Android 14 update broke Android Auto for some Galaxy users

Samsung pushed the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update to quite a handful of Galaxy phones. It is now available across the Galaxy S23 series, S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and even plenty of A series handsets. In total, over 60 Galaxy devices have received One UI 6.0 update. However, the latest update brings some issues along, according to reports across Google forums. A bunch of Galaxy users are experiencing issues with Android Auto after updating to One UI 6.0.

Samsung’s One UI 6 may have broken wireless Android Auto for some users

For some Samsung Galaxy owners, the recent upgrade to Android 14 brought more than just new features. An unwelcome guest crashed the party: a bug that cripples wireless Android Auto. The first complaints started rising in late November as Samsung’s rollout of Android 14 gained momentum. More importantly, it isn’t just limited to a specific series or model. It has affected a range of phones, from the Galaxy S23 series to the A series smartphones.

The affected users on the Google support forum mostly described two scenarios: either wireless completely refusing to work, or flickering in and out like a dying lightbulb. If the issue lies within the app itself, we can expect a fix to arrive sooner than expected.

A fix could be on its way, but try this meanwhile

Thankfully, Google hasn’t turned a blind eye. It acknowledged the issue on its “Known Issues” list this week, and a community specialist has offered their support. However, a concrete fix is yet to arrive. Meanwhile, users could solely rely on connecting to Android Auto using a cable i.e. wired connection.

9to5Google noted that several Google Pixel users are experiencing similar connectivity woes after the December update, albeit to a much lesser extent. It is similar to the previous issues. The issues reported by Pixel users mirror those plaguing Galaxy phones: wireless connections dropping completely or sputtering out after brief moments of functionality.