Updated
Updated · Android Authority · Jul 15
Google Rolls Out Android Auto 17.2 Fix for Disconnects on Uncertified Head Units
Updated
Updated · Android Authority · Jul 15

Google Rolls Out Android Auto 17.2 Fix for Disconnects on Uncertified Head Units

3 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Jul 15

Summary

  • Google said a new Android Auto update is now reaching users to stop the crashes and random disconnects that made version 17.2 effectively unusable for some drivers.
  • The company traced the problem to uncertified aftermarket head units, saying the bug affected a small number of people during the 17.2 rollout.
  • Affected users are being told to install the latest build—stable 17.2.662638 or beta 17.3.662813—depending on whether they are in the beta program.
  • The update closes a problem that had pushed some users to downgrade to earlier Android Auto releases while waiting for an official fix.

Insights

As Google's fix targets 'uncertified hardware,' will it also solve persistent connection bugs plaguing official car systems since March?
When a software update disables your car's essential features, who is legally accountable for the system's failure?
With stricter certification and deep AI integration, is Google closing the door on aftermarket car tech innovation?