Google has stopped support: Android Auto will no longer work on these devices!

Google has increased the minimum requirement for Android Auto to Android 11. This means that devices running Android 10 and older will no longer be able to connect to the system wired.

Google has quietly updated the system requirements for its in-car infotainment platform Android Auto. While support for old Android versions has been gradually discontinued for a long time, the bar has been raised to the next level for drivers who benefit from the smartphone experience in their cars. With the latest regulation, the minimum software requirement for devices to run the platform has been officially increased.

Minimum System Version Reduced to Android 11

The search giant previously accepted the Android 9 Pie version as the base level. With the new decision reflected in the company's official documents, Android 9 and Android 10 were completely excluded from support. Thus, it became mandatory for phones to have at least Android 11 operating system in order to access the vehicle screen. The requirement covers both wired and wireless connection types. Since wireless integration currently requires Android 11 or above, the decision directly concerns drivers who travel by connecting their phones to their vehicles with a USB cable.

Device Replacement Becomes Mandatory for Old Phone Owners

For smartphone owners whose software support has ended and are stuck on Android 9 or 10, there is no practical formula to overcome this limitation. Those who want to continue navigation, music and call management via the vehicle screen are required to switch to an up-to-date device. Google did not announce an exact date on which day the change will come into effect on all devices. However, users in different parts of the world began to report that their in-car systems no longer recognized phones. This proves that server-side restrictions have already come into effect and the scope is being expanded rapidly.