you should change them now.
1. Decline to start music automatically
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