Android Auto Split Screen (After April 2022 update)

NNNY · May 12, 2022

I was really looking forward to see Android Auto in full screen (just like CarPlay has been forever...).
But...

While the Android Auto now occupies the entire screen, it is split between a main app and a secondary app and I see no way of changing it to a single app view.
To clarify, the setting under "Phone Projection" in the main console is set to NOT allow spilt screen and toggling it on and off only changes the split screen interaction of AA with the main console, not the split screen inside the AA environment.

In my case, I always like to have the map (Waze) use the entire screen, but since the display is showing me the radio section on the right side, it really doesn't change much the issue that was happening before the update, where you saw the Android Auto logo on the right side and the actual nav app was only visible on 65% of the screen.

In Carplay, you can toggle between layouts and choose to see either a full screen of a single app or a split screen of 3 apps.

Am I missing such an option/setting in AA?
I looked everywhere......
Just want the nav app to fill the entire screen...Is that too much to ask???

Cameonut · May 12, 2022

What else have you noticed about the update?

NNNY · May 12, 2022

I really haven't explored it...
Seeing full screen AA was the only update feature I was looking forward to, as other than that I really don't interact with the system.

Cameonut · May 12, 2022

OK, fair enough. I am mostly interested in what other updates there are as I don't use AA or Apple Car Play.

Can you shed light on how long it took for the update?

NNNY · May 12, 2022

About 2 hours

bruesjoh04 · May 12, 2022

What you are seeing is the AA widescreen interface. This is what AA looks like on screens that offer sufficient horizontal pixels of space.

If you really want to, you can go into AA developer settings and reduce resolution to a max of 1280 pixels wide. That will force AA to revert to the classic look, allowing a single app to take up the full screen. But realize you’re taking a resolution hit… you’re now only displaying 1280 pixels across on a screen that will do 1920.

I made a video about AA on Hyundai/Kias with the new update using my Telluride. AA stuff starts at about 2:47.

Larry Nine Toes · Jul 12, 2024

Many thanks, will try it on my 2021 Santa Fe!

NNNY · May 12, 2022

Interesting.....Thanks for posting this, I will give it a shot...

Still wondering how such a basic UI/UX is skipped but baby steps......

Thanks again 🙏

Eric2203 · May 12, 2022

That's how Google decided Android Auto should work.

siriogala · Jun 30, 2022

Hello,
i have a kia, but the it's the same infotainment.

Android auto worked fine for me in widescreen but at a certain point stopped worked and went back to only 2/3 of the screen.

Anyone else get the same issue?

Maybe a recent update of Andorid auto?

Thank you for you feedback.

Western_Rider's_Dad · Jun 30, 2022

I replied to your post in the Santa Fe forum, but make sure you have split-screen disabled for Android Auto

gabriel.manea221 · May 9, 2023

I Have hyundai i30 withe the bigger display (exclusive edition) and it isnt working for me. I have disabled split screen and tried wired connection. Tried with developer settings on AA to change the resolution and still nothing.

Android Auto Split Screen (After April 2022 update)

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