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Android Auto update has arrived

Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 7:51 pm
by Pandjh
Just got an update to Android Auto which at first just looked like a bug fix update BUT in the settings was an option to 'try' the new version right away. It worked and shows the revised software when i connected to the car.

Version 4.5.592854.

Samsung Galaxy S8

Re: Android Auto update has arrived

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:04 am
by gloucester
What's different? Don't worry - I'll Google:

https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/08/0 ... 19-update/

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Rushing upstairs to update my phone!

Re: Android Auto update has arrived

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:18 am
by gloucester
Well I updated via Google Play Store and now have Version 4.5.592854-release on my Samsung Galaxy S8

....... but it's just the same on phone or car!!!!!!!!!

And I can't find anything in Settings!

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Re: Android Auto update has arrived

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:20 am
by Pandjh
Here's the setting I found (the top one). The mobile app is no different and will eventually be withdrawn so it only works via car screens.

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Re: Android Auto update has arrived

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:35 am
by gloucester
Thank you for posting that screenshot - my phone's settings screen doesn't have that option - even after updating.

I also don't have the "Automatically resume media" option either (which might be part of the new software, the option only appearing once you've enabled it).

Re: Android Auto update has arrived

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:42 am
by gloucester
https://www.android.com/intl/en_uk/auto/ isn't showing the new version either.

Re: Android Auto update has arrived

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:47 am
by gloucester

Re: Android Auto update has arrived

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:50 am
by gloucester
Info re its disappearance - Google seem to be shooting themselves in the foot here?

https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/30/ android-auto-app-going-away-assistant-driving-mode/

Re: Android Auto update has arrived

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:05 am
by Pandjh
It did appear once before and was then withdrawn, perhaps they've done it again. I'll certainly be cautious before accepting any new updates in case i lose it!

It was still working as of this morning so perhaps i get to keep it.

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Re: Android Auto update has arrived

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2019 4:55 pm
by gloucester
The update arrived on my car today! :)

Interestingly the buttons are in a different order than yours! Mirrored:

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(remember mine's in the Ignis now)