Pixel 11 Upgrade Causes Android Auto Users to Lose Google Maps Update

The release of Google's latest smartphone, the Pixel 11, has brought about an unexpected issue for Android Auto users. The upgrade to this new device seems to be causing a problem with the immersive navigation experience in Google Maps on Android Auto.

A reader reported that after upgrading to the Pixel 11, they lost access to the major Google Maps update, which is described by Google as the biggest update in over one decade. This update includes features such as new 3D maps, see-through buildings, and Gemini-powered navigation with additional context like buildings and landmarks.

The issue seems to be caused by a server-side switch that enables the rollout of immersive navigation for each device. However, users on the Pixel 11 have reported that their new device ID has put them back into the queue for the rollout, rather than allowing them to access the update immediately.