How to disable Android Auto on Xiaomi Redmi: the full guide

Many Xiaomi Redmi smartphone owners face the situation where when connected to the car’s multimedia system, the device automatically triggers the Android Auto interface, even if it is not currently required. This behavior can be annoying, especially if you use car Bluetooth only to call or play music through third-party apps. The system seeks to offer “smart” driving, but often this leads to unnecessary notifications on the lock screen or in the curtain.

Disabling this function is not a trivial task, since modern versions of the shell are not a trivial task. MIUI HyperOS and Google deeply integrate Google services into the operating system, so the user may need to not only turn off the switch, but also change several parameters in hidden menus or reset the settings. USB-It's important to understand that it's impossible to completely remove a system component without root rights, but we can make it inactive for everyday use.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all available ways to deactivate automatic start, you will learn how to prevent connection via cable, how to remove the icon from the menu and what to do if the system obtrusively suggests adjusting the car mode at each start of the engine.

Basic settings of the Android Auto application

The first step to solve this problem is to work with the main application, which is responsible for the interaction of the smartphone and the car. On Xiaomi Redmi devices, it can be either preinstalled or hidden in the system folders, you need to find it in the list of all programs and open the settings.

Inside the app menu, you'll find the section that's responsible for launching, often called "Run" or "Start Android Auto automatically," and that's where the main switch lies, which force the interface to activate when it's detected. USB-If this point is active, the phone will try to sync with the head unit of the machine every time the cable is connected.

• 🚗 Open the settings of the Android Auto application in the smartphone menu.
• 🔌 Find the Start section and turn off automatic activation.
• 📱 Check if the tick on the item "Run when connecting" is worth checking. USB».

It is worth noting that after updating the Android operating system, these settings can reset to factory values. So if the problem returned after the update, the procedure must be repeated.

Managing permissions and access to USB

Modern Xiaomi smartphones have an advanced security system that monitors the actions of applications when connecting accessories. To completely eliminate the possibility of automatic launch, you need to limit the rights of the application itself to interact with the charging port.

Go to the basic settings of the phone and find the Apps section. In the list of installed programs, look for Android Auto. Here we are interested in the "Permissions" or "Additional Permissions" item. You need to find the category related to connecting devices or USB-Accessory and access to be denied.

⚠️ Note: When you are disabling permissions to USB-Accessories phone may stop seeing not only the car system, but other devices such as USB-flash drives or wired headphones if they require a digital data protocol.

In addition, it is worth checking the notification settings. Often it is the pop-up “Connect Android Auto?” that prevents the use of the car’s regular media system. In the “Notifications” section inside the app properties, you can completely disable the display of any alerts, making the program “invisible” to the user while driving.

Specifics of work on MIUI and HyperOS

Xiaomi’s shells have their own power management and auto-start mechanisms that can conflict with Google’s own settings. Even if you’ve disabled auto-start in the app, the MIUI system optimizer can force processes to “get started” to start quickly.

Go to the "Security" app, which is standard for all Redmis. Go to "Permissions" -> "Return." Search the Android Auto list and make sure the slider is turned off. This will prevent the system from running background services without your knowledge.

Newer versions of HyperOS also include a feature called “Smart Car” or “CarWith,” which can duplicate functionality. If you’re not using Xiaomi’s auto ecosystem, it’s also worth deactivating in your connection settings. It often intercepts the connection initiative before Google’s standard protocol.

Disconnection through the developer mode

For advanced users who want to gain maximum control over smartphone behavior, there is the option of using a developer menu, which allows you to manage debugging protocols and behavior. USB-Ports at a deeper level than standard settings.

To get into this menu, you need to click on the build number several times in the About Phone section. Once you have become a developer, a new option will open in the settings. Find the USB Debugging or Default USB Configuration section.

Settings -> About Phone -> 7 times press "Version MIUI" -> Additional settings -> For developers

In the default USB configuration option, select Charge Only, which will cause the phone to ignore any data requests when connecting to the car until you explicitly select file transfer mode in the notification curtain, guaranteed to prevent Android Auto from running.

• 🛠 Activate the developer mode with seven times pressing the OS version.
• 🔍 Find the “Developers” section in additional settings.
• 🔋 Set the regimen. USB «Only charging" by default.

Resetting connection settings and cache

Sometimes the problem is not the settings, but the accumulated pairing errors, so the phone can "remember" the car as the priority device and try to restore communication at any cost, in which case the (most effective) method is to completely reset the connection settings.

First, forget the car in the Bluetooth settings. Go to the Bluetooth menu, click on the gear next to your radio and select "Unpair" or "Forget." Then do the same procedure in the settings of the car's head unit itself.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting, all saved contacts, call history and favorite tracks can be deleted from the car's memory.Be sure to sync important information to the cloud before resetting.

Next, go to the app settings, find Android Auto, and click Clear All Data and Clear Cache, which will return the app to the post-installation state. The next time you connect, the phone will ask for permission to start, and you can firmly answer "No" by blocking repeated attempts.

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Use a charge-only cable. These cables don't physically have contacts to transmit information, so the phone will perceive the connection as purely charging, and Android Auto will never start.

Alternative solutions and blocking

If the software methods do not give the desired result or the interface is constantly returning, you can consider more radical measures. For some Xiaomi Redmi models, it is possible to remove the system updates to Google Play Services, which are responsible for the functionality of Auto, but this can disrupt the work of maps and other services.

A safer option is to use third-party launchers or blocking apps that can intercept certain activities, and you can also turn off the Android Auto app itself from the Apps menu if your firmware version allows you to do so without losing system stability.

As a last resort, if the car only supports wired connectivity and the phone is constantly climbing into the interface, the physical adapter-blocker mentioned earlier will help, it is a simple and reliable solution that does not require interference with the software code of the smartphone.

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Completely disabling all auto-run features requires action in three places: setting up the Android Auto app itself, permissions in MIUI, and USB configuration in developer mode.