GoKawiilAndy Walker / Android Authority
TL;DR Android Auto is widely failing to connect or stay connected, especially on Pixel and Samsung phones.
Wired connections appear to be most affected, but reports of wireless connection issues are also increasing.
Users suspect a recent update or Android security feature is causing the problem, but there’s no official fix yet.
A growing number of Android users are complaining that they can’t reliably connect their phones to Android Auto anymore. Reports explaining the ongoing issue are piling up across Reddit and Google’s support forums.
The issue appears to affect both wired and wireless Android Auto connections, with Pixel and Samsung Galaxy users reporting the bulk of the problems.
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Users say their previously stable connections have suddenly stopped working reliably. The most common complaint is that Android Auto just won’t connect consistently, even when phones are plugged in or paired correctly.
Complaints also suggest that when Android Auto does launch, it often fails to stay connected long enough to be usable, especially in wired mode.
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