Android Auto: Unstable connections since Android 16 updates
If connection drops in Android Auto occur more frequently with Samsung or Pixel smartphones, Android 16 could be the cause.
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In recent weeks and months, many users have likely been plagued by regular connection drops when using Android Auto. This behavior occurs particularly after updates to Android 16. However, bug fixes are apparently on the way.
The exact cause is currently unknown, but previously stable connections suddenly became unstable and dropped more frequently, which many users are also reporting online. Android Authority has received information from Google that the problem with Android Auto is known there and fixes are being distributed – without, however, naming the cause of the connection problems. Many affected users should notice an improvement in the situation with Android Auto updates.
Fixes also possible on display devices
However, devices that serve as the counterpart for Android Auto can also contribute to improvements. Displays that can be managed with the Evelink app, for example, for using MirrorLink, indicate that a fix for Android Auto interference is installable. From version 20260318-1057_play_eve from the Google Play Store, this fix can be found if the display is switched to “SuperLink Mode” in the connection settings. The app then shows the option that the fix is installable. After selection and application, “Android 16 Auto Connect issue fixed” appears, which can be confirmed with “Ok.” If necessary, affected users should then restart the device and, if necessary, switch back to Android Auto mode.
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Android updates currently appear to be becoming more problematic more often. The April updates for Samsung's Galaxy S24 and S25, for example, are causing battery problems and increased heat development for some users. Pixel owners, on the other hand, are struggling massively with Android 16 QPR3 from March. Reports range from reboot loops and frozen lock screens to reduced battery life.
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