An Unsettling Update: Android Auto's Connection Woes After Android 16 Rollout
Imagine this: you're cruising along, enjoying the smooth integration of Android Auto, when suddenly, it disconnects, leaving you high and dry. This is the reality for some Android Auto users who've recently updated to Android 16.
As the Android 16 update spreads across Samsung devices, a rising number of Android Auto users are encountering connection issues. While Android Auto updates can sometimes cause glitches, this particular headache seems to stem from the system update itself. Over the past few weeks, Android Auto users have flooded Google's forums with complaints about slow or failed connections to their phones, which had just received the Android 16 update.
The affected devices are primarily Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models that were updated to Android 16, rather than those that came pre-installed with the update.
The issue manifests as Android Auto disconnecting after a period of connection to the car's display, or sometimes, it fails to connect altogether. Some users report that new updates temporarily fix the problem, only for it to resurface later.
Interestingly, this issue doesn't seem to be widespread, with only a few reports directly linking it to Android 16. However, Android Auto connection errors are a common occurrence, making it difficult to determine how many are specifically due to the Android 16 update.
Have you encountered any issues since updating your phone? Share your experiences in the comments below!
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- Google Maps for Android Auto Gets a Partial Redesign
- AAWireless TWO+ Turns Wired Android Auto and CarPlay Wireless
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