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Android Auto rolls out fix for unwanted music autoplay at car startup
Key points
- Android Auto bug caused music to auto-play at startup.
- Fix prevents "unsolicited play commands" when autoplay is off.
- Improvements include app selection and one-tap opt-out prompt.
- The update is currently rolling out to users.
Autoplay Bug Addressed
Google has confirmed the rollout of a fix for a bug in Android Auto. This issue caused music to briefly auto-play when a vehicle started, even if the user had disabled the autoplay function within the settings.
Technical Correction
The fix specifically targets and prevents "unsolicited play commands" from being sent during the startup sequence when autoplay is turned off. This ensures that Android Auto respects the user's preference for manual playback.
Additional Autoplay Improvements
Beyond the primary bug fix, Google is also implementing other improvements to how autoplay functions. These include better app selection, where apps not recently or ever used will no longer be chosen for autoplay. Additionally, Android Auto will now offer a one-tap notification to disable autoplay if it detects a user frequently pauses playback immediately after it begins.
Rollout Status
Google stated that the fix is currently "rolling out" to users. The company did not specify which particular Android Auto update version contains these changes.
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Reporting from
Google is rolling out a fix for an Android Auto bug that caused music to auto-play briefly at car startup, even when the autoplay feature was disabled. This update addresses "unsolicited play commands" and improves autoplay predictability based on user preferences.