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If you've got 99 problems, I feel bad for you, son, because Android Auto probably just added another one. Several users are reporting problems with Android Auto that are preventing them from connecting to their vehicle's infotainment system.
Reports fromThere are similar reports on the Samsung Community boards, but others have noted a problem on Pixel devices, which indicates it could be an issue with a recent update rather than a particular phone model. Some users say that rolling back to an older version of Android Auto helped get their connections working again. Ultimately, intermittent connections, frequent disconnects, or difficulty getting devices to sync is the concern for affected models, and it seems to be happening across both wired and wireless connections. One theory is that the Advanced Protection security feature in Android 16, available on the aforementioned handsets, might be causing the blocks. If you are running into this problem, there are no guaranteed fixes at the moment. You can try restarting your device, making sure all system and app updates are complete, making sure you're not, the company confirmed that its engineers are aware of the problem and that"fixes are beginning to roll out," so you'll want to keep an eye out for updates to your Android Auto app. This is remarkably similar toAs mentioned, Google has said that it will be issuing a fix in the near future. In the interim, most of the common troubleshooting steps are worth trying, like restarting your device, clearing app caches and making sure all apps are updated. But across the various forums and discussion boards, some users have shared what worked for them, so it's worth mentioning here if you're looking for a fix. One user mentions fixing the connection issues by disconnecting all Bluetooth devices in their car settings and factory resetting their car's dashboard unit. Be advised that this would remove all previously recognized phones and require you to restart from scratch. Another says they deleted Samsung SmartThings and Android Auto started working again. Similarly, you could try turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections in SmartThings, which others have reported worked for their device. The downside is that most of the fixes people have found so far relate to Samsung Galaxy phones rather than Google Pixels or other devices experiencing issues. Unfortunately, it looks like most users will have to wait until Google or Samsung releases an update to address the problem. In the meantime, if you cannot get things to work, there are
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