The Android Auto disconnection problem plaguing Samsung and Pixel users just got a fix
The Android Auto disconnection problem plaguing Samsung and Pixel users just got a fix
Publish Date: 2026-06-14 10:27:00
Source Domain: www.xda-developers.com
Over the past several months, countless users have reported experiencing wired and wireless Android Auto disconnects, especially with Samsung and Pixel devices. Thankfully, it looks like a recently released Google Play Services update aims to solve the issues.
The update, which went live on Monday, June 8th, includes the note, “[Auto] Bug fixes for Device Connections related services.” Google doesn’t offer more context than this, but it seems to be specifically related to solving Android Auto’s ongoing disconnection problem.
It’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of the problem, as is often the case with in-car infotainment disconnection issues, but the common belief is that it’s tied to Android’s Advanced Protection security feature, which causes the connection to drop. The feature seems to reset the phone’s USB Protection settings and block Android Auto from running. Android Advanced Protection encompasses all existing security settings and privacy tools, including Theft Detection, Offline Device Lock, Unknown App Protection, and more.
A few weeks ago, I put together a guide to various settings you can change and other steps you can take to help keep your connection more consistent.
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