Android Auto 12.4 update: Essential tips before your next road trip

Android Auto 12.4 is now available for drivers to download. As usual, Google avoids directly stating what new features the update brings, but it is undoubtedly worth downloading before leaving for a holiday. Subsequent releases of Android Auto always bring at least bug fixes.

Android Auto 12.4 might also be necessary to implement changes prepared on the server side. In practice, Google has repeatedly shown that It likes to use this approach. The app is prepared "under the hood" for activating options that suddenly appear in cars when remotely enabled by Google. However, it usually requires using the latest version of the app.

Android Auto 12.4 could, therefore, bring drivers closer to long-prepared options, allowing the launch of several additional apps in cars. Soon, it will be possible to watch films from YouTube or Netflix on car screens - of course, only when the car is stationary, similar to games in the GameSnacks app.

When planning a holiday, it is worth updating Android Auto and installing the latest versions of other apps that will be used on the car screen. If Google Maps is the primary navigation tool, install its latest version. In the case of Android Auto, remember that the effectiveness of voice control often depends on updating Google Assistant on the phone, not just Android Auto.

As a rule, updating apps when new versions are released on Google Play is worth updating. One button can do this by checking the store on your phone. Some updates may not be available simultaneously for everyone, as Google releases them in batches. An alternative for Android Auto is downloading the APK file and installing it manually on the phone. This is also the only solution for smartphones with Android 10 and older versions.