Android Volume Keeps Going Down? (Do this First!)

How to Fix the “Volume Keeps Going Down by Itself” Problem

It is important to check first to make sure that this is not an influx of notifications that is causing the problem.

By default, when notifications come in, your current music volume drops to alert you of the new notification.

First, put your phone on Airplane Mode and Silent. Then, go to your music player app and play an audio file for a short while. If the volume is stable, there is no problem with your phone. You were just getting notifications.

1. Check the Volume Buttons

If your Android volume keeps going down, you should check your phone case or any object that may be pressing the volume buttons down. Take off the case and ensure there is nothing in contact with your phone.

The volume would stop going down if the case was the culprit. Replace the case with one that is not tight, or forgo using one altogether.

If the volume still goes down with the case off, take a look at the volume buttons at the side. If they are pressed down or stiff, there is a hardware problem.

The volume button is malfunctioning. You will need to take your device to the repair shop.

2. Close All Running Apps

If too many apps and processes are running on a device, there will be very little space left in the memory. This can cause the device to malfunction and cause problems like the volume going down itself.

To save memory, close all running apps. You can do this by following these steps:

• Click on the left or right buttons at the bottom of the screen to open all running apps.

• Click on the Close All button.

Now, restart your phone. Your volume will stop going down itself.

3. Restart Your Android Device

Sometimes, this error might come from a system glitch. Restarting your phone will clear the ram and all processes running on the phone. This gives your device a fresh start and can help to clear bugs.

To restart your Android Device, please follow these steps:

• Long-press the ON/OFF button on the side of your device until you get a prompt like the one below.

• Click on Restart to power off and then power on the device.

Note: The interface you get may differ from the image above if you have a different Android brand. The buttons will still be the same.

4. Check for Third-Party Apps Causing the Issue

Third-party apps are applications created by people or organizations other than your device manufacturer. Sometimes, these apps aren’t compatible with your device and can cause problems.

To check for third-party interference, run your Android device in Safe Mode. Safe Mode disables all third-party applications.

When your phone is in Safe Mode, you can only access apps created by your manufacturer. All other apps will be greyed out.

To run your device in Safe Mode, follow these steps:

• Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the side of your Android device.

• When the menu pops up, long-press the Power Off button.

• Click on Safe Mode and wait for your device to restart.

When your phone comes up, it will only have the manufacturer’s apps. All third-party apps will be greyed out. There will also be a grey box with “Safe Mode” written at the bottom of the screen.

Now, go to your music payer app and try to play one of the audio files you have there. Some phones don’t have a music player app installed.

You can go to your gallery app and play a video from there. If your volume is consistent, the problem comes from your third-party apps.

Now that you have found the issue, you have to uninstall the third-party apps manually, one after the other.

Restart your device each time you uninstall an app, and check to see if you fixed the problem by removing that app.

Uninstalling an app is easy. Follow these steps to uninstall your third-party apps:

• Go to your apps list and long-press the app of your choice. In the options there, click on Uninstall.

• Confirm that you want to uninstall the app by clicking OK.

If the problem persists, uninstall another app, restart and check. Soon, your Android volume will have stopped going down itself.

5. Adjust Android Volume Protection Limit

Your volume might keep going down by itself if you exceed your volume protection limit. This limit is set by Android to protect your ears from very loud sounds.

You can adjust this limit to a volume of your choice. It is not advisable, however, to listen at high volumes for too long.

To adjust the volume limit, follow these easy steps:

• Open Settings.

• Select Sounds and vibration.

• Click on the Volume panel.

• Click on the menu button to show the Media Volume Limit Option.

• Use the bar to adjust the volume limit to your tastes.

Restart your device and test the volume. The “volume keeps going down” problem will be fixed.

6. Change Your Headphones

If this problem only occurs when you are on headphones, you will have to change the headphones.

Headphones that aren’t compatible with your Android device will malfunction and receive the wrong signals. That can cause the volume to keep going down by itself.

Your headphones might also be faulty or have a loose wire.

The solution is to get new headphones that are compatible with your phone and work properly.

7. Delete Android Launchers

Sometimes, Android launchers can come with viruses and other malicious files. This will affect your device and pose problems. Deleting all launchers will most likely solve the issue.

To protect your phone from viruses, which can cause volume issues, only download launchers from trusted sources or your Android manufacturer.

8. Update Your Android Device

Having an out-of-date Android version causes problems for your phone and its apps. Updating your OS regularly allows your Android device to work optimally and gets rid of bugs.

To update your Operating System, follow these steps:

• Go to Settings and select Software Update.

• If there is an update available, click on Download and Install.

• Click on Download to begin the software update.

Wait for the OS to install. After updating and installing, you can try listening to some music. The volume will be stable.

9. Factory Reset Your Device

A factory reset should always be the last resort, but if all fails, this might be your only option. Back up all your important data and files in a cloud storage service of your choice, as a factory reset will clear all your data.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to safely back up your Android phone.

To factory reset your phone, follow these simple steps:

• Open Settings and go to General Management.

• Click on Reset.

• Choose Factory Data Reset. It will wipe out your phone and erase all of your data.

• Click on the Reset button to completely reset your phone to the factory settings.

After resetting your device, the “volume keeps going down” problem should be gone for good.

Wrap-Up: Android Volume Keeps Going Down

We hope one of these fixes worked for your Android device, and you can now stream music without the volume going down.

Did you manage to get your volume working properly? Did you find other ways to troubleshoot this issue? Leave us a comment down below.