How to manually update Android Auto (and what it might mean if you can't)
Android Auto functions as a standard smartphone app that typically receives automatic updates via the Google Play Store to introduce new features and fix bugs. Users can manually check for and install these updates by searching for the app in the Play Store, provided their device runs Android 9.0 or higher. If updates fail or issues persist, users can clear the app's storage or uninstall updates to roll back to a previous stable version.
- ▪Android Auto is distributed as a regular app through the Google Play Store rather than as a core system component.
- ▪The Play Store generally requires a Wi-Fi connection to automatically update apps in the background to save cellular data.
- ▪Devices must be running Android 9.0 or later to receive the most recent updates for Android Auto.
- ▪Clearing the app's storage and cache can resolve glitches without deleting data from other applications like Google Maps.
- ▪Users can roll back to an older version of Android Auto by selecting the 'Uninstall updates' option in the app settings.
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Big Tech Google How to manually update Android Auto (and what it might mean if you can't) The app lives in the Play Store, so start there if you want to update. By Calvin Wankhede Sept. 15, 2026 7:00 pm EST TY Lim/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Even though Android Auto appears on your car's infotainment display, all of its features are powered directly by your smartphone. And like most things on your phone, it can receive regular updates over the internet to fix bugs and add new functionality. We've seen Google add its Gemini voice assistant, support for widgets and even overhaul the visual look of the platform to better match the modern Android identity of late.
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