2026 Android Auto (AA) Certification Steps & Validity

2026-04-01

Android Auto certification is Google’s official in-vehicle connectivity authorization, mandatory for all automotive products sold in Europe and the United States. It ensures compatibility, safety, and driving-friendly user experience.

Complete Standardized AA Certification Process (2026)

1.Application & Contract SigningSubmit enterprise qualifications and product plans, sign Google’s AA agreements, and obtain development tools.

2.Development & Internal TestingAdapt to AA 2.0 standards, perform full self-testing using official tools.

3.Third-Party Laboratory L-TestingAutomated testing at Google-approved labs; no manual interference allowed.

4.Rectification & Regression RetestingFix defects and retest until fully compliant.

5.Google Final ReviewGoogle reviews reports and issues official certificates.

  AA Certification Validity & Renewal

·Certificate validity: 1 year from issuance.

·Renewal must start 3 months before expiration, costing 60%–70% of the original fee.

·Expired certificates become invalid. Major hardware or system changes require full re-certification.

Google has fully discontinued the old AA system. All new projects must follow the AA 2.0 standard.


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