Android Auto 11.2 is coming: key new features and how to install without waiting

Google gives us once again new update Android Auto, an operating system for drivers. If Android Auto 10.1 was announced in the summer, then at the beginning of 2024 we will see Android Auto 11.1. minor update or rather service. But in less than a month we will be able to update this application again to Android Auto 11.2.

Google’s strategy seems to be to update its apps at a certain frequency and gradual introduction of new functions. An interesting option that allows you to avoid diving into dozens of new features in one sitting. This is what usually happens in every new version of Android. And this time Android Auto 11.2 brings two major new features.

With Android Auto you can take advantage of all the possibilities that it provides smart screen in your car integrating it with your Android phone. You can connect them via a USB cable or via Bluetooth. And thus see on the screen all compatible applications, both from Google and from other providers.

What’s new in Android Auto 11.2

first big news Android Auto 11.2 is not visible to the naked eye. This is about notice or notice which you will see on the screen of your phone, and therefore on the screen of your car. But you will only see this if “the phone is too hot.” This is a safety measure extend useful life your mobile device. Due to use or the temperature of the car itself, your phone’s temperature may be higher than usual. In fact, something common if you do heavy use of Android Auto.

However, the notice will recommend turn off phone screen to help combat these rising temperatures. Keep in mind that an overheated smartphone will drain the battery faster and perform worse, so you may want to experience lower performance in working with Android Auto.

The second new feature of Android Auto 11.2. yes, it’s more noticeable. This is about change in Google Assistant interface. If you use Assistant to request any actions using voice commands, from now on you will see that integrates better take up less space but remain visible. Something very useful to talk to the Assistant looking at something on the screen vehicle.

How to install Android Auto 11.2

Android Auto works like another Android app. So you can install and update it. directly from Google Play. It’s more. It is installed on mobile phones with pure Android. You can check if your phone has Android Auto installed by going to Google Play and searching for the app. There you will see what version you have installed and/or if an update is available. What interests us in this case is 11.2.640404. And if you have activated background updatesmaybe it will update itself.

If you already have the Android Auto app installed, you can update to Android Auto 11.2:

1. Opens Google Play Store on your Android mobile phone
2. Click on your profile photo
3. Press App and device management
4. Click on Update all
5. Make sure it appears in the list Android Auto
6. Wait for the download and installation to complete

When did you install or update Android 11.2 On your Android phone, you can reconnect it to your car screen with or without cables and see the changes and improvements in this new version. Changes will be transferred to the car automatically. Otherwise, if you have already configured the connection or link, you do not need to make changes or configure it again.