How to Solve Android Auto Communication Error 16 on Xiaomi Phone

Android Auto encountered an error or “Communication error 16” error message that comes up when connecting your Android smartphone to your car’s head unit isn’t uncommon. Xiaomi smartphone users are usually getting the “communication error 16” message when connecting their Mi or Redmi phone to their car’s head unit.

Here is how to solve the “Android Auto Communication error 16” on the Xiaomi smartphones. The most common reason for Communication error 16 on the Xiaomi smartphone is the dual app/clone app feature of MIUI ROM. When you create a clone of WhatsApp, Facebook, etc. on your phone, MIUI will clone Google Play services as well for the app.

Steps to fix Android Auto communication error

The second Google play services are the main culprit of the issue on Mi, Redmi, or Poco phone. To solve the Android Auto communication error 16 on your Xiaomi phone, follow below-given steps.

On your phone, go to Settings > Dual Apps > tap on the gear icon > select Delete dual app accounts. On the pop up window, tap on remove and restart. Alternatively, delete all cloned apps individually.

Now, connect your smartphone to your car’s head unit via a USB cable. Android Auto should communicate with your car without any issue.

Other reasons for Android Auto Communication error 16

There are few other reasons for “Android Auto Communication error 16” on a smartphone. This issue isn’t directly connected with the Android Auto app installed on your phone, so updating or reinstalling the app won’t fix the “communication error 16” issue on your phone. If you are facing the issue, check your USB cable, Bluetooth connection, and network connection.