My Android phone keeps disconnecting from my S-Drive after the March 2026 Android Auto update! Is there a fix for this?Updated 6 hours ago

If you are experiencing Android Auto disconnection issues after the March 2026 Android Auto update, please perform the following steps:

1. Exit Android Auto on your S-Drive
2. Switch your S-Drive into Android Cast mode
3. On your phone, open the Google Play Store and search for EveLink, or click here if you are reading this on your phone
4. Download, install, and launch EveLink
5. In the EveLink app, go to Settings —> App Version
6. Tap Software Update and wait for the process to complete
7. Once the update is complete, go to Cast —> Add —> WiFi Direct
8. You should see something like: "Failed to obtain nearby device permission". Tap to fix/apply it
9. Allow all permissions when prompted (Nearby Devices, Location, WiFi, etc.)
10. Let EveLink search for devices until your S-Drive's WiFi appears
11. Tap on your S-Drive's WiFi to connect to it
12. If successful, you should see: "Android [version] Auto Connect issue Fixed". Tap OK
13. Switch your S-Drive back into Android Auto mode
14. On your phone, turn Bluetooth off, then back on, and reconnect to your S-Drive
15. Launch Android Auto again on your phone if it does not automatically launch

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