Troubleshooting 14 January 2026

Google Pixel owners complain of loud speaker “pops” — and the fix is still unclear

Google Pixel owners complain of loud speaker “pops” — and the fix is still unclear

Google Pixel users from models 7 to 10 report loud “popping” noises from speakers when opening or switching apps, even with the phone muted. The issue appears across multiple generations and persists after hardware replacements, suggesting a software cause. Google has not commented or provided a fix. Tech sites and users continue to document the problem.
February 7, 2026
Google Confirms Android Volume Button Bug Linked to “Select to Speak” — What’s Happening, Who’s Affected, and the Fastest Workaround (Jan. 14, 2026)

Google Confirms Android Volume Button Bug Linked to “Select to Speak” — What’s Happening, Who’s Affected, and the Fastest Workaround (Jan. 14, 2026)

Google has confirmed a software bug causing Android volume buttons to adjust Accessibility volume instead of Media volume when “Select to Speak” is enabled. Users also report the keys no longer trigger the camera shutter. Google is working on a fix but advises disabling Select to Speak as a temporary workaround. No timeline for a permanent solution has been given.
January 14, 2026