Google has begun rolling out a fix for Android Auto connection problems reported by Samsung Galaxy users after they installed the company’s One UI 9 update. Google confirmed the development on 2 November 2026, saying the remedy was being delivered and should become available to all affected users soon.
The problem appeared as One UI 9, Samsung’s Android 17-based software update, reached more Galaxy devices. Users reported that their phones could no longer connect reliably to a compatible car’s head unit. In some cases, the connection failed altogether; in others, Android Auto disconnected during a drive or audio playback became unstable.
What Galaxy users reported
The reports were not confined to one handset. Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S25 Edge, Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy A55 owners were among those who described connection failures after moving to One UI 9. Other Galaxy models were also mentioned, indicating that the issue was linked to the software environment rather than a single device line.
- Some phones failed to start an Android Auto connection.
- Some connections dropped unexpectedly while in use.
- Some users reported audio stuttering, which they said had worsened after the update.
Several users had already tried common troubleshooting steps, including reconnecting the phone, clearing Android Auto’s data and switching from a wireless connection to a wired one. Those measures did not resolve the problem for everyone. Phones using One UI 8.5 were reported to connect normally in at least one comparison involving different Samsung devices.
What users can do while the fix arrives
Google has not identified the app or system component through which the fix is being distributed. For Galaxy users in India who rely on Android Auto, the practical step is to check for pending app updates on the phone, as Google has advised users to install updates so that the fix can reach the device when it becomes available.
Users who have not installed One UI 9 and depend on Android Auto can wait for the fix to arrive before starting the upgrade. The One UI 9 rollout remains in progress, so availability of the update itself continues to vary by eligible Galaxy device. Samsung’s latest software also includes expanded Quick Settings customisation, but those changes may not be immediately accessible to users who postpone the installation.
Google had previously acknowledged the Android Auto reports through its support forum, and the company, rather than Samsung, is delivering the correction in this case. Galaxy owners who continue to experience failed connections or audio stuttering after installing pending updates can report the behaviour through the Android Auto Help page.
