New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….
Original story (published on June 6, 2022) follows:
Developed by Google, Android Auto is the company’s answer to Apple Car. Launched in 2015, it mirrors the function of an Android device on the car’s display.
The app has a simple interface that primarily makes use of the GPS for navigation and also allows users to play music, check SMS and take phone calls.
Android Auto also allows users to control these features using voice commands.
However, users have reported several bugs with apps like Uber, Lyft, and others unable to upload addresses to Google Maps and Android Auto not working after the Android 12 update for some.
That said, Android Auto users are now reporting that the Satellite View is missing or removed after a recent update. Many say they are unable to find the feature anywhere in the settings as well (1,2,3,4,5).
Users are frustrated and wondering if it was an intentional change or a bug that slipped past Google developers.
A large number of Android Auto users said they preferred Satellite View over map view since it shows more information.
Here are some reports from Android Auto users who say the Satellite View option is missing for them after the recent update.
Unfortunately, we did not come across any official word from Google on the problem. Thankfully, reverting Android Auto to an earlier version brings back Satellite View.
We recommend downloading Android Auto v7.5.6213 since the problem surfaced a couple of days ago.
Having said that, we hope the developers over at Google listen to user feedback and bring back the Satellite View option in the coming days.
As always, we will be keeping an eye out for more information and update this article as and when required so make sure you stay tuned to PiunikaWeb.
In the meantime, check out our Android Auto bugs tracker to see similar issues affecting users.
Update 1 (June 22)
06:25 pm (IST): Google has rolled out a fix for this issue according to info shared by a member from the Automotive Maps team. However, if you still don’t see the satellite view, follow these steps:
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