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Android Auto on the Huawei P50 Pro — Complete Guide

Issue 1: "Google Play Services keeps stopping"

Fix: Go to Settings > Apps > App Management > Google Play Services > Storage > Delete all data. Then reboot. You must also ensure that Google Play Services has all permissions enabled (especially Location and Storage).

Alternative 3: Phone as a Dedicated GPS Unit

Mount the P50 Pro on a dashboard holder. Use Petal Maps (Huawei’s offline-capable navigation) or HERE WeGo (available on AppGallery). For music, use a Bluetooth FM transmitter. This gives you 90% of Android Auto’s utility without any software hacks. android auto huawei p50 pro

The Catch

Your car head unit must support HiCar. Unlike Android Auto, which works on almost every car made after 2015, HiCar is only available on: Android Auto on the Huawei P50 Pro —

  • Newer Chinese-branded vehicles (BYD, GAC, Hongqi).
  • Select aftermarket Android head units.
  • Cars with a built-in HiCar module (rare in the US/Europe).

If you drive a Ford, Toyota, VW, or BMW, your car does not support HiCar natively. You would need a HiCar-to-Android Auto adapter (yes, the reverse of the solution above), which makes the entire thing cyclical. The Catch Your car head unit must support HiCar

What is HiCar?

HiCar is pre-installed on the P50 Pro. It allows you to project a Huawei-optimized driving interface onto your car’s screen. It supports:

  • Petal Maps (Huawei’s navigation, which is surprisingly good).
  • Third-party music apps (if they are from AppGallery, e.g., Tidal, Deezer, or local streaming services).
  • Voice control via Celia (Huawei’s assistant).