Android Auto 12.2 comes with design changes: how to install without waiting

Google launched Android Auto 12.2, the latest version of the operating system with several new features. The most important of all is Fixed a bug that prevented navigation in Google Maps. While this is not a major update, Android engineers have fixed several issues and implemented new feature in its design.

The tech giant has implemented an update process focused on stability. That’s why we don’t see any hype – Android Auto 12.2 doesn’t even have release notes. However, the changes they make are more than necessary and indicate an improved user experience.

The most obvious one has to do with icon design. Android Auto 12.2 change the color of app icons that you cannot use while driving. Some mini-games or applications that may distract you will appear in grayscale. If you touch them, the screen will show a warning that they are not available while the car is running.

Thanks to this Google left behind the symbols of the car and the letter P which I used to differentiate between applications. Grayscale icons will remain grayscale only while the vehicle is moving. Once you park it, the apps will unlock and return to normal.

Android Auto 12.2 too fixes integration bug with Google Maps which prevented the correct use of GPS in the driving interface. Several users have reported the issue since early June, although Google has not offered a definitive solution at that time. The only alternative at that time was to use GPS from the Maps or Waze apps.

The good news is that this problem is a thing of the past and navigation from the Android Auto 12.2 interface is free of GPS errors.

How to install Android Auto 12.2 right now

Stable version Android Auto 12.2 is now available for download via Google Play.. If you want to know if it is already installed on your mobile phone, you just need to touch the application icon until the context menu appears and check if the application version is 12.2.6424. Otherwise, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Play Store and tap your profile photo located in the top right corner. Select an option Device and application management > Updates available and check if an update to Android Auto 12.2 is available. If yes, just install it like any other application.
2. If it doesn’t show up and you want to access the latest version of Android Auto, the best alternative is to download it yourself. Android Auto 12.2.6424 is now available in APK Mirror And APKPure, so you just need to download the file and install it. This option requires special permissions to install from unknown sources. Just follow the instructions and wait for the installation to complete.