# Android Auto, or should I buy a new car? **URL:** \ **Category:** Contributing and equipment\ **Created:** [November 28, 2016, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/android-auto-or-should-i-buy-a-new-car/759 "2016-11-28T18:32:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![filipc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.mapillary.com/filipc/32/1103_2.png) [@filipc](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/filipc)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/android-auto-or-should-i-buy-a-new-car/759/1 "2016-11-28T18:32:09Z")
I bought an ELM 327 OBD2 to use with OpenStreetView. I also bought the “Torque” app. But there are no tunnels in my city yet ready to drive in, so the first test will have to wait to saturday (in the dark). I was googling if the Android operating system or the Google location could use the wheel data. “No”, it seems to me. But then i discovered Android Auto. Can any of you allready use Mapillary in tunnels when that app is loaded ? > **[OBD2 mini elm327 bluetooth interface adapter | bol.com](https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/obd2-mini-elm327-v2-1-obd-2-bluetooth-diagnose-auto-interface/9200000052995643/?suggestionType=suggestedsearch)** > > OBD2 mini elm327 bluetooth interface adapter. (NIET GESCHIKT VOOR IPHONE/ IOS SYSTEMEN)Mini ELM327 V2.1 ODB2 II Bluetooth Diagnose Auto interfaceMet... > **[Android Auto: Everything you need to know!](https://www.androidcentral.com/android-auto)** > > Android Auto is still the best way to use your phone while in the car, and here's everything you need to know about it. ---
**Author:** ![filipc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.mapillary.com/filipc/32/1103_2.png) [@filipc](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/filipc)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/android-auto-or-should-i-buy-a-new-car/759/2 "2016-11-29T19:41:08Z")
I have not met anyone with a new car yet, but I think the app does not allow other apps, which is the purpose of this app. Maybe in dev mode ? ---
**Author:** ![filipc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.mapillary.com/filipc/32/1103_2.png) [@filipc](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/filipc)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2025, 11:04am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/android-auto-or-should-i-buy-a-new-car/759/3 "2025-01-30T11:04:10Z")
I don’t know the reason, but for the first time in Android Auto, in Osmand, I can see my current track and the Mapillary coverage. > **[Mapillary](https://www.mapillary.com/app/user/filipc?lat=51.306709100000006&lng=4.46894640000005&z=17&pKey=1127152675517536&focus=photo&x=0.500963879866776&y=0.4581738588576374&zoom=0)** > > Street-level imagery, powered by collaboration and computer vision. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/mapillary/original/3X/6/9/69530480f5e19423791f3aeca276be4a046a5ab3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![boris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.mapillary.com/boris/32/71767_2.png) [@boris](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/boris)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2025, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/android-auto-or-should-i-buy-a-new-car/759/4 "2025-01-30T11:26:50Z")
Nice, looks great. ---
**Author:** ![allen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.mapillary.com/allen/32/137_2.png) [@allen](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/allen)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/android-auto-or-should-i-buy-a-new-car/759/5 "2025-02-08T15:28:48Z")
I"m not sure what diff Android Auto makes. My understanding is that it’s simply an interface, so to speak, for your phone and car. Just helps you do things like use google maps on your phone and have it displayed + interact with your car’s touch screen.