Key Facts

• The author's Android Auto issues were exacerbated by their use of wireless Android Auto, which requires the phone to work harder and generate more heat, particularly in hot weather.
• Switching to a high-quality cable from a reputable brand, rather than using wireless Android Auto, helped to improve the system's performance by reducing the phone's workload and heat generation.
• Using a car air conditioning system to cool the phone, either with a car holder that connects to an air vent or by directing the AC vents at the phone, can help to keep the device cool and prevent overheating.
• Disabling battery saver mode and ensuring that the Android Auto app has unrestricted background usage in the phone's settings can help to prevent the system from throttling the phone's processor and reduce lag.
• Clearing the Android Auto app's cache and disabling animations can also help to improve the system's performance by reducing the amount of data that needs to be processed and freeing up system resources.