Android Auto Finally Starts Getting Dual-SIM Support

Last Updated on May 26, 2022 by saba

Back in September, Google had promised the dual-SIM feature for Android Auto. And sure enough it appears that the company is finally rolling out an update that will allow you to choose which SIM to use. This is a welcome addition for the teeming millions of dual-SIM users in the country.

First spotted by a reddit user, the new update will show a pop-up, which will let you choose your preferred SIM. The feature will be quite handy for those juggling two SIMs. However, it appears that it hasn’t been rolled out for all Android Auto users. The dual-SIM functionality is currently supported by phones running the Android Auto App version 7.1.614554.

The lack of dual-SIM support had always been a sore point for users of the app. Prior to the newest update, Android Auto would only allow you to use the default SIM to make calls. Switching to another SIM was impossible. In fact, the lack of dual-SIM functionality was such a major pet peeve that disgruntled users would constantly post on Google support forums asking for an update.

The search giant had launched Android Auto back in 2015. It was designed to enhance driving experience by integrating key Android features in the app. It provided easy access for voice navigation assistance, SMS readouts, and calling functionality, among other functionality. In 2019, it rolled out its first major update with new features and a big UI design overhaul to reduce distractions. However, one feature was still sorely missing—Dual-SIM support.

Two years later, Google had finally announced support for dual-SIM in September this year. It had also teased other goodies such as a thermal battery management feature and additional set of voice commands.

Furthermore, it promised to make long waits for your perpetually-late friend less boring with GameSnacks repertoire of, well, games . Also included were features touted to foster better work-life balance with the “Work” and “Personal” profiles. At the time, the tech giant said that these features would start rolling out soon.

If you want to try out the new dual-SIM feature for your Android Auto, you’ll have to fetch the latest update of the the app from the Google Play Store. If that doesn’t work, it could mean that the update hasn’t been rolled out for you yet. More enterprising Android users can, however, sideload the latest APK from APKMirror to bypass that hurdle.