Devices running on Android have traditionally been able to control volume on Chromecast through their own volume rockers. But now, legal issues have compelled Google to remove this basic feature entirely from gadgets that run Android 12 OS.
Previously, users could simply connect their Android devices to Google’s Nest Hub or smart TV and were able to control the volume directly from the physical volume buttons. However, this feature was found to be surprisingly missing in the latest Android 12 Beta. While it was initially believed to be a simple unintended bug, but a thread on IssueTracker has revealed otherwise. Rather than being a missing feature or bug, the omission is confirmed to be removed on purpose.
Users had hoped again that this feature would be brought back in Android 12 Beta 5. Although, the feature is still officially missing. According to a @MishaalRahman, the company is facing legal issues that has prevented it from adding this feature in the latest version of Android operating system. As of right now, it is currently unknown what the legal issue actually is, but the search engine giant is currently entangled with Sonos in the courts.
Android 12 quietly disabled the ability to change the volume of a cast session by pressing the volume key on any screen. This will be re-enabled in Android 12L, but what's interesting is *why* it was disabled. A Googler said it was due to "a legal issue."https://t.co/LaM4CvIBBi pic.twitter.com/ARs6JjOTU2
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) November 2, 2021
For those unaware, we had reported on Sonos suing the major brand for allegedly stealing many of its wireless speaker technology patents that can be found in its Nest products. In other words, it might be an issue related to that, although, Google has yet to offer a comment on the matter. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when any notable developments surface regarding this matter.
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