The latest firmware updates for Android head units (often branded as
Outdated firmware on 8227L units leads to a predictable set of problems. Here is what the latest update fixes: Android Auto Firmware Latest Update 8227l
However, the Android Auto firmware latest update 8227l does not require a modern Android OS. Google's Android Auto is a separate application that runs on the phone and mirrors to the head unit. The head unit only needs a stable, low-latency video decoder. This is why a well-updated 8227L running Android 9 can actually run Android Auto faster than a cheap Android 12 unit from 2025. The latest firmware updates for Android head units