Google told The Verge that its team is “aware of the issue” and is “currently investigating a fix.” No ETA has been provided. We will update this story when more information or a solution is available.
In recent weeks, some phones have only worked with Android Auto using a wired connection, according to several complaints on Google’s Android Auto community forums spotted by 9to5Google. Users have reported Bluetooth connections will work briefly before dropping, or will only connect wirelessly once their phone has been rebooted. In some cases, Android Auto is randomly forcing connected phones to reboot without being prompted to do so.
“The reboots have happened when on a call, while listening to YouTube Music, and listening to Libby books,” said one Reddit user….