[Updated] New Android Auto 8.6 beta brings Material You and Coolwalk design while activating Dark mode
A new Android Auto 8.6 stable update is now a available for download. Check below…
Google has released a new Android Auto 8.6 beta update. The latest release is exclusive to beta testers, which brings some improvements and new features. It activates the Material You design, Dark mode while improving the Coolwalk feature.
It’s been only a couple of days since Google released the Android Auto 8.5 stable to the public. The company has followed it up with a new Android Auto 8.6 beta, which brings much-needed changes and features.
The new update has version number V8.6.1248 and weighs about 35MB. Aside from improving and activating the Coolwalk feature, it enables dark mode and the Material You design on your phone – Meaning the Android Auto settings menu on your device gets these features after upgrading to the latest beta.
Features of the Android Auto 8.6.1248 beta
- Improved Do Not Disturb functionality.
- Dark mode on the car UI is now independent of the phone.
- Bug fixes and other Improvements.
Download the new Android Auto 8.6 beta
The latest update is exclusive to Beta testers, and you can check if Google is still recruiting via this link. Meanwhile, you can use the links below to download the new release, but the device should be running Android 8.0+.
After upgrading, you’re expected to get the aforementioned features, including the split-screen. That allows you to see important messages while playing music and using the map app simultaneously.
Download here: APK Mirror | Telegram.
Update: January 06, 2023
The latest Android 8.6 stable update has enabled the Coolwalk feature for everyone. Google released a new V8.6.625 a couple of days ago to officially launched the new feature on every supported device. You can download the update via Google Play store or follow this link.
Update: December 15, 2022
Ahead of the Android Auto 8.6 stable release, a new v8.6.125004 beta is now available for download. The latest update is to improve performance, improve Do Not Disturb functionality, Dark mode, and bug fixes. You can download the update on Google Play Store or use Telegram link.
