{
  "id": 17864304,
  "title": "Samsung's One UI 9 update is causing Android Auto connection problems",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/samsungs-one-ui-9-update-is-causing-android-auto-connection-problems",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T22:12:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-and-one-ui-9-issues/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung's latest One UI 9 update is causing connectivity problems for Android Auto on various Samsung devices. Users are experiencing random disconnections and, in some cases, even audio stuttering after the update. This issue is not limited to a single Samsung model, as it seems to affect a wide range of handsets. Samsung and Google are aware of the problem, but it remains unclear how it will be addressed. With the update now rolling out to more phones, users with Samsung devices should be cautious and observe for any unusual behavior. While updates are inevitable, Samsung's One UI 9 has introduced several noteworthy features, such as improved Quick Settings customization. However, this experience has highlighted the importance of thorough testing before widespread releases.",
  "summary": "There's bound to be issues somewhere",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Engadget",
        "title": "Android Auto could upset your work-life balance with its next update",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/android-auto-could-upset-your-work-life-balance-with-its-next-update",
        "published": "2026-11-02T00:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechCentral",
        "title": "Wanatu rebuilds on Google Maps to take its e-hailing service national",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/wanatu-rebuilds-on-google-maps-to-take-its-e-hailing-service-national",
        "published": "2026-11-02T09:30:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Tired of slow Android Auto feature rollouts? This new tool lets rooted users skip the wait",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/tired-of-slow-android-auto-feature-rollouts-this-new-tool-lets-rooted",
        "published": "2026-11-02T11:59:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "My car's Android Auto runs Home Assistant now, and it talks to my house when I arrive home",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/my-cars-android-auto-runs-home-assistant-now-and-it-talks-to-my-house",
        "published": "2026-11-02T13:31:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Some Samsung Galaxy phones are having Android Auto issues with One UI 9",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/some-samsung-galaxy-phones-are-having-android-auto-issues-with-one-ui",
        "published": "2026-11-02T17:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}