OK so I’ve read this whole thing and I’m still a bit confused, so help me please: this refers to the “Driving Mode” which hides all my apps and gives some weird simplified interface, right?
Because there’s also a “Driving” mode which is only accessible via a widget (why, Google) which gives you a map while driving without having to specifically enter a destination. That one’s staying, presumably?
Really… I have to check that out. For a very long time I’ve wanted a mode in maps where it behaves as though I put a destination in without a destination, why don’t they have that?? If this is the mode you mention and I’m only just finding out, then it is definitely the one Google is turfing…
I think this is mostly what you want, but as far as I can find online (and I’ll test it again later today) it no longer shows traffic warnings and your current speed like the destination maps does. I think it used to, though, which is what’s annoying about this whole situation.
I actually lost this feature for a while - it used to be under the hamburger ≡ menu as “Just Drive” and then the hamburger menu disappeared, and I’ve just recently found it again as a widget.
So, yeah, Google kills all good things and I’m sure it won’t last for much longer, but it’s nice in the meantime.
I thought they got rid of that years ago. I used it for a bit after they killed Android Auto.
Can I help kill it? I hate that goddam thing.
Isn’t this that last driving friendly UI?
I’m unclear if this is further killing something that is already dead or if this is the only remaining driving mode.
Isn’t not having a driving mode bad? I wish they’d just bring back on device Android Auto.
No any type of driving mode is the worst! The phone should always operate the same! The most distracting thing when driving is trying to figure out a whole new unfamiliar interface and having to fight with it to get it to do what you want it to do. Your phone should always work the same way
Maybe true for just dumping you into it unexpectedly, but once you do know how to use it, it is a much safer interface.
I much prefer having the podcast or music app integrated into the map interface with big buttons. The alternative is spending a lot more time with eyes off the road to switch apps and hit small buttons.
If I need to get to the normal interface when stopped, it is just a swipe away.
Sing it brother! Suddenly not knowing where anything is or locking me out of alternative apps is fucked.
its been so long since i accidentally triggered this ive forgotten how bad it is… i just vaguely remember not really being able to do anything and not having the info i wanted, and suddenly the phone behaved differently. which is what you want when youre driving.
I was just now working on a small indash computer running scrcpy to copy my phone screen to a 7inch touch display, and use this. It was supposed to be my drop in upgrade for my car.
Am now sad. 🙁
Why not a head unit that supports Android Auto?
Some double din jobby, or if you have a common car like a Civic, they make ready-made dashboard replacements.
*laughs in OSMAnd*
Can anyone with experience using “OSMAnd~” and “Organic Maps” shed light on which works best in the US?
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It’s not exactly helpful, so go for it, Google.
I use Google maps almost everyday and I don’t know what driving mode is?
Judging from these comments, I’m the only one who actually likes it. I find it easier to control music playback/etc while using maps and driving.
Eh it’s split 50/50
I personally have a car that supports Android Auto with an AAWireless installed so I’m ambivalent.
Used to use it on the motorbike as it made riding but audio only more consistent
Good
ugh i’m not buying an entire new stereo and i loved the old android auto app so i’m still sad they killed it and turned it into driving mode. now this :(
