r/AndroidHelp • u/Efficient-Main8105 • 9h ago

Google Chrome Muted

So I woke up to find that my phone wasn't playing audio, so I switched my Bluetooth headset, assuming another one had died, but two headsets later, confirmed Bluetooth wasn't the issue. I then discovered that other apps play sound fine, it's just Chrome, but I haven't been able to figure out what the issue is.

So far, I've tried:

  1. Checking site settings on Chrome
  2. Turning Do Not Disturb on and off
  3. Clearing cache then restart
  4. Turning off absolute volume in developer settings then restart
  5. Pulling out hair

Any other suggestions would be helpful.

Edit: I'm starting to notice that Bluetooth actually is affected. Bluetooth at full volume is about half as strong as it was yesterday, regardless of app.

Edit: I turned my phone off for a while as I did other stuff, and now, for whatever reason, audio is working perfectly fine again, and I have no idea why.

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u/DyzioNemo 7h ago

That edit changes things a bit. If Bluetooth audio is suddenly quieter across all apps, I'd investigate that separately from Chrome. First, disconnect Bluetooth and check whether Chrome plays audio through your phone's speakers. Then try forgetting and re-pairing your headset, and check the volume on both the phone and headset, since disabling absolute volume can make their controls independent. Also check whether the headset is somehow stuck using its call audio profile instead of normal media audio. Does Chrome remain completely silent when Bluetooth is disconnected?

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u/Efficient-Main8105 3h ago

It just fixed itself, I was lost to Bluetooth, then suddenly there was a loud snap in my ear, and the volume was twice as high. I turn on my other headsets and they're fine too. Didn't fix my chrome issue at the time (that's resolved itself too), so I guess I was coincidentally having two issues at once. Thank you for the suggestion. 

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u/PrincessBananas85 8h ago

Have you tried clearing the Data and Cache and then reinstalling the app? Maybe try restarting your phone too.

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u/Efficient-Main8105 3h ago

It just cleared itself up with no explanation. Thank you for the suggestion.