Android Auto Coolwalk

[apache2158]

Just curious if anyone has gotten the new Android Auto Coolwalk update working on their 22+ infotainment system?

I've got a Galaxy S20+ with the most recent software, and AA 8.6.625054-release.

Any help?

 

[Edlee321]

there are three ways to enable coolwalk

How to Get Android Auto Coolwalk​

Now, even if you are having the latest version of Android Auto installed on your Android device, you might not see the update right away. Because this update is first rolling out as a server-side update, some users have automatically got the new Android Auto Coolwalk. However, there are three ways you can follow to get Android Auto Coolwak on your device right away.

Install Android Auto Coolwalk 8.7.6302 APK (Sideload) – Method 1​

Sideloading an Android APK file is simple and easy. It is indeed safe provided that you have downloaded the APK file from verified sources and places where you know that files will not be tampered with. One safe place from where you can download and sideload APK files on your Android device is the APKMirror repository. Follow these steps to sideload the latest available Android Auto APK file.

1. On your Android device, launch your favorite browser and visit her APKMirror website.
2. Alternatively, click on this link to be taken to the Android Auto download page. Download version 8.6.6250 or 8.7.6302 or later.
3. Once you have opened up the download page for Android Auto, click on the latest available version of the app.
4. Finally, click on the variant that you want to download.
5. The file should begin downloading soon.
6. Once downloaded, navigate to the Downloads folder and install it.
7. If not enabled, you will have to enable Installation from Unknown sources.
8. Now you have your latest version of Android Auto installed.

Clear Android Auto Cache – Method 2​

The second method to try to get the server-side update of Android Auto on your device is by clearing the app’s cache. Here are the steps.

1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Now, navigate and select the option that says Apps.
3. You will have to select Installed Apps. (This will vary from different Android OEMs and Android SO versions).
4. Now, scroll through the list of apps installed on your device and tap on the Android Auto app.
5. Once you have selected the app, you should be options such as Clear Cache, Clear Data, and Uninstall App.
6. Tap on Clear Cache and close the Settings app.
7. Now, launch the Android Auto app and ensure that you’re connected to the internet.
8. Once connected, you should be seeing the new Android Auto Coolwalk UI on your car’s head unit when have connected your device to the head unit.

Enroll in the Android Auto Beta Program​

One alternate way for you to get the latest version of Android Auto Coolwalk is by joining the beta program via the Google Play Store. The stable update is rolling out so no need to join the beta program.

1. Launch the Google Play Store on your Android and ensure you’re connected to the internet.
2. Now, search for the Android Auto app on the Play Store.
3. Once you see the app from the results, select it.
4. With the Android Auto app page open, scroll toward the bottom.
5. You should see an option that says Join the Beta.
6. If the beta program is not full, you will be able to easily join the program, or else you will have to wait.
7. Once you have joined the program successfully, you will see the new update to Android Auto show up on your Android device. Simply update the app and make use of the new Coolwalk UI for your car’s navigation unit.