Where Are Android Auto Settings Stored?
Android Auto preferences and car pairings location, phone plus head unit state.
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Android Auto projects navigation and media to car displays from your phone. Preferences and paired cars live in the Auto app settings. Cars cache their side separately.
There is no backup file to move between phones. Sign into the same Google Account and re pair cars. If the head unit misbehaves, clear its paired device list too.
Where Android stores this, by platform
Settings > Connected devices > Android Auto
Pairings, notifications and driver settings live here. Menu wording shifts by brand, so search Settings for Android Auto. Clear cache when projection stalls.
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect Android Auto?
Pair over cable or wireless through the Android Auto app or Settings search. Accept car prompts and grant contacts access. Test with the car parked and phone unlocked.
How do I forget a car in Android Auto?
Open Android Auto settings and remove the car under previously connected cars. That clears pairing without touching app data. Re pair fresh when issues persist.
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