AAAnything | What It Is and How It Works on Android Auto

Last updated: 12 November 2026

Safety: Use AA Anything only while parked, or as a passenger where local law allows. Never use it while driving.

You might have VLC or Firefox on your phone, but Android Auto will not show them. Android Auto only displays apps that are built and approved for cars. AAAnything, also written AA Anything, is a workaround. The AA Anything app patches phone apps so your car screen will show them. This guide explains what it does, what you need, which apps work, free vs Pro, and how it compares to AAAD. You can also find AA Anything setup help and compatibility notes.

What Is AAAnything?

AAAnything is an Android app made by the developer kododake. It lets phone apps that have no Android Auto version appear on your car screen. It does this by modifying and re-signing apps already installed on your phone. You need Android 15 or newer, but no root, bootloader unlock or PC.

The first release, v1.0.1, came out in October 2026. The latest version is v1.0.2. Version 1.0.2 added a faster cloud verification step when the app launches. The app is closed source and uses a proprietary license. It is not on the Google Play Store. You download the AAAnything APK from GitHub Releases, or install and update it through Obtainium.

Who Makes AA Anything?

It is made by kododake, the same developer behind AA Browser, a web browser for Android Auto screens. If you only need the web on your car screen, you can install AABrowser on Android Auto.

How Does AA Anything Work on Android Auto?

The app modifies and re-signs a normal Android app on your phone so Android Auto will show it on the car screen. All patching happens on the phone. Your car's head unit software is not changed.

You pick an app, tap Patch & Install, then connect to your car. Each patched app is customized for your phone and should not be shared with other devices. If an Android update stops a patched app from opening, re-patch it in place. Do not uninstall it. This usually keeps your app data.

What Do You Need to Run AA Anything?

You need a phone on Android 15 or newer and a car or head unit with Android Auto. You also need to turn on Android Auto developer settings and Unknown sources. You do not need root, ADB commands or a PC.

No root does not mean no setup. You still have to change settings by hand. Open Android Auto settings, tap Version 10 times to unlock developer settings, then turn on Unknown sources so patched apps can show on your screen. The app has a built-in guide with shortcuts to these settings, which helps with Android 15 Android Auto apps setup. For a full walkthrough, see how to add any app to Android Auto with AA Anything.

Which Apps Can AA Anything Run?

It can show media players, web browsers, stock trackers and simple utilities on your car screen. It cannot run any app on Android Auto, though. Apps protected by hardware DRM, Play Integrity checks or signature tamper detection will not open.

Apps That Should Work

• VLC media player for local video and audio files
• Firefox and other web browsers
• Stock trackers and live market dashboards
• Simple utilities and tools

The developer suggests VLC as your first test, because it is free. If VLC Android Auto playback opens on your parked car screen, your setup is correct. You can then try Firefox on Android Auto or other utilities.

Apps That Won't Work

• Subscription video apps that use hardware DRM
• Banking and payment apps (patching them is not advised)
• Apps that use Play Integrity checks
• Apps that check their own signature or detect tampering

Patching changes an app's signature. Protected apps check their signature at startup and refuse to open when it has changed. Results can also change with any app, Android or Android Auto update, and can differ between cars. To learn what works for streaming, read our guide on Netflix on Android Auto.

AA Anything Free vs Pro

AA Anything has a free tier and a paid tier called AA Anything Pro. The free tier covers verified core apps, such as the VLC media player, for personal non-commercial use. Pro covers apps beyond that set.

There is no public price. Check the upgrade screen inside the app for the current price. Payments are handled through Stripe, and you can cancel in the Stripe Customer Portal. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your billing cycle. Refunds are reviewed case by case and are not guaranteed. Pro is not offered to residents of Japan. Before you pay, make sure a free app like VLC works in your car.

What Is AAAD?

AAAD (Android Auto Apps Downloader) is an Android app that installs third-party apps built for Android Auto, such as CarStream, Fermata Auto, Screen2Auto and AA Mirror Plus. You pick an app, AAAD downloads and installs it, and it appears on your car screen. You do not need root, a PC or developer settings.

AAAD works differently from a patching tool. It does not change the apps already on your phone. It installs a catalog of car-ready apps that were made for Android Auto in the first place, which is why setup is simpler.

• Video: Fermata Auto plays local videos and IPTV, and works on Android 16. CarStream plays YouTube on Android 15 and older. Video is for passengers or parked use only.
• Screen mirroring: Screen2Auto and AA Mirror Plus show your whole phone screen on the car display.
• Web: AABrowser brings a web browser to the car screen.

The free version allows 1 app download per month. AAAD Pro is a $9.99 one-time payment for unlimited downloads, and the license transfers to your other devices. App support can vary by phone and Android version.

AA Anything vs AAAD: Which One Do You Need?

AAAD installs third-party apps built for Android Auto, and it needs no developer settings. AA Anything patches regular phone apps like VLC so they show on the car screen. It needs Android 15 or newer and Android Auto developer settings.

Choose by What You Want to Do

The two tools do different jobs, so you may want both. AAAD gives you apps made for the car with the least setup. AA Anything adapts your own phone apps. Start with AAAD if the app you want is in its catalog, and install AAAD from our main page. To see the full picture, learn how to install third-party apps on Android Auto, or read our guide on how to use Fermata Auto for local video.

Is AA Anything Safe?

No independent security audit of the app was found, so its safety is not proven. It is closed source, which means outside reviewers cannot check its code. The developer documents privacy-friendly analytics, but you should still be careful with what you patch.

According to the README, the developer uses a private, self-hosted Umami analytics instance that records anonymous launch counts and app versions, with no IP tracking and no ad SDKs. The app also runs a cloud verification step at launch. Download it only from the official GitHub repository, and avoid patching apps that hold sensitive personal or banking data. The developer calls the app "100% safe for your vehicle". That refers to leaving your car's head unit untouched, not to your data. Use it only while parked, or as a passenger where local law allows. For how AAAD handles the same questions, read Is AAAD safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AA Anything need root?

No. According to the developer, it does not need root, a bootloader unlock or ADB commands on a computer. All patching happens on your phone. You do still need to turn on developer settings and Unknown sources in Android Auto before patched apps will appear on your car screen.

Does AA Anything work on Android 14?

No. It needs a phone running Android 15 or newer, according to the developer's requirements. If your phone runs Android 14 or older, use AAAD instead. It installs third-party apps built for Android Auto, such as Fermata Auto and Screen2Auto, without developer settings.

Can AA Anything run Netflix or YouTube?

Netflix is not expected to work, because subscription video apps use hardware DRM that blocks patched apps. For YouTube on your car screen, install CarStream (Android 15 and older) or Fermata Auto through AAAD. On Android 16, use Fermata Auto. Video is for passengers or parked use only.

Does AA Anything work with wireless Android Auto?

The developer has not documented wireless Android Auto support. The setup steps only say to connect to your car. If you use a wireless setup, test the free VLC option in your own car before you pay for Pro, or ask the developer on GitHub.

Is AA Anything the same as AAAD?

No. They do different jobs. AAAD installs third-party apps built for Android Auto and needs no developer settings. AA Anything patches regular phone apps, such as VLC, so they show on Android Auto. It needs Android 15 or newer plus Android Auto developer settings.

AAAnything brings regular phone apps like VLC to your car screen, while AAAD installs apps built for Android Auto. Pick the tool that fits the app you want. If you want car-ready apps with the least setup, install AAAD. If you want to patch one of your own phone apps, see how to set up AA Anything. If an app still does not appear, read our troubleshooting guide for apps not showing on Android Auto.