Android Auto might start requiring Android 11 or later soon, driver reports suggest
If you’re still holding onto an older Android phone as your daily driver, it might be losing its ability to get you where you need to be. Some users are starting to see notifications warning that their device will no longer be supported through Android Auto, suggesting the days of Android 10 are coming to a close. more…
Android Auto may soon require devices running Android 11 or later, according to reports from drivers. Users with older Android phones, such as Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, and Xperia XZ2 Compact, are reportedly receiving notifications that their devices will no longer be supported through Android Auto. Google's current support page for Auto's base-level requirements has not been updated, but it appears that the company may be unifying the standards for wireless and wired support, which previously required Android 11 and Android 9 Pie, respectively.
Many of the affected devices offer experiences that are no longer available on most modern Android devices, and the timing of this change seems particularly unfortunate, given the current high prices of smartphones. The report suggests that affected users should consider upgrading to a device running at least Android 11 if they need Android Auto support for their car.
Google has not yet provided any clarification on its Auto OS requirement plans or a timeline for affected drivers to upgrade.
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