Android Auto low volume after alert/notification

[taltulon]

Hi,
Got my XPower a week ago and used Android Auto for quite a few times since then.
all good except for the annoying issue when i'm getting some kind of alert (for example Line Assist or other notification) the music volume goes down for that alert but doesn't go back to normal after alert is over.
and when I'm trying to increase the volume it looks like it's limited or cut by 25%.
the only thing that brings back the volume to normal is:
1. if i'm getting a phone call, after the call is finished the volume goes back from the "limited mode".
2. if I will disconnect and reconnect the usb cable the volume will rest to normal as well

Did anyone experience something like that?
Tx

 

[webhiker]

I have had that a few times, but not recently (MG4 Extended Range)
I'm not sure what fixed it (if it's fixed)

 

[taltulon]

I see, thanks. To tell you the truth I am not sure if it's related to the car or to android auto settings on my phone somehow... that's why wanted to get the experts' feedback here

 

[MGFour]

I've had this in my last car which was Peugeot e-2008 and then the MG4 sound was flat after a call or viewing notifications but doesn't happen now.
I'd say then it is not a car side problem but android side. I'm assuming an Android update rectified it as nothing else has changed other than phone updates and works perfectly now. I have Pixel phone so get the updates a bit quicker than some other phone manufacturers so it could be rolling out and you'll just realise out the blue its stopped doing this one day.

 

[Deleted member 11291]

Some owners report issues with the type of cable being used. There is a thread somewhere that suggests decent cables.

I bought these and up to now, work fine.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/r.html?C=139N1T2SKF371&K=27S8T1KWMFDI3&M=urn:rtn:msg:2023101414330163301c37b7c14e348fb396f08e80p0eu&R=UEFHK2WJ7LWM&T=C&U=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB098DTBP29%2Fref%3Dpe_27063361_485629781_TE_item_image&H=JMHS1USTYZOGCUYVT9XVGQ7AVK4A&ref_=pe_27063361_485629781_TE_item_image

 

[Nanof]

The same thing happens to me and it's quite annoying. I have found that when this happens you can restore the normal volume by simply pressing the car's voice assistant (not Android Auto) with the steering wheel button.

 

[taltulon]

The same thing happens to me and it's quite annoying. I have found that when this happens you can restore the normal volume by simply pressing the car's voice assistant (not Android Auto) with the steering wheel button.

Tx for the tip mate

 

[CrustEE]

Yep, happened to me. I was listening to music and got the school zone warning and the volume dropped. So I upped the volume. Stopped the car, got out for 10 minutes, got back in and the audio blasted my ears.

 

[neilj]

I ended up disabling the warning/hazard alerts for the built-in sat nav as I believe these are the cause, and it hasn't happened to me since. Seems to be bug (i.e. not returning to previous audio level after it has alerted).

For those wanting to keep these enabled, the tip from @Nanof sounds like a simple workaround, thank you for sharing it! ?

 

[taltulon]

I ended up disabling the warning/hazard alerts for the built-in sat nav as I believe these are the cause, and it hasn't happened to me since. Seems to be bug (i.e. not returning to previous audio level after it has alerted).

For those wanting to keep these enabled, the tip from @Nanof sounds like a simple workaround, thank you for sharing it! ?

thanks. where in the menu i can disable those?

 

[neilj]

thanks. where in the menu i can disable those?

 

[taltulon]

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thanks, don't think i have the same options as you. probably it depends on the phone type?

 

[neilj]

thanks, don't think i have the same options as you. probably it depends on the phone type?

That's for the built-in satellite navigation, no phone connected.
I have an XPOWER, I'm not sure which models include the satnav, but if a car doesn't have it then I wouldn't expect these alerts to ever sound for the obvious reason of not having the function.

 

[Flightengineer]

I have this phenomenon as well. It happens every time after any alert from the car system itself. Even "low battery".

 

[Deepbluexl]

Hi, did you got a solution for this. Having the Same problems with my Pixel 8 Pro. I listen to music with Spotify, but cant use the internal Navi, as the Volume Drops after each voice direction. Yes I do know g-maps is way better, but I just want to understand the root cause. I'm on R63 if that matters. Previous R46 had the same issues..

 

[M0SCS]

I've had this too while listing to music on Spotify via Android Auto. I thought it was a dodgy lead so bought 2 new ones but still get the problem. I wasnt aware it was connected to an alert as I hadn't noticed this. It doesn't seem to happen when using Bluetooth for audio and not using AA. I've never used the inbuilt satnav as Tom Tom is much better although I've noticed that I'm not getting the traffic timeline appear on the screen that I did get with my other car using Tom Tom . Not sure why this is but another annoying quirk.

 

[neilj]

This happened again for me today, triggered by the low battery warning. Disconnecting and reconnecting the USB to reinitialise Android Auto restored normal volume levels. Annoying, but workable.

 

[lordsnipe]

Pressing the voice button to talk to the car (not AA) and then cancelling it (by pressing the button again) fixes the volume issue for me. I used to get it after the car's voice to text would give the weather info. I've since turned that off.

 

[M0SCS]

I will try this, Thanks! I was not aware of weather updates being a thing. I have a Trophy with the weather app which does work, Where is the setting to switch off updates. Maybe this is the mystery bongs I get periodically. Many thanks

 

[Robf]

Try re-booting the system by holding down the home button until system powers down (about 20 secs). Mine usually starts to act up every few months and re-boot fixes.