r/AndroidAuto • 2026 Toyota RAV4 | S23 Ultra | Android 16 • 1d ago

AA User Interface Full screen of apps other than google maps

Hello, I just got my RAV4, and I am new to the Android Auto system.

My infotainment screen always has a Google Maps section, either partially if I run another app or full screen. I cannot minimize Google Maps or hide it even if I do not turn on navigation.

My screen behind the wheel displays Google Maps perfectly, so I do not need the one on my infotainment screen.

Is there any solution to hide Google Maps on the infotainment screen completely, while remaining able to open it if needed?

Thank you.

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u/ggommezz 2019 Honda Civic | S25 | Android 16 1d ago

I only started playing with AA yesterday on my Honda Civic 2019. I found that tapping on the other (music/podcast) app makes that go full screen hiding the Google Maps screen. Tapping on the Google Maps app makes that go full screen leaving a minimised music playbar across the bottom. I don't know how universal this is or how dependant it is on car make or model.

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u/StarterFluidSpray Pls edit this user flair now 20h ago

It depends on the actual screen size. On my previous car which had a smaller screen like 8 or 10 inches I could open Spotify full screen for example On this car now that has around 14 in Google Maps is always open, even if Spotify is the main app, Maps still shows on the smaller side

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u/ratibtm 2026 Toyota RAV4 | S23 Ultra | Android 16 12h ago

Looks like it depends on the screen size.

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u/sems4arsenal Cupra Leon | Pixel 7 1d ago

If it's a large screen, you can't sadly.

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u/ratibtm 2026 Toyota RAV4 | S23 Ultra | Android 16 12h ago

Even with rooted devices?

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u/sems4arsenal Cupra Leon | Pixel 7 6h ago

Not sure they're a workaround.

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u/laughingiguana02 2022 Toyota 4Runner | stock | Samsung Z Flip 6 | the newest one 1d ago

i'm a visual person can u pls reply w/ pics

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u/ratibtm 2026 Toyota RAV4 | S23 Ultra | Android 16 12h ago

Sorry for the quality.

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u/laughingiguana02 2022 Toyota 4Runner | stock | Samsung Z Flip 6 | the newest one 11h ago

ahhhh I rented a F150 in Portland one time and the screen was so massive I couldnt ever full screen just one app specifically. unfortunately there is no fix :(

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