# Google raises Android Auto's documented minimum to Android 11

_Published Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:44 AM EST · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Google has updated Android Auto's support documentation to require Android 11 or newer, replacing its previous minimum of Android 9, 9to5Google reports. The change removes Android 9 and Android 10 from the officially supported versions for the in-car service.

Some drivers began receiving a "Phone will no longer be supported" warning in October 2026, while the documentation changed this week. Enforcement is not yet uniform: Android Auto 18.1, the latest app update, still supports Android 10.

## Sources

- [9to5Google](https://9to5google.com/2026/11/09/android-auto-minimum-requirements-android-11/)

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Published: 2026-11-09T15:44:02.910Z
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Retrieved: 2026-11-09T17:49:18.358Z
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