Car Widget
Free App
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About Car Widget
"Car Widget" makes easier and quicker access to phone features when you're in the car.
With the widget you can assign one or more screens on your home launcher to be dedicated for usage inside the car.
Unlike Car Home applications, you still will have access to all other screens of your home launcher.
To access widget settings use application shortcut.
HOW TO USE
On any home screen press "menu", then "add", select "widgets" and choose "Car Widget" from the list of available widgets.
You might need to restart the device in order to widget to appear in the list.
Main features:
* 4x4 widget
* 4,6 or 8 big shortcuts per widget
* 5 Skins
* Customization options: background color, opacity, font size and color, icons tint
* Replacement for "Car Dock" / "Car Home" applications.
* Custom icons and titles for shortcuts
* Icon pack support
Available shortcuts (can be expanded by installed applications):
* Applications
* Bookmark
* Contact
* Direct dial/ message
* Directions & Navigation (Using Google Maps)
* Gmail label
* Music playlist
* Settings
* Built-In Shortcuts - (InCar switch, Play/Pause, Next, Previous - Experimental)
Free version includes Trial of the features available in the Car Widget Pro.
Car Widget Pro features:
Automation for your car. Detects when you inside the car and adjusts settings of your phone.
Trigger (possible to combine all of the options):
* Power cable connected
* Headphones connected
* Bluetooth device connected
* Activity recognition
Actions:
* Turn on Bluetooth
* Disable screen timeout
* Adjust screen brightness
* Adjust volume level of media
* Switch off Wi-Fi
* Route call to speaker
* Auto answer (Experimental)
* Autorun App
* Shortcuts in notification bar (Android 4.0)
Limitations:
- It's not possible to unlock the screen from widget
- It's not possible to switch to the specific screen from widget
- Not possible to switch GPS
Permissions:
CALL_PHONE (Directly call phone numbers)- used for direct call shortcut
WAKE_LOCK (Prevent phone from sleeping) - used to disable screen timeout
WRITE_SETTINGS (Modify system settings)- used to adjust brightness settings
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE and CHANGE_WIFI_STATE - connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
BLUETOOTH and BLUETOOTH_ADMIN - required in order to switch Bluetooth state
(Modify or delete the contents of your USB storage) - Backup/Restore functionality
Tips:
* On some devices you have option "Stay awake" (Under Settings -> Applications -> Development), you can enable it if your want to prevent phone from sleeping.
* Landscape mode: Not all launchers allow to use phone in landscape mode, just replace yours with alternative one that supports it (like LauncherPro or ADW).
You can find Car Widget Pro also in androidpit.com market.
(This marketplace has an option for PayPal)
IMPORTANT
Please exercise caution when using this application and do not manipulate your device while driving. Always pay attention to the road.
With the widget you can assign one or more screens on your home launcher to be dedicated for usage inside the car.
Unlike Car Home applications, you still will have access to all other screens of your home launcher.
To access widget settings use application shortcut.
HOW TO USE
On any home screen press "menu", then "add", select "widgets" and choose "Car Widget" from the list of available widgets.
You might need to restart the device in order to widget to appear in the list.
Main features:
* 4x4 widget
* 4,6 or 8 big shortcuts per widget
* 5 Skins
* Customization options: background color, opacity, font size and color, icons tint
* Replacement for "Car Dock" / "Car Home" applications.
* Custom icons and titles for shortcuts
* Icon pack support
Available shortcuts (can be expanded by installed applications):
* Applications
* Bookmark
* Contact
* Direct dial/ message
* Directions & Navigation (Using Google Maps)
* Gmail label
* Music playlist
* Settings
* Built-In Shortcuts - (InCar switch, Play/Pause, Next, Previous - Experimental)
Free version includes Trial of the features available in the Car Widget Pro.
Car Widget Pro features:
Automation for your car. Detects when you inside the car and adjusts settings of your phone.
Trigger (possible to combine all of the options):
* Power cable connected
* Headphones connected
* Bluetooth device connected
* Activity recognition
Actions:
* Turn on Bluetooth
* Disable screen timeout
* Adjust screen brightness
* Adjust volume level of media
* Switch off Wi-Fi
* Route call to speaker
* Auto answer (Experimental)
* Autorun App
* Shortcuts in notification bar (Android 4.0)
Limitations:
- It's not possible to unlock the screen from widget
- It's not possible to switch to the specific screen from widget
- Not possible to switch GPS
Permissions:
CALL_PHONE (Directly call phone numbers)- used for direct call shortcut
WAKE_LOCK (Prevent phone from sleeping) - used to disable screen timeout
WRITE_SETTINGS (Modify system settings)- used to adjust brightness settings
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE and CHANGE_WIFI_STATE - connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
BLUETOOTH and BLUETOOTH_ADMIN - required in order to switch Bluetooth state
(Modify or delete the contents of your USB storage) - Backup/Restore functionality
Tips:
* On some devices you have option "Stay awake" (Under Settings -> Applications -> Development), you can enable it if your want to prevent phone from sleeping.
* Landscape mode: Not all launchers allow to use phone in landscape mode, just replace yours with alternative one that supports it (like LauncherPro or ADW).
You can find Car Widget Pro also in androidpit.com market.
(This marketplace has an option for PayPal)
IMPORTANT
Please exercise caution when using this application and do not manipulate your device while driving. Always pay attention to the road.
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4.0.3+
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
1.9.3
Fix notification shortcuts on lollipop
Fix icons were disappearing
1.9.2
Reduce memory usage
Reduce app size
Upgrade libraries
1.9.1
Update backup UI
1.9.3
Fix notification shortcuts on lollipop
Fix icons were disappearing
1.9.2
Reduce memory usage
Reduce app size
Upgrade libraries
1.9.1
Update backup UI
Version update Car Widget was updated to version 1.9.3
Version update Car Widget was updated to version 1.8.9
Version update Car Widget was updated to version 1.8.7
Version update Car Widget was updated to version 1.8.2
What are users saying about Car Widget
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Simple and easy to use.
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You get 30 free trials w the apps Problem is it turns itself on . I installed if last night. Set it all up to try this morning . I have 17 of 30 trials remaining!!?_I haven't had a chance to try any! AND it kept my data running all night. Uninstalling instead of trying out this morning!!
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Doesn't activate in settup mode
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Simple and effective
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Great app, big icons for easy launching apps , themes are food if you want a bit colour, got an old tablet running this just for the car doing music and sat nav all controlled with this widget. Thank you to the team.
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useful.
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Whilst I can see this is a useful widget to use in a car, with a bit of creativity it makes for an awesome home screen task launcher with good customization. 5*
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Great Job!
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useful.
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A unique widget
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Good job! I especially like the fact that it turns off the background data processing when I'm not using the app
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Does what it is supposed to do. Easy layout for access to music and navigation while driving
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Unable to activate it... scammed!
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I don't like a bunch of little icons on my screen, so I use this app to give me just a few large icons that are easy to see and tap. It works like a charm and I can make my phone have a custom look without adding a lot of crap.
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I have been looking for a clean direct dial widget for so long. I tried many, this one is the best!!
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I would be lost without this app! I appreciate all the features and it feels like my needs were met before I even knew what my needs were.
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Not able to use play/pause, next,previous shortcut for Google music app
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Its a great app. Really enjoying my crusies now that i dont have to worry about my phone all the time
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Great! I used it more than just in a car - the big buttons allow quick switching between music and navigation apps when driving
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Perfect! Thanks Dev
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Best app for having your direct dials right at your fingertips
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Very useful widget for in-dash car Tablet,
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Not bad all for free
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Good job! I especially like the fact that it turns off the background data processing when I'm not using the app
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The only problem i have is with the widget settings being reset to default after phone restart. I have to reconfigure the widget every time i restart my phone.
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so far i am quite
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This app is perfect for me. It is simple and easy to use which is a hug bonus on the road. It isn't clutter but at the same time is very customizable. I would highly recommend this app to anyone who wants and needs a reliable car Widget.
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Ever wanted an app to do just what you need. Well look no further. I have used a lot of driving apps but this one is by far the smooth operator around here.
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The easiest and simplest so far
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Very convenient safe!
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Unable to activate in-car mode or make the app work at all on my samsung centura phone. Uninstalling and seeking refund. Tried everything. Installed and uninstalled, rebooted phone, nothing works.
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It made my icons look sleek and didn't take up much space, but lately "Car Mode" keeps activating out of nowhere, several times a day, and its f*clog annoying because it closes all of mu programs. Uninstalling because of this.
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Does what it is supposed to do. Easy layout for access to music and navigation while driving
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Can't fault it yet. Every car launcher I've tried has been slow. With this I can use my fave launcher and still have easy access in my car to launch sat navmusic player.
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I've been using this widget for a couple of years now, and it is one of the first things I install when I get a new device or when I do a factory reset. I also recommend it to my friends and family. Does what you need, and the dev just keeps going to support and improve it.
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Roadtrip perfect!
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After it expired my N7 screen just kept flashing. If I hadn't had USB debugging enabled, it would have bricked my device. Another app installed was adjusting the screen and this app was turning it off.
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Used to work great on my nexus 7 now it says "please try again when u are connected to the internet" why would I need to do that just to press the play button? Booo
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It keeps saying car mode disconnected adjust in widget settings. Well I did and it refuses to connect. This app used to be great. Now it sucks
by H####:
Works well, but every time I restart my phone (lg g4) it loses the settings. 5 stars if it gets fixed.