Android Auto now lets you customize your app drawer

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Android Auto went through a lot of changes lately that made it a much better app, and the improvements are still coming. The only issue with these timely updates is that they’re not available to everyone at the same time. The latest Android Auto update has just starting to roll out and it includes one highly-requested feature – the ability to customize the app drawer.
Redditor pkoya1 claims Google now lets Android Auto users choose which apps they want to appear in the app drawer. Unfortunately, the new feature is not available for everyone yet, and trying to download the Android Auto app from the Google Play Store won’t help.
It looks like this is a server-side update that will be pushed out in waves, so it will probably take some time to reach all customers. In the screenshot attached to the article, several apps can be selected to appear in the Android Auto app drawer.
Some of them like Google Play Music or Maps can’t be removed since they are core system apps. However, depending on what phone you use, you might be able to uninstall Google Play Music if you’d rather use Spotify instead. Keep an eye out on the new feature if you’re using Android Auto.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the key new feature included in the latest Android Auto update?
What is the key new feature included in the latest Android Auto update?
The latest Android Auto update introduces the ability for users to customize their app drawer. This means they can now choose which applications they want to display within the Android Auto interface.
Q.Is this new app drawer customisation feature immediately available to all Android Auto users?
Is this new app drawer customisation feature immediately available to all Android Auto users?
No, the new feature is not yet available to everyone. It is a server-side update that is being rolled out in waves, so it will take some time to reach all customers.
Q.Can all apps within the Android Auto app drawer be removed or customised?
Can all apps within the Android Auto app drawer be removed or customised?
No, not all apps can be removed. Core system apps like Google Play Music or Maps cannot be taken out of the drawer. However, other apps can be selected to appear or not.
Q.Will downloading the Android Auto app again help users get this new feature sooner?
Will downloading the Android Auto app again help users get this new feature sooner?
No, downloading the Android Auto app from the Google Play Store will not help. This is a server-side update, meaning it is pushed out remotely rather than through a direct app download.