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Android Auto minimum OS requirement changes

Overview

Users of Android Auto have reported receiving warnings that their devices will soon no longer be supported. These alerts indicate that Google may be raising the minimum operating system requirement to Android 11.

This potential change would affect millions of users on Android 10, particularly those using older hardware like the Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 9, or Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, which cannot be officially updated further. While current official documentation lists Android 9 as the minimum for wired connections, the appearance of these warnings suggests a move toward a unified Android 11 requirement.

For many users, this transition poses a significant challenge, as older smartphones may be incapable of upgrading due to hardware limitations or the end of manufacturer software support.

Entities

Google · Android Auto · Samsung · Google Gemini · Google Maps

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Google Android Auto may soon drop support for Android 10

    Google may soon restrict Android Auto support to devices running Android 11 or higher, potentially cutting off millions of users on Android 10 who cannot upgrade their hardware.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 17 sources
    Android Auto may soon drop support for Android 10 devices

    Android Auto users on Android 10 are receiving warnings of imminent loss of support, likely due to a shift toward Android 11 as the minimum requirement. Other reports note Google Maps glitches on Pixel devices.

Sources

allotech-dz.com · android-mt.ouest-france.fr · androidsis.com · androidworld.be · astig.ph · batista70phone.com · ceotech.it · ecranmobile.fr · netcost-security.fr · netzwelt.de · newsbytesapp.com · opera.org.au · sempreupdate.com.br · servicesmobiles.fr · tech.everyeye.it · techmaniacs.gr · teknologik.fr · telefonino.net · tuttoandroid.net