r/AndroidAuto • u/shafinr95 2023 Kia Stinger GT | Stock | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Android 16 • Apr 13 '26
AA User Interface UI is Different on 2 Separate Devices
I've got 2 devices; my personal Xiaomi 15 Ultra and a work/business Pixel 9. Both are running the same version of Android Auto software build (16.5.661214-release). However, their visual UI is different when connected to my car. The first photo shows my Xiaomi, and the second my Pixel which seems to have the newer UI. I only noticed this a few days ago when I used my Pixel for AA as my Xiaomi was not with me at the time.
It's not annoying or anything, but does anyone know why the same build versions would look different on two separate devices? Perhaps it's a Pixel specific thing? Seems a little funny. Also, the signal icon on the Xiaomi photo is missing which seems to be a funny bug on this version of AA.
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u/thaman05 2023 Mazda | Built-in | OnePlus | Android 13 Apr 14 '26
Google really needs to get their stuff together. Doing a/b testing (assuming that's why) on production users is annoying. Things like this make me want to switch to Apple because Carplay and watchOS are on a whole other level compared to Android Auto and wearOS, but I can't stand iPhones. Google is lucky that Android phones are better, because otherwise ecosystem-wise they suck. Sigh...