GoKawiilAndroid Auto bug blocks outgoing calls from closed foldable phones
Motorola and Google are investigating a bug that prevents Android Auto from placing outgoing calls when clamshell foldables like the Razr or Galaxy Z Flip are closed. Incoming calls still work fine, and the issue only affects calls initiated while the phone is folded shut. Users say the problem began after Gemini replaced Google Assistant, with reports spanning several months into September.
GoKawiil's interpretation of the reporting above, not reported fact.
The bug undercuts a core selling point of clamshell foldables—usability while closed—and highlights risks when voice assistants like Gemini are swapped into deeply integrated systems such as Android Auto. Until a fix ships, affected drivers may need to keep their phones open to make calls, which could be seen as a safety and convenience setback.
- Outgoing calls fail on Android Auto when Motorola Razr or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip phones are closed.
- Incoming calls are unaffected; only outgoing calls triggered while folded fail to connect.
- Motorola and Google are investigating, but no fix has been released yet, with reports dating back months.
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-09-29
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