Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Android 16 Update Bug: Pixel Users Report Notification Issues
Google released Android 16 in June, which added new features, but some users are having problems with notifications.
When a notification is already on the screen, new notifications don't make a sound, even when the volume is up.
This is happening on many Pixel phones like the Pixel 6, 7, and 7 Pro.
The users have reported the issue not being resolved even after the promised fix in August update.
Google has said that the problem is fixed and will be in the next update, but users are still waiting for the fix to roll out.
The issue only happens when a notification is already in the notification shade.
The Android 16 update, released in June, introduced new features like Live Updates.
A bug prevents notification sounds from playing when a notification is already present.
The issue affects Pixel 6, 7, 7 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL users.
Users have reported the issue in the Google Issue Tracker.
Google acknowledged the problem and stated that a fix is available in a future update.
- Who
- Pixel users
- What
- Experiencing notification sound issues after Android 16 update
- When
- Since the Android 16 update in June, with user reports as late as August 28th.
- Where
- Pixel devices
- Why
- A bug in the Android 16 update prevents notification sounds from playing under certain conditions.
- Affected Software
- Android 16
- Affected Devices
- Pixel 6, 7, 7 Pro, and 9 Pro XL
- Issue
- Notifications not playing sound
- Issue Trigger
- Notification already in shade
- Fix Status
- Fixed internally, next quarterly release