Android Emulator is not playing sound

Question

My Pixel 2 Android Emulator won't play sound, not from my app, not even from YouTube. I've restarted my computer, cold-booted the app, yet nothing works. I can use a physical device, but I'd like to have my emulator on the side while coding. Any Ideas?

Most of the other similar questions seem to be from 5-10 years ago, probably out of date? I've been working on this all day, so any advice is hugely appreciated.

Answer 1

Try restarting the virtual device from scratch without using a snapshot. Here are two ways to do that:

1. Change the power button on the virtual device so that it actually does what it is supposed to do. Go to Settings->System->Gestures->Press & hold power button. Select the Power menu option. Then press and hold the power button on the virtual device and select Restart.

2. Start your virtual device with the Cold Boot Now option.