Android Auto's next free update has been leaked and it's perfect for music fans

Date:
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:11:04 +0000

Description:
Android Auto's Coolwalk redesign looks ready to launch based on a new leak, but you'll need to root your phone if you want to use it today.

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If you love to jam out while out on a road trip then youll likely love
Android Autos next update with its promised redesign seemingly ready to launch based on a new leak.

Google has been teasing the next major upgrade to Android Auto for some time, already revealing that the focus is on creating a reactive setup that will allow you to see multiple apps on screen at once even on a smaller monitor.

Currently, only cars with ultra-wide monitors can take advantage of Android Autos split screen (which shows your map, media controls, and message alerts at the same time), but the Coolwalk update will bring the feature to compatible car displays of all shapes and sizes.

However, despite the update being teased for June, July, or August it has yet to materialize. To make matters worse, Google hasnt given an updated release window, leaving us in the dark as to when the update is coming.

It hopefully isnt far off though (and you can even use it today) according to new evidence posted on Reddit by u/mynamesjefffffs. On the r/AndroidAuto subreddit , they showed the new Android Auto update working on their cars 7-inch monitor. Mynamesjefffffs was able to access the update by rooting
their android smartphone a process that gives the user administrator permissions and access to otherwise locked features.

In the images shared on Reddit we can see the cars map proudly displayed next to the music controls letting Mynamesjefffffs play, pause, or skip Bruno Mars It Will Rain without having to hide their directions. (Image credit: u/mynamesjefffffs)

As this isnt an officially released version of Android Auto theres a chance
we could see some changes, but what Mynamesjefffffs shows off matches up pretty closely with what Google was promising. The root of the problem

Before you go and root your device to get access to the new Android Auto features for yourself, wed recommend exercising caution.

While rooting your device does give you complete control over your Android phone, it does also give you the power to ruin everything. If you tweak the wrong file or accidentally install something you shouldnt (like a piece of malware) then your phone could be rendered inoperable.

Beyond that, you might find that several apps just wont work on rooted devices. In particular, Google Pay and most banking apps cant be opened on rooted devices because of malware concerns, and you may find similar restrictions on other apps you rely on.

Thankfully Mynamesjefffffs post shows that the Android Auto redesign is already working really well, so we expect it wont be long before we get the chance to try it out without needing to risk damaging our smartphones.

While we wait for the update, wed recommend checking out some of the best Android apps that you can download in 2022 to get more use out of your phone without rooting it.



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