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Android Auto wireless users could soon get a highly anticipated fix as Google finally acknowledged an ongoing investigation for a bug caused by Android 14.
Announced earlier this year, Android 14 was received with much excitement by Google's user base. It’s a new operating system coming with lots of improvements, so users had every reason to rush into installing the update on their devices.
Unfortunately, many of them learned the hard way that waiting for more stability and reliability data is sometimes a good choice. Android 14 ended up wreaking havoc in the car, breaking down Android Auto in the most unusual ways. Users can no longer connect their phones to the head units, Spotify is muted despite playing the music, and Google Maps is laggy and therefore useless.
One of the most common problems appeared in December and made it impossible for users to run Android Auto without a cord. The issue was exclusive to users running Android 14 and plagued all sorts of devices running Google's operating system, including Samsung and Pixel phones.
All users claimed that the phone no longer connects to the head unit, so launching Android Auto wireless wasn't possible. The typical workarounds didn't make any difference, and the only solution to continue running Android Auto was to use a cable. Android Auto wired still worked correctly, so the problem only affected the wireless connection between the phone and the head unit.
I'm seeing many people claiming the bug happens with a Sony head unit, but it's unclear if this behavior is limited to these aftermarket media receivers or if it plagues all infotainment systems, including the factory-installed units. Google is probably trying to figure this out, too, so we'll learn more info when the investigation is finished.
The search giant recently asked for more information about the bug, and now it confirms that the investigation is underway. It's too early to tell when a patch could land, but I wouldn't hold my breath for a fix in 2023. Chances are that Google will include a fix in the next Android 14 update, due in January 2024.
Meanwhile, Google has confirmed a fix for another Android Auto wireless glitch. Several users complained that their connection was lost every time the mobile phone no longer had a cellular signal, with Android Auto shutting down automatically in the middle of the drive. The glitch happened only with Android Auto wireless and has affected Xiaomi phones since the summer.
Google claims that a fix for this bug is included in Android 14, so users must update to the latest version of the operating system to receive it. Once your phone is running an up-to-date version of Android 14, Android Auto wireless should run correctly, no matter if your phone has a cellular connection or not.
Unfortunately, many of them learned the hard way that waiting for more stability and reliability data is sometimes a good choice. Android 14 ended up wreaking havoc in the car, breaking down Android Auto in the most unusual ways. Users can no longer connect their phones to the head units, Spotify is muted despite playing the music, and Google Maps is laggy and therefore useless.
One of the most common problems appeared in December and made it impossible for users to run Android Auto without a cord. The issue was exclusive to users running Android 14 and plagued all sorts of devices running Google's operating system, including Samsung and Pixel phones.
All users claimed that the phone no longer connects to the head unit, so launching Android Auto wireless wasn't possible. The typical workarounds didn't make any difference, and the only solution to continue running Android Auto was to use a cable. Android Auto wired still worked correctly, so the problem only affected the wireless connection between the phone and the head unit.
I'm seeing many people claiming the bug happens with a Sony head unit, but it's unclear if this behavior is limited to these aftermarket media receivers or if it plagues all infotainment systems, including the factory-installed units. Google is probably trying to figure this out, too, so we'll learn more info when the investigation is finished.
The search giant recently asked for more information about the bug, and now it confirms that the investigation is underway. It's too early to tell when a patch could land, but I wouldn't hold my breath for a fix in 2023. Chances are that Google will include a fix in the next Android 14 update, due in January 2024.
Meanwhile, Google has confirmed a fix for another Android Auto wireless glitch. Several users complained that their connection was lost every time the mobile phone no longer had a cellular signal, with Android Auto shutting down automatically in the middle of the drive. The glitch happened only with Android Auto wireless and has affected Xiaomi phones since the summer.
Google claims that a fix for this bug is included in Android 14, so users must update to the latest version of the operating system to receive it. Once your phone is running an up-to-date version of Android 14, Android Auto wireless should run correctly, no matter if your phone has a cellular connection or not.
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