kododake / AABrowser

# 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**
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> 📲 **Easy Install:** No need for a special installer. Just download and install.
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> 🚀 **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**