If you are thinking of installing Android Auto to use it in your car and thus be able to drive without distractions, you will have already seen that it is a very practical tool with a large number of possibilities. However, it is not without its bugs, and many of them are downright annoying.
We will tell you what are the most common problems that usually occur in Android Auto, what they are due to and if you can fix them or not and how. Taking this into account, you decide if you are interested in using it or not.
Multiple connection issues
One of the most common errors that many users experience is problems connecting to the service. It will happen to you whether you connect by cable or by Bluetooth, and even if the bugs end up being solved over time, they always come back in some mobile models with an update.
On some occasions it may be due to the compatibility of the car, since there are older models or certain brands that do not allow you to use this app. You should even check your smartphone because there are some that do not have the option to connect via Bluetooth. Therefore, the first thing you should do is discard all of it.
If you have recently updated your mobile or app , it may be due to this. In fact, very recently they have complained of not being able to connect via cable or experiencing connectivity failures on their OnePlus 11 mobile. But this has not been the only case, since shortly before many devices had not been able to connect after updating to Android 13 in different models of mobile and vehicles. It may also be that there are problems with the Bluetooth connection, in which case it is best to unpair and reconnect, or that the cable you use is not compatible for this service.
The app stops, crashes or is very slow
Sometimes Android Auto freezes or experiences performance issues. The best thing to do in this case is to clear the data and cache and check again . You can do it in the settings of your mobile in the applications section. You should also check the permissions.
Another reason why it could be due, apart from the fact that your mobile is so full of things that it does not allow the application to function correctly, is a recent update. Sometimes the problem is with the operating system or the application, so it is best to look for possible solutions until it is fixed with a new update or try to go back to a previous version that worked. Likewise, it could be because the mobile is very old, it has few resources to work smoothly, or the cable is not good.
Problems with Google Maps
Over time, there have been several problems with the famous Google map service, such as the loss of GPS signal that occurs frequently. When it seems solved, it returns to leave you without GPS or giving many signal failures when using it with Android Auto. Although it seems fixed, it could happen again with a new update.
If it happens to you again, check that it is an Android Auto bug and contact the Google team so that they are aware of it and fix it as soon as possible. Although this is not a definitive solution, you can try other alternative services like Waze.
not heard
There will be many cases in which you will encounter problems such as not being heard , sometimes it may be due to the sound configuration of the mobile or the panel. Try rebooting, installing again, or checking that it’s not due to a recent update.
If you have problems with Spotify , it is more common than it seems and in our blog we have discussed on occasion some possible solutions to this and other Android Auto problems.