While the phone does not support Android Auto natively, there is a widely used workaround that allows the P50 Pro to run Google apps. This involves the use of "sandbox" apps available in the Huawei AppGallery, specifically Gbox or Gspace.
These apps create a virtualized environment on your phone that mimics a standard Android device with Google services. Here is how it impacts the Android Auto experience:
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Car doesn’t detect phone | Try different USB port, shorter cable, clean phone port | | Android Auto crashes | Clear cache: Settings → Apps → Android Auto → Storage → Clear cache | | No sound | Check Bluetooth media audio; in car, switch to Android Auto source | | Screen black / frozen | Restart phone and car infotainment (hold power button in car) | | Wireless disconnects | Disable VPN/adblocker; ensure 5 GHz Wi-Fi is on |
If you cannot get the phone to output Android Auto via USB, you can bypass the phone’s software entirely using a dedicated adapter. android auto huawei p50 pro
Hardware needed:
How it works: The dongle acts as a man-in-the-middle. Some dongles (especially AAWireless) have a "Passthrough Mode" and "Workaround for Huawei" in their companion app. You connect the dongle to your car’s USB port, then connect the Huawei P50 Pro to the dongle via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct.
Limitation: You still need Google Play Services on your phone for the initial handshake. The dongle does not install Google services. So, you must complete Method 1 or 2 first. However, once GMS is installed, the dongle provides a more stable wireless connection than a direct USB cable. While the phone does not support Android Auto
Absolutely not. If Android Auto is a non-negotiable feature for your daily commute, the Huawei P50 Pro is the wrong phone for you. The workarounds are too fragile for a stable driving experience. One security patch from Huawei, and you are back to using a phone mount on your dashboard.
However, if you already own the P50 Pro and love its camera:
| User Profile | Recommended Action | |--------------|--------------------| | Non-technical user | Do not attempt GMS install. Use HiCar if available, otherwise use your phone mounted separately. | | Enthusiast willing to tinker | Try Googlefier method, but accept instability. Keep a backup phone for critical navigation. | | Reliability-critical (e.g., daily driver + car commute) | Sell the P50 Pro and buy a phone with native Google services (e.g., Pixel, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi). | If you cannot get the phone to output
There are currently three viable paths to use Android Auto on a Huawei P50 Pro. We rank them from most effective to most technical.
Buy a generic Android Auto head unit (e.g., from ATOTO or Eonon). These run full Android OS themselves. You ignore the phone-to-car projection entirely.