Google finally fixes Android Auto’s annoying dark mode issue for Google Maps

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If you rely onGoogle Mapsto help you navigate while driving then it may be time to celebrate asGooglehas finally fixed that annoyingAndroid Autodark mode problem.

Before the update dropped,Android smartphoneusers might have noticed that Android Auto always loadedGoogle Mapsin dark mode. Even if yoursmartphoneand personal settings were set otherwise you were forced to follow a dark map on your travels.

Now, all of you light mode fans can rejoice as Google Maps update 11.35.1. has quietly patched the issue (viaAutoevolution). The same site also notes that an official thread of users discussing the problem was removed by Google, perhaps indicating that the problem is a thing of the past.

While being forced into dark mode was a fairly minor inconvenience, if you’re relying on the service over a long trip, the design could grate on you if you think it’s ugly. Additionally, some users may find light mode easier to read. So, being forced into a different design might make traveling by car less easy for them.

The update should automatically roll out to all Google Maps users over the coming days if it hasn’t already.

Now that you’re back to driving around using Google Maps, you might want to check out theseawesome features that could save you money on gas.

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