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BYD AUTOv3.4.5

Released June 26, 2026Major

Android

The latest major update resulted in a 0.31 star decline in average rating on Android. While smartwatch integration and regional expansion were intended to provide value, technical regressions in session management and key functionality have negatively impacted the user experience. The current build requires immediate stability patches to reverse the downward trend in sentiment.

What changed

  • LocalizationExpanded service availability to additional countries and regions.
  • PlatformAdded vehicle status monitoring and remote control support for Apple, Samsung, and Google smartwatches.

Reception

34/ 100 impact scoreNegative
What worked
  • New feature

    Users report convenience gains from the newly introduced Bluetooth proximity locking and unlocking features.

What didn't
  • Platform

    backfired

    The update introduced session termination errors and digital key registration failures that outweigh the utility of new smartwatch support.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisAugust 11, 2026

The average rating declined by 0.31 stars following the release, driven by stability issues and regressions in vehicle access features. While the update introduced requested smartwatch support and expanded regional availability, users report persistent logout errors and broken door handle integration. Momentum appears weak as technical friction currently outweighs the utility of the new feature set.

-0.31
Sentiment shift
New praises (1)
Bluetooth proximity locking and unlocking features provide added conveniencelowversion-tied
New complaints (3)
Frequent session termination requires repeated logins to access vehicle controlsmediumversion-tied
Digital key functionality fails to register on specific device modelsmediumversion-tied
Bluetooth lock and unlock features disable manual door handle operationlowversion-tied

Marlvel takeaways

  • Address the session termination bug to prevent repeated manual logins required for vehicle control access.
  • Investigate digital key registration failures on specific device models to restore core vehicle access functionality.
  • Review the Bluetooth proximity logic to resolve conflicts with manual door handle operation.

Original release notes

Provided services in more countries and regions.
Check vehicle status and control your car with Apple/Samsung/Google Watch.

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