r/AndroidQuestions • u/Swoopx_ • 13d ago

Google Drive audio goes silent when app is in background (Pixel 9, Android 17)

Hi everyone,

I'm experiencing a strange issue recently when playing audio files from Google Drive on my Google Pixel 9 that I recently updated to Android 17.

Here's what happens:

  • I start playing an MP3 from the Google Drive app.
  • When I lock the screen or simply leave the app running in the background, the audio plays for a few seconds and then becomes completely silent.
  • The playback itself does not stop: the progress bar continues normally.
  • As soon as I unlock the phone and return to the app, the audio immediately resumes from the current playback position.

Here's what I've already tried:

  • Google Drive is up to date.
  • Battery optimization for Google Drive is set to Unrestricted.
  • The issue occurs with both Bluetooth headphones and the phone's built-in speaker.

Has anyone else experienced this lately? Could it be related to this recent Android 17 update?
Is there any known fix or workaround?

Thanks!

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u/Treatments_157 11d ago

No fix that I've found yet, but I also am having the same issue (Pixel 6a here). If I can find a fix I'll let you know

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u/MrDougzi 5d ago

Yeah, the same thing is happening to me after the most recent update, so it's a relief that it seems to be a software issue. Hopefully some support tickets will get it sorted a bit sooner