Android Auto Disconnection Issues: How to Fix and Why It Keeps Happening

Okay, so, I’ve been pulling my hair out over this one, and I’m sure some of you can relate. My Android Auto kept disconnecting. I mean, I’d be driving along, jamming to my tunes, and then bam! Silence. No maps, no music, nothing. It was driving me crazy, and frankly, a little dangerous because I’d be fumbling with my phone while driving.

First thing I did was, obviously, check the cable. I mean, that’s the usual culprit, right? I swapped it out with a couple of different ones I had lying around, even a brand new one, but nope, still the same problem. It kept disconnecting at random times. I thought that might be the interference in the 5GHZ spectrum. But it seemed not to be this kind of problem, so I tried to connect to 2.4GHZ spectrum. However, things didn’t get better.

So, cable wasn’t the issue. Next, I messed around with my phone’s settings. I made sure all the permissions for Android Auto were enabled. I even went into the developer options and played around with the USB settings, but still no luck. It got to the point where I was considering doing a full factory reset of my phone. I mean, who knew what I had messed up in there?

• Check the USB cable.
• Try using a different USB port in your car.
• Make sure your phone’s software is up to date.
• Restart your phone and your car’s infotainment system.

Then, I thought, maybe it’s the app itself. So, I went into my phone’s settings, found the Android Auto app, and cleared the cache and data. It’s kind of like giving the app a fresh start. I also uninstalled and reinstalled the app, just to be sure. I was feeling pretty good about this one. I was like, “This has to be it!”

Aha Moment

And guess what? It worked! I mean, it wasn’t perfect at first. It still disconnected a couple of times, but nowhere near as often as before. It was like night and day. I also tried some other apps like AutoMate and AutoZen. They are kind of similar to Android Auto but have some extra features. I did not dive deep into them though. I just drove around for a few days, and it seemed pretty stable. I could finally enjoy my music and use my maps without any interruptions. Man, it was such a relief.

So, if you’re having issues with Android Auto disconnecting, definitely try clearing the app’s cache and data, or even reinstalling it. It might just save you a lot of headaches. Also, do not be obsessed with those so-called “comprehensive” articles. They are just some big words. Trust me, I’ve been there. It’s frustrating, but there’s usually a simple solution. Hope this helps someone out there!