# shmykelsa/AAAD

The original application for downloading and installing apps made specifically for Android Auto outside of Google Play Store. Active since 2021.

Repository: https://github.com/shmykelsa/AAAD
Canonical: https://ross.abutalabs.com/products/aaad
Language: Java
License: MIT
License Family: permissive
Topics: android, androidauto, apk
Last push: 2026-06-17T13:40:50+00:00

## Health v2 (maintenance only)
Score: 91/100 (v2, computed 2026-09-02T17:46:02.011165+00:00)
- activity 88, release rhythm 89, longevity 100
- inputs: {"age_days": 1953, "days_push": 77, "days_rel": 77, "gap_med": 2.0, "n_releases_24m": 31}
- flags: none
- formula: round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10)

## Adoption (not part of the score)
Stars 2918, forks 314 (observed 2026-08-28T04:07:30.058576+00:00)

## What it is
AAAD (Android Auto Apps Downloader) is an Android application that downloads and installs third-party Android Auto apps without requiring root, a PC, or developer options. It handles the download and correct installation process so the apps appear in Android Auto on non-rooted devices.

## Use cases
- install third-party apps on Android Auto without root
- download Android Auto APKs directly on my phone
- sideload Android Auto apps without a PC
- get unofficial apps working in Android Auto
- install Android Auto apps on a non-rooted phone
- avoid patching APKs manually for Android Auto

## When to choose
- you have a non-rooted Android phone and want Android Auto third-party apps installed painlessly
- you want the whole download-and-install process done on the phone itself
- you want a maintained tool with an active release history since 2021

## When to avoid
- your device is rooted - AA AIO Tweaker offers a free root-based alternative with more features
- you need frequent downloads on the free tier - it limits you to 1 download per 30 days unless you buy PRO
- you run Android 14+ where compatibility is still uncertain
- you expect distribution outside GitHub - third-party mirrors like aaadapk.com are unofficial

## Facets
- artifact type: application
- maturity: active
- function: mobile-framework, package-manager, developer-tools
- domain: android-tools, mobile-development, developer-tools
- platform: -
- tags: android-auto, apk-installer, sideloading, no-root, automotive, android, mobile

## Member repositories
- shmykelsa/AAAD (main) score 91

## Provenance
- Observed fields: from GitHub, fetched 2026-08-28T04:07:30.058576+00:00.
- Health v2: computed from the inputs above; adoption is never an input.
- Inferred fields (summary, facets, guidance): AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, on 2026-08-30T07:34:03.689569+00:00, confidence not recorded.
  - readme: https://github.com/shmykelsa/AAAD (fetched 2026-08-28T04:07:30.058576+00:00, sha a2ec44647b03)
- Data as of 2026-08-30T08:39:29.467469+00:00.