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AAFermata — Release Notes
AAFermata is an Android Auto media player that adds local media, streaming, and IPTV playback to your car's Android Auto experience — features not available in stock Android Auto.
✨ What's Included
- Local media playback — play video and audio files stored on your device
- Folder & playlist organization — keep your media tidy and easy to browse
- IPTV support — playback with playlist and XMLTV EPG support
- Subtitles & multi-audio — subtitle support and switching between multiple audio tracks
- Choice of playback engines — MediaPlayer, ExoPlayer, or VLC, depending on your performance and compatibility needs
- Streaming support — for supported setups while parked
- No root required — install and run without any special access
📱 Compatibility
| Android Version | Status |
|---|---|
| Android 13 | Fully supported — stable playback and Android Auto integration |
| Android 14 | Optimized for performance; all streaming/local media features supported |
| Android 15 | Improved media handling; wireless Android Auto fully supported |
| Android 16 | Supported; built against current Android Auto UI and security policy changes |
Works over wired and wireless Android Auto connections, on any vehicle/head unit that supports Android Auto — no additional hardware required.
⬇️ Download the APK
You can download the APK directly from the official site:
Important: Install only from the official distribution source (aafermata.com).
🔧 Setup Requirements
- Storage permission — required for local media playback
- Battery optimization disabled — required for stable background/media operation
- Internet connection — optional, only needed for streaming and IPTV/EPG features
🛠️ Known Issues & Troubleshooting
App not showing in Android Auto
- Confirm both phone and head unit support Android Auto
- Restart phone and head unit
- Update to the latest app version
- Clear cache for both Android Auto and AAFermata
- Re-check that storage/media permissions are granted
Playback or streaming issues
- Streaming features are intended for use while parked
- Verify network connectivity for IPTV/streaming sources
- Try switching the playback engine (MediaPlayer / ExoPlayer / VLC)
Crashes or lag
- Disable battery optimization for the app
- Close other background apps to free memory
- Confirm the device is running Android 13 or later
📝 Notes
- Android Auto's assistant stack is moving from Google Assistant to Gemini AI; voice command and navigation integration paths may need updates to stay compatible.
- No Apple CarPlay / iPhone support is planned — this project targets Android Auto exclusively.
🐞 Contributing
Issues and pull requests are welcome. Please include your Android version, head unit/vehicle, and connection type (wired/wireless) when filing a bug report.