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- You're not aloneUsers say the popping noise happens without warning, and it’s not exactly subtle. By Matt Horne•12 minutes ago•0••Add AndroidAuthority on GoogleTL;DR Some Pixel phones are producing loud popping sounds during app switching.
- Reports affect several Pixel models and appear tied to overlapping audio playback.
- There’s no clear fix yet, and Google hasn’t yet commented on the issue.
- Google’s smartphones aren’t renowned for overly buggy behavior, but some Pixel owners are reporting an unsettling audio issue.
- Users online say their phones sometimes produce a very loud popping sound when opening or closing apps, as if the speakers briefly overload for a split second. The Reddit discussion on r/GooglePixel began with a Pixel 10 owner who said the pops happen randomly and can be alarmingly loud.
