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Headunit Revived

github.com/andreknieriem/headunit-revived Cars & Vehicles Open-source projectOpen source

Headunit Revived displays Android Auto, and its project repository identifies it as an app.

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github.com/andreknieriem/headunit-revived
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About Headunit Revived

Headunit Revived is an Android app that turns an Android tablet or phone into an Android Auto receiver. It supports wired USB connections and several wireless methods, including USB wireless dongles, Native Mode over Wi-Fi Direct or Headunit Hotspot, Headunit Server developer mode, and Wireless Helper.

Android Auto 17.4 and newer can prevent legacy wireless triggers from launching projection, including Self-Mode and automated startup via Wireless Helper. The project documents a rooted workaround that re-enables the wireless startup receiver.

Key features

  • Turns an Android tablet or phone into an Android Auto receiver
  • Connects to a phone over wired USB
  • Supports USB wireless Android Auto dongles for wireless connection
  • Connects in Native Mode over Wi-Fi Direct or Headunit Hotspot
  • Supports wireless projection through Headunit Server developer setting
  • Offers experimental FYT external Bluetooth module transport
Best for: People who want to use an Android tablet or phone as an Android Auto display.
Good for
  • Open-source revival of the original headunit project
  • Supports wired USB plus several wireless connection methods
  • Works with standard wireless dongles independent of phone Android Auto version
Watch out for
  • Android Auto 17.4 and newer can block legacy wireless triggers
  • Wireless Helper startup flow works with Android Auto up to 17.3 without workaround
  • FYT external Bluetooth transport is experimental and tested only on limited hardware

Headunit Revived at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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Headunit Revived FAQ

How do I use a wired USB connection?
Connect the phone to the tablet running the app by USB, ensure Android Auto is installed on the phone, set Host-Mode if necessary, then use the USB button to allow the connection and select the phone.
What wireless options work with Android Auto 17.4 and newer?
Options include a USB wireless dongle, Native Mode, starting Headunit Server in Android Auto developer settings, or using root to re-enable the wireless startup receiver.
Does Wireless Helper work on newer Android Auto versions?
The legacy Wireless Helper flow works with Android Auto up to 17.3; for 17.4 and newer it needs the rooted workaround or Headunit Server.
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