You have a car with Android Auto and you want take screenshots of your screen and share them later? You can take them from the connected phone, just follow a few specific steps to activate the function. We explain how to do it.
A screenshot in time saves a lot of explanation, there is no device with a screen that does without this information sharing mode. Sometimes the process to reach them is simple, like press the power and volume buttons on Android phones. Others have to delve into settings, like with Wear OS watches. And in Android Auto? It’s also possible, although it’s not as easy as pressing buttons.
To capture the screen of your Android Auto you need the developer settings
Screenshot of Android Auto app
When you connect your Android mobile to the car, either with a USB cable or with wireless Android Auto, the phone sends the image to the vehicle console so that all the information is projected there. Therefore, to capture the screen, you must also operate from your mobile.
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The steps to capture screen in Android Auto are as follows:
- Connect your mobile to the car (with cable or via WiFi, it doesn’t matter).
- Open the Android Auto app on your mobile.
- Scroll down to the “Version” area and press multiple times until you activate develop settings.
- Tap accept to activate the settings.
- Go to the top menu of the three dots and choose “Developer settings”.
- You can now take screenshots of your car’s console: click on “Share screenshot now“for the mobile to take the snapshot. Then share it with the application of your choice to save the capture.
Whenever you need to capture your car screen, navigate to the three menu items and enter developer settings. Share the capture of your option and you’re done: you can do it as many times as you want.
