Google has officially dropped support for some older Android versions in Android Auto, now requiring Android 11 or newer to function.
On a support page, Google says that Android 11.0 or newer is now required to use Android Auto:
An Android phone with Android 11.0 (Red Velvet Cake) or higher and an active data plan.
Previously, Google supported Android 9 and Android 10 for the in-car experience, a minimum requirement that itself was raised back in 2024 (but not enforced until 2025).
Some drivers started seeing a “Phone will no longer be supported” message in October 2026, but Google only updated its documentation this week. Android Auto 18.1, the latest app update, still supports Android 10.
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