Google Gemini bug stops calls on Android Auto and phones

A bug in Google's Gemini AI assistant is preventing users from making phone calls through both Android Auto and standard Android handsets, prompting frustration and temporary rollbacks to the older Google Assistant. The issue emerged over the weekend of June 14-15 and has been widely reported online, though it does not appear to be affecting every user.

When attempting to initiate a call via voice command, Gemini displays an error message reading, "Something went wrong. Please try again." The problem persists despite standard troubleshooting steps such as clearing the app cache, deleting local data, or rebooting a vehicle's infotainment system. This suggests the glitch is likely a server-side issue rather than a local software fault.

The most reliable workaround reported by affected users is to switch their device's default digital assistant back to Google Assistant, which instantly restores calling functionality. Some users have also found success by uninstalling the latest updates to the Google app on their Android devices. Google has not publicly commented on the cause of the bug, but an official company post on Reddit indicated a fix is in the process of rolling out....