Android Auto is an infotainment system widely used by many car owners to access various smartphone features while driving. However, some users are encountering problems when trying to launch Android Auto with their Samsung Galaxy, causing some dismay.This long-running bug was recently highlighted by specialist journalist Max Weinbach. In a video, he shows how Android Auto refuses to launch when he connects his Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Flip or Galaxy Fold to the head unit of his Jeep Grand Cherokee 2021. Although the connection is established and the devices start charging, the infotainment system simply refuses to open. Max Weinbach’s post quickly went viral, with many users confirming similar difficulties. “Same problem with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra today”, says one user in particular. In light of this situation, the Android Auto team has launched an investigation to understand the cause of this malfunction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=herFQGh5u2Q It’s worth pointing out that problems with Samsung smartphones are nothing new. Numerous testimonials reporting bugs with Samsung Galaxy S23s abound on the Google support forum. The Volkswagen Group has also confirmed that some of its vehicles are not compatible with Android Auto when paired with certain Android phones. A software update is being developed to resolve this issue, but as of July, this solution was not yet available for Volkswagen Group cars. Other Android Auto-compatible car brands, such as MG Motor, Honda, Ford and Jeep, also appear to be affected by the bug. Despite the usual troubleshooting attempts, such as clearing the cache, deleting and reinstalling the application or resetting the factory settings, affected users were unable to resolve the problem. Many Android Auto users face problems when trying to launch the infotainment system with their Samsung Galaxy. The long-running bug was highlighted by journalist Max Weinbach, and many users have confirmed similar difficulties. The Android Auto team is investigating the malfunction, while software updates are being developed to resolve the issue. In the meantime, owners of Android Auto-compatible cars equipped with a Samsung Galaxy will have to wait to take full advantage of this feature.
