Android Auto could rollback one controversial change but introduce another (APK teardown)

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Credit: Andy Walker / Android AuthorityTL;DRGoogle could reverse an Android Auto UI change that has upset many users.Instead of using colors from your phone’s wallpaper, Android Auto’s media player could use the album art as the background once again.However, while testing this reversal, Google appears to have messed up another visual aspect in Android Auto.Last month, Google began testing a simpler Material You-based interface for Android Auto, featuring background colors that match your phone’s wallpaper. With this change, the background behind the media player for apps such as Spotify and YouTube Music was adapted to match the dominant colors of the wallpapers, upsetting users due to its bland appearance. However, Google now appears to be testing a return to the older design. Authority Insights You're reading an Authority Insights story. Subscribe to our new Authority Insights newsletter for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else.sign up now By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. In version 15.2.653604 of Android Auto, we have spotted hidden options to reactivate the older media player background. Instead of using Material You theming, these backgrounds show a blurred version of the album art.