Updating to version Android 13 of the operating system not only implies multiple new features for your mobile, but also a bug that prevents you from using Android Auto. This is more common than it seems, since it is common to find malfunctions after the deployment of software patches, although this one in particular is quite annoying.
Do you regularly use Google’s intelligent driving system? In this case, you should be careful if your smartphone is going to receive the Android 13 update of the program soon or is already available, since installing the new version could make your life miserable.
Android Auto disabled by Android 13
It has been a user through the Google forum who has mentioned this error that does not allow Android Auto to be used correctly. Specifically, the user’s phone is a Google Pixel 5 , which, a few days ago, showed off the Android 13 version of the system developed by Google itself.
The owner reports that the app has completely stopped working on his car, a 2020 Honda Civic, after the update. In addition, he has tried to fix the error himself, reinstalling the app in the first place, clearing the cache and storage, changing the cables… But none of this has managed to solve the situation.
You have also verified that the cables you have used work with MTP for file transfers, so the cable is not the source of the problem. On the other hand, the car does not recognize the device to play music through the USB port; while Bluetooth works perfectly.
From Google they thank the user for reporting the problem and affirm that they have sent the report to their team, which is already working on a solution. So all that remains is to wait for an update that corrects the Android Auto error, although you can always go back to the previous version of Android to avoid this problem.
Possible solutions
A member of the community has helped this user with his Android Auto and Android 13 issue, providing different methods that might be able to fix the app status . In this way, Alistair Watson, as the individual is called, provides the following advice in the face of this situation:
- Open the settings of your mobile and access the applications section. Locate Android Auto and tap on “Force stop” or “Enable” in case it is disabled.
- Click on “Notifications” and allow all notifications from the app.
- Grant all necessary permissions to the app.
- Clear cache and storage.
- Within the “Battery” section of Android Auto, select the “No restrictions” option.
- Under “Pause app activity,” turn off the widget so it runs continuously in the background.
It is important to review these aspects of Android Auto in case they have previously changed due to the Android 13 update or due to a simple unforeseen event. If none of this works, your only solution will be to wait for a patch that allows you to use the driving app normally again.