One of the essential features when buying a vehicle is the support for wired or wireless Android Auto. can you ask why? Well, you can use Android Auto to navigate your trips, take advantage of Google Maps, many Android Auto-enabled apps like Spotify, and many more apps and services. Android Auto is about to undergo a major overhaul codenamed Coolwalk.
The new version of Android Auto aka Android Auto Coolwalk was first shown at the 2021 Google I/O event. But since then, Android Auto enthusiasts have been waiting for this big improvement. Google has started rolling out a new Coolwalk update for Android Auto for beta testers.
Android Auto Coolwalk is essentially a new interface that makes it easy to navigate and view the information you need in your vehicle’s head unit without having to fiddle with numerous menus. This update contains new features and improvements one after another. A new version of Android Auto has been released for testers, so let’s see what features are available in Android Auto Coolwalk, the release date, and how to enable it.
What’s New in Android Auto Coolwalk
The new Android Auto Coolwalk UI was first released with the v8.5.6245 update of the Android Auto app and has been further improved with the release of the latest incremental update v8.6. Well, this new version has a lot of new changes in the UI. These were much-needed changes to help improve head unit usage while driving. Let’s take a look at what’s new in Android Auto 8.6.
- Android Auto Coolwalk now supports cars with rotation input.
- Improved split screen dashboard UI for all vehicles.
- Material UI elements throughout the Android Auto app.
- The number of notifications is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
- Modernized media play.
- Easily switch between recently used apps with a single tap.
- Dynamically resize apps open on the head unit.
- Easily access your Google Assistant with a single swipe.
- New App Dock for switching between apps.
Android Auto Coolwalk release date
Consider that the Android Auto 8.6 update is only available to beta program users, so Google hasn’t released an official changelog. However, in early 2023, more features will be added and more head units and car brands will be released globally. Until then, you can enjoy the Coolwalk UI through our beta program.
Now that a new version of Android Auto is available, many users are wondering how to get this new version and what’s new in Android Auto.
let’s start.
How to get Android Auto Coolwalk
Even if your Android device currently has the latest version of Android Auto installed, you may not see updates immediately. This update will roll out as a server-side update first, so some users are getting the new Android Auto Coolwalk automatically. However, there are three ways to quickly install Android Auto Coolwak on your device.
Enroll in the Android Auto Beta Program – Method 1
Another way to get the latest version of Android Auto Coolwalk is to join the beta program through the Google Play Store. Here are the steps:
- Launch the Google Play Store on your Android and make sure you are connected to the internet.
- Then search for the Android Auto app in the Play Store.
- When your app appears in the results, select it.
- With the Android Auto app page open, scroll down.
- You will see an option to “Join Beta”.
- If the beta program is not full, you can easily join the program. If not, you’ll have to wait.
- After successfully joining the program, new Android Auto updates will appear on your Android device. Simply update your app to take advantage of the new Coolwalk UI for your car’s navigation unit.
If you’d like to participate in beta versions of apps such as Google Maps for Android Auto, Waze, Google Apps, and Google Messages Apps, you can opt-in to the beta program by visiting this page.
Install Android Auto Coolwalk 8.6 APK (Sideload) – Method 2
Sideloading Android APK files is simple and easy. If you download an APK file from a verified source and a place where you know the files won’t be tampered with, it’s actually safe. The APKMirror repository is one of the safe places where you can download and sideload APK files on your Android device. Follow these steps to sideload the latest available Android Auto APK file.
- Launch your favorite browser on your Android device and visit her APKMirror website.
- Alternatively, click this link to go to the Android Auto download page.
- After opening the Android Auto download page, click on the latest available version of the app.
- Finally, click on the variant you want to download.
- Your file will start downloading immediately.
- Once downloaded, go to your Downloads folder and install.
- If not enabled, you need to enable installation from unknown sources.
- The latest version of Android Auto is now installed.
Clear Android Auto Cache – Method 3
The second way to try to get Android Auto server-side updates on your device is to clear your app’s cache. Here are the steps:
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Then go to the option called Apps and select it.
- You have to select an installed app. (This depends on your Android OEM or Android SO version).
- Then scroll through the list of apps installed on your device and tap the Android Auto app.
- Select an app and you’ll see options like clear cache, clear data, and uninstall the app.
- [キャッシュを消去]to close the Settings app.
- Then launch the Android Auto app and make sure you’re connected to the internet.
- Once connected, you’ll see the new Android Auto Coolwalk UI on your car’s head unit when you connect your device to the head unit.
Conclusion
That’s all there is to know about the new Android Auto Coolwalk UI update. The in-vehicle head unit has been further improved with the new Android Audot Coolwalk UI, so you can expect smoother navigation and quicker responses while using the app.
Are you the one with the new Coolkwalk UI? If so, feel free to share details and your experience with everyone in the comments section below.
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