Android Auto users have not had the best experience in the last few months, with random bugs and connectivity issues ruining everyday use. From the missing network signal icon to Spotify failing to play back local files, the experience leaves a lot to be desired. Google may finally address some of these issues with a new Android Auto update.
The company has pushed Android Auto v16.7 to beta testers on the Play Store. Auto Evolution reports that the new build does not contain any user-facing changes. And while not mentioned in Google’s official release notes, it should fix some of the bugs that have been frustrating Android Auto users for a while now.
The Android Authority team spotted code related to new climate control settings in the latest Android Auto 16.7 beta, but they are not yet live. They managed to activate the feature, which shows the new HVAC controls on the left side of the infotainment system’s display. On the plus side, the buttons are larger and spaced out better, which should make them easier to tap.
Android Auto’s bug problem isn’t going away
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Despite frustrating new reports popping up from Android Auto users every day on forums, Reddit, and social media, Google has yet to officially acknowledge the problems. So far, it has only rolled out one update in late March to resolve the connectivity issues that Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S26 users were facing. But even then, many Galaxy users continue to experience connectivity woes.
Unfortunately, random Android Auto bugs are now new. If anything, they are the norm. Every few months, Android Auto users run into some connectivity problems or other bugs, with Google taking a while to fix them. At this point, there’s not much you can do except stick to a build that works and avoid updating to newer versions as soon as they become available.
Since this is a beta build, Google will likely take its time in pushing it to the public. And even then, there’s no guarantee that it will fix all the issues plaguing Android Auto users.