In this article, I will tell you Google has begun an investigation into two major issues affecting Android Auto users.
The good news is that the Mountain View-based search giant is deeply devoted to enhancing the long-term stability and reliability of Android Auto, thus the firm normally investigates user-reported issues quickly.
This does not necessarily imply that remedies will be delivered in a timely manner, but it is still reassuring to know that Google is looking into the faulty behavior reported by users.
This is exactly what is happening right now, with two severe issues occurring as a result of the most recent Android Auto updates.
More precisely, a member of the Android Auto team stated that two issues noticed by users have been forwarded for additional research, so the forthcoming app upgrades may also include remedies.
The first issue being investigated by the Android Auto team is a connectivity issue that appeared after the August update. Several users have stated that when they put their phones in the car, their phones are no longer detected, and hence Android Auto does not start.
This could ordinarily suggest a faulty cable or something else interfering with the connection, but given the growing number of customers experiencing the same behavior with the early August upgrade, Google has decided to investigate and determine what is going on.
The second issue is the strange behavior that we noticed earlier this week, in which Android Auto attempts to access the Secure Folder on Samsung devices. Users are thus bombarded with password requests that appear on their phones, and while this does not prevent users from running Android Auto, it makes using the phone nearly impossible due to the password prompts that appear on the screen repeatedly.
As previously said, Google researching these issues is no guarantee that a fix is also on the way, so don't hold your breath waiting for fixes.