Multiple reports say a bug affecting Gemini on Android and Android Auto prevents some users from making phone calls. The issue appears when users attempt to place a call through Gemini, with users describing error messages that block the call action. The problem is not limited to hands-free use: while it is reported in the context of Android Auto, users also say it affects calling from the Android environment where Gemini is available.
The outlets attribute the incident to a current glitch related to Gemini’s behavior rather than to a single phone model or carrier. The reports also connect the timing to ongoing changes in the Gemini rollout on Android Auto, describing a “rough” transition and suggesting the calling failure is part of that broader shift. At present, the coverage focuses on the observed behavior—error prompts shown when attempting calls—without providing a confirmed root cause, official fix, or timeline for resolution. Users are left unable to complete calls using the Gemini calling interface until the bug is addressed.
