1. ENABLE CARPLAY & ANDROID AUTO ON GOOGLE ANDROID OS CARS
Turn your factory Google Android automotive , Android OS infotainment (Google built in) screen into a fully connected system with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Access navigation, music, calls, and apps directly on your car display.
2. DESIGNED FOR ANDROID INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS ONLY
Built specifically for vehicles with Android OS (Android Automotive or Android head units) that do NOT have CarPlay or Android Auto.
⚠️ Not compatible with factory CarPlay systems or non-Android Automotive radios.
3. PLUG & PLAY – NO INSTALLATION REQUIRED
Simply connect Android2Phone to your vehicle and start using it within seconds. No tools, no wiring, no technical setup needed.
4. SCREEN MIRRORING FOR FULL CONTROL
Mirror your smartphone screen directly onto your car display. Watch content, use apps, and enjoy a more flexible in-car experience.
5. FAST, STABLE & COMPACT DESIGN
Engineered for smooth performance with minimal lag. Compact and portable design fits easily in your vehicle without clutter.
Android2Phone is an adapter specifically designed for vehicles with Android OS (Android infotainment systems) that do not come with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto built-in.
If your car already has an Android-based screen but feels limited, this device unlocks its full potential.
What Does Android2Phone Do?
It transforms your Android screen into a fully connected system with:
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Screen Mirroring
No need to replace your head unit or install expensive hardware.
The Problem It Solves
Many newer vehicles (especially in the U.S.) come with Android Automotive OS, but:
- No Apple CarPlay
- No Android Auto
- Limited app ecosystem
- issues With factory GPS Maps and connection
👉 Android2Phone removes these limitations and allows you to use:
- Google Maps / Waze
- Spotify / Apple Music
- Calls, messages, and voice assistants
- Your favorite mobile apps directly on your car screen
Compatibility
Designed for vehicles with Android OS infotainment systems, including models such as:
- Chevrolet Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Silverado EV (2024–2026)
- GMC Hummer EV
- Cadillac IQ, IQL, Optiq, Vistiq
- Aftermarket Android radios with Android version greater than 4.4.4
⚠️ Important:
This product does NOT work with:
- Vehicles that already have factory CarPlay
- Non-Android head units
Key Features
- Plug & Play (no technical installation required)
- Fast and stable connection
- Smooth and user-friendly interface
- Works with both iPhone and Android devices
- Compact and portable design
Ideal For
- Drivers with Android-based car systems that feel limited
- Users who want CarPlay without replacing their screen
- Anyone looking for a smarter, more connected driving experience
Quick installation guide
1 Start your vehicle and allow the main central touchscreen to completely boot up.
2 Plug your ansroid2phone into the primary front USB data port (usually located in the lower dashboard tray or beneath the floating center console; do not use ports marked strictly with a lightning bolt charging symbol).
3 Open the File Manager (or Files app) natively on your car application menu. If you can not locale a file manager , open the native Google Play Store on your dashboard, and search for a file manager app like AnExplorer or Amaze File Manager. Download it natively to the car.
4 Navigate to your external USB directiry , locate the AutoKit.apk file, and tap it or click the expander / stage circle in the top right corner .
5 If the system prompts a security warning regarding "Installation from Unknown Sources," toggle the permission to Allow / Approve.
6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. Once finished, a new icon will appear on your dashboard launcher desktop
7 Ensure your smartphone's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi switches are both turned ON.
8 Unplug any existing bluetooth profiles connecting your phone directly to the factory GWM system to prevent channel crossing.
9 On your mobile phone, open your Bluetooth discovered devices menu and select the adapter's signal profile name (typically listed as AutoKit_xxxx).
10 Confirm the pairing codes on both screens and tap Allow / Pair.
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Special instructions for GMC EV
To successfully install your Smartworld link2phone system on the GMC EV, you must first address the vehicle's locked ecosystem. General Motors’ newer electric vehicles utilize an integrated Google Built-in ecosystem that aggressively blocks third-party Android APK installations. When you try to click or install the file, the operating system's security features instantly flag it as an unauthorized package, halting the load and removing the file to "protect" the system.
To bypass this restriction and complete your setup, follow these step-by-step instructions.
Phase 1: Unlocking Developer Options & File Access
Because the GMC system blocks external USB file access by default, you have to activate the underlying Android Developer menu to allow file reading and sideloading.
1. Turn on the Vehicle: Sit in the truck with the infotainment screen fully powered on.
2. Navigate to Settings: On your 13.4-inch display, tap the Settings icon.
3. Go to System Details: Scroll down and select System (or About Device / About Car depending on your exact firmware version).
4. Locate the Build Number: Scroll until you see Build Number or Software Version.
5. Perform the "7-Tap" Unlock: Tap the words Build Number rapidly 7 times in succession.
Note: A countdown will appear on the bottom of the screen saying, "You are now X steps away from being a developer." Keep tapping until it says, "Developer Mode Enabled."
6. Access Developer Options: Go back one screen to the main System menu. A new option titled Developer Options will now be visible. Tap it.
7. Enable Key Permissions: Inside the Developer Options menu, scroll down to find and toggle ON the following settings:
USB Debugging (This forces the vehicle to stop blocking raw USB data).
Allow Unknown Sources / Sideloading Options (This stops the system from instantly deleting unauthorized APK files).
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