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 are reporting abrupt, loud “popping” noises coming from their phone speakers when they open or switch apps—some say it happens even with the volume turned all the way down. Google hasn’t addressed the problem publicly yet. https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/02/pixel-phone-users-complain-about-popping-noises-even-at-zero-volume.html These reports strike a nerve for Google’s high-end phone lineup—where even minor glitches can trigger returns, warranty claims, and bad press. The Pixel series might be smaller than rivals’ hardware ranges, but it’s still Google’s flagship Android platform.
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)

A frustrating Android volume glitch has been making the rounds this week: you press the physical volume buttons expecting to change media volume, but the phone adjusts the Accessibility volume instead. Even worse, some users say the volume keys stop working as a camera shutter shortcut, leaving them tapping the on‑screen button just to take a photo. Now Google has officially acknowledged the problem and says it’s working on a fix. Until that arrives, the company is recommending a simple workaround: turn off the “Select to Speak” accessibility feature.
January 14, 2026