“Better tech experience” has to be what’s in the Big G’s mind as regards Android Auto, periodic updates have been rolled out and lots of tweaks are being added as well. We’ve got the one-tap message replies, and Android Auto redesign among other interesting features, courtesy of the version bumps. In addition to these interesting updates, the Android Auto July 2022 security update starts rolling out.
What do we know of the Android Auto July 2022 security update?
We are yet to uncover exactly what the Android Auto July 2022 security update has to offer but there seems to be a change in the requirements for using Android Auto via the Android Auto July 2022 security update. Before the update, Android Auto can be accessed by smartphones with Android 6 and higher, but now, Android 8 and higher.
Here’s a summary of the requirements:
- “An Android phone with Android 8.0 (Oreo) and up, an active data plan, and the latest version of the Android Auto app.
- A compatible car. Find out if your car or stereo is compatible with Android Auto.
- A high-quality USB cable”
The tweaks to the Auto’s requirements via the Android Auto July 2022 security update could be as a preparation for the sleek “Coolwalk” design of the Android Auto. In the case of the Android Auto wireless, the usual requirements remain.
“you’ll need Android 9.0 or higher on Google Pixel or select Samsung smartphones, Android 10.0 on all Google Pixel and Samsung hardware, and Android 11.0 for any other manufacturers. You’ll, of course, also need a compatible head unit or an Android Auto wireless adapter.”
