I've got a feeling this is the reason we're getting a version that can install on N right now, so even if you don't have (or use) Android Auto, you've probably got it to thank for an N-friendly update. This version has been confirmed to fix that issue and restore Maps/Navigation on Auto to full working order. Users quickly discovered that Maps automatically crashed anytime it was launched in Auto. This release restores the Wear micro app to its rightful place.įixes Android Auto On Developer Preview 4Īs it turns out, the Maps app included with Developer Preview 4 did not get along with Android Auto. I'm not sure if there's an official reason for leaving them out, but they aren't there and that means your watch will be missing quite a few standard features. One of the little-known details about the repackaged apps on developer previews is that they lack the microAPKs that should be installed on Wear devices. This actually resolves a point of confusion for many users: the missing Android Wear app. There are a couple of important implications from this update, which leads us to. We'll have to wait for DP5 to come out before we know if Google is going to lock in the version again. This release brings a higher version code and allows for it to be installed on DP4 and below. Google repackaged older stable versions of some apps and gave them high version codes to ensure that they weren't replaced by updates from the Play Store. In fact, you actually have been running older versions. If you've been living on the bleeding edge with developer previews, you may have felt a bit left out as updates to various core apps have come and gone for everybody else while you're stuck on versions that seem inexplicably outdated despite a higher version number. Installable on Android N Developer Preview Visual changes to Timeline screen with editable title and notes section Installable on Android N Developer Preview – fixes Android Auto on DP4 and includes Android Wear app

Search for places along your route when getting directionsĪdd notes to your days in Your Timeline to keep track of the memories you make on the go Add multiple destinations to your route, get directions and navigate.

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