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A few weeks ago, Android Auto users were facing an issue with the navigation bar on the app’s interface. It made the navigation bar disappear while in use, leaving the users stranded and not able to switch between apps. Last week, Google began rolling out a fix to this issue that was bringing lots of pain to its users around the world.
To fix the problem, Google had to roll out an Android Auto app update. Users were then encouraged to update their app via the Google Play Store, and this new app version brought a fix to the issue. After the update, users who noticed the disappearance of their navigation bar could wave goodbye to this problem.
The navigation bar on the Android Auto app is necessary for switching between various apps. Without this bar, users were stuck on a particular screen and not able to make use of other apps that they needed. This is an important and timely fix from Google, however, the team now has other bugs to look into and offer fixes as soon as possible.
After the Android Auto navigation bar issue, Google is turning its attention to the Pixel 8 series connection bug
Both devices in the Pixel 8 series have been making the headlines for weeks now, ever since their launch. These devices have been dropping jaws in the smartphone industry because of their performance and camera abilities. But now, they are making headlines for an issue that some users are noticing.
This new pain point has to do with the Android Auto connection on these devices. Some users are finding it hard to connect Android Auto on their Pixel 8 or 8 Pro to their vehicle’s infotainment system. Others are finding it hard to open the Android Auto app on their smartphones.
For the second group, the app on their smartphone goes into a frozen screen when opened. This is an issue as these users can’t make use of Android Auto from their devices when driving. Most of these users rely on Android Auto for not only navigation but also media controls.
Google is now looking into this bug to provide users with a fix. Users of the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro can now rest assured that a fix is on the way. At the moment, Google says that it is investigating the issue alongside other devices having similar problems.
This bug that some Pixel 8 and 8 Pro users are facing is not affecting all users. Some users can use Android Auto on their Pixel 8 or 8 Pro without any issues. In the coming days, Google will roll out a fix to this problem which will roll out via an app update.