When Google rolled out Android 16 in June, it brought several new features for Pixel users, promising a smoother and more connected experience. But for many, the excitement quickly faded as a frustrating bug emerged — one that disrupts one of the most basic functions of a smartphone: notifications.
The bug, first flagged on Google’s Issue Tracker, prevents new notifications from making a sound if there’s already one sitting in the notification shade. Users report that even with the volume set to maximum, alerts stay silent until previous notifications are cleared. This glitch affects a wide range of devices, from the Pixel 6 to the latest Pixel 10 series, making it especially problematic for those depending on real-time alerts from alarms, smart cameras, or medical apps such as glucose monitors.
The issue has been lingering since June, but there’s finally some good news. On August 7, Google officially confirmed that a fix has been developed internally and will be included in the next quarterly platform release (QPR). While the company hasn’t confirmed the exact timing, the fix could arrive with the QPR1 update this month, or potentially be delayed until QPR2 in December.
Until then, affected users are left with limited options. Some have turned to third-party apps like Notification Manager as a temporary workaround, though it’s far from an ideal solution. Still, relief is in sight — and Pixel users may soon get their notifications back to normal.
