Android Auto Bug is Silencing Notification Sounds for Some Users

A reported bug in Android Auto is causing notification sounds to be silenced for some users, while visual pop-ups continue to appear on the screen without audio alerts.

Notification Glitch Details

• Audio Issue: While notification pop-ups appear, no sound plays through the vehicle’s speakers.
• Playback Behavior: Android Auto reportedly pauses playing music as if it attempts to output the notification sound, but no audio is heard.
• Affected Software: Reports indicate the issue occurs on devices running Android 17 and Android Auto version 17.9 or newer, with some reports mentioning Android Auto 18 and the 18.1 beta build.
• Affected Devices: Users of both Pixel and Galaxy devices have reported experiencing this glitch, which is being blamed on a recent update.

Potential Workarounds and Verification

• Reported Temporary Fix: Some users report that removing the recent update and disabling automatic updates temporarily resolves the issue until an official patch is released.
• Pending Confirmation: Google has been contacted for comment, and further updates depend on official announcements or patches from the developer.
• How to Verify: Users can check their current Android Auto version settings on their device and monitor official Google support channels or community forums for announcements regarding a patch.