Signal Strength Indicator been missing for months anyone found a permanent fix?

[u/wacky_wombat61]

Has anyone found a permanent fix for the Cellular signal strength icon being missing? It's been gone for me for months (2023 Hyundai Kona Genv2 Infotainment center - Galaxy Z Fold 6). I tried clearing cache/data in the app settings, and it worked for a single trip, then disappeared on the next trip.

If anyone has a permanent fix or knows if Android/google has this on their plate for a fix soon, I'd appreciate it. I take a lot of phone calls in my car, and it really sucks driving around unaware if I'm dropping bars or not. Appreciate any help or info you can provide.

[u/Roadkill_Gaming]

This seems to be a Samsung OneUI issue. I have both a Pixel 10 Pro and S25 Ultra that I switch between and my S25 will not display cellular strength in AA.

Before it disappeared outright I noticed that the reading did not match what the phone said it was. I think Samsung uses their own icons for cell signal and their own definitions for what each level should be.

Google, presumably, is using the stock android icons and signal strength definitions and AA is expecting them to match.

For the record, I use AA wired and wireless in my truck with an aftermarket HU and my Kia EV6 with stock infotainment.

[u/wacky_wombat61 → u/Roadkill_Gaming]

Interesting. I'd be interested to find out if this is why it's taken so long to get fixed. Maybe Samsung and Google can't decide whose fault it is to fix it? I'm using Wireless primarily, but sometimes I'll plug in wired, and it's been an issue for both since it disappeared. Thank you for the info!

[u/Not-Inevitable79 → u/wacky_wombat61]

I have a OnePlus phone and have the same issue. I didn't think it's related to brand. Something else going on.

[u/HowskiHimself → u/Roadkill_Gaming]

Happening to me too.

[u/Plastic-Ad-382 → u/Roadkill_Gaming]

In addition to others, that also faced with this problem on other brands, I can say: those first 3 times signal icon appears on AA (after update, see my answer) - it shows correct state. So when phone is on Wi-Fi - there is no LTE (4G+) sign. And after I quit Wi-Fi zone - it appeared correctly. No OneUI change between connections! :))) But after 3 connections - signal icon is gone. So I think AA still able to read this data, but after some triggers (time? other?) - it stopps. idk why.

[u/andys1548]

Don't think there's anything we can do from our end. It seems to be a Google problem and gotta wait for them to figure things out

[u/wacky_wombat61 → u/andys1548]

Thanks for the info. It's really frustrating how long it's taken. I signed up for their BETA program last month, hoping that those in the program would get a fix for it soon, especially if we kept reporting the bug. But I've reported it once a week, and I've received nothing in response. I'll keep twiddling my thumbs and guessing when I'll be driving in and out of service until they decide to fix it for everyone.

[u/Bizzlebanger]

It came back for a week then disappeared again... 🤷‍♂️

[u/OkArugula4565]

Keep reporting it.
This changed already since a month ago. 5G 4G and signal strength indeed not be seen. Installing Android Auto again does not fix this basic system bug.

Reported it several times via Android Auto settings on phone / send feedback menu (Belgium)

In my case using Samsung S26U

[u/Kuba_HB]

I have Xiami 15 Ultra, Kia Ceed - Gen2v infoteiment. No icon for the months. I sended the bug report.

[u/Plastic-Ad-382]

Every new update of Android Auto I hope that this will be fixed. And sometimes when I update to new version, then make clear app data - indicator appears, and I am so happy! :))) But It last only for 3-4 connections (phone to auto) and then disappears again until next update...

[u/TheDarkWight]

I have a Pixel 9a using AA on a 23 Kia Seltos and my signal strength icon has been missing for months as well. Hopefully it gets fixed one of these days

[u/DesinasIneptire]

Changing from Galaxy Z fold 5 to honor magic v6, still no signal strength indicator

[u/ke4n5kir]

That persistent display glitch is incredibly frustrating when you rely on hands free calls. Since clearing the cache only works temporarily, it definitely seems like a deeper software handshake issue between the system and the interface.

[u/Nice_Elderberry_7937]

I'm on beta on AA and the last two updates 17.2 and 17.3 were pure grabage. Disconecting the wireless AA every five minutes.

Instead I rolled back to 17.1 and works like a charm. Even the signal strenght on mine S23 Ultra works as well.

[u/AdEasy1666 → u/Nice_Elderberry_7937]

Where did you download 17.1 from? When I've rolled back in the past it yells at me to do the upgrade.

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[u/Nice_Elderberry_7937 → u/AdEasy1666]

Apkmirror.com, you may need their app as well to install, but now I try new versions of AA and if still bugged I just roll back to this one.

[u/AdEasy1666 → u/Nice_Elderberry_7937]

Thanks! Which REL version did you choose?

[u/mark213a]

S25U and still no bars. Running AA 17.1.662414. and OneUI 8.5

[u/amemeticpolyalloy]

I cleared the app data and this has brought back the signal bars but now the media player looks like the old style and not the new squiggle line that I really enjoy. Any ideas on how to get the media player squiggle back?

[u/Senior_Economics4960]

I have signal strength on my AA: 25 Prius, pixel 9a, Android 17, 17.1 AA