New Android Auto 9.9 stable update available for download globally
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Android Auto got a brand new update to version 9.9. This is a minor update with a few added features and changes as compared to the previous version. Android Auto 9.9 update focuses on stability and improving on the existing features such as Coolwalk, Dark Mode, DND, Digital Key, and much more.
One key change you will notice in Android Auto 9.9 update is that you can use Google Maps on both – the phone as well as the car head unit simultaneously. This is great for non-touchscreen head units or users who find using phone more convenient for navigation.
As for the rest of the features, starting Android Auto 8.9, 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.
Read all about Android Auto Coodwalk UI here.
The latest update also adds Coolwalk support for third-party apps including Waze, WhatsApp, Google Messages, etc.
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In addition, Google is introducing a seekable progress bar for music and podcasts so you may skip ahead in a song or episode.
Starting with the latest Pixel and Samsung phones, you can soon make calls using WhatsApp with Android Auto.
You can currently share your digital car key between Pixel and iPhone to provide trusted friends and family access to your automobile.
If you are an Android Auto beta tester, follow this tutorial on how to force enable Coolwalk on any AA-enabled device.
A new pause icon is now available in the taskbar widget for music. While the icon was always present, it has been redesigned.
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The Android Auto 9.9 update features an interesting option to change the layout of the split-screen to either Media or Navigation closer to the driver.
- Media closer to driver
- Navigation closer to driver
You can do this from your phone or directly from the car display.
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Android Auto 9.9 APK Download
- Android Auto APK v9.9 (arm64)
- Android Auto APK v9.9 (arm-v7a)
Register for Android Auto Beta Tester
Download Android Auto from Play Store
How to enable Coolwalk? Troubleshooting
Tutorial: How to Enable Coolwalk on Android Auto without Root.
- Go to Settings > Apps
- Search for Android Auto
- Force Stop
- Clear Cache under Storage
- Clear Data under Storage
- Search for Google Play Services
- Clear Cache under Storage
- Clear Data under Storage
- Search for Google
- Clear Cache under Storage
- Clear Data under Storage
- Restart phone
- Wait an hour or two for the update to take effect.
Do not connect your phone to Android Auto for some time. It may take longer to activate Coolwalk.
You can check in your Android Auto phone settings if you have the weather option (means no coolwalk) or the widgets option (means you have coolwalk)
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