Adam Birney / Android Authority
TL;DR Android Auto users are experiencing phone reboots when wirelessly connecting to their car systems.
Complaints indicate that the issue stems from a recent Android Auto update.
Some users are also experiencing complete wireless connectivity failure.
Android Auto users are facing an irritating issue. Their phones are rebooting when attempting to wirelessly connect to car systems using the platform. This problem appears to have emerged after the release of Android Auto versions 13.4 and 13.5, which have caused a surge in complaints from users.
The rebooting dilemma Multiple reports on Reddit indicate that when phones are wirelessly connected to Android Auto, they often reboot unexpectedly.
One Reddit user described their experience, saying, “As soon as Android Auto connects and I attempt to interact with the screen, my OnePlus 12 reboots.”
Another user expressed their frustration: “I’ve tried everything I can think of, but nothing works. It’s like I’ve been scammed out of a good feature in my brand-new car.”
Many others echoed similar issues with their devices restarting or malfunctioning once connected to Android Auto wirelessly.
“I’m having the same issue with a 2021 Audi Q5 and a OnePlus 12 running AA 13.5. It only becomes responsive after I interact with the phone while it’s connected to Android Auto. Otherwise, it soft-reboots and then reconnects automatically.”
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