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I've always been a big fan of wireless connections for evident reasons. The whole thing is even more obvious behind the wheel, where nobody likes to have cables lying around the cabin.
However, a recent error also hitting my setup makes returning to Android Auto wired the only option. At least temporarily, as Google has already asked for more information, possibly as it plans to begin an investigation.
One of our readers told me in a recent message that updating Android Auto to the latest version causes a mysterious error that prevents the app from issuing notifications when they receive a new message. The problem has also been confirmed by several other Android Auto users in this discussion thread on Google's forums.
However, while Android Auto looked to be the culprit at first glance, it seems the operating system is the one to blame. All users who reported this behavior claim they were running Android 14, so the broken text notifications probably appeared after updating to the latest OS version.
I also encounter the same problem in my car on a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. I'm already running Android Auto 11.1 (the latest version that reached the stable channel a few days ago), but as far as I can tell, the error is not tied to the app version. It took me a while to observe the bug, mostly because the messages were silent on Android Auto, but I think it appeared in November after I installed Android 14 on the smartphone.
Users who took to Google's forums claim it only happens on Android Auto wireless. Indeed, I use the no-cord version in my car and switching to a wired connection brings things back to normal.
There's one more thing that could indicate that Android 14 is the culprit. The new operating system has already wreaked havoc on Android Auto, causing several wireless connection problems. I didn't hit other problems after updating the smartphone to Android 14, as Android Auto still connects wirelessly instantly after I start the engine. The broken notifications are the first problem I encounter after updating the smartphone.
Switching to cables isn't the most convenient solution, but it is the only way to get text notifications if you need this feature while driving. Some users say Android Auto also can't read new messages when they land in their inbox, but this is unsurprising, considering the application doesn't generate a notification.
Google recently asked for more information about the bug, but it's worth knowing that this behavior doesn't impact all users. It's unclear who's affected, but given that the search giant is still collecting bug data, you'd better not hold your breath for a fix. You should still keep Android Auto up-to-date in case improvements go live.
One of our readers told me in a recent message that updating Android Auto to the latest version causes a mysterious error that prevents the app from issuing notifications when they receive a new message. The problem has also been confirmed by several other Android Auto users in this discussion thread on Google's forums.
However, while Android Auto looked to be the culprit at first glance, it seems the operating system is the one to blame. All users who reported this behavior claim they were running Android 14, so the broken text notifications probably appeared after updating to the latest OS version.
I also encounter the same problem in my car on a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. I'm already running Android Auto 11.1 (the latest version that reached the stable channel a few days ago), but as far as I can tell, the error is not tied to the app version. It took me a while to observe the bug, mostly because the messages were silent on Android Auto, but I think it appeared in November after I installed Android 14 on the smartphone.
Users who took to Google's forums claim it only happens on Android Auto wireless. Indeed, I use the no-cord version in my car and switching to a wired connection brings things back to normal.
There's one more thing that could indicate that Android 14 is the culprit. The new operating system has already wreaked havoc on Android Auto, causing several wireless connection problems. I didn't hit other problems after updating the smartphone to Android 14, as Android Auto still connects wirelessly instantly after I start the engine. The broken notifications are the first problem I encounter after updating the smartphone.
Switching to cables isn't the most convenient solution, but it is the only way to get text notifications if you need this feature while driving. Some users say Android Auto also can't read new messages when they land in their inbox, but this is unsurprising, considering the application doesn't generate a notification.
Google recently asked for more information about the bug, but it's worth knowing that this behavior doesn't impact all users. It's unclear who's affected, but given that the search giant is still collecting bug data, you'd better not hold your breath for a fix. You should still keep Android Auto up-to-date in case improvements go live.
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