In this guide, we will make you aware of a workaround that might help you rectify the issue of sudden/random volume increase or decrease on Pixel devices. Ever since the Silicon Valley giant decided to ditch the Qualcomm chipset in favor of its in-house Tensor [with support from Exynos], things haven’t gone down too well with its devices. While it has finally decided to break its partnership with Exynos and produce an all-Google chipset, however, that will come no sooner than the Pixel 10 series.
In the meantime, users might have to continue dealing with issues at regular intervals. While the likes of excessive battery drain, poor modem, and overheating are well-known issues with this chipset, some small quirks make the entire usage experience quite infuriating for the end users. The latest issue in this regard is the sudden/random volume increase or decrease on various Pixel devices that beholds the Tensor chipset.
This issue is mostly visible in apps that are heavily reliant on audio, such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. While the impulsive rise in audio results in an annoyance and even a scary experience, the drop in volume results in users missing up on important calls, alarms, and other important stuff. If you are also getting bugged by these issues, then this guide will make you aware of a nifty workaround that might help you resolve this bug. So without further ado, let’s check it out.
Pixel Sudden/Random Volume Increase or Decrease
As of now, the only workaround that is spelling success for some of the users involves resetting the device back to its factory default state. However, do note that doing so will wipe off all the data from your device, so take a complete device backup beforehand from Settings > System > Backup. Once done, you may then proceed with the below steps:
- Go to Settings > System > Reset Options.
- Then select Erase All Data [Factory Reset].
- Now tap on Erase All Data > Erase All Data.
- Wait for the reset to complete and then check out the result.
That’s it. These were the steps to fix the issue of sudden/random volume increase or decrease on Pixel devices. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are yet to acknowledge this issue, let alone give out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when any of these two things happen, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.
