Foldable Owners Report Android Auto Outgoing Call Failures When Phones Are Closed
Users on Reddit and Google and Motorola forums say calls fail through Android Auto when their foldables are shut, with Gemini suspected.
Foldable phone owners are reporting that they cannot place outgoing calls through Android Auto while their devices are closed, according to reports on Reddit and on Google and Motorola forums first reported by Android Authority. Several users say the problem began after they started using Gemini.
Incoming calls reportedly still come through normally. One Reddit user said they received a "flip open to continue" message when trying to make a call. Most of the posts mention the Motorola Razr Ultra, specifically the 60 and 70 models, running Android 16; one post mentioned the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Google and Motorola representatives are collecting information about the incidents in their responses on the forums.
Earlier context
In a Reddit post from April, a user reported issues with a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and said there were no calling problems until they started using Gemini. In a separate Reddit post from about three months ago, a user said they had to switch back from Gemini to Google Assistant to place outgoing calls while their foldable was closed. Android 16 began rolling out in June 2025, and Google pulled Google Assistant from phones, tablets and other devices as of last month, with the transition beginning September 4, 2026 for phones that meet the minimum requirements to run the AI service.
Quick answers
What is the Android Auto calling issue with foldable phones?
Owners report being unable to place outgoing calls via Android Auto when their foldable phones are closed. Incoming calls still come through normally, according to the reports.
Which phones are affected?
Most reports mention the Motorola Razr Ultra, specifically the 60 and 70 models, running Android 16. One post mentioned the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Is Gemini causing the problem?
Several users say the issue started after they began using Gemini, and it is suspected but not confirmed. Google and Motorola are collecting information about the incidents.