The expedited launch is not a negative thing, although it occasionally gives the impression that the previous releases were incomplete.
This is the current situation with Android 14. Google is already in the process of developing Android 15, and the first Developer Preview (DP) is expected to be released this week. However, Android 14 lacks the polish of a stable operating system, as users are still grappling with various bugs, particularly when it comes to using it in cars.
Android 14 has been causing chaos for Android Auto, resulting in the malfunctioning of crucial features and the breakdown of the connection between the head unit and smartphones.
Android 15 is on its wayPhoto: Bogdan Popa/The initial Android 15 Developer Preview is likely to be released tomorrow (February 15), as confirmed by a Google developer in a recent comment on the Android Open Source Project discussion board.
The post reveals that the “first Developer Preview is scheduled for February 15,” without providing any additional details.
However, this date is not surprising. Google typically releases the first DP build of new Android versions in the first half of February. Android 14 saw the first Developer Preview go live on February 8, so the company needed an additional week to complete the work on the same build for Android 15.
Photo: Bogdan Popa/It is important to note that February 15 does not mark the availability date of Android 15 for supported devices. It is simply the day when Google initiates public testing of the next Android release. Furthermore, Google has been working on Android 15 for several months, but this initial developer preview provides us with the first glimpse into its lineup of features.
Android 15 DP builds are primarily intended for experienced users, particularly developers, who can test the pre-release software and provide feedback to Google. The search giant will utilize the reported bugs to further refine the operating system before commencing public beta testing later this year. Android 15 is expected to be officially released in the summer.
Google’s Pixel phones will be the first devices to receive the DP builds, the beta version, and the stable update. Google has not yet announced the release dates for each Android 15 development channel.
Android Auto issues caused by Android 14Photo: Bogdan Popa/With Android 15 already on the horizon, some users are wondering if the bugs they have been struggling with on Android Auto after installing Android 14 will be resolved.
The release of Android 14 was met with great enthusiasm by the Android user community, primarily due to the enhancements it brought to mobile devices. However, Android 14 has caused disruptions in Android Auto in unexpected ways, resulting in connection problems, random disconnections, and malfunctioning apps.
The experience with Android 14 from the perspective of Android Auto has been a combination of positive and negative. While some users have reported that Android Auto has been functioning perfectly after updating to Android 14, others have encountered issues that have prevented them from using Android Auto while driving. These problems have not been resolved, and as work on Android 15 progresses, it remains uncertain if Google intends to address them with an update for Android 14. It is possible that the company will wait until Android 15 to address the reported problems.
One of the most common issues with Android Auto following the update to Android 14 is a broken wireless connection. Numerous users have stated that they are no longer able to connect their mobile devices to the infotainment system without using a cable, even though everything was working correctly prior to the update. The only solution has been to switch to a wired connection if available, as no other method has restored the wireless connection. Google has acknowledged the problem and is currently investigating, but a fix has not yet been released.
Spotify users have also experienced issues with Android Auto after installing Android 14 on their smartphones. A widespread problem has prevented Spotify from updating the Now Playing interface. Although the app correctly plays the requested song in the background, the screen that displays track information and provides one-tap access to playback controls fails to load.
In addition, Android 14 has caused other isolated issues such as malfunctioning voice commands, random disconnections, and occasional lag while using Android Auto. Despite Google’s efforts to investigate these problems, fixes have not yet been implemented.
It is important to note that only a portion of Android Auto and Android 14 users have encountered these issues, and it is still unclear who exactly is affected. No discernible pattern has been identified, not even by Google, as the company would have released a fix to improve the experience for all users if a pattern had been determined. The glitches appear to be the result of a combination of factors, including an incompatible mix of Android 14, phone model, car model, head unit, and apps running on the mobile device when connected to the infotainment system.
Without a thorough investigation by Google, it is impossible to determine the exact cause of these problems. Therefore, we can only hope that Android 15 will bring improvements to the Android Auto experience and avoid introducing any new bugs for users.
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