Some Galaxy Users Experience Android Auto Connection Issues in One UI 8

If your Galaxy device is running One UI 8 (Android 16), you might encounter a weird issue with Android Auto. Several users are reporting that the app disconnects from the car dashboard after a short time. This can be frustrating for users who rely on Android Auto for navigation and making calls while driving.

Android Auto connection issues emerge on Galaxy phones running One UI 8

Several users confirm that everything worked fine before updating to Android 16. This suggests that the latest OS build may be the cause of the Android Auto issue. Last month, a Pixel 9 Pro XL user on the Google community forum wrote, “When trying to connect to Android Auto, the car display goes black for about 10-15 seconds and then says unable to connect.”

While the Android Auto team is investigating the issue, it has now spread to Galaxy devices as well. Replying to the same thread, users with the Galaxy A35 and S23 FE recently confirmed similar problems, saying that Android Auto keeps disconnecting and then reconnecting frequently. Even on our Galaxy S25 Ultra, we have noticed frequent connection errors after updating to Android 16.

However, as 9to5Google points out, the issue does not appear to be widespread. Only a small number of Android 16 users have reported the problems. As a temporary workaround, you can uninstall Android Auto and then reinstall it. This may work for a few connections, but the issue often returns.

It’s unclear when Google will release a permanent fix for this issue. Meanwhile, Samsung continues to roll out the One UI 8 update to more eligible devices. As a result, more reports of Android Auto connection issues may surface in the coming weeks. On a brighter note, Google is working on a new Android Auto feature that will let you add widgets to the car’s home screen. This will make it easier to see information and control apps directly from the car display.