Galaxy Z Fold 6 Muting Google Assistant in Android Auto: A Known Issue
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6, with its fancy foldable screen and Galaxy AI, is encountering a few hiccups. While it's generally smooth sailing with Android Auto, some users are experiencing an audio glitch where navigation instructions and Google Assistant voices go silent, despite music apps working fine. This problem occurs regardless of wired or wireless connections.
Samsung has acknowledged the issue and is working on a permanent fix. In the meantime, they offer a workaround: setting the Z Fold 6's equalizer to "balanced." This restores audio functionality for all apps, including Google Assistant and Google Maps.
How to Fix the Issue:
- Go to Settings > Sound and Vibration > Sound Quality and Effects > Equalizer.
- Select "balanced".
- Disconnect and reconnect Android Auto to apply the changes.
While the root cause seems to be a compatibility issue between the Z Fold 6 and Android Auto, the "balanced" audio setting provides a temporary solution. Downgrading Android Auto or swapping cables won't resolve the issue.
Samsung is actively working on a permanent fix, so hopefully, this issue will be a thing of the past soon. Until then, the "balanced" equalizer setting is the best way to ensure a smooth Android Auto experience on the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
