File Manager for Mitsubishi
Android Automotive vs Android Auto — What's in Your Mitsubishi
Understanding which Android platform your Mitsubishi runs is important:
| System | Description | AnExplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Android Automotive OS | Full Android embedded in the car | ✅ Installs natively |
| Android Auto | Phone projection onto car screen | ✅ Browse and play media |
| Mitsubishi Connect | Proprietary infotainment (no Android) | ❌ Not supported |
Most current Mitsubishi models support Android Auto (phone mirroring), not Android Automotive OS. This means you cannot view normal file manager screens to move or copy files inside the car today. Instead, AnExplorer provides a massive benefit to Android Auto drivers: it turns your phone, USBs, and cloud storage into a seamless media player so you can listen to any song and (soon, pending Google updates) watch any video in your car while parked.
Current Mitsubishi Model Status
| Model | Infotainment | AAOS | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander PHEV (2022+) | Mitsubishi Connect | ❌ | ✅ |
| Eclipse Cross PHEV (2022+) | Mitsubishi Connect | ❌ | ✅ |
| ASX / Eclipse Cross (Europe 2023+) | Alliance-based | ❌ | ✅ |
| Colt (Europe 2023+) | MediaNav (Renault-based) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Future Mitsubishi EVs | AAOS (planned) | 🔜 | ✅ |
What You Can Do Today
Even without AAOS in your Mitsubishi, AnExplorer on your Android phone covers key workflows:
Transfer files between phone and a USB drive
- Plug a USB drive into your phone via OTG adapter
- Open AnExplorer → USB Storage on your phone
- Copy music, dashcam footage, or documents
- Remove the USB drive and plug it into the car's USB port for playback
Full guide: USB File Transfer
Prepare playlists and media on your phone
- Open AnExplorer to organise your music folder on the phone
- Connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth or USB
- Control playback via Android Auto
Access cloud storage on your phone AnExplorer's cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive) works on your phone independently of the car's infotainment.
When Mitsubishi Gets Android Automotive
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has standardised on Google's Android Automotive OS for new EV platforms. Mitsubishi is expected to release AAOS-based vehicles on future electric platforms shared with Renault and Nissan ARIYA successors.
When Mitsubishi vehicles gain full Android Automotive OS:
- AnExplorer installs from the in-car Play Store — no sideloading needed
- USB Drive access — browse dashcam footage, media, and documents
- WiFi Transfer — move files between phone and car wirelessly
- Cloud Storage — Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, Nextcloud