Android Auto 13.5 Stable Update is Amazing: APK Breakdown & Downloads
The most anticipated Android Auto 13.5 update just pushed to the stable channel. This is the first 2025 stable release which primarily focuses on bug fixes and optimizations across various Android devices and car infotainment systems, while also introducing new features and expanding compatibility with additional vehicle manufacturers, motorcycles, and light electric vehicles.
The preceding Android Auto 13.4 beta introduced testing for a floating toolbar designed for apps and widgets, along with an enhanced HD Radio playlist feature offering diverse content from sports to hip-hop. Android Auto maintains its broad vehicle compatibility, supporting traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, electric vehicles, and most recently light EVs like motorcycles and scooters.
This extensive compatibility was evidenced in the previous version‘s APK analysis, which revealed integration of new charging standards such as Tesla’s NACS protocol and Type 6 & LECCS (Light Electric Combined Charging System) specifically designed for light electric vehicles.
Also read about all the new features in Android Auto so far:
- Google is testing Gemini AI assistant for Android Auto.
- We have revealed new features like the new System Health Metrics, Car Radio Controls feature, new notification app badges, new animations, support for new OEM cars like Lucid in the past.
- Android Auto Now Features Google Maps Incident Reporting, here’s how to enable.
- Google Maps will now show live speed alongside the speed limit for the route. As for Android Auto, it will most likely be released in the next update.
Stable Android Auto 13.5 Features
The LECCS charging standard is particularly interesting as it brings Android Auto features to light EVs like scooters. TVS, which only manufacture motorcycles and EV scooters, has been added to Android Auto 13.5. We found the following code in the APK.
<public type=”drawable” name=”ic_oem_tvs” />
The code applauncher_exit_icon_motorcycle further confirms Android Auto being the default for new motorcycles.
<public type=”drawable” name=”ic_applauncher_exit_icon_motorcycle”/>
<public type=”drawable” name=”ic_manage_motorcycle” />
Android Auto 13.5 now supports more cars from some Chinese OEMs including Leapmotor and Geely. Confirmed from the following codes.
<public type=”drawable” name=”ic_oem_leapmotor”/>
<public type=”drawable” name=”ic_oem_geely”/>
This comes in addition to the previously added cars from OEMs like Lucid, Hyundai and Lincoln.
Android Auto may be testing showing the vehicle icon on the car head unit or the Android Auto interface. This may be implemented with showing the logo of the carmaker or an avatar of the car itself.
<public type=”id” name=”vehicle_icon”/>
Furthermore, Google may be implementing a new common system service management page in Android Auto which may help you diagnose system errors.
<public type=”string” name=”common_system_service_management_page”/>
Download Android Auto 13.5 APK
New Android Auto 13.5.650204 beta APK is now available for download. Get the APK and sideload onto your phone. Or, sign up for beta and get it officially from the Google Play Store.
- Android Auto APK 13.5 stable (arm64)
Download Android Auto from Play Store
The official Android Auto listing is now available on Play Store. However, the latest version takes some time to reflect as it is a phased update. As an alternative, download APK from above or sign up for beta version.
