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Unusable on AAOS

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The A Better Route Planner (ABRP) app is currently unusable on Android Automotive OS (not Android Auto), as found in GM electric vehicles like the 2025 GMC Sierra EV. Key issues include:

•  Navigation Input Failure: Unable to enter destinations while driving, either via voice or manual typing. When parked, entering an address is possible, but the routing crashes once driving begins, displaying only the map without directions.

•  Map Centering Issue: No recentering button is available, causing the map to lose focus on the vehicle’s location during driving (as shown in the referenced video).

•  Performance Problems: The app is extremely slow, taking over a minute to generate a route despite a full 5G signal. Routes often crash within minutes of starting navigation.

•  Troubleshooting Attempted: Deleting and reinstalling the app on the vehicle did not resolve the issues.

•  User Feedback: I’d be willing to pay for the app if it functioned properly on my GM vehicle and am happy to assist developers with troubleshooting and testing.

For comparison, reverting to stock Google Maps is necessary due to these issues, as it allows reliable navigation. Please address these concerns to improve compatibility with Android Automotive OS.

Where does this happen?
ABRP version number (found at bottom of settings menu)
Posted by Jordan Patten ·
Status: In Progress5 comments

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  • Linda ABRP

    Team•

    Jul 22, 2025

    Hi
    Thank you for reporting! We are working on the new 6.1.0 version for Android Automotive, which should fix most of the issues you mentioned.

    • Jordan Patten

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      Jul 22, 2025

      Amazing to hear. Thank you.

      • Linda ABRP

        Team•

        Aug 28, 2025

        Have you tried the latest version of Automotive and does it work better now?

        • Jordan Patten

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          Sep 24, 2025

          Sorry for late reply, Thank you for letting me know that new update was out. I have tested it and it is working much better now. No crashing or freezing. I did encounter the issue where my GPS location was not updating, I went out for a drive and my location pin was stuck at my home location. I even parked at my destination and got back and it is still showing my GPS location at my house. Can we add a manual button for current location or recenter? Who controls the keyboard use while driving, annoying that you cannot use keyboard while driving. The stock Google Maps app lets you use your voice for directions while driving but I can’t use voice in ABRP, so have to be sure to set destination while in park before I leave.

  • Jordan Patten

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    Jul 21, 2025

    Video of screen in truck not working, not showing live location, no option to recenter location.