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Android Volume Key Malfunction with Select to Speak Enabled

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Google has confirmed a software bug affecting Android devices with the Select to Speak accessibility feature enabled. The bug causes volume keys to adjust accessibility volume instead of media volume and prevents volume keys from capturing photos in the camera app. The issue impacts users relying on the Select to Speak service, which reads text aloud and describes screen elements for those with reading difficulties or low vision. Google has not specified the number of affected users, impacted Android versions, or a timeline for resolution. A temporary workaround involves disabling the Select to Speak service.

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  1. 13.01.2026 20:25 1 articles · 23h ago

    Google Confirms Android Volume Key Issue with Select to Speak

    Google has confirmed a software bug affecting Android devices with the Select to Speak accessibility feature enabled. The bug causes volume keys to adjust accessibility volume instead of media volume and prevents volume key photo capture in the camera app. Google has not specified the number of affected users, impacted Android versions, or a timeline for resolution. A temporary workaround involves disabling the Select to Speak service.

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  • Volume keys on Android devices with Select to Speak enabled adjust accessibility volume instead of media volume.

    First reported: 13.01.2026 20:25
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  • Volume keys fail to capture photos in the camera app when Select to Speak is enabled.

    First reported: 13.01.2026 20:25
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  • Google has acknowledged the issue but has not provided specifics on affected users, Android versions, or a resolution timeline.

    First reported: 13.01.2026 20:25
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  • A temporary workaround involves disabling the Select to Speak service in device settings.

    First reported: 13.01.2026 20:25
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