Android Auto users are running into a pesky scrolling bug in certain apps

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority
TL;DR
- A rising variety of Android Auto customers are reporting a bug that’s stopping them from scrolling.
- This downside has been reported with apps like Amazon Music, BBC Sounds, SoundCloud, and extra.
- The problem appears to solely happen when music is enjoying.
It was only some weeks in the past after we reported on Android Auto customers who have been going through an irritating situation inflicting their phones to reboot when making an attempt to connect with their automobile programs wirelessly. However that wasn’t the one downside Android Auto customers have been coping with since February. A rising variety of complaints declare {that a} completely different bug is stopping them from scrolling.
In February, reports began popping up about a problem with scrolling on Android Auto. Affected customers discovered that they may not scroll previous just a few rows whereas utilizing apps like Amazon Music, BBC Sounds, SoundCloud, and so forth. On prime of limiting how far these customers might scroll, it’s reported that the bug additionally forces customers again to the highest of the record.
Since these preliminary complaints, the variety of experiences has grown to the purpose the place the thread has now reached trending standing on Google’s assist boards. A developer has even shared an instance of the bug they encountered whereas constructing their music app.
It seems this bug doesn’t randomly happen; there’s a situation for it to set off. The issue appears to solely occur when customers are scrolling whereas listening to music.
Android Staff has responded within the thread, so they’re already conscious of the problem. We’ve got contacted Google to see if there’s a timeline for a repair and we’ll replace this text if we get a response.
In associated information, just lately noticed code hints that Google is engaged on including climate controls to Android Auto’s talents. It’s not clear how this perform might match into the system’s UI.