- Car widgets for “Android Auto,” announced about 2 months ago, have not yet been rolled out.
- APK analysis of the “Android Auto” app v17.2 update confirmed that resource code related to car widgets has been added.
- Widgets for “Android Auto” may be rolled out soon.
In mid-May 2026, about two months ago, Google announced long-awaited support for car widgets as part of the complete renewal of “Android Auto.”
However, widgets have not yet been rolled out to “Android Auto.” Even so, those widgets might finally be coming to “Android Auto” very soon.
This possibility has become clear through our site’s original “App APK Analysis” content.
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An analysis of the app files from the “Android Auto” app v17.2 update, released on Friday, July 24, 2026, confirmed that resource code related to car widgets has been added.
<string name="add_widget">Add widget</string>
<string name="add_widgets_from_phone">Add widgets from your phone</string>
<string name="car_widgets">Car widgets</string>
<string name="no_widgets_title">Add car widgets</string>
<string name="no_widgets_subtext">Widgets you add will show on your car screen next time you drive</string>
<string name="custom_widget">Custom widget</string>While the actual rollout of widgets for “Android Auto” has not been confirmed yet, it is likely to happen in the near future.
“Android Auto” App Link
