Car Widget Pro

Car Widget Pro$1.59

Rated 4.09/5 (517) —  Free Android application by Alex Gavrishev

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About Car Widget Pro

"Car Widget Pro" 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/OPEN/ADD
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 packs

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)

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 (Driving,Walking)
* Car Dock

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:
* 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).

IMPORTANT
Please exercise caution when using this application and do not manipulate your device while driving. Always pay attention to the road.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Car Widget Pro version 1.9.3 on your Android device!
Downloaded 10,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.anod.car.home.pro, download Car Widget Pro.apk

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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
Version update Car Widget Pro was updated to version 1.9.3
Version update Car Widget Pro was updated to version 1.8.7
Price update  Price changed from $1.94 to $1.59.
Version update Car Widget Pro was updated to version 1.8.4

What are users saying about Car Widget Pro

C70%
by C####:

Disappointing. Get trial app first and make sure it works on your phone I couldn't get this app to work on my Galaxy S3. It hangs up when trying to find my paired Bluetooth devices (either currently paired or unpaired). Also it instructs me to clear the default car dock app. When it brings up the apparent conflicting app (which is the Android system app) it has no default to clear. The enable car mode setting is grayed out. I work in the wireless industry and am very tech savvy. I played around with this thing trying to figure it out and get it to work and it just won't. Should have tried to trial version and saved myself a couple of bucks.

X70%
by X####:

Easy to configure. Makes using it in the car much safer!

W70%
by W####:

Nice but needs some work, like the Pro version could be a lot more elaborate and equipped with more options than free version.

C70%
by C####:

Each time my phone turns off, the widget goes in to loading mode and never loads! I then have to reappoint apps, so from that point it works...until the phone goes off again

C70%
by C####:

So very versatile and accessible

C70%
by C####:

Almost perfect except.... You have to customize every single widget as there is no option for a template. Sometimes the change of aspect when rotating the screen doesn't work. I restarted my tablet all of the 10 widgets launcher panels I spent hours creating to launch music playlists were deleted and the backups I made of them don't work. Hours of wasted time.

C70%
by C####:

worrie works well

F70%
by F####:

Nice but needs some work, like the Pro version could be a lot more elaborate and equipped with more options than free version.

O70%
by O####:

Cool

P70%
by P####:

It's great, but it's a huge battery killer

Y70%
by Y####:

Why does the app remove itself and my shortcuts when you do an update. It is getting really annoying

Y70%
by Y####:

The app/widget is now completely useless.

K70%
by K####:

Not working after last update, please fix.

R70%
by R####:

Nice app...till yesterday when I upgrade the app. Now it doesn't starts. The widget freeze in "thinking mode" and then it stops. My phone is a S3 (i9300) with nova launcher. The app I use is Pro Version (yes I pay for it)

Y70%
by Y####:

This is actually getting worst. First I cannot resize or crop picture for icon. Now it cannot even add anything other than what was already existing prior to update.

B70%
by B####:

App disappears at reboot. Also only 1 page and 6 icons available for screen display

X70%
by X####:

This is actually getting worst. First I cannot resize or crop picture for icon. Now it cannot even add anything other than what was already existing prior to update.

X70%
by X####:

Will give more start if this feature would be implemented.

U70%
by U####:

Does exactly what phones need in the car

K70%
by K####:

It's nice but I don't see any difference between the pro and the versions

X70%
by X####:

Doesn't work on my Samsung galaxy S6 PLEASE HELP!!!!!! Doesn't rotate icons even when enabling all triggers to initiate dock mode, all other functions seem ok.

R70%
by R####:

This app is very useful. It does what is supposed to do. The only thing I suggest is to disable the lock screen when car mode is enabled. It's very annoyng and unsafe to type the PIN, pattern or swipe the fingerprint while driving.

X70%
by X####:

Doesn't work on the S6. The tiles are handy though.

X70%
by X####:

You didn't say

X70%
by X####:

Using app for an entirely different purpose; as a series of icon pages. Works to perfection! Your latest updates and appearance and performance upgrades are superb! Thanks for an excellent app!

X70%
by X####:

I just needed a screen override when connected to BT and large icons. Works perfect! Simple and easy to set up.

S70%
by S####:

This widget was great until they redesigned it. It's now counter intuitive and useless.

N70%
by N####:

Simple functional no gimmicks or ads....paid for full to support developer and to get full use

Q70%
by Q####:

I want to see this widget continue with great support and features, so I'm putting my money where my mouth is.

S70%
by S####:

I love it

B70%
by B####:

Use it car mode

U70%
by U####:

Easy to configure. Makes using it in the car much safer!

S70%
by S####:

Simple and works.

Y70%
by Y####:

Use it all the time

H70%
by H####:

It was working fine on my note 2 until new update last week. It no longer trigger in car mode unless I restart the phone.

J70%
by J####:

Awesome

E70%
by E####:

Love It

S70%
by S####:

not happy with app

S70%
by S####:

Хорошо

S70%
by S####:

After trying various free and paid car dock apps, I found this one to be the best one for my needs. It won't automatically switch to the widget when the phone is docked but it will detect docked state so when you open an app from the widget buttons if you press the Home button it will take you back to the widget screen. I have it five stars because I think that it is better looking than all the others I tried (paid or free) and because very good functionality and customization. But can still be improved.


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