Determine if a specific app is running?

[Econdoc]

I would like to turn on DATA when Android Auto starts. Android Auto starts by itself when the USB cable is plugged into the car USB port. I normally keep data off, but would like to have it turn on by itself when I plug in the phone in the car.

I can write the script to toggle data on without any problem. I just cannot figure out how to know when Android Auto is running.
Any ideas?

[Pepy]

I've never tried the app for myself before but shouldn't the App Task Started trigger be enough?

[Econdoc]

It would seem that that should work. Sadly it does not.

[Desmanto]

App Task Started using classic method, require accessibility services to be running. Try to check if the Automagic Accessibility is enabled already. If yes, try to toggle it off and on again. Sometimes the OS kill the service, but Automagic report it is still enabled (happens when you use "nuke button" kill all from the recents menu). Try the Usage statistic method too, make sure Automagic has been granted Usage Statistic.

[Econdoc]

Trying to follow your instructions, Desmanto. What and where are Usage statistics?

[Pepy]

@Econdoc, usage statistics is an alternative method the App Task Running trigger uses to determine which apps have been used last. You can enable it from Settings > Apps & notifications > Special app access > Usage access > Automagic Premium.

[Econdoc]

Usage access seemed to to the trick.
Thanks as always.