Android Auto 9.0 is official and as usual it is released first in a beta version. This version comes a week after Android Auto 8.9 stable and three weeks after the last beta.
Android Auto changes digit, although we already know that this is not always synonymous with big changeswhich come from the server side rather than with updates to the application itself.
Try Android Auto 9.0 before anyone else
Android Auto is a platform with a lot of potential that Google is only recently paying some attention to. The system still has a lot of bugs to fix and improvements to implement, so every time there is a new version, especially if there is a major change in numberingThere are great expectations.
Unfortunately, Android Auto 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0 have in common that they behave the same as previous versions. The changes go inside, so don’t expect to get the Material You redesign, Coolwalk (or Coolwalk itself) improvements, or the clear theme just by updating to the latest version. These changes are, they are, but they continue to be inside and waiting for Google to activate them for your account.
However, it is always a good idea to update Android Auto to the latest version because what we will find are fixes and optimizations of the experience, as well as “get into the hype” so that these novelties activate us.
If you want to download Android Auto 9.0 you have the same options as always. If you are part of the beta, it will come to you through Google Play. If you are not yet part of the beta, you can try this method to find a site. In any case, it will be faster Download Android Auto 9.0 in APK, from APKMirror. It is available for ARM64 mobiles running Android 8.0 or higher. After downloading the APK, it is installed as an update on top of your current version, just like any other app.