Play store vs apk version for faster AA startup?

[GrayLanterns]

Hey dev,
Hope you're well.

Could you please let me know which of the two versions is generally recommended for quicker pairing/starting Android Auto.

I am currently donning the apk version from this repo and it takes roughly 10-15 secs to start AA.

I've also bought the play store version but haven't tried that yet. I feel I might screw up the current setup if I fiddle around too much.

PS: I've set the base configuration to Phone Hotspot (on both the wireless helper and headunit - apk version). I tried the Google nearby mode once (apk version) but it kept connecting and never really worked.

[andreknieriem]

They are nearly the same. Playstore disallows Android < 5. So I need to set the min version to Android 5 and Playstore Disallows the FakeVPN for offline usage. Thats all. No difference in pairing or wifi.

[GrayLanterns]

They are nearly the same. Playstore disallows Android < 5. So I need to set the min version to Android 5 and Playstore Disallows the FakeVPN for offline usage. Thats all. No difference in pairing or wifi.

Thanks for the update. Does Google nearby (beta) works only with the play store version, and if so does it actually reduce the connection/handshake time by a significant margin? Because I tried that once with the apk version and it didn't connect at all.

[andreknieriem]

As I said, there is no difference in that things. If it is the same Device you are testing, maybe remove all caches and data and from your phone the BT connection.