Android Auto 9.0 is official and as usual it comes out first in beta. This release comes a week after the stable release of Android Auto 8.9 and three weeks after the last beta.
Android Auto changes numbers, even though we already know that does not always mean big changesthat come from the server side rather than updates to the app itself.
Try Android Auto 9.0 before everyone else
Android Auto is a platform with a lot of potential that Google has only recently given some attention to. The system still has a lot of bugs to fix and improvements to implement, so every time there is a new release, especially if there is a major change in numberingThere are high 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 the Material You redesign, Coolwalk improvements (or Coolwalk itself), or the clean theme just by updating to the latest version. These changes are, they are, but they continue to be inside and wait 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 experience, as well as “getting into the hype” for these novelties to activate us.
If you want to download Android Auto 9.0, you still have the same options. If you are part of the beta, it will come to you through Google Play. If you’re not in the beta yet, you can try this method to find a site. In any case, it will be faster Download Android Auto 9.0 in APK, by APKMirror. It is available for ARM64 mobiles running Android 8.0 or above. After downloading the APK, it is installed as an update on top of your current version, just like any other app.