Samsung(Other Models)

Android Auto doesn’t work on Samsung Galaxy phones

Android Auto suddenly stopped working (or never connects) when you use a Samsung Galaxy phone in your car.

❓ Cause

This issue often appears right after a monthly Samsung security patch update. It is a known issue on Samsung devices and usually affects the Android Auto app installation.

✅ Method 1 – Quick reset (4 steps)

1. Step 1
   Go to Settings → Apps → Android Auto and tap Force stop.
2. Step 2
   Still in Android Auto, tap Storage and then Clear data (confirm when asked).
3. Step 3
   Go back to the Android Auto app info screen and tap Disable (or Force disable, if available).
4. Step 4
   Open the Google Play Store, search for Android Auto, tap Uninstall updates, then Enable (if needed) and finally Update to install the latest version.

🧩 Method 2 – Revert Android Auto to the factory version

If Method 1 doesn’t solve the problem, you can follow these steps (as shown in the screenshots) to completely remove the updates and go back to the factory version of Android Auto:

1. Step 1
   Open the phone Settings and tap Apps.
2. Step 2
   Tap See all apps (for example: See all apps).
3. Step 3
   Scroll down, find and tap Android Auto to open the App info screen.
4. Step 4
   On the top right corner, tap the three dots ⋮ menu and choose Uninstall updates.
5. Step 5
   A message will appear asking to replace the app with the factory version. Tap OK to confirm.

Visual guide: example screenshots of the steps to uninstall Android Auto updates on a Samsung Galaxy phone.