Google finally fixes Android Auto s annoying dark mode issue for Google Maps TechRadar Skip to main content TechRadar is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. Google finally fixes Android Auto s annoying dark mode issue for Google Maps By Hamish Hector published 21 June 2022 Leave the dark side behind (Image credit: Google) Audio player loading… If you rely on Google Maps to help you navigate while driving then it may be time to celebrate as Google has finally fixed that annoying Android Auto dark mode problem. Before the update dropped, Android smartphone users might have noticed that Android Auto always loaded Google Maps in dark mode. Even if your smartphone and 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 (via Autoevolution (opens in new tab)). 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 these awesome features that could save you money on gas. Hamish HectorHamish is a Staff Writer for TechRadar (@Hamish_Hector (opens in new tab) on Twitter) and has been writing about tech for almost five years. He now lends his experience to cover news and reviews across everything on TechRadar (from Computing to Audio to Gaming and the rest). In his free time, you'll likely find Hamish humming show tunes while building Lego or playing D&D with his mates. See more Software news TechRadar Newsletter Sign up to get breaking news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more, plus the hottest tech deals! Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST POPULARMOST SHARED1You may not have to sell a body part to afford the Nvidia RTX 4090 after all2Blizzard made me explain Overwatch 2 smurfing to my mum for nothing3Apple October launches: the new devices we might see this month4Google's AI editing tricks are making Photoshop irrelevant for most people5One of the world's most popular programming languages is coming to Linux1We finally know what 'Wi-Fi' stands for - and it's not what you think2Best laptops for designers and coders 3Tech giants found destroying thousands of data storage devices every year - but why?4The iPhone 14 Pro is made of the wrong stuff; the Pixel 7 proves that to me5Miofive 4K Dash Cam review Technology Magazines (opens in new tab)● (opens in new tab)The best tech tutorials and in-depth reviewsFrom$12.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)