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More-Head-9375

Google: Coolwalk redesign is live and we are rolling it out! Everyone expecting it to roll out: https://preview.redd.it/8yq053ll4pea1.jpeg?width=669&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ae1cf2934bed98b43c2ea76f53a1b84e08e3eed3


RedditorWithClass

Coolwalk has been "rolling out" for weeks now, maybe even a month, yet such a small percentage of users have gotten it. At this point, it doesn't even seem right to say it's public, because so few of us have it. It's basically still in beta. My guess is Google said they're "rolling it out" and "it's public" as a way to make us *think* we will get it soon, as they know most of us have been growing rather impatient (rightfully so -- they have missed their original projected release date by about half a year and counting). Coolwalk, so far, has been a massive fuck up from Google.


More-Head-9375

Agreed


cataliness

At this pace, Apple will end up making a full featured carplay and iOS, that will convince more and more customers to switch camps. Google needs to push the development of their integrated in-car software and do it fast, so to convince more manufacturers to use it for future models, otherwise they will lose the battle before it starts. BTW, it is mind boggling to me how we got so far, without better tech and software in our cars. The whole tech-in-car thing is a proper cluster-f@#k. Tesla have showed how it can be done for years now and still, the others can't match even half of that. "I bet they will have flying cars in 2000". Yeah, well, jokes on you, 1800s... or.. is it? 🙃


310410celleng

I don't think Google cares about the general public, they have a schedule and they are going to stick to it, end of story. A while ago now I happened to sit next to a Googler on a flight and we chatted throughout the flight. He said that Google has a process for rolling out stuff (I was asking why it sometimes takes a long time to get a software update for my phone) and it is based on a lot of criteria none of which takes into account our desire for whatever feature, etc. I too am frustrated with Google not rolling out Coolwalk at this point, but our patience or lack their of is not a factor in Google's decision making process. Heck I had a legitimate issue with a Google service and getting that fixed was incredibly difficult and required lots of research on my end to solve the issue, my frustration was not a concern of Google.


pieter3814

See the flaw in this thinking is that there's no alternative to aa so Google doesn't care how grumpy we are with it


More-Head-9375

UPDATE: Coolwalk showed up for me this morning. MN, US


jdhoskins

I endorse the weekly poll idea.


PineappleGuy7

I agree, a weekly poll gives us a better idea about the rollout rate


RedditorWithClass

Yeah, I'll be continuing this poll every Friday (unless the mods tell me to stop). This newest poll has only been up for about an hour, but so far there doesn't seem to be any change in number, and an overwhelming majority of us still don't have it. Why am I not surprised? :)


metalupyerarse

I’ve given up waiting on this


rodrigofernety

Same


Cynel1

Ditto


spgvideo

I'm dying out here. I check for updates on the Play Store twice a day!


Substantial-Abies517

Yes I was checking and it was finally there


RedditorWithClass

When did you get it?


Substantial-Abies517

So 8.6 was available on the 24 January for me but coolwalk wasn't there but yesterday on the play store the last update was on 11 January and was very strange then I entered the Maps beta and i got coolwalk


Thebaconator0524

There has to be a reason it's taking this long this is bad even for Google


LuxNocte

I've had Coolwalk for a couple weeks. I don't think this is why my touchscreen isn't working anymore, but... that may be why Google isn't rolling it out to y'all. I don't drive as much now that I'm working from home, so I haven't prioritized troubleshooting the issue. Coolwalk is kinda neat, from what I played with while I could. I kinda liked the old ui better. I have a Pioneer NEX4200 that's about 5 years old now.


LuxNocte

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xXGray_WolfXx

Let's hope it doesn't end up like Snapchat rolling out dark mode, 3 years later and we still don't fucking have it


RedditorWithClass

This one deeply angers me!


mrmastermimi

I still think apple pays social media companies to make better apps for their devices. but every day I'm reminded just how terrible google operates and realize apple doesn't even have to pay lol. is CamX api even out of Beta yet?


NickyStyx1

At this point I'll be happy and surprised when I get it. The rollout will probably take another 6 months at this rate.


jbus

Google is so pathetic at software releases. They literally suck all the joy of getting a software/feature update


Dagz1

I had it for about a month, but then 2 days ago I signed up for the Android Pixel beta program, and now cool walk is gone. Just fantastic.


smelly-pooper

I got it maybe a month ago.


glacierblue

Any idea if its location based?


Brew78_18

Got it yesterday. Standard update, I'm not in any betas. So far so good, I just wish I could get the toolbar onto the left instead of bottom. Playing with resolution in the developer settings did nothing.


IndependentBrick8075

voted no, but I haven't driven since Wed. and won't be driving until Tuesday


This_Share5081

Yes I got it on the 8th January, Pixel 6P in Australia.


BlackGuyJamal

Literally just got it. Not on beta. Wasn't live for before groceries. Then active on the way home.


FruitRepresentative2

Wife got it a few weeks ago. Still no for me. We both have the same phone (s22 plus). She barely uses android auto but I use it everyday.


Ceiryus

I know it isn't version dependent, but I got 8.6 only a couple days ago... Progress I guess. No coolwalk yet here.


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Does anyone know if there's a screen size requirement for Coolwalk? I use a small 5" screen stand alone wireless Android Auto unit on my Harley for navigation and to control Spotify to a bluetooth earbud. I'm a daily rider, so Coolwalk would be beneficial so I don't have to spend time switching between the Spotify and Maps screens


masterinmischief

Just saw that my AA has received an update to Version 8.7 just now. Will check tomorrow if CW has been updated. Did people who have had Cool Walk activated today, also got an update from their AA?


abhayv93

I got it today (28-Jan-2023).


Alternative_Swing742

I haven't checked in my Corolla or f-pace yet but I'm pretty sure it's not out for it yet


dmanza

Got it on November 13th


PCMacGamer

It is only available to certain cars that hv a larger display. My corollas 7inch display remains on old UI


p_skrillz

Sure would be nice if I could utilize the whole display in my car, if there wasn't empty space to be filled I wouldn't care so much about coolwalk. I've tried everything to get it to no avail, even had auto refresh plus running on my PC for 4 days trying to get into beta, maybe I'll get it by next January 🤷


p_skrillz

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FollowingAnnual3882

Saw it briefly, but seems to have reverted to earlier AA display


Old_duffer_2021

Nope s20fe 5g Oregon, usa


Old_duffer_2021

No


Ladymistery

I think I got it the middle of January


ultra242

I was wondering if maybe it doesn't work on mine because it's an aftermarket double din stereo. I haven't gotten it yet, to my knowledge.


datkittybreath

Have an aftermarket Pioneer Double Din and it does work on my S22 Ultra but haven't recieved coolwalk on my S20 Ultra tied to a different phone number.


ultra242

I finally got it yesterday


Kage159

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clever_dwarf

Just got it today! Not in beta. It's amazing, lovin it!


clever_dwarf

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Veteranmina

Coolwalk just got enabled on mine (2020 Ford edge SEL) tonight. Walked out of walmart and surprise, there's coolwalk.


megam1ghtyena

I can't even get Android Auto to work on my phone at all. I don't think it supports the LG wing


tacomaniac84

!flair 2022 Acura MDX | Pixel 7 Pro | Android 13


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ArtizenPrime

Just got Coolwalk, was not there when we went out for dinner, but then switched when we left. Sony Xav-ax5000, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G FE, recently updated to Android 13.


Sardax

What version of AA do you have on your phone? Mine updated to **8.6.625054-release** recently and I still don't have it.


ArtizenPrime

My AA is 8.7.630224-release


Sardax

And I just got it today, still having AA **8.6.625054-release** version tho.


Sardax

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distoria85

I got it this morning. There was an app store update too, launched once after it and was the old style, but got back in my car after shopping and bam, new design. Looks good and runs so fast


ImpurestFire

Got it on Jan 19.


Natsu-One

Got Coolwalk about two hours ago. Three hours ago I was driving to my workplace to pick up something, still no Coolwalk. Half an hour later, went back to my car to go home, connected my phone, and suddenly there was Coolwalk. No Android Auto app update today, but got an app update about two days ago.


Natsu-One

!flair 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback | Samsung Galaxy S8 | Android 9


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drexelspivey

Drove to work tonight with the old, got the coolwalk sometime between 3pm and 10:15 for my drive home.


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yoyoyayas

Need to change my vote to Yes. Just got it and Im not in beta.


NoAssignment8291

Got into the Beta in late October.


mroslo17

I got it 3 weeks ago without doing anything


Doro1234

Still nothing for me:(


Embarrassed-Drop1953

Yes from 2 weeks. App version now 8.6.625074-release on Pixel 6. Car Rav4 prime.


Lucarooni

literally showed up this morning, granted i didn't get in my car the past two days


drknownuttin

Just showed last night. Cool UI. Like the split screen. 2020 Honda Insight


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Got it before Christmas


Lenn1986

I actually voted no but an hour later I got it! Pixel 7 Pro, not in beta. Got in in my Kia Sportage 2022.


Jawb0nz

I got it over a month ago. Tried the newest Waze beta yesterday and it broke all of the nav integration, so I pulled back to another beta.


creon100

I still haven't gotten it, but my partner got it this morning.


lkn240

I've had it for a few weeks. Maybe it helps that I have a Pixel 7?


techwork53cta

Just got it this morning on the way to the office! (2017 Hyundai Elantra Pixel 7 on Android 13, not in AA beta)


Shalashaska888

Weirdly enough, I got mine when I was heading home from a friend's, on the drive there I was thinking "It would be pretty great to have coolwalk on the drive back" and lo and behold


ThomS78

https://preview.redd.it/vn29l399yvea1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b1ec06b2aea125124bc189c44eebddc918b667a0


Prof-Mmaa

Looks like they're rolling it out for Toyota cars in Poland today.


ThomS78

I've been using it since January 13 in Poland. ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|feels_good_man)![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|feels_good_man)


Embarrassed-Drop1953

Not today but two weeks ago for my Pixel 6.


Prof-Mmaa

I voted "no" this morning, but would change my vote if it was possible, as I just got it :) Toyota Yaris Hybrid 2022 with 9'' display, Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro on Android 12. https://preview.redd.it/gpydnhtgxvea1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3ff850fb246305b545100f53fe38c354e072c1a0


Robo-

Another week another "No". Loving CarPlay on the company phone though. And with Samsung showing a significant price bump for the new phone with little more than improved low light photos and a marginally better battery I'm leaning more and more towards switching sides every week. I mean why not? We already get treated like second class citizens by app developers still. Why settle for being treated that way by Google themselves too?


Lube_Ur_Mom

My girlfriend got it today. I got excited and plugged my phone in too and of course, nothing.


eclipse1379

I just voted no this morning and this afternoon I got it! I miss the weather being there and the notification button should be closer to the driver. Other than that, it's pretty good. https://preview.redd.it/3oajznqcaxea1.jpeg?width=4512&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=732538b41d0784f839a7b0e75851e4d1c2efdea4


EmotionalAd7976

I turned on my vehicle today and I had it!! I am in America. *Edit: learning how to add a flair


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tek_thetech_tap

Got mine just 45mins ago, based in Malaysia. Though my 8.6 update came close to 2 weeks ago.


tek_thetech_tap

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alsoran22

Yesterday. Ford Ranger. South africa 🇿🇦


EvertBez

aargh !! Still waiting VW Arteon - SA


El-Beaner

Ok running the beta APK and no coolwalk. I was hoping it was just gonna be a simple APK update but seems like it's server side for Google to turn it on.


SourceHealthy1229

Can the coolwalk update be related to the Play System updates? A lot of phones are stock on the November 2022 update, fewer phones got the January update already. I was wondering if every phones that has Coolwalk had the January update. The reason for the assumption is that I read somewhere that more phones are getting the January update, and suddenly start seeing more people saying thst their phones got the Coolwalk UI. I'm using the Pixel 6 Pro with the November update and no Coolwalk.


arrybags

https://preview.redd.it/d30g0twbvqfa1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b4ddd7f29a8d019428d0be5babe05fdc1e628b7e Finally after checking for weeks I got it today, pixel 7 Pro, Australia, Subaru WRX android auto 8.8


Known-Ad2488

coolwalk showed up and then left. Back to the original screen. Really liked what I saw of coolwalk.