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Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

ironworkers — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:10:44 GMT

Have a 2024 chevy silverado been trying to get Android auto to work on it and nothing.

Tried everything that I can find to solve the issue but nothing even tried on 2 other vehicles and my old s24 ultra worked with know problem. Up for any new ideas on how to fix the issue

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

Dan2023 — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:15:09 GMT

Are you tying to connect via Bluetooth? Some model cars require that you connect via USB data cable.

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

ironworkers — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:25:09 GMT

I tried both Bluetooth and gone through 6 different cables

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

IraqVet04 — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:25:54 GMT

As @Dan2023 stated,on my Ram I need a USB cable for Android Auto to work. Bluetooth is just for using to receive/ make calls.
Dumb question..have you paired your new phone to your vehicle ?

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

Mujibar — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:27:34 GMT

I paired my S26U with my 2018 CR-V yesterday via cable. No issues. You may also need to enable the connection on your head unit.

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

GodAshram — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:57:40 GMT

So, I had an issue with my 2023 equinox, but it boiled down to my s24, in the living room, was always connecting 1st. I just wiped my s24 to send to Samsung and deleted from the car and no issues since 😬

I do have wireless set up in developer mode too.

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

ironworkers — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:56:28 GMT

So far got no answers from samsung and chevy to resolve the issue with android auto and retired everything again

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

userOmdbhnACdN — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:07:50 GMT

Having issues with my 2017 also. S24 connected just fine.

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

Deja3 — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:42:39 GMT

If I was having this issue, I would clear the cache for the Android Auto app, then try it. If it still doesn't work, clear the data and uninstall updates, and then reinstall the app....have you tried that?

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

ironworkers — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:08:25 GMT

Yes tried it. I think it's the phone tried a s25 and worked but nothing from the s26

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

AaronPreslin — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:41:39 GMT

Same issue with a Mercedes C43 and a Galaxy S26 Ultra. Won't connect at all. Tried clearing data/cache, it's not a cable issue. This has worked fine for a Galaxy S24 Ultra for the past 2 years.

This is a complete deal breaker, and the phone is being returned if there is no solution that happens in the next week or so since there is only a 15 day return window.

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

Ironman22002 — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:36:06 GMT

Mine will connect but keeps randomly disconnecting and reconnecting while im driving

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

makbones — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:20:05 GMT

I've been experiencing this with my s26 ultra as well. Did a factory reset to no avail

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

AaronPreslin — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:42:45 GMT

I got my S26 Ultra working. Tuns out it was on my end, that I had to first initiate Android Auto through my car's infotainment for it to work. Once I did that, no issues and worked as expected. Guess I didn't remember doing that when I first connected my S24 Ultra. So for others out there having issues, make sure there isn't something you need to do on the infotainment side of things to initiate the connection. Obviously every car/manufacturer will vary. At least for my car, it's not just plug it into the port and initiate the connection from the phone, you have to do it from the infotainment first.

Re: Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

ironworkers — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:30:41 GMT

Did the factory work on getting it to work?

Re: Re: Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

makbones — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:28:16 GMT

Unfortunately not. Im hoping this is only software related and that this gets resolved soon. I rely heavily on hands-free

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

ironworkers — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:18:22 GMT

So I did a rest all settings and Clear Cache and Clear Data from smart switch and smart things and smart things was still holding my truck as a device when unpaired it so got rid of it of smart things and one off these things had to be the cause got it working now

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

Mujibar — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:44:45 GMT

Glad you got it resolved! I didn't know SmartThings would even register a vehicle.

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

userqkIs0sH2Av — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:09:59 GMT

Android Auto has stopped working for many users — and the Samsung Galaxy S26 is among the phones affected | TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/android-auto-has-stopped-working-for-many-users-and-the-samsung-galaxy-s26-is-among-the-phones-affected

Re: Android auto issues samsung galaxy s26 ultra

userSnCSrIQHhk — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:19:53 GMT

My 26 Ultra android auto is spotty, it connects but it slips in and out which is crazy and my truck is a 2025. Unacceptable