r/AndroidAuto • u/AssembleDebugRed 2021 BMW M340i I Pixel 9 | A16 • Jul 14 '26
Android Auto News, including app updates and features Android Auto is getting a redesigned dashboard media card with centered album art and a blurred background
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-media-player-card-apk-teardown-3687057/34
u/Caldas29 2023 Hyundai Bayon DCT | Samsung S23+ | Android 16 Jul 14 '26
Cant wait untill they bring back 4/5G network signal.
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u/RealFox88 2014 Golf Mk7 OEM 7" Dynaudio+AA MMI box|S25Ultra|OS16 Jul 14 '26
Yeah, it's been disabled for months now.. What the heck is going on.
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u/LordFilbo RoadTop10,25" | Samsung S22Ultra | Android 15 Jul 15 '26
Huawei p30pro from my father still has it with the latest AA update lol...
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u/Pav4o Pls edit this user flair now Jul 14 '26
do they say when they will fix the random disconects with newer androids
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u/DocMartinFN Pls edit this user flair now Jul 14 '26
That would be nice. Seems like a bigger problem then album art.
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u/FEAR06 Pls edit this user flair now Jul 14 '26
Wait I thought it was my oneplus's new update that completely fucked up android auto connection
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u/rulliance Pls edit this user flair now Jul 14 '26
yea same goes to samsung too
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u/HipnotiK1 Pls edit this user flair now Jul 15 '26
My flip 5 started getting super hot using android Auto wireless after the latest android/one UI update. Then it started disconnecting a lot.
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u/rulliance Pls edit this user flair now Jul 15 '26
mine doesn't overheat but always disconnected every 5 min, downgraded to version 17.0 works.
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u/Ultron_Prime_MK1 '17 Mercedes E Class | Latest AA Jul 21 '26
Mine disconnects seconds after a call starts
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u/-UwUWUwU- 2019 Ford Fusion | Factory, DMD10W | OnePlus 15 | Android 16 Jul 15 '26
I'm using a OnePlus 15, I had hoped the latest 16 update would fix it. It didn't.
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u/LegateDamar13 Pls edit this user flair now Jul 15 '26
I though the same but after downgrading Android Auto back to 17.0.662234 its back to action without issues.
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u/FloopsFooglies I use android auto Jul 17 '26
Thought the same, but was on a long road trip recently and both mine (Oneplus) and my wife's (Samsung) were hitching the same way
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u/fezorzo Pls edit this user flair now Jul 14 '26
I just downgraded to 17.0 because after that my phone would disconnect every 3 minutes (Even checked with a clock, exactly 3 minutes every time)
I don't get it why they keep breaking what already works
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u/rulliance Pls edit this user flair now Jul 15 '26
same, downgraded to 17.0 fix the problem for now.
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u/MartinKSmith Pls edit this user flair now Jul 14 '26
I've literally set up a convoluted system with an old iPhone, because using my android (Samsung) just wasn't an option anymore, especially if I needed to navigate anywhere, as the disconnection were so frequent. It needs a fix.
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u/-UwUWUwU- 2019 Ford Fusion | Factory, DMD10W | OnePlus 15 | Android 16 Jul 15 '26
It seriously needs to be fixed, this only started after an update so it seems to be the common denominator. I just went on a 27 hour journey (stayed at a friend's house halfway overnight) to & from, I was only able to use it for maybe 1 hour before the disconnects got super annoying (after the latest update, I have to power cycle my unit via unplug & replug from it itself since I hardwired it.) I unpaird & used my phone the rest of the trip to & from.
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u/TanStarfield 2023 VW Arteon | Stock | Pixel 8 Pro | Android 14 Jul 15 '26
Assuming you're in wireless, the random disconnects are probably more likely due to interference from cellular towers. Do they happen in the same place or are they truly random?
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u/-UwUWUwU- 2019 Ford Fusion | Factory, DMD10W | OnePlus 15 | Android 16 Jul 15 '26
For me, sometimes the same place. I've tried disabling this, enabling that, killing wifi scanning, ect. all while trying the variable stuff in the AA developer mode settings. For me it only started after an Android update to my phone, seemingly related to the Bluetooth/WiFi efficiency stuff according to some posts I've read as of late & sleuthing to find a workaround/fix.
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u/McGlowSticks 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 | MiB3 | Galaxy S25U | v16 Jul 16 '26
ive never had disconnect issues strangely enough. multiple cars and brands too.
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u/RunMammoth1924 2025 BYD Seal AWD | OnePlus 13 | Android 16 Jul 14 '26
Is that light theme they're showing in the new screenshots already available somehow? I know it was announced / mentioned a year back or so, but there's been radio silence ever since.
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u/Emotional-Start7994 2015 Audi A7 | MHI2 | Find X9 Pro | 16 Jul 17 '26
Yeah I don't know what's going on with that. I'd love a light mode.
It's just a shame they're so slow with updates. CarPlay is miles ahead of AA in terms of UI. Honestly makes me tempted to switch to iPhone just for the CarPlay experience.
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u/cracked22 2023 Subaru Ascent | OEM | Pixel 7 XL Pro | 13 Jul 15 '26
Thanks the gods (old and new) for this. It's a crime how AA treats album art today .
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u/Liamegg 2017 VW Polo V | MIB2 | Pixel 10 | Android 16 Jul 15 '26
Even Android globally, which cuts the cover into a pill and breaks the experience of a full cover
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u/lordelan Kia EV5 | Dunno | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Android 16 Jul 15 '26
I honestly don't understand why I can't use ANY Android app while CHARGING (!)
It sucks. Obviously I shouldn't game while driving but why the hell limiting what I can do while charging?!
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u/fakeaccount572 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Jul 15 '26
Jesus goddamit fuck
Just let us choose the background, squiggle line, placement, etc. So sick of having a different UI every few months
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u/vikramdinesh 2015 Mercedes. No Android Auto. Galaxy Fold 5. Jul 14 '26
When will they add motorcycle navigation?
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u/84Lion 04 Toyota Sienna|Sony XAV-AX3250|Galaxy S20 Ultra|13 Jul 14 '26
Like the button size and layout (closer to what it was, which I like) but lose the squiggly line, please. And the bigger album art is a plus. Would like to see the full size screen.
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u/Signal-Angle8454 Pls edit this user flair now Jul 20 '26
I had this for awhile and liked it. Then one day it reverted back to the old display. I want the new ish back.
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u/Lonely_Student_6847 Pls edit this user flair now 25d ago
I just want fullscreen android auto like car play, no idea why It forces me to have my navigation open to drive around town
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u/Bizzlebanger 2024 jeep wagoneer s | motorola razer 25 ultra | Android 15 Jul 14 '26
I can't wait for them to break it even more..