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A navigation symbol that suddenly disappeared is currently annoying Android Auto users. Google has not yet provided a permanent solution. Users have to make a small adjustment.
The virtual car on the infotainment system display is currently causing problems for many users. Who in Android Auto If you use an individual vehicle avatar instead of the standard arrow, you suddenly find yourself staring into space when navigating. The error can be reliably provoked. If you switch from the media player’s full-screen mode back to the split view, the vehicle symbol disappears without a trace. The route guidance continues to run in the background, but the visual anchor point on the map is missing.
Android Auto users can fix errors themselves
Google has not yet fixed the problem with an official patch. Affected drivers have to take action themselves. As soon as the icon is gone, the only solution is to completely restart the app on the smartphone.
If you want to avoid stress on the motorway, switch back to the classic blue navigation arrow in the Google Maps settings. This does not seem to be affected by the error.
Users recommend update: In the end, however, we just have to wait and see
In addition, the community on Reddit recommends a manual update of all involved Google services in the Play Store. This step doesn’t guarantee a permanent solution, but it rarely does any harm when it comes to software problems. Google usually delivers improvements to the system on a regular basis.
Until the problem is finally resolved, using the standard arrow remains the safest method for a relaxed ride.
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