Introduction
By now we know that the Android application is just like any other application. Unlike other android applications, the Android Auto app is also managed by Google Play Store. So, whenever a new form is arranged, Google will publish the same on the Play Store. Once it gets published on the play store the same is diverted to the devices after which it’s being directed to the devices wherever the app runs.
Ways to update Android Auto
Android users know that there is hardly any change even if there is a new update. Because Google also believes that it is not of any value to provide information about what’s new even if they come up with a new version every time.
Now, this does not mean that we will not get any new updates about Android. However, the process will continue and the active evidence is Android Auto 7.6 which was released recently.
Although Google has not shared any facts about the update. Version 7.6 supports quick itself and hasn’t shared any details on this update, version 7.6 includes support for rapid responses. Meaning now you can reply to your messages with just a tap on the display. Earlier the dependency was on Google Assistant for the entire thing.
That is how updating the latest version of Android Auto is advisable. People are looking to update the Android Auto as soon as possible. The fastest way to do this is manually installing
the updates.
Understand the update system
It is significant to know how the updates of Android Auto are sent to the devices. When a new version is released on the play store, there is a slow rollout to all the Android devices by the search giant called Mountain view with the update
Since it is a slow rollout not everyone will get the update on the first day itself. The release is done in phases. Google will fast-track and collect as much information just to ensure there are no bugs and lags in the system.
If Google finds any possible defect, it will stop the release. Hence the device that will get impacted will be very few.
How to manually install updates on Android Auto
Google play store takes at least 2 to 3 weeks for the auto rollout. So, if you are in a hurry and not willing to wait, you can opt for an alternate method to manually update. It may happen that the wait time will reduce but it all depends on how quickly your device will come in the rollout.
It is important to ask certain questions before you get into the detail stages to perform the manual update. Is it dangerous to manually install the apps and updates? So, the answer is No. It is not dangerous to update.
However, this has to be performed when you download the standalone APKs as long as you download the stand-alone APK from reliable sources. At times the APK file may contain contents that can damage your device and data.
Let’s move to the manual installation of the Android Auto update. You will have to download the new version on your device. The update is sent as an APK installer. The extension format can be .exe or .msi. You may be asked to re-check the file extension for security reasons. This may happen in some devices, but not all.
Once your device will have an APK installer with the newer version of Android Auto, all you have to do is double-click it by using the file manager to start the process. Android will often ask you if you wish to permit the fixing of apps from another way apart from the google play store. If you have downloaded the APK from a trusted source then you are good to proceed.
Post that, the procedure is finished automatically. There is no action to be taken further from your end. The update will be performed automatically if the Android Auto was previously running. If this is the state then the data will remain as it is and the newest version will get installed. You will have to start from the beginning if the app is not on the device.
Conclusion
You will gain initial access to new features of Android Auto even before they are released. For this, you will have to be a beta tester. If your Android Auto is not updated, the display of your car will prompt you to update the app.
Though Android Auto gets updated on its own then you will have to manually update the Android Auto. If you are updating the app manually then you do it through the Google Play Store and look for Android Auto. The new section will show the new version of the app. If in case it is missed then you have the choice to update the app.
