All android auto problems and their solution

Android Auto has become essential for many users. But we cannot deny that the Google car app is sometimes a real headache.

If you are one of those who Google “Android Auto won't open”, “Android Auto closes by itself”, “Android Auto stopped”, don't worry, we'll provide you with some possible solutions.

There is no definitive solution for every problem as it depends on many factors. Sometimes it is as simple as updating the application or adjusting the settings, but in most cases you will have to wait for Google to solve the problem in a future version.

Android Auto does not connect with the car

If this is your problem, then let's start with the basics. Is your car compatible with Android Auto? You can verify this detail from the same application.

To do this, just open the app and go to the Information section. You will find a section "What is compatible with Android Auto" that will take you to the sections you see in the first two images:

Select "More information" and scroll to "Check your car" to check compatibility with your car model.

If you discover that your car is not compatible, the only quick solution is to use Android Auto from your mobile. And then you will have to put yourself in the task of buying a radio compatible with Android Auto that you can integrate into your car.

On the other hand, if your car is compatible then try setting up the connection from scratch. Open the app, go to Settings and scroll down to "Connected Cars" to remove any existing connections. For it,

• Open the top menu (touching the three dots) to show the option "Forget all the cars", as you can see in the third image.
• Make sure to activate "Add new cars to Android Auto" so that the process starts automatically when you connect it to your car.

And as the last option in this basic checklist: check that Android Auto is activated in the car's infotainment system. If you have used different mobiles it is possible that the configuration has changed and this option has been disabled.

Another detail that you should keep in mind is that not all USB cables are compatible, so it is not enough to take the first option you find in the corner store.

Android Auto does not connect via Bluetooth

If Android Auto has a Bluetooth conflict, try some of these options to fix the problem.

The first option is to delete the configuration of the connected cars by following the steps mentioned in the previous item and which are reflected in the third image. Once you remove all the connected cars, start the process again from scratch.

A second option is to take a look at the Auto Start settings in the Android Auto app to make sure there is no conflict on the paired devices.

To do this go to Settings >> Phone screen settings >> Auto Start. Make sure you have the first option enabled and configured the device for automatic startup. If you want to eliminate any possibility of error then configure this option from scratch by removing the linked devices.

And a third option is to unlink the mobile phone and the car directly from the Bluetooth connection. Go to Settings (on the mobile) and look for the option that allows you to reset the Bluetooth data. Then select the device you want to unpair and choose "Forget" or "Unpair" depending on the option offered by your device.

Android Auto stopped

If Android Auto closes after just a few minutes then try fixing it by clearing the app cache.

Go to Applications >> Android Auto and choose the options that allow you to clear the app data and cache. Once you restart the mobile it should no longer give you problems.

If you experience this problem with a new Android Auto update, then go back to the previous version. It is possible that there is a failure in the update or that it causes conflict with the rest of the mobile applications or the system. For this, you just have to uninstall it, either from Google Play or from Settings >> Applications >> Android Auto and choose to uninstall.

And since it is not possible to access a previous version from Google Play, you will have to resort to an APK. On the other hand, check that you have not activated the energy saving. Although this is one of the most practical options that we find on the mobile, it is also a headache in some situations, since it limits the use of certain apps according to the established configuration.

So take a quick look at your phone's settings to make sure the Android Auto app isn't limited by power saving settings.

Android Auto won't open

If you have come across the message “An error has occurred. It seems that Google Play Services does not work at the moment ”when you want to open the app, do not despair, you may solve it with a few steps.

Go to Mobile Settings and search for installed applications following your mobile settings. For example, if you have a Xiaomi you will find it in Settings >> Applications >> Manage applications >> Show all applications.

Once you find this section, look in the list for "Google Play Services" and choose "Clear data." In this way, you clear the cache of Google Play Services to get rid of any errors.

On the other hand, if you are using Android Auto from a Xiaomi mobile there is a detail to take into account. Some users noted that having dual apps creates conflict and causes Android Auto to shut down, as this process requires Google Play Services to duplicate as well. You can notice this in the image above: two Google Play Services appear because one corresponds to the dual applications created.

If you think this is your problem then remove all dual apps. And don't forget to make sure to erase all data from Applications >> Dual Applications >> Delete Dual Application Accounts.

Android Auto crashes

If Android Auto causes this problem, you can try all the options that we mentioned in the previous items, as it may be a configuration problem or a conflict with the new version.

And on the other hand, do a quick review of these points:

• Verify that you have no pending system update
• Make sure all the multimedia apps you have associated with Android Auto are up to date
• Check that Android has all the permissions it requires for its operation

If you have touched the mobile settings or have modified any security option, it is possible that you have disabled some of the permissions that you granted when you configured Android Auto. This causes it to hang in some situations or shut down directly.

So go to Apps >> Android Auto >> App Permissions and check if it has all the permissions to work properly. Or if you want, uninstall the app and reconfigure it from scratch to enable all permissions without problems.