Latest Android Auto 12.3 Stable Update Released [APK Download]

Highlights

Google released Android Auto v12.3.6426 stable version, focusing more on stability than features. The previously added features have been made more stable and compatible with more Android devices. Here, download the latest Android Auto 12.3 APK for more stability.

The update features some under the hood bug fixes and over all stability for wired and wireless connectivity with Android phones, especially the Samsung phones. We have observed faster connectivity and smoother operation with the latest update. Compatibility with Android 14 and the latest Android 15 beta has been improved as well. In addition to this, the update also improves on the phone’s Material You design for Android Auto app and Coolwalk for the car head unit, and expanded app compatibility.

Google recently published a blog post featuring Android for cars, unveiling what’s coming to Android Auto, built-in Google cars, and Android Automotive OS (AAOS)

With Google’s new initiative, Car Ready Mobile Apps, running regular apps on Android Auto can make it possible to run regular phone apps on your Android Auto in the near future. Car App Quality Tiers feature will streamline the process of adapting existing apps for cars. Furthermore, through the Car Ready Mobile Apps Program, this initiative aims to introduce mobile applications to automobiles without requiring any additional development effort from developers.

Read all about Android Auto Car Ready Mobile Apps for Compatibility with More Apps here.

While the previous Google Maps update broke Android Auto, it has been fixed with the new GMaps update, even on stable channel.

The latest update may have fixed Android Auto automatically switching to Google Maps when users request navigation through Google Assistant bug; found in previous update.

Google Podcasts is no longer available as the app nears end-of-life, and the official replacement, YouTube Music is here for Android Auto integration. If you have the Google Podcast app available, it is wise to uninstall it.