Foldable phones fail to make outgoing calls through Android Auto when shut
Some foldable phone owners are reporting that Android Auto cannot place outgoing calls when their phones are closed. The issue matters because it can leave drivers unable to make calls hands-free unless they open their phones; incoming calls appear unaffected.
Reports on Google and Motorola forums and Reddit mainly concern Motorola Razr Ultra 60 and 70 models running Android 16, though a Galaxy Z Flip 7 owner also described the problem. Some users say it began after they started using Gemini, and one reported that switching back to Google Assistant restored calling. Google and Motorola representatives are collecting information, but no official fix has been announced; Google has also begun removing Assistant from eligible devices.
- Some foldables cannot make outgoing Android Auto calls while closed.
- Users suspect the issue may be linked to Gemini.
- No official fix is available; opening the phone remains a workaround.
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Android Auto connects an Android phone to a car’s display and controls, allowing drivers to use features such as calls while keeping their hands on the wheel. Foldable phones can be used while shut, with their main screen folded away, or opened like a small tablet.
The reports mostly concern Motorola Razr Ultra 60 and 70 phones running Android 16, though one Galaxy Z Flip 7 owner has described the same problem. Some users link it to switching from Google Assistant to Gemini, Google’s newer AI assistant; reports say incoming calls still work.
The issue matters because drivers may need to open the phone to make an outgoing call, which can be inconvenient in a car. Google and Motorola are gathering information, but neither has announced an official fix.
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Originally published by Engadget as “This Android Auto problem is affecting calls on foldable phones”.