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Some Bluetooth headphones don't play nicely with Android 6.0.1. Photo: Eli Milchman/Cult of Android

Some Bluetooth headphones don’t play nicely with Android 6.0.1. Photo: Eli Milchman/Cult of Android

Google’s latest Android 6.0.1 update finally allows users to adjust media volume via connected Bluetooth devices, but the update is also breaking them completely on some headsets.

After updating, many users are finding that volume is at maximum when listening through wireless headphones — even if it is turned all the way down on their device.

We’re all familiar with those convenient volume rocker buttons that come standard on our Android devices and sure they’re good for on-the-spot volume control, but what if you want to control the volume before you perform a task? Before a task you say? What in the world are you talking about? Let’s say you want to sneak in some Temple Run before bed but don’t feel like scaring the bejesus out of your significant other with the sound of maniacal monkeys. Sure, you could turn down the volume once the game starts, but some games open with ear deafening intros that could land you sleeping on the couch faster than the software can load the media controls. Of course we’re not simply talking about games, there’s numerous scenarios where you might want to preset the volume of ringtones, notifications, alarms, music, video, etc.