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Gemini update blocks Android Auto voice calls; revert to Assistant.

6/16/2026

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The Gemini update on Android Auto blocks voice-command calls and also prevents calls on Android phones, displaying “Something went wrong. Please try again.”
Reddit users say reverting to Google Assistant restores call functionality as a short-term workaround.
The problem appears tied to a recent Gemini or Google app update, though the exact cause remains unclear.

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Story summary

The Gemini update on Android Auto blocks voice-command calls and also prevents calls on Android phones, displaying “Something went wrong. Please try again.”
Reddit users say reverting to Google Assistant restores call functionality as a short-term workaround.
The problem appears tied to a recent Gemini or Google app update, though the exact cause remains unclear.