In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the missing lock screen media controls on your Pixel 7/Pro. The newest addition to the Pixel family comes with a second-generation Tensor chipset and the results this time around is definitely quite promising as compared with its predecessor. However, you might still come across a few roadblocks in this long journey.
While we have already covered most of these potholes in the past, a new one seems to make its way quite frequently. As of now, numerous users have voiced their concern that the lock screen media controls are missing from their Pixel 7/Pro device. As a result of which, they are unable to play/pause or change tracks directly from this screen.
Rather, they now have to carry out an additional step of bringing up the quick settings panel and then interacting with the media controls. There is another interesting thing that I noticed. You might already be aware of the fact that if there are no notifications on the lock screen, then the clock widget occupies the central spot and as soon as a notification appears, the widget would shift to the top left.
As of now, the same thing is happening- the widget is being shifted to the top left in order to make room for the music control, however, the latter doesn’t tend to appear. If you are also currently getting bugged with this issue, then this guide will make you aware o a nifty workaround to rectify it. Follow along.
Fix Pixel 7/Pro lock screen media controls missing
- Head over to the Settings menu on your device.
- Then go to Security > Face & Fingerprint Unlock.
- Now select Face Unlock and disable Skip Lock Screen.
That’s it. This should fix the missing lock screen media controls on your Pixel 7/Pro. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are aware of this issue, but they haven’t given out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when that happens, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workaround is your best bet.
