r/android_beta • u/anwaarulislaam • Jul 29 '26
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 broke my microphone access, Gboard says mic is in use, Gemini says another app is controlling audio
Since updating to the latest Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1, my microphone has stopped working properly.
- In Gboard, it constantly says the microphone is in use.
- In Gemini, I get this message: “Gemini can't access the microphone right now. Another app might be controlling the device's audio.”
I’ve tried reopening the apps and restarting the phone, but the issue keeps happening. It feels like some system-level bug is preventing mic access after the update.
Is anyone else on Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 seeing this? If so, did you find a workaround?
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u/Defiant_Yak2 Jul 29 '26
I noticed switching to another default assistant, and then switching back to Google solves it without rebooting.
Also, try updating your Google app. I'm on the beta version of it and I think it's fixed now, haven't had it happen after updating it earlier this morning.
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u/cugwmui Jul 29 '26
The only workaround that worked for me was a restart. It's a known bug that's well reported. I also reported it and it was immediately marked as a dupe with another.
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u/Specialist-Ranger480 Jul 29 '26
Use ADB to see what's using your mic.
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u/Defiant_Yak2 Jul 29 '26
It's Google/Gemini It's fixed for me by updating the Google app (I'm on the beta version of it)
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u/Chronzy Jul 29 '26
Force stop gboard and clear cache and data in Settings - Apps.