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Auto & Vehicles Google LLC ⭐ 4.12 5,000,000,000+

Control maps, media and messaging, with the Google Assistant while you drive

Version 11.9.641804-release 56.5 MB

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Permissions Explained 66 permissions requested View details

This app requests 66 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Access Notification Policy android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Change Network State android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service Connected Device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service Location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service Microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Query All Packages android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review System Alert Window android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH Allows the app to use Bluetooth features. Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories. Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth Admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Change Wifi State android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Gearhead Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.GEARHEAD_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Androidx Car App Navigation Templates androidx.car.app.NAVIGATION_TEMPLATES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Androidx Car App Access Surface androidx.car.app.ACCESS_SURFACE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Request Observe Companion Device Presence android.permission.REQUEST_OBSERVE_COMPANION_DEVICE_PRESENCE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
🚨 High attention Place phone calls android.permission.CALL_PHONE Allows the app to start phone calls. Used by dialers, support apps, emergency apps, business apps, or communication tools. High attention permission. Grant only when calling features are expected.
⚠️ Sensitive Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information. Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review Read Call Log android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device. Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features.
⚠️ Sensitive Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user. Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content. Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Allows the app to access an approximate device location. Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Car Speed com.google.android.gms.permission.CAR_SPEED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Sms android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
🚨 High attention Send text messages android.permission.SEND_SMS Allows the app to send SMS messages from the device. May be used by messaging, emergency, carrier, automation, or verification apps. High attention permission because it can create charges or send messages from your number.
⚠️ Sensitive Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone. Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands. Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review Read Calendar android.permission.READ_CALENDAR This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth Scan android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Connect to Bluetooth devices android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices. Used for audio devices, controllers, watches, cars, sensors, and smart accessories. Review paired-device access if the app does not need Bluetooth features.
ℹ️ Review Nearby Wifi Devices android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review Manage External Storage android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Activity Embedding android.permission.ACTIVITY_EMBEDDING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth Privileged android.permission.BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Call Privileged android.permission.CALL_PRIVILEGED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Change Component Enabled State android.permission.CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Companion Approve Wifi Connections android.permission.COMPANION_APPROVE_WIFI_CONNECTIONS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Location Hardware android.permission.LOCATION_HARDWARE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Control Incall Experience android.permission.CONTROL_INCALL_EXPERIENCE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Dump android.permission.DUMP This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Enter Car Mode Prioritized android.permission.ENTER_CAR_MODE_PRIORITIZED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Local Mac Address android.permission.LOCAL_MAC_ADDRESS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Manage Usb android.permission.MANAGE_USB This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Modify Audio Routing android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_ROUTING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Modify Day Night Mode android.permission.MODIFY_DAY_NIGHT_MODE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read Privileged Phone State android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Request Companion Self Managed android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_SELF_MANAGED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Start Activities From Background android.permission.START_ACTIVITIES_FROM_BACKGROUND This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Update App Ops Stats android.permission.UPDATE_APP_OPS_STATS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Interact Across Profiles android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_PROFILES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Write Settings android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Projection Gearhead Permission Start Projected Activity com.google.android.projection.gearhead.permission.START_PROJECTED_ACTIVITY This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Projection Gearhead Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.google.android.projection.gearhead.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Capture Secure Video Output android.permission.CAPTURE_SECURE_VIDEO_OUTPUT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Add Always Unlocked Display android.permission.ADD_ALWAYS_UNLOCKED_DISPLAY This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Create Virtual Device android.permission.CREATE_VIRTUAL_DEVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Toggle Automotive Projection android.permission.TOGGLE_AUTOMOTIVE_PROJECTION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Request Companion Profile Automotive Projection android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_PROFILE_AUTOMOTIVE_PROJECTION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Add Trusted Display android.permission.ADD_TRUSTED_DISPLAY This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Associate Companion Devices android.permission.ASSOCIATE_COMPANION_DEVICES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Android Auto

Control maps, media and messaging, with the Google Assistant while you drive

What Android Auto Is Used For

Android Auto appears to be a driving-focused companion app for Android phones. Based on the metadata, it is used to connect a phone experience with supported car systems so drivers can access maps, media, and messaging in a more streamlined way while on the road. The app category and short description suggest it is meant to reduce the need to handle the phone directly during driving.

The listed permissions point to common vehicle and communication features such as location access for navigation, Bluetooth and nearby device access for car connection, microphone access for voice input, and notification, phone, contact, calendar, call, and message permissions for hands-free interaction. That means it may be used for navigation guidance, voice-controlled commands through Google Assistant, music or audio playback control, and reading or responding to communications in a car-friendly interface. Because it is a phone app, it is generally meant to be installed on an Android handset and used when paired with a compatible vehicle setup.

Common uses

  • Launches a driving-oriented interface for compatible car systems
  • May provide navigation and turn-by-turn map use
  • Can be used for hands-free media control while driving
  • May support voice commands through Google Assistant
  • May help manage calls, messages, and notifications more conveniently in the car
  • Uses location, Bluetooth, and microphone permissions for connected driving features
  • Appears intended for phone-to-car use rather than general desktop-style tasks
Best for:
Drivers Hands-free use Navigation In-car media Connected car setup

App Details

Package:
com.google.android.projection.gearhead
Developer:
Google LLC
Version:
11.9.641804-release
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.google.android.projection.gearhead

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