WhatsApp Audio Interruption on Android Auto

WhatsApp Audio Interruption on Android Auto

The Issue

When using Android Auto, you may notice that when receiving WhatsApp messages:
  1. Your music or audio stream stops playing
  2. The WhatsApp message is read aloud
  3. Your audio doesn't automatically resume afterward or Streaming radio doesn't restart

Important Note

This is a known WhatsApp bug and not related to the CHIGEE. 

Solution and Next Steps

To prevent this interruption and improve your experience:
  1. Remove WhatsApp from your Android Auto enabled applications list
  2. Report this bug to WhatsApp, as this would help them understand the impact on users and potentially address it in future updates.

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