Check your Galaxy settings: The new update is causing problems with Android Auto

It is not a complete rarity that new mobile system updates they solve many problems, but add some new ones along the way. It happens to practically all manufacturers, and most recently Samsung managed to do it. Fortunately, this is not a critical problem and you only need to check your mobile settings after the update.

The latest November update for the Galaxy S23 family of phones, which includes more than 50 security patches it has one catch according to reports from several users. Improves function Auto Blockerwhich will then make it impossible to use Android Auto correctly in your vehicle.

Check Auto Blocker

Auto Blocker from Samsung is a security utility that helps protect the smartphone when installing applications from unknown sources and also ensures safe installation via USB-C connection. After the mentioned update, it happens that when setting Auto Blocker to Maximum level the cable connection to external devices does not work and USB-C does not transfer data, it only offers charging.

According to sammobile.com users are then unable to connect their Galaxy S phone with their vehicle’s infotainment systems.

Fortunately, this is a fully adjustable feature and does not come factory activated at the Maximum level. If, after the update, you noticed incorrect behavior of your mobile in communication with various accessories, just go to the settings and there in the tab Security and privacy protection – Auto Blocker – Maximum restrictions and disable this function. If you connect your mobile phone with a cable to unknown devices in public, it is recommended to have Auto Blocker activated.

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If you use a Galaxy S7 and older, you won’t have these worries at all. Samsung right now has ended support Android Auto for devices running Android 8 and older. Despite its age, Android 8.0 Oreo is still on more than 3% of phones in the world, and at least from a security point of view, it is definitely recommended to use a smartphone with the latest version of Android.

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