Android Auto 17.7 Released: Manual Installation Available

Google has released Android Auto 17.7 for all users, but automatic updates through the Google Play Store may take a long time to reach devices. The company uses this distribution channel to track stability and reliability before releasing updates.

Fortunately, users can manually install the update by downloading the APK installer from a specific page. This allows them to skip the wait for automatic updates, but it also involves some risk of encountering bugs.

The new version, Android Auto 17.7.6636, doesn't have an updated changelog, as Google no longer provides one. However, given recent issues with Android Auto, such as disappearing speedometers on Google Maps, it's likely that the update focuses on under-the-hood refinements.

The first notable change in the update is the new green icon for Android Auto, which should now appear on all devices after the rollout was completed. Other changes are not immediately apparent, and previously discovered features such as a new weather experience with an animated raccoon character are still in development.