Toggle off the automatic system update switch in Settings. For app updates, open the Play Store settings to Network Preferences These directions apply to Android phones from Samsung and Google.

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Android Auto is finally giving its settings menu an overhaul, with a redesign now rolling out to users. Here’s what’s new. The Android Auto settings menu has had the same look since 2020, with a blue ...

Android Auto can feel either like a slick in‑dash upgrade or a clunky distraction, and the difference often comes down to a handful of settings. By changing just a few options, you can sharpen ...

As I do with every device, Android or not, I tweak the settings to suit my needs. The default options provided by the manufacturer cover the broadest range of users, but they won’t be perfect for ...

One of the best parts of Android Auto is the ability to send and reply to messages from apps on your phone, but for many, that’s broken with WhatsApp as of late. Android Auto can integrate with many ...