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The Long Message template presents a long message to be read while the car is
parked, with optional relevant actions.
This template is useful for providing details about a destination or for
presenting legal text, such as terms of service or a privacy policy, during a
sign-in process.
Up to 2 buttons
in template body (optional), where one can be designated as
primary
Long Message template examples
When the car is parked, this template can show a
detailed message, such as a privacy policy, or terms of service for the user
to accept when signing in to the app (Android Auto example)
When the user is driving, the long message is not
shown, to prevent driver distraction. For these situations, it’s helpful to
provide a button with an alternative option, such as skipping sign-in and
using the app in guest mode.
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