Minecraft 1.21.124 apk interferes with Pandora background play on Android 14?

[padmakrishnadev]

I am noticing a strange conflict regarding audio focus when running this specific version. I wanted to see if anyone else on the Android board is experiencing the same playback pauses.

Version Information It seems that whenever I switch to this specific build, the Pandora stream cuts out immediately. I suspect it might be related to how this update handles audio permissions or the "Do Not Disturb" overlay.

Key Symptoms & Details

• Audio Focus: Pandora pauses instantly upon launch.
• Background Data: The app seems to hog bandwidth, causing Pandora to buffer.
• Overlay Permissions: The new update requests display over other apps, which might be killing the Pandora widget.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Start a station on Pandora (Standard or Premium).
2. Launch the package linked above.
3. Observe if the music fades out or stops completely.

System Requirements Tested

• Device: Samsung Galaxy S23 / Pixel 7
• OS: Android 14 / One UI 6.0
• Pandora Version: Latest Play Store Release

Has anyone managed to keep the music running while this is active? I’m trying to figure out if it’s a RAM management issue or a direct software conflict. Any advice is appreciated.

Moderator Edit: Link sharing

[AdamPandora · Accepted solution]

@padmakrishnadev Thanks so much for sharing this and for the thorough details! It does sound like your conclusion could be right, the issue may be tied to how this update handles audio focus or overlay permissions. In some cases, when another app requests audio or needs to display over others, Pandora may automatically pause as part of Android’s built-in audio behavior.

I've shared your experience with our engineering team for visibility. While I don’t have a workaround to offer, we really appreciate you flagging this and hope someone in the community might have additional tips or insights to share.

Thanks again for taking the time to document your findings.