An Android Auto glitch is causing phones to reboot - here's how to fix it

Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Is Android Auto causing your phone to reboot? You're not alone. Over the past few weeks, posts on support forums like Reddit have reported a strange glitch. Any time you try to use Android Auto, the reports say, your phone reboots. In some cases, like those reported on Google's official page, Android Auto has stopped working entirely. Also: 5 reasons your Android Auto keeps disconnecting - and how to fix it today Google hasn't acknowledged the issue, and the problem isn't widespread. However, it appears often enough that it's clear something is wrong with that particular version of the app. ZDNET's Jack Wallen addressed connectivity issues earlier this week and found that a reboot, a cable change, or a good cleaning could help clear things up. The latest reboot issue, however, is another problem entirely. In most cases, the issue seems to occur when users interact with Android Auto to play a song, send a message, or use anoth ... Read full article.