Car Widget 3.2.0

"Car Widget" provides a convenient solution for accessing phone features while driving. The widget allows users to dedicate specific screens on their home launcher for use in the car, while still retaining access to all other screens. To access widget settings, users can utilize the application shortcut.

HOW TO USE: To add the widget, simply navigate to any home screen, press "menu," then "add," select "widgets," and choose "Car Widget" from the list. Occasionally, a device restart may be necessary for the widget to appear in the list.

Main features:

• 4x4 widget
• 4, 6, or 8 large shortcuts per widget
• 5 skins
• Customization options including background color, opacity, font size and color, and icons tint
• Designed as a replacement for "Car Dock" / "Car Home" applications
• Custom icons and titles for shortcuts
• Support for icon packs

Available shortcuts:

• 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)

The free version offers a trial of features available in Car Widget Pro, which includes automation features such as adjusting settings based on car detection.

Car Widget Pro features:

• Automated settings adjustment upon detecting car presence

Trigger options:

• Power cable connected
• Headphones connected
• Bluetooth device connected
• Activity recognition

Action options:

• 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:

• - Screen unlocking not supported by the widget
• - Specific screen switching not possible from the widget
• - Unable to switch GPS

Premissions:

• 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 for switching Bluetooth state
• (Modify or delete the contents of your USB storage) - Backup/Restore functionality

TIPS:
* Some devices offer the option "Stay awake" under Settings -> Applications -> Development to prevent the device from sleeping.
* Landscape mode compatibility may vary; consider switching to a launcher that supports landscape mode if needed.