https://wccftech.com/android-auto-for-phone-screens-officially-comes-to-an-end/

Android Auto was first introduced back in 2015 and it was a way to use maps, navigation, and music playback on Android smartphones without any distractions. Users got access to larger UI elements that would allow for a better viewing experience. However, the company is now shutting down the Android app that they made for phone screens.

The Android Auto for phone screen is being shut down and you will not be able to use it anymore. The original Android App is now limited to in-car infotainment systems. This should not come as a surprise as it has been a few years since Google stopped offering a car-optimized UI in the app. Plus, the Android Auto for phone screens was already incompatible with Android 12, and a few days ago, the app started displaying a message that it will stop working soon. The change has gone official and the app has stopped working entirely even on the phones running older Android versions.