Google Maps night‑mode glitch persists on Android Auto

Google Maps can be displayed on Android Auto by connecting a compatible Android 9.0+ smartphone to a vehicle that supports Android Auto, then selecting the app on the car’s home screen. The interface offers split‑screen or full‑screen views, voice control via Google Assistant, and automatic map updates.

A software issue is affecting many Android Auto users: the navigation app remains in the bright day mode during night driving instead of switching to a dark theme when the vehicle’s headlights are on. Reports from forums and Reddit indicate the problem appears across various phone models, car brands, and Android Auto versions 17.0 and 17.1. Google has not confirmed the cause, but users report that rolling back to an earlier Android Auto version can temporarily resolve the problem until a new update is released.