Yesterday I installed the latest Android software, Android 16 / UI 8. After the update, today I noticed 3 major issues:
1. Internet connection has become very limited. When I travelled from Sri Aman to Betong, the internet line kept getting stuck. Unlike the previous Android 15 / UI 7, where throughout my commute to and from work there were no problems playing YouTube connected to my car’s Android system. I’m not sure whether this issue comes from the telco itself, coincidentally weak coverage, or the Android software. When I arrived in Sri Aman, it was clear—the internet connection was also very weak!
2. Bluetooth connection between phone and car Android is disrupted. I had to refresh by doing “close all” on the active apps in my phone before I could reconnect to the car’s Android system. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. This kind of hassle is very frustrating!
3. I couldn’t use my debit card or Samsung Pay when trying to purchase apps available in Galaxy Store. Tried dozens of times, still failed. At first, I thought my debit card had no balance, but after checking—alhamdulillah, the money is still there.
In any case, I hope the Android experts can fix this soon. Otherwise, competition will be the turning point for me to look for other alternatives.
