Buckle up, Android Auto users! The latest update, version 15.2, has just hit our dashboards, but it’s not all smooth sailing. A beloved feature, Quick Controls, has taken a nose-dive, leaving many of us frustrated and scratching our heads.
Quick Controls, for those not in the know, is that handy widget that lets you control your media and check directions, even when you’re busy with other apps. But with Android Auto 15.2, it seems to have lost its mojo in vertical orientation. Users have been flooding Reddit and Google’s official forums with complaints, reporting that enabling Quick Controls now does nothing, leaving the taskbar stuck along the vertical edge of the screen.
John Fed on the Google forums summed it up: “This is driving me crazy!” while Reddit user lorenmatt93 called it “annoying” and a “bug that’s been around for months”.
Bug or Bye Bye, Quick Controls?
Here’s where things get interesting. Google recently switched to a dashboard design, and Quick Controls took a backseat, replaced by an app shortcut bar. Now, you have to manually enable it in settings. So, is this ‘bug’ just Google phasing out Quick Controls? Or is it a simple oversight?
Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure, this issue has got users in a twist. Let’s hope Google releases a patch soon to fix this glitch.
In the meantime, why not check out our list of the 9 best Android Automotive apps to upgrade your driving experience in 2025? Or keep an eye out for Android Auto’s upcoming Gemini upgrade and refreshed look. And yes, there’s more! Android Auto is also getting video and browser apps for your car dashboard, along with more weather apps too!
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