Xiaomi resolves Google Dialer microphone bug on all devices with cloud update

Affected Devices: All Xiaomi and POCO and REDMI smartphones
Issue: Google Dialer inappropriately requesting microphone permission
Status: Completely fixed via cloud update
User Action: No action required

Xiaomi has fixed an issue that was occurring in the Google Dialer lately: after granting permission for the microphone, users were constantly asked for it. This bug was reported across multiple Xiaomi and POCO devices, creating minor disruptions for daily calling functions. Due to an automatic update controlled over the cloud, users didn’t need to take any action.

What Happened with the Google Dialer Bug

The bug in Google Dialer includes continuous permission prompts appearing even though the microphone permission was already allowed. As a result, all of the Xiaomi devices were affected, causing inconvenience to users who rely on voice calls or voice assistants. One such bug was reported on Mi Community for being a pretty widespread one.

Xiaomi’s Resolution

Xiaomi deployed a fix as an auto-update in the cloud that fixed the microphone permission problem. Users have since confirmed this fix, and no further reports have been received. This speaks volumes to how seriously Xiaomi maintains a seamless user experience by proactive software management.