Android Auto and One UI 9 aren’t getting along for some Galaxy owners (Update
TL;DRSome Samsung Galaxy owners report Android Auto connectivity problems after updating to One UI 9.Complaints involve multiple Galaxy models, with users reporting failed connections and unexpected disconnections.Google…
- Some Samsung Galaxy owners report Android Auto connectivity problems after updating to One UI 9.
- Complaints involve multiple Galaxy models, with users reporting failed connections and unexpected disconnections.
- Google has acknowledged the issue, but there’s no confirmed cause or fix yet.
Update, November 2, 2026 (8:04 PM ET): Google has reached out to Android Authority to confirm that a fix has been rolled out, and the issue should be resolved shortly.
Original article, November 2, 2026 (5:24 AM ET): Your phone gets a shiny new Android update, but your car suddenly wants nothing to do with it. That’s the frustrating situation some Samsung Galaxy owners are facing after installing One UI 9, with reports of Android Auto refusing to connect or repeatedly dropping connections. The complaints have now caught Google’s attention, although the cause remains a mystery.