Headunit Revived

Headunit Revived

André Rinas · 4.6 ★ · $3.99

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Description

Headunit Revived: The Ultimate Android Auto Emulator for your Tablet!

Breathe new life into your Android tablet or car headunit by transforming it into a fully functional, modern infotainment system. Headunit Revived allows you to experience Android Auto on almost any Android device—whether via USB, wirelessly, or using the innovative Self-Mode.

This project is an open-source revival of the original "Headunit" app by Mike Reid, modernized with the latest technologies and a sleek Material 3 interface.

NEW IN VERSION 2.0:
* Native Wi-Fi Direct (P2P) Support: Connect your phone wirelessly to your tablet without needing a manual hotspot. Connection establishment is fully automated in the background.
* Auto-Optimization Wizard: Tired of technical guesswork? Our new setup wizard scans your hardware and automatically recommends the best Resolution, DPI, and Codec for maximum stability.
* Advanced Screen Modes: Choose between "Immersive" (all bars hidden), "Hide Status Bar Only" (keeps navigation bar visible), or Standard mode. Ideal for devices where hardware buttons were previously obscured.
* Compatibility Fix for AA 16.4+: Full support for the latest Android Auto updates on your smartphone.

Key Features at a Glance:

🚀 Flexible Connectivity
* USB: Plug & Play. Supports stable connections via USB-OTG.
* Wireless (NSD): Automatically detects your phone on the same Wi-Fi network.
* Wi-Fi Direct: The most modern way to connect wirelessly—no shared network required.
* Self-Mode: Run Android Auto directly on your phone (local simulation), ideal for large displays or testing purposes.

🎥 High-Performance Video
* Supports H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) hardware decoding.
* Crystal-clear projection up to 1080p and 1440p (on supported hardware).
* Adjustable FPS (30/60) for smooth navigation and menus.

🎨 Modern Design & Customization
* Material 3 UI: A clean, intuitive interface that fits perfectly into modern Android systems.
* Individual DPI Scaling: Determine exactly how large icons and text should appear.
* Day/Night Mode: Automatic switching based on time, sunset, or your tablet's light sensor.

🔊 Crystal Clear Sound & Control
* Audio Gain Offsets: Adjust the volume for music, navigation prompts, and voice assistant separately (0% to 200%).
* Media Session Integration: Control your music using steering wheel buttons or external controllers.
* Microphone Support: Use "Hey Google" voice commands directly via your tablet's microphone.

🛠 System Integration for Pro Users
* App Shortcuts: Start or stop connections directly from your homescreen or automation apps (Tasker, MacroDroid).
* Navigation Provider: Officially registered as a system navigation app (improves integration with third-party car launchers).

How to use:
1. Install Headunit Revived on your Android tablet/headunit.
2. USB: Connect your phone via cable, grant permissions, and enjoy Android Auto.
3. Wireless: We recommend our free companion app "Wireless Helper" on your smartphone for a fully automated connection via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct.

Requirements:
* Tablet/Headunit with Android 4.1 or newer.
* A smartphone with Android Auto installed.
* Optional: A compatible USB-OTG cable for wired connections.

Note: This project is open-source and constantly improving. It is not affiliated with Google LLC. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.

Developer

André Rinas

Developer ID: 4955996881963563000

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Ratings & Reviews

4.6

103 ratings

1,000+ downloads

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Recent Reviews

Shawn Hackett

v2.2.0

I just bought this last night as others have stated it's a good replacement for Headunit Reloaded. I noticed that if I'm playing music when I initiate self mode the music will pause (which isn't great, but doable). I can resume playback but the music stutters when I'm using self mode. I've tried playing with the settings to no avail. I'll keep messing with it, I noticed someone else also experiencing audio issues so hopefully it's something that will be fixed.

Apr 15, 2026

Plamen Georgiev

Great app — works much better than original HUR. In Wi-Fi Direct mode, I lose connection when I pick up the phone while driving. It stays stable only when the phone is close to the head unit (e.g. directly underneath it). I tried Phone Hotspot mode via Wireless Helper but couldn’t connect. Is it more stable than Wi-Fi Direct and are there any specific setup steps? Also, Google Maps and Waze are stuck in Night Mode even when set to Day Mode. Thanks in advance :)

Developer Response

Hey, wifi depends highly on your devices. Some of them are working very shaky together. Try maybe Native Mode or Google Nearby. The day/night mode can be set in Android Auto Settings and if clicked Auto,the settings of this app decides. There are settings on where you can decide what you want. Auto, Screen Brightness etc Take a look at the website

Apr 14, 2026

Apr 14, 2026

Shubham

I switched to this app after the WiFi Launcher app stopped working with Headunit Reloaded, but there are few bugs like a pop-up that keeps asking for a USB connection to start Headunit Revived each time the stereo is started, even when no USB device is connected,that is a bit annoying, also other thing is status bar getting activated when changing volume in immersive mode which doesn't happen with Headunit Reloaded app, otherwise a very good app hope they fix these minor issues in future updates

Apr 13, 2026

Bladi

v2.1.1

love the app, truly appreciate this is available for the old head unit. Just have a small issue is that android Auto plays music on my phone. I have reviewed all app setting such as auto sink, and permissions on phone, but music still plays one phone

Developer Response

Hey, please contact me via github or Email. This is sometimes a Problem and mostly it is fixed by reconnection or disable and enable audio sink.

Apr 12, 2026

Apr 12, 2026

Ginanjar Mulyo Utomo

v2.1.1

does what it says. i dont use it as receiver, but the self-view mode is solid.

Developer Response

Nice to hear!

Apr 11, 2026

Apr 11, 2026

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