I understand what the OP is saying. I traded in my 2016 RAM 3500 longhorn for a 22 RAM 3500 Limited Longhorn. I do not use Android Auto and didn't in my previous trucks. I was able to press the call or voice buttons and say "Text My Wife, Mobile" and the prompt would ask me for the message, then send it. That feature is no longer available. I was also able to respond to texts and now if I try I only get the option to use the very limited canned replies. The previous version was MUCH better.
BTW, we are looking at replacing my wife's car with a 23 Grand Wagoneer, and the salesman said that Dodge has gone back to the older voice to text options... if you can believe a salesman