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TL;DR Google has reopened the Android Auto beta program and is currently accepting new testers.
The beta program is usually full because Google keeps a strict limit on the number of participants.
Interested users should hurry, as available spots are likely to disappear quickly.
Google has quietly reopened the Android Auto beta program (h/t Reddit user the_uker), giving users another rare chance to sign up as testers.
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Joining the Android Auto beta has long been notoriously difficult. While the sign-up process itself is pretty straightforward, with users just needing to visit Google’s opt-in page and hit “Become a tester,” the program is almost always full. Most people who try to join are greeted with a message saying the beta has reached capacity, or they find the sign-up button grayed out.
That’s because Google keeps a tight limit on the number of Android Auto beta participants. Unlike the broader Android beta program, which is generally open to anyone with a supported Pixel or partner device, Android Auto testing is handled a bit differently.
Since Android Auto powers critical driving functions like navigation, communication, and media controls, Google likely wants to avoid having too many users come across potentially serious bugs.
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