Motorola, Google Probe Android Auto Call Bug on Foldables
Motorola and Google are investigating an Android Auto issue that stops outgoing calls on closed clamshell foldables like the Razr and Galaxy Z Flip.
Motorola and Google are investigating an Android Auto issue that prevents users of clamshell foldable phones from making outgoing calls while the device is closed. The bug affects models including the Motorola Razr and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.
According to user reports, incoming calls are unaffected by whether the foldable is open or closed, and outgoing calls work normally when the phone is open. When the phone is folded, however, Gemini says it is calling the contact but the call is never initiated.
Users say calling worked until Gemini replaced Google Assistant, pointing to the transition as the point when the problem began. Reports of the Android Auto calling issue span across months, with claims as recent as September 2026, according to Android Authority.
Neither Motorola nor Google has announced a fix or timeline. Affected users are left waiting as the two companies continue their investigation.
Quick answers
Which phones are affected by the Android Auto outgoing call bug?
Clamshell foldables including the Motorola Razr and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip are affected when the phone is closed.
Do incoming calls work when the foldable is closed?
Yes. Incoming calls are unaffected by whether the phone is open or closed.
When did the Android Auto calling issue start?
Users report calling worked until Gemini replaced Google Assistant, and reports span across months with claims as recent as September 2026.