Android Auto 17.8 Stable Rollout Fixes Missing Signal Icon Bug
Users report the cellular signal icon is back after Android Auto 17.8 began rolling out in its stable version.
The stable version of Android Auto 17.8 is now rolling out and appears to fix a bug that made the cellular signal icon disappear, according to techradar.com. Many users report that the missing icon problem is resolved after installing the update.
For weeks, Android Auto users had seen the cellular signal icon vanish from the status bar for some users. A few days before the article, Google acknowledged the issue on Reddit and said a fix would be rolling out.
The arrival of the stable Android Auto 17.8 release delivers that fix, though Google has not issued a separate public statement confirming the rollout. The update is being distributed to users now.
Quick answers
What does Android Auto 17.8 fix?
The stable version of Android Auto 17.8 appears to fix a bug that made the cellular signal icon disappear, according to user reports.
Is Android Auto 17.8 available now?
Yes, Android Auto 17.8 is rolling out in its stable version.