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Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e running normal version of Android Automotive OS
Samsung Galaxy’s upgrade recycling program helps to reuse old equipment and extend its life. Samsung recently showed how people can turn old Galaxy smartphones into monitors. However, converting the old Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e tablet into a car head unit that supports Android Auto and full-fledged Android Automotive, it’s now also a reality.
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Esper senior technical editor Mishaal Rehman showed off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e tablet running the normal version of Android Automotive OS. It’s Google’s full-fledged operating system for car infotainment units. In addition to running Android Automotive, the modified tablet also supports Android Auto, which means it can also be synced with a smartphone.
Although it looks good from the pictures, there are still many bugs that need to be fixed. For early adopters, location access is unstable and Google Maps is prone to crash. The configuration file is set incorrectly and the weather widget is not showing any data. There’s also a message on the screen that says “Pre-production hardware not for sale.”
Another device Mishaal is looking for is Spotify CarThing, which allows users to control Spotify music playback. Mishaal plans to breathe new life into it by modifying it to run Android Automotive.