Google rolls out fix for Android Auto 17.2 and 17.3 Beta crashes

Google has confirmed and started rolling out a fix for Android Auto versions 17.2 and 17.3 Beta, which had been causing crashes and random disconnects since earlier this month. The temporary workaround had been to downgrade to an older release. The patch is now being distributed to affected users.

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Earlier this month, Android Auto 17.2 users began reporting problematic crashes and random disconnects.

At the time, the best fix seemed to be downgrading to an earlier Android Auto release.

Today Google finally confirms that a fix is on its way out, available for both 17.2 and 17.3 Beta.

Dealing with app glitches is no fun wherever you are, but it’s just SO much more inconvenient when the apps that are misbehaving are on your vehicle. Earlier this month, we shared with you the problems numerous Android Auto users were experiencing with crashes and unexpected disconnects , making the platform virtually unusable. Thankfully, this evening we finally have some good news to share with them.

Over on Reddit’s Android Auto sub, Google’s Mishaal Rahman has started following up with many of the users who first reported the glitches they ran into with Android Auto 17.2: