squart Is it possible you "uninstalled" or disabled GmsCompat and/or GmsCompatConfig? That's the only reason I know of why Android Auto wouldn't show up.

      other8026

      GmsCompatConfig is version 124

      I can't confirm GmsCompat is installed as I don't see it anywhere.

          squart I can't confirm GmsCompat is installed as I don't see it anywhere.

          Tap the 3 dots in the top right of the "All apps" screen and press Show system. Then GmsCompat will display.

              squart fyi I edited your comment so the link would work.

              Looks like you're looking for GmsCompat in another place! Can you check here: Settings > Apps > All apps > 3 dots in the upper right-hand corner > show system > GmsCompat. Make sure that app is enabled.

                  other8026
                  Ah, yes there it is!

                  • Force Stop option
                  • No permissions denied

                  version 1
                  app.grapheneos.gmscompat
                  versionCode 1006

                  targetSdk 34
                  miniSdk 34

                  Updated: Dec 31, 2008; 7:00PM

                    @squart Your phone is missing 6 months of GrapheneOS updates. It's likely the source of the issue. Please try this: Go to Settings > Apps > See all apps > tap the three dots upper-right corner > Show system > Find and tap on System Updater: enable it if it is disabled. Then select Storage & cache > tap on Clear cache, tap on Clear Storage.

                    Then go to Settings > System > System Updater and do a manual check for updates.

                    (If you had changed any settings in the System Updater they will have been reset now so you'll have to change them back).

                      fid02

                      DISCOVERY: I had network permission disabled for System Updater, so even though I have been manually checking for updates, nothing would happen. For months. LOL.

                      Downloading an update now and will report back.

                          squart I had network permission disabled for System Updater,

                          Obligatory disclaimer: Do not remove/touch the permissions of system apps in any way. On top of potential issues caused, there's simply no reason to do so.

                              Dumdum

                              I believe my intent way back then was to prevent auto updates and force having to manual updates. But of course disabling network disabled both of those. There is now feedback/notification when the manual update check fails or doesn't happen at all.

                              GOOD NEWS

                              • Android Auto is now in App Store
                              • Successfully installed Android Auto
                              • Enabled wired and wireless and at least wired is working at the moment

                              Thank you all for your help!

                              Is there a way to edit the title of this post to add [SOLVED] or something like that?