At the worst possible time, the connection with Android Auto drops.
Youre driving blind, your music has turned off, and hands-free calling is disabled.
Why does Android Auto keep disconnecting, and what can you do to stop it happening?
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What Is Android Auto?
While earlier versions of the app could be accessed using the phone, this is no longer the case.
Instead, the most recent releases of Android Auto restrict control of the app to your cars head unit.
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But doing so is dangerous when driving.
Even if you might do it by feel, you are still distracted.
What can you do if Android Auto cuts out and disconnects regularly?
When its safe to do so, try these troubleshooting tips.
Not all cars, even modern ones, are Android Auto (orApple CarPlay) compatible.
During a service, looks like the system was enabled through a software upgrade.
Obviously, your Android Auto isnt going to start disconnecting if it isnt there in the first place.
However, it is possible that the cars software doesnt fully support the service without an upgrade.
As such, check with your dealer to find out if Android Auto can be fully enabled.
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To do this:
Wait while Android Auto updates.
Clean Your USB Cable and Ports
Now is the time to confirm that the cable is clean and complete.
Such problems can cause disconnections.
You should also check your phones USB port as well as your cars.
When it comes to the USB port on your car, however, things are a little different.
USB ports on cars are prone to the same dirt and dust that affect other parts of the vehicle.
Your cable might appear to work, but it isn’t supplying power.
While unusual for USB-C, this isnt unheard of.
Most head units use the USB 2.x standard, so the data transfer is limited to 480 Mbps.
This way, you give it a chance to set up a new connection with your phone.
Try the following:
With this adjusted, you should see better connectivity from Android Auto.
Incredibly, this even applies to Android Auto, despite the relative importance of the software.
This makes Android Auto disconnect on a low battery.
After all, the problem might not be with Android Auto on your phone.
You could be experiencing an issue where the setup of your vehicles Android Auto version is incompatible.
If it works fine, you know the issue is with your car.
If it fails to connect or stay connected, then the issue is either the cable or your phone.
Android Auto Disconnection Issue: Fixed!
By this point, your Android Auto disconnection issue should be resolved.
If you still need some convincing on that, dont worry.
It’s possible to connect wirelessly to your car thanks to Android Auto Wireless.
