Weird Twins and Google Assistant replacement bug is driving Android Auto users crazy

For the past few months, Google Deploying Gemini to Android Auto (AA). The AI ​​upgrade has received mixed reviews since its introduction. If you’re one of those users who wants you to go back to Google Assistant, you might really like this new bug affecting the platform.

Some AA users claim that Gemini suddenly disappeared and was replaced by the old Google Assistant. Active RedditThere are numerous reports on the issue. We can confirm that one of our writers also encountered this error. While some claim they are irreversible, others say the problem is temporary.

On it Android Auto community forums (via PiunikaWeb), one user mentions that Gemini integration worked fine until it was updated to version AA 16.7. After this update, the system reverted back to Google Assistant. Despite clearing the cache for the AA and Google apps, changing the digital assistant settings, and restarting both the phone and the car’s head unit, the old Assistant interface continues to launch.

Although users point to version 16.7 as the culprit, this may not be the case. A user on the forum claims that they encountered the bug in version 16.6.661414.

Fortunately, the team seems to be aware of the situation. A Google community specialist responded with the following statement:

Thank you for reporting this issue. We have forwarded your issue to the rest of the team. We have also contacted you via email for further assistance, please reply to the same email.

If you are experiencing this problem, here is a solution that has worked for some. This solution involves going to your AA settings, going to the digital assistant section, switching from Gemini to Assistant, and then back to Gemini.