GoKawiilFoldable phone users report Android Auto outgoing call failures tied to Gemini
Owners of foldable phones say they cannot place outgoing calls through Android Auto when their devices are closed, with one user receiving a prompt to 'flip open to continue.' Reports on Reddit and in Google and Motorola support forums indicate incoming calls still work fine, and several affected users say the problem began after they started using Gemini. Google and Motorola representatives have been gathering details from affected users but have not confirmed a cause.
GoKawiil's interpretation of the reporting above, not reported fact.
The reports suggest a possible conflict between Gemini's integration and foldable hardware states, though neither company has confirmed Gemini as the cause. If the bug is tied to software updates rather than hardware, it could point to a broader rollout issue affecting multiple foldable models rather than a single device flaw.
- Foldable phone users report failed outgoing Android Auto calls when the device is closed.
- Incoming calls reportedly work normally, isolating the issue to outgoing calls.
- Google and Motorola are gathering user reports but have not identified the root cause.
Source: engadget.com — Erin Carson, 2026-10-10
Published there as: “This Android Auto problem is affecting calls on foldable phones”
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