[Download] Android Auto 9.1 Beta update rolling out with option to change layout of split screen

The most anticipated Android Auto Coolwalk user interface is now rolling out to more users on the stable and beta channel. Several users have reportedly received the new Coolwalk UI with Android Auto 8.9 stable version or the newer 9.0 beta. Today’s Android Auto 9.1 beta update brings some exciting features, stability improvements, and bug fixes.

The latest Android Auto 9.1 added one important feature that lets you change the layout of the split screen. The two options include:

Media closer to driver
Navigation closer to driver

You can do this from your phone or directly from the car display.

new option in android auto - choose the layout of the split screen — new option in android auto – choose the layout of the split screen

Starting Android Auto 8.x, Google has removed dependency for rotary and touchpad from the system. This has been verified with DHU and HUR by some users. With these restrictions gone, Android Auto can unlock several features, including Coolwalk, on most car head units and smartphones.

The latest update also enables Coolwalk support for third-party apps including Waze, WhatsApp, Google Messages, etc. These apps now support Android Auto’s ‘Coolwalk’ dashboard.

Android Auto 9.1 APK Download

Here, download the latest stable Android Auto 9.1.1309 beta APK featuring Coolwalk for all car displays, Material You Design, and Dark Theme for the phone settings app.

In order to use Android Auto in your vehicle, you must have an Android phone running 8.0 or above and a high-quality USB cable for a wired connection.

Note: Currently only arm64 variant is available. Stay tuned for other versions.