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Android Auto 15.2 Breaks Quick Controls on Vertical Taskbars

It remains unclear whether this is a bug or an intentional change.

Overview

  • Users on Reddit and Google forums report that enabling the Quick Controls setting now does nothing on displays with a vertical taskbar.
  • Before the update, turning on Quick Controls moved the taskbar to the bottom; with version 15.2, the bar stays fixed on the side.
  • Horizontal screen layouts continue to show Quick Controls, pointing to an orientation-specific issue rather than a full removal.
  • Reports began in late September as 15.2 hit the stable track and have grown as the broader rollout continued into mid-October.
  • Google has not acknowledged the problem or confirmed a fix, and affected users report reduced multitasking and occasional crashes.