I am having a minor issue with my up to date Pixel 8 on GOS. Whenever I make a call or incoming call, it auto disconnects, when I make a call it disconnects after 2 seconds of connecting. I do not have this issue with my Pixel 5 on latest GOS. Everything on the phone is identical in terms of config. Wondering if anyone has encountered this issue and possibly has a solution?

    I figured out why but it doesn't explain why. The phone connects to the headunit via Bluetooth to activate android auto but it doesn't disconnect the Bluetooth leaving on my my main BMW Bluetooth connection hence the conflicting between both connected Bluetooth connections.

    When I have my iPhone connecting to the head unit the head unit Bluetooth connection automatically disconnects once carplay is fully initiated.

    Very confusing.

    • de0u replied to this.

      haval What happens if you disable "Phone calls" in the phone's settings for the car pairing?

        de0u Tried that and then auto doesn't connect at all.

        • de0u replied to this.

          haval Tried that and then auto doesn't connect at all.

          That's a little surprising, but Android Auto is complicated.

          It would probably be productive to indicate which head unit you are using: manufacturer, year, firmware version if that's available. And maybe to see if there is newer firmware.

          It might also be productive to try wired Android Auto. Even if it's less convenient it might be a better solution at least for the moment.

            de0u its okay. Im manually turning off the Bluetooth from unit once it connects. And the good thing is when I turn off the car off and on the Bluetooth comes back on so Android Auto automatically connects again. I've messaged the folks I got the headunit from to see if they have a new firmware or upgrade that solves the issue.

            How do I post images here?

            haval https://ibb.co/7XkKwQK

            In terms of searchability (and persistence) it might be best to transcribe the relevant parts of the image into text.

            But talking to the source of the head unit seems like a good idea.

              de0u Yeah they've comeback to me with an image haha. Implying use wired instead of wireless. Excellent. At least they have a sense of humour. Still waiting on the question of an updated firmware that might have addressed this issue. It's based on Android 13.