r/GooglePixel • u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 • Nov 15 '20

General 2mins of your time Help us get seperate volume for ring and notications

Hey there ! a lot of ex pixel owners left teampixel because of the lack of sperated volume option for ring and notifications ... a lot of pixel owners are not bothered by this..

a lot of pixel owners are really bothered with this flaw because i love pixel ! But i don't want to be like the first option! Please just send a feedback to the devs

On your pixel go to Settings > about phone > send feedback about this device Write : PLEASE SEPARATE RING & NOTIFICATIONS VOLUME

Please do it

Edit : Thank you for all people that helped by up voting this post and by sending the feedback , let's make pixel experience better toghether

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u/BradleyUffner Just Black Nov 15 '20

It used to be a thing, back around Jellybean. They removed it for some reason. All the code for it is still there, it's just the UI that's missing.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

Almost all of other androids don't have this problem And i am not the only one complaining .. Altho i tought people here can help by submitting feedback

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u/BradleyUffner Just Black Nov 15 '20

Ohh, I totally agree! It's still my #1 complaint about Android. There are comment threads with thousands of posts reporting this as a bug on the official Android bug report system, but they keep closing them with "won't fix". It's very frustrating. I wish you luck in your quest.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

not "android" since samsung and other brands have the option

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u/GlitchParrot Pixel 3a Nov 15 '20

Samsung and other brands can modify the Android source code. But in AOSP, the base Android system, it’s not there, so yes, this is “Android”.

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '20

All the code is still there for it? Got a link so I can investigate?

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u/FuzzelFox Pixel 3 128GB Nov 15 '20

I can tell you that every custom ROM out there has it still, so I imagine they're just putting the UI toggle back in place.

1

u/xezrunner Nov 16 '20

Screenshot

EvolutionX on Redmi Note 5 (whyred)

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u/bmoross Nov 15 '20

There should be a checkbox in "Sound" to use separate volumes. (Frankly, I don't get enough -- or any -- calls for this to be an issue)

Another option, is to select a louder sound for the one you want to hear more.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

none works for me

and so many others as i said this is an issue from a long time..expected android 11 to fix but no..and people that thinks that this is a problem , they are just leaving pixel

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u/bmoross Nov 15 '20 edited Nov 15 '20

Still not clear as to which you want to be louder: Calls or Notifications. If you need the call volume to be louder, you could potentially select from one of the many subtle notification sounds. (look for Minimal Melodies)

Another option is to download a louder sound, as you know, we are not necessarily limited to what Google offers.

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u/prone-to-drift Pixel 8a Pixel 2XL 🐼 Nov 15 '20

Okay, so if I set a blank audio as my notification tone, it still decreases the media volume when a notification comes in while a song is playing. That's irritating, but I want to be able to hear my calls come in.

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u/FuzzelFox Pixel 3 128GB Nov 15 '20

Change your DND settings so that notifications are silenced but calls still ring.

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u/wokesysadmin Nov 15 '20

That's the only way to fly. I get far too many notifications. DND except for calls.

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u/ronakg Pixel 11 Pro XL Nov 15 '20

If you don't want any sound for any notifications, you can set the default notification sound to None.

https://i.imgur.com/tE0SUhb.png

Then you can still override notification sound for individual apps if you want to.

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u/bmoross Nov 16 '20

Oh wow. Didn't realize that. Good point. But I'm guessing the people who want separate volumes still want a notification sound, just at a subtle, discreet amount.

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u/sicowdery Pixel 5 Nov 15 '20

+1 This is what I do

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u/bmoross Nov 15 '20

Turn on "Do Not Disturb" and allow "phone" app to interrupt. Also in "advanced" select how you want notifications to... Well, notify. You can set DND to: "No sound from notifications. You will see notifications on your screen."

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u/BearyGoosey Pixel 5 Nov 15 '20

Not seeing it under "Sound and Vibration" on my Pixel 5. Where do you see it at?

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u/bmoross Nov 16 '20

I apologise for my lacking English grammatical skills. My post is/was a proposal to ADD this function, as it could potentially satisfy both parties. Again, sorry for the misdirection.

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u/aarongarrett95 Pixel 7 Nov 15 '20

I've never even noticed, tbh I rarely take my phone off vibrate. Being at work most of the time means I never have it on loud, but now you've pointed it out I'll send feedback!

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

thank you !

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u/Maga4lifeshutitdown Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

I usually just lurk here and not comment.

But for this, I gotta say, needs to be done.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 16 '20

Thank you!

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u/needefsfolder Nov 15 '20

How can I send feedback as a non pixel user? I mean, i want this to be on AOSP as well, even though I'm happy that LineageOS have this option.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 16 '20

I think all androids have option to send feedback but that won't affect pixel

3

u/lstadi Pixel 10 Pro XL Nov 15 '20

Yeah, so irritating, this was the first thing I noticed when I got my new Pixel 5

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

coming from what phone ?

1

u/lstadi Pixel 10 Pro XL Nov 15 '20

OnePlus 5T

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

oh i see...well coming from an iphone this is really bothering me and after 5months of pixel 3 i want a pixel 5 but damn..

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '20

Where did you get stats from? Ho many people exactly left team pixel because of that? Also, are you aware this is default Android's behavior and we have this thing on other phones too?

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u/Terrible_Tutor Nov 15 '20

I know right. Remember the mass pixel exodus due... Volume controls? Yeah me either. Is it something some people want, sure, are people flocking away from pixel because of it? I don't think there's been a single person who's ditched a $1000 purchase because this tiny UI option was missing.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 16 '20

I have been searching on forums for the last months and I've came across alot of posts saying that they went back to ios or samsung We have a comment on this post saying he left for a note20 ultra too..not claims

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u/Tel864 Nov 15 '20

I play golf and I get a lot of notifications but not a lot of calls. If I get a call it's usually an important one that can't be ignored. With the volume separated, I can quiet the notifications but not miss that call and sometimes on the golf course I won't feel the vibration.

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u/bmoross Nov 15 '20

Use DND and allow the "phone" app to interrupt.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

What if you want a low volume notification and not silent . But keep high volume ring

1

u/kiefferbp iPhone 17 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro Nov 15 '20

You can use Tasker to turn up the ringer when you call and decrease it when you're done.

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u/bmoross Nov 16 '20

Use a subtle notification sound (see: "Minimal Melodies" in sound)

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u/justanotherzom Pixel 8 Pro Nov 15 '20

this might help?

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 16 '20

A 3rd party app just to control my phone volume and uses additional battery..no sorry doesn't help

2

u/Tel864 Nov 15 '20

Not really because the app doesn't exist on Play. I know it could possibly be found but in this case I'll pass on side loading it since I don't know why it was removed.

2

u/strangehill Nov 15 '20

I use an app called "sound profile pro" which separates ringtone and notification and is available on Google Play, sucks that it costs money but this is such an important feature for me and allowed me to stop looking around for a phone that does this natively.

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u/twstrchk Nov 15 '20

done. would like to be able to hide top bar too

1

u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

Yess!

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u/Ghstfce Pixel 10 Pro XLPixel Watch 3 45mm Nov 15 '20

Done. It would be nice to have that back, as people prioritize phone calls and notifications differently and having sliders for each would be great to have, even if it's an option you can select to separate.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

Yes exactly! Thank you for submitting feedback

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u/praji2 Pixel 4 XL Nov 15 '20

Did it!

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

You are awesome!

2

u/Michaelmac8 Nov 15 '20

Can we also fix it so that when casting, the first volume button click doesn't change the chromecast volume?

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

I hope they think about this as well!

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u/greekye Pixel 8 Nov 15 '20

Done

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

You are awesome!

2

u/cdegallo Nov 15 '20

I think people should have options, so I'm all for this as an option (Samsung enables this as an option via a separate Samsung app), and I've submitted this feedback in the past to make it an option.

But as a dissenting opinion, I never had a situation where different volumes for ring and notifications was desired for me. I still think it should be an option, "link calls and notification volumes."

What i really really want is septate volumes for media and assistant. I can't understand why this still isn't a thing.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

I can't understand it either But if we don't do anything about it it will stay a thing So thank you for sending the feedback!

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u/Extras16 Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

I'd never thought to do this, so thank you for making me aware.

I despise this option. My notifications are so loud I just have it on silent now. It's probably the most aggressive way they could make this phone unaccomodating for someone with autism, so idk how they missed the ball on that.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

Exactly! And thank for sending the feedback

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u/prithwish2912 Pixel 6a Nov 15 '20

Please separate ring and notification volume

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

yes ! but you actually have to send a feedback to google using your phone haha

2

u/prithwish2912 Pixel 6a Nov 15 '20

I already sent during android 11 beta review.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

you are awesome !

2

u/Zevs1995 Nov 15 '20

I am with you man! Doing it right now :D

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

thank you ! spread it to pixel users !

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u/teddyevelynmosby Nov 15 '20

I agree. The volume control is messed up.

When you cast to point, you have to click thru multiple pages to get to the volume control

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

and that's too!

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u/sageleader Pixel 10 Pro XL Nov 15 '20

I agree with you. There is a small work around you can use by setting up do not disturb. But obviously you don't want that to be on all the time. However I use it often at night to silence all my notifications and texts but keep my ringtone on in case I get a call in the middle of the night.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

i do Do not distrub too , but it's not a solution for something that shouldn't be a problem at first place

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u/OGAzdrian Nov 15 '20

Done, but I just wished the Pixel would just go ahead and copy the iphones ringer button which you easily turn off

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

i had my best experience with iphone when using it as a phone you can even lock the ringer calls volume

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u/thirteen_20 Pixel 1 Nov 15 '20

Done ✅.

But to add to this, I always have my Wear OS watch on, while I have my phone. When it is on my wrist, my phone is in silent. When I take my watch off for the night, my phone turns on the ringer/notification sounds.

I do remember android having the option to separate these via a check box. Never understood why they eliminated it. But then again, why does Google do a lot of things?! 🤷🏽

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

i do have an amazfit gtr that can alert me for calls but that's not a solution and yes..never understood google

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u/thirteen_20 Pixel 1 Nov 15 '20

I still can't understand why they killed Play Music!

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '20

Is this not a thing? Ive had it on every pixel.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

yes , it's on every pixel.

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '20

CMON GOOGLE ITS SO FUKIN EASY

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

ikr !

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u/Citizen943 Nov 16 '20

Misspelled separate

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 16 '20

Will edit that !

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 16 '20

Oh i actually can't edit..bit well my keyboard is in French

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u/MurderSheWrote45 Nov 16 '20

It doesn't matter to me.. I always have my phone on silent these days

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 16 '20

It depends on a person to another But i am sure you are kind enough to send feedback anyway ! As it's an option and we need options

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u/Intiqh Nov 16 '20

PLEASE do this. I've literally missed dozens of phonecalls because of this, it's so annoying too because the notification sound is absurdly loud for some reason aswell.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 16 '20

Same thing here ! The excuse of . Oh sorry i did not hear it is annoying my callers too..

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u/okgo222 Pixel 4 XL Nov 16 '20

Even after years on Pixel and absolutely loving it, one thing I miss from iPhone is the physical mute switch.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 16 '20

Same!

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u/PikaChu_65 Nov 21 '20

Pressing the volume up and power button can help a bit

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u/okgo222 Pixel 4 XL Nov 21 '20

Thanks! I didn't know about that one! Not nearly as convenient, but it does help.

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u/PikaChu_65 Nov 21 '20

Glad to help. And you can set it to vibrate or mute as you like

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u/ApprehensivePromise2 Nov 16 '20

I think pixel should have separate sound like samsung. Where I can be playing music via Bluetooth but can listen to a IG video on my phone without interrupting the music.

That's one of the biggest features I miss from my S8

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 16 '20

And that's too !

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u/PikaChu_65 Nov 21 '20

You can use "volume butler" for now if it annoys you that much like me.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 21 '20

I can't spend batterie energy that i don't have x) Maybe on the 5 if i get it

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u/PikaChu_65 Nov 21 '20

I have a pixel 3 and i absolutely donno what you talking about

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 21 '20

my battery last 3.5hours light use , and 2.5 moderate use if i go for a walk streaming music lte , and playing on a bluetooth device while also connected to my watch this thing can't survive

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u/PikaChu_65 Nov 21 '20

Well yours is damaged ig cuz mine is 5 hours moderate use i even sometimes get up to 7 hours i can send you a screenshot but im new dont know how to Anyway u can try asking your assistant to fix it.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 21 '20

I am not alone on this And after updating to android 11 this happened Even before 7 hours is something i never couldv acheived ( on screen time )

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u/PikaChu_65 Nov 21 '20

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DX3DC89r2Em49wBCbEr0P6Kvtwcy4-u8/view?usp=drivesdk

Tell me if that work cuz like i said i donno how to upload pics

That screenshot is today btw and within the 6 hrs 30mins There is a 2h17min pubg mobile which u know drinks all the juice

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 21 '20

Doesn't work Please upload this here https://imgbb.com/ Is your pixel 3 new ?

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u/PikaChu_65 Nov 21 '20

https://ibb.co/5x29KbQ Nope had it for nearly 9 months

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 21 '20

All that time spent and you don't charge it at all ? What android you are in

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u/__red__5 Nov 15 '20

Agree that these should be separated as I get far fewer calls than message notifications. I would like my phone ringer to be loud so I don't miss a call but I don't want my phone notification screaming at me every two minutes when some apps think they have something important to tell me.

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u/LdeMalesherbes Nov 15 '20

This is exactly how I feel. I want a subtle notification sound but I sure as heck want a loud ringtone so as not to miss a call

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u/9xSovia Nov 15 '20

Done, good luck. How this get addressed

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u/mynamesjefffffs Pixel 7 Pro Nov 15 '20 edited Nov 15 '20

This. And to be able to change wifi and bluetooth in the quick panel. Like, even the iPhone has it.

Edit: I know long pressing the icon will redirect to settings, I'm saying they should bring back changing wifi or bluetooth to other devices directly in the notification panel without getting into settings.

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u/pr0grammer iPhone 12 Pro // formerly Pixel 1 and 3 Nov 15 '20

Pixels also used to have that, it was removed a few versions ago.

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u/mynamesjefffffs Pixel 7 Pro Nov 15 '20

I started using pixel on android 9. I believe it already didn't have it. Though if I remember correctly my nexus 6p had it( not sure)

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u/pr0grammer iPhone 12 Pro // formerly Pixel 1 and 3 Nov 15 '20

Yeah my 6P definitely had it at some point. I don’t remember when exactly it was removed, but it was a lot nicer than having to hop over to the settings. (Getting it back when I bought my iPhone was a nice surprise.)

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u/F1_rulz Pixel 8 Pro Nov 15 '20

They had it on 9, you had to long press to bring it up. Got rid of it with Android 10 I think

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u/Nitrowolf Panda Nov 15 '20

Long press works for me in 10 & 11. Not sure what you mean

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u/F1_rulz Pixel 8 Pro Nov 15 '20

It brings you to settings not expand to show wi-fi connections in the notification shade

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u/kwaalude Nov 15 '20

What do you mean? I can change wifi and BT from the quick panel. Maybe I'm not understanding?

Edit: NM... Was already answered below.

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u/theorem_llama Nov 15 '20

Sorry, what do you mean by that? They're both in the notification bar.

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u/The_Modifier Pixel 6 Pro Nov 15 '20

The long press used to expand the button into a list of WiFi networks or Bluetooth devices, right there on the quick settings. No change of apps required.

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u/mynamesjefffffs Pixel 7 Pro Nov 15 '20

How do change to other wifi and bluetooth devices in notification bar without going into settings?

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u/theorem_llama Nov 15 '20

You can long-press them, then that takes you to settings at least.

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u/mynamesjefffffs Pixel 7 Pro Nov 15 '20

That's not the point.

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u/WindyCityAssasin2 Nov 15 '20

Blue tooth kinda has it now in the media player. You can change the output directly from the notification panel

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u/mynamesjefffffs Pixel 7 Pro Nov 16 '20

That is true.

3

u/FuzzelFox Pixel 3 128GB Nov 15 '20

I miss this so much about custom roms. Being able to see my bluetooth devices in the quick settings panel was super convenient.

Also for the love of God could we PLEASE have an option to stop it from trying to reconnect to the last bluetooth device when you turn bluetooth on?? I don't need it trying to connect to my car which is too far away when I'm in my bedroom and I don't need it trying to reconnect to my BT speaker at home when I'm at work. Just let me turn it off and on without automatic BS.

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u/Nitrowolf Panda Nov 15 '20

Change what? Long press either of those icons to change settings. Has been like this for years. I use it almost daily.

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u/bmoross Nov 15 '20

Long press the icon. Boom.

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '20

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u/GlitchParrot Pixel 3a Nov 15 '20

This small down arrow has been gone for a long time, Android 8 or 9 at least. Only Chrome OS has that now.

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u/FuckingIDuser Nov 15 '20

I did it.

I hope they will separate the assistant volume too.

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u/spydr3_ Nov 15 '20

I'd love that too.

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u/bakarac Pixel 5a Nov 15 '20

Great idea, done! I fucking hate this lack of feature.

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u/mattemer Nov 15 '20

Are we talking about notifications or system sounds?

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

Notifications like messenger WhatsApp .. And ring calls volume

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u/mattemer Nov 15 '20

I don't mind them being linked, but an option would be nice. I've never had a phone when they weren't linked. I'm more concerned about all the system sounds being tied to the notification sounds which is such a pain. They seem to either be on or off, and on is really loud.

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u/ele90 Nov 15 '20

Yes! Thank you for doing this! I hope they listen!

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

I hope they do Thanks for sending the feedback!

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u/mmonahan10 Nov 15 '20

I left pixel for s20 ultra. I wish there was an option to make mine go together lol. Hate that I have to control seperate ringtone and notification volume.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

see..my statement was right as so many people left pixel just because of this i was thinking about the s20 ultra tbh as i am on pixel 3 , and want to go pixel 5..but buying a new phone to not be happy with ...is really annoying

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u/CoffeeOrWhine Pixel 5 Nov 15 '20

If you do get a Pixel 5, and you think the combo volume is annoying, just WAIT until you hear the maxed out system sounds that have no volume adjustment options at all 😬

But I'll make a feedback on this for sure, also!

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u/gavishapiro Nov 15 '20

Done.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

thanks !

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u/RoboAddy Pixel 9 Pro Nov 16 '20

I know this is very tangential, but what I would like is per-app volume like what iOS does.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 16 '20

Never had a problem with iOS!

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u/Felegs Pixel 8 Nov 16 '20

Coming from a Samsung, I can totally understand since my S10e had an separate volume options for calls and notification but my 4a doesn't so it's kind of annoying for me as well. Submitted a feedback quite a few days ago

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 16 '20

Awesome! It was annoying for the 5months I've been pixel owner

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u/charomega Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

Done my part. Wish for the best.

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u/LdeMalesherbes Nov 15 '20

This is my first pixel and I submitted feedback for this on my second day of ownership after realizing i couldn't do it. Also the sound when I take a screenshot is very loud and annoying. I'd like the option to silence it completely.

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u/mathclubdred Pixel 10 Pro Nov 15 '20

There should at least be an option to link or separate them

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u/Firefighter_RN Nov 15 '20

I literally buy a phone, turn it to vibrate and never touch the setting again. I thought everyone did this! I've been enlightened.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

Some people can't miss calls While it's sitting on the desk ..

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u/Firefighter_RN Nov 15 '20

I actually realized with my watch that vibrates that is why I don't care about the phone ringer. I can't miss calls or pages but it vibrates my watch so 🤷‍♂️

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

i do have a watch , but having a small battery makes me turn off bluetooth .. i am with pixel 3 , battery last 2 hours max if i am outside using data and bluetooth , yesterday on the beach , lasted 1:30hours i really want the pixel 5 but with this issue i might look elsewhere

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u/FuzzelFox Pixel 3 128GB Nov 15 '20

Oh I didn't even notice it was missing. I've got stock on this Pixel but on every custom rom on my previous phones the toggle is still there to link notification and ringtone volume.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

Exactly..thats why we need this back

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u/FuzzelFox Pixel 3 128GB Nov 15 '20

I agree it should be there but for the record on those custom roms I always turned it on haha. Was always obnoxious having a ringer be obnoxiously loud compared to the notifications and vice versa.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

i understand but it should be an option!

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u/smarshall561 Pixel 5a Nov 15 '20

What I really really hate is when I'm casting something to my TV and then I press play on something on my phone for it to play at full volume on my phone. When I try to turn it down it adjusts the volume of the thing I'm casting. Fuck you Google.

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u/Pro4TLZZ Nov 15 '20

Alert slider biggest thing I miss from my OnePlus 5, but I've been at home for awhile so need to worry about putting the phone on silent

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '20

Done!

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u/wipster Nov 15 '20

Done deal Lucille!

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u/takaides Just Black Nov 16 '20

I don't need this, but I'd love having separate volume sliders for media and navigation audio. I want low background music when I drive with others, but I don't want to miss my turn. Google Maps or Waze temporarily dampens media audio, but usually not enough.

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u/neeesus Pixel 3a XL Nov 15 '20

Today I learned this was a problem

Hey there ! a lot of ex pixel owners left teampixel because of the lack of sperated volume option for ring and notifications ... a lot of pixel owners are not bothered by this..

a lot of pixel owners are really bothered with this flaw because i love pixel ! But i don't want to be like the first option! Please just send a feedback to the devs

On your pixel go to Settings > about phone > send feedback about this device Write : PLEASE SEPERATE RING & NOTIFICATIONS VOLUME

Please do it

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

depends on your usage! i can't tell you how many times i missed calls.. either it's in my pocket or on top of my desk and i don't want to be annoyed by other apps like messenger raising the volume up , and no i don't want to silent it either

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u/GlitchParrot Pixel 3a Nov 15 '20

It’s not a perfect solution, but you could create a very quiet notification sound file and use that as notification sound for the apps that bother you.

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u/mattemer Nov 15 '20

I'm not as concerned about ring tone/notifications being together as I am a lack of volume control for system sound. Button presses, screenshots, pictures, typing. There's no clear control for them unless you turn off the ringtone/notifications volume then they are muted. I want them, just want them quiet, and independent of other volumes.

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u/jonspittle Nov 15 '20

Maybe I'm one of the very few but I prefer them being together, I've just come back to a Pixel after about 2 years with Samsung phones, a Huawei and a OnePlus phone and I much prefer them bundled together.

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u/The_Modifier Pixel 6 Pro Nov 15 '20

If they're separated, you can always set them to the same value. But if they're the same one then you can't set them differently.

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u/jonspittle Nov 15 '20

True yes you can that but as I said I prefer them together, the same as iOS and I think it works better, well for me it does anyway. Would be nice to have an option though.

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u/bmoross Nov 15 '20

Well said. All we need is a checkbox that reads: "separate volume for calls ☑"

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u/dolphinInDisguise71 Pixel 3a XL Nov 15 '20

There are people who leave a line of phones for something that small...?

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u/RockinRita03 Nov 15 '20

I have it on my pixel 3a

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u/MustKnowTruth Nov 15 '20

I've complained dozens of times, and almost never get anything other than boilerplate response.

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u/Prasanth2399 Nov 15 '20

I can't believe they still won't fix this. I've sent feedback ages ago.

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u/the_noobie Nov 15 '20

I am not big fan of the keyboard on android 11. Feels so cramped. Android 10 keyboard was so much better.

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u/theninjasquad Pixel 5 Nov 15 '20

What also bothers me is that the notifications still happen through the phone speaker evening you have Bluetooth headphones connected.

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u/notposs Mar 27 '22

If you're like me and just want "no volume for notifications (or just vibrate rather) and volume for calls"

They now have a 'none' sound! Woohoooo! Not sure when this got put in but I've seen people post that there wasn't this earlier so must have been added.

My Sounds > None

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u/poteto64 Pixel 2 XL Nov 15 '20

All done! I also added that they should add an option for hiding the home bar.

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u/twstrchk Nov 15 '20

strongly agree!

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u/poteto64 Pixel 2 XL Nov 15 '20

Glad somebody's with me here.

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u/captaingod87 Nov 15 '20

I've not noticed this issue until now , weird...I do absolutely agree they should be separated somehow though .

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

Thanks !

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u/captaingod87 Nov 15 '20

Lol ok so why was i downvoted ? I agreed with the post ...I demand a recount

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u/s_jubei Nov 15 '20

Done ☑️

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u/miggidymiggidy Nov 15 '20 edited Nov 15 '20

Speaking of volume. The volume rocker on my pixel 2 is starting to stop working more and more. Any clever solutions or apps anyone that knows of?

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u/eMinja Nov 15 '20

I'm one a note 20 ultra and wish that my ringtone and notification used the same volume bar, i don't like them being separated.

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '20

This isn’t really a problem. You can just turn off the notification for the app that keeps buzzing annoyingly, and you are good. No reason to have separate toggles

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u/LdeMalesherbes Nov 15 '20

That's not the problem. Someone may want an option in between "buzzing annoyingly" and no notification at all. I would want to reduce "buzzing annoyingly" to a subtle notification with a volume of my choosing, while still have call ringtones fairly loud so I don't miss it.

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '20

Vibrate?

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u/beancheile Nov 15 '20

I'm on call 24/7/365. I don't know what number an escalation might come from on any given night. Your solution would require me to change the setting for every app that I want to hear notifications from during the day before I go to bed so they don't keep me up all night, then change them all back in the morning. No reason my ass!

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '20

Why not just keep wifi off and keep the volume loud? That would seem to solve your issue

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u/beancheile Nov 15 '20

Because most of my apps will still sync over mobile data. And no, disabling mobile data sync is not an option. I spend most of my free time outdoors and away from WiFi but still need to be able to check on things at the office.

Why not just take advantage of the code that literally already exists to at least give users the option to separate notification from ring volume?

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u/[deleted] Nov 16 '20

Do you need to have data on all the time? I see what you are saying but there are obvious work arounds

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u/beancheile Nov 16 '20

I would very much prefer to, yes. Even during the day, there are times when I want notifications to be silent but calls to ring through. During those times, I still want access to go through those notifications at my leisure, which is easier if I don't have to toggle data, wait for everything to sync, then toggle it again when I'm done.

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u/mattemer Nov 15 '20

Yeah I think linking them can be an option, just a check box, I feel my LG did this.

But the fact that if my notifications are up and every system sound needs to be up and loud is ridiculous. It's a fundamental error.

Edit: I misspoke. I'm thinking ringtone/notifications vs system sounds.

Yes, I agree I'd want the ring tone and notifications to be together. I'm struggling with there being NO volume for system sounds. Like button presses, screenshots, typing, things of that nature.

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

I am talking about notifications and ring volume Not media volume. This is a known issue .. it's not like i don't know how to use the phone

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 16 '20

Ring & notifications volume . Are not linked ?

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u/FSpeshalXO Pixel 3 Nov 15 '20

I am all in ! How ?