The past problem about Google Pixel 2016 defective microphone is back to haunt this US brand again! Many users have filed a lawsuit against them starting this February!

Google Pixel 2016 defective microphone: an ongoing problem!

Back in 2016, Google introduced the first generation of their smartphone line: Google Pixel. In details, Google Pixel specs sport a 5.0-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. Furthermore, the handset screen also has the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. Under the hood, this Google smartphone runs on a Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 chipset and Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) CPU.

Regarding the storage, Google Pixel takes power from 4GB RAM and two ROM variants: 32GB and 128GB (no card slot). For the operating system, this Google phone runs on Android 7.1 (Nougat), which is upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo). Additionally, Google Pixel comes with a non-removable Li-Ion 2770mAh battery. How about the photography? The Google Pixel camera setup includes a 12.3 MP (f/2.0, 1/2.3″, 1.55 µm) rear snapper. There is also an 8 MP (f/2.4, 1/3.2″, 1.4 µm) selfie shooter.

Despite many positive reviews from its initial launch, Google Pixel has a recently uncovered issue that might affect the company severely. In details, many Google Pixel customers have reported about the problem with its microphone. This drawback leads to a total audio input block on a call or video recording with camera application. Ever since the discovery, many users have flooded the Google Support Forum about the issue of Google Pixel and Pixel XL handsets. According to Google’s statement, both Google smartphones have a failure-causing physical default in one of the three microphones on the devices. On the other hand, the cause can also be a hairline crack in the microphone’s solder. Sometimes, the problem fixes itself when you grip it in a specific manner. Interestingly, while none of the named plaintiffs has sent their units for repair, the lawsuit stated that even the replacement phones had the same problem.

When will Google release their official statement on the lawsuit?

For now, Google offers no comment on the situation. Moreover, Girard Gibbs LLP, the same firm which is also handling the lawsuit related to Pixel 2’s display, has taken over the problem with the Court. We are going to update you as soon as more information comes out! Stay tuned!