shmykelsa/AAAD

The original application for downloading and installing apps made specifically for Android Auto outside of Google Play Store. Active since 2021.

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shmykelsa/AAAD has 3k+ stars and 300+ forks on GitHub, is written in Java, and was last pushed on Sep 27, 2026. Data as of . Signed-in members get hourly updates — create a free account.

Summary Information

Updated 1 hour ago
Type:ApplicationCategory(s):AndroidMobile & Desktop
Added to GitGenius on September 28th, 2026
Created on April 28th, 2021
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 7 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 345
Total Stargazers: 3,125 (+0)
Total Subscribers: 123 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 18.6 hours
Mean response time: 22.3 days
90th percentile: 13.9 days
Tracked items: 170

How this project is maintained

About 3% of issues opened in the past year have never received a reply. 95% of issues opened in the past year have since been closed. Three people close 95% of everything that gets resolved.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 7
New in 7 days: 1
Closed in 7 days: 3
Avg open age: 254 days
Stale 30+ days: 4
Stale 90+ days: 2

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 0
Closed in 7 days: 3
Comments in 7 days: 1
Events in 7 days: 4

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  • bug (2)
  • good first issue (1)
  • invalid (1)

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Detailed Description

AAAD is an Android application that downloads and installs third-party apps designed for Android Auto without requiring a rooted device or a PC.

The tool solves the problem of accessing Android Auto-specific applications outside the Google Play Store. It works by downloading compatible APKs and installing them in a way that makes them available within Android Auto. The approach eliminates traditional barriers to installation: users do not need to root their device, enable developer options, manually patch APKs, or use a computer. The entire process happens on the phone itself through a straightforward interface where users select an app, download it, and install it using the standard Android installation flow.

AAAD suits users who want to expand their Android Auto functionality with third-party apps but lack the technical knowledge or willingness to root their devices. The free version allows one download every thirty days, while a paid PRO version removes download limits. The README mentions an alternative called AA AIO TWEAKER for users with rooted devices, which offers additional features and a different patching method. Additionally, factory resets remove the PRO license, and Google Play Protect may flag downloaded apps as suspicious, requiring users to explicitly choose an "Install anyway" option rather than the standard install button.

The project maintains an active translation effort through community localization. The tool has been in development since its inception and continues to receive updates addressing device-specific compatibility issues.