Today, almost all modern cars on the market come equipped with infotainment systems with screens of different sizes. Android Auto can also be found in most of these cars. However, showing information in widescreen is not supported on all infotainment systems. The latest update for Android Auto is going to solve this for some of the Hyundai vehicles. According to Reddit, some users have reported that they can now use Android Auto in its widescreen form after updating their software. This Reddit user sports the 2021 Hyundai Elantra which has a 10.5-inch display and Android Auto. Before this, only two-thirds of the display was usable for Android Auto. The Reddit user says he’s using Android Auto in its wired form. Also, he needs to make sure to enable the “enable split-screen” developer option. Moreover, the Redditor says his wireless Android Auto adapter disabled itself after the update, and he had to enable the “passthrough” mode.
Android Auto is now available on widescreen for Hyundai vehicles
Hyundai is not the first company to receive Android Auto in its widescreen form. In early 2021, some Mazda, BMW, and Skoda vehicles were able to go widescreen on their infotainment systems. Adding support for widescreen has benefits to the driver, including showing widgets for music and Maps along the side of the display. The navigation is also accessible in a vertical form. It seems that a similar update will make it to Kia vehicles. As per the AutoEvolution report, some Kia vehicles reportedly now support Android Auto on widescreen after a major update. Though, the news isn’t yet confirmed by the company. Since Hyundai and Kia’s vehicles share the same infotainment systems, adding widescreen support to some Kia vehicles after the update can confirm the AutoEvolution report. Hyundai and Kia have not yet announced the official list of cars that will receive this update. However, if you own a 2021+ car from these brands, you can check your Android Auto for updates through the company’s website.
