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Long-time Android Auto users certainly know that installing software updates is a crazy rollercoaster ride regarding the app's stability and reliability.
New versions break down essential features, starting with voice commands and ending with the connection between the phone and the head unit.
Unfortunately, installing updates not directly tied to Android Auto is also a risky business. Android 14, Google's most recent mobile operating system version, landed a few months ago with plenty of improvements for phone users. However, it wreaked havoc on Android Auto, causing broken connectivity and issues with various apps, including Spotify.
Now, it looks like an update shipped by Samsung leads to new issues in the Android Auto world.
The release of One UI 6.0, which includes Android 14, breaks down Android Auto wireless, with someone explaining on Google's forums that the mobile device can no longer connect to the infotainment system via Bluetooth.
One of our readers reported the same problem, and despite the connection error not looking widespread at this point, Google marked it as a trending issue on its forums. The company might know something that we don't, so I wouldn't be surprised to see more users who install One UI 6.0 on their Samsung devices struggling with similar problems on Android Auto.
The One UI 6.0 rollout is still in its early phases, so it'll take some time until all devices eligible for the update receive it, in this case, we should see more people complaining about the same Android Auto connection issue in the coming weeks and months.
The only workaround now is to switch from wireless to wired, which isn't everybody's favorite cup of tea. The main benefit of Android Auto wireless is that the user can ditch cables, with the mobile phone connecting to the head unit via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Cables offer an extra charge during the time spent in the car, but otherwise, Android Auto wireless is more convenient because of the no-cord experience.
Google is already investigating the issue, but it's unclear if Samsung is also looking into why its update causes the connection issue on Android Auto. Unfortunately, once you install One UI 6.0 on your device, you cannot do much to run Android Auto wireless, as the typical solutions available for users don't improve the experience.
Delaying the update to One UI 6.0 is not a solution either, as the new operating system update comes with a long list of improvements for Samsung users, including the upgrade to Android 14. As a result, One UI 6.0 is a necessary evil, but whether Android Auto will continue to run correctly after the update is a gamble. If you installed the update and are now struggling with Android Auto, join the conversation and let Google know about it.
Unfortunately, installing updates not directly tied to Android Auto is also a risky business. Android 14, Google's most recent mobile operating system version, landed a few months ago with plenty of improvements for phone users. However, it wreaked havoc on Android Auto, causing broken connectivity and issues with various apps, including Spotify.
Now, it looks like an update shipped by Samsung leads to new issues in the Android Auto world.
The release of One UI 6.0, which includes Android 14, breaks down Android Auto wireless, with someone explaining on Google's forums that the mobile device can no longer connect to the infotainment system via Bluetooth.
One of our readers reported the same problem, and despite the connection error not looking widespread at this point, Google marked it as a trending issue on its forums. The company might know something that we don't, so I wouldn't be surprised to see more users who install One UI 6.0 on their Samsung devices struggling with similar problems on Android Auto.
The One UI 6.0 rollout is still in its early phases, so it'll take some time until all devices eligible for the update receive it, in this case, we should see more people complaining about the same Android Auto connection issue in the coming weeks and months.
The only workaround now is to switch from wireless to wired, which isn't everybody's favorite cup of tea. The main benefit of Android Auto wireless is that the user can ditch cables, with the mobile phone connecting to the head unit via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Cables offer an extra charge during the time spent in the car, but otherwise, Android Auto wireless is more convenient because of the no-cord experience.
Google is already investigating the issue, but it's unclear if Samsung is also looking into why its update causes the connection issue on Android Auto. Unfortunately, once you install One UI 6.0 on your device, you cannot do much to run Android Auto wireless, as the typical solutions available for users don't improve the experience.
Delaying the update to One UI 6.0 is not a solution either, as the new operating system update comes with a long list of improvements for Samsung users, including the upgrade to Android 14. As a result, One UI 6.0 is a necessary evil, but whether Android Auto will continue to run correctly after the update is a gamble. If you installed the update and are now struggling with Android Auto, join the conversation and let Google know about it.
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