Low volume bug after marshmallow update

[Jimardee]

Hi all,

So I upgraded my xperia z3 compact with marshmallow 6.0.1 last weekend and since then I have been facing this really annoying low media volume bug when connecting to bluetooth devices like my bluetooth speakers or bluetooth headphones.

Basically the media volume is stupidly low even when set at max volume.

I can fix the problem temporarily by wiping the phones cache partition by pressing volume up and the power key at the same time. When the phone is powered back up again the volume is fine as it was before I upgraded to marshmallow.

But then a few hours later I will connect to my bluetooth devices again and the low volume problem is back!

If I knew I was going to have this problem then I wouldn't have accepted update to marshmallow!

Can anyone help me out here?

Really want to fix this annoying issue permanently.

[Uliwooly]

@Jimardee

Are you using the preloaded Music app or a third party app?

[Phy]

Do you experience the same in safe mode?

How to boot on safe mode
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/FAQ/How-to-boot-your-phone-into-safe-mode/m-p/348008#U348008

How to boot on safe mode on Lollipop
1. press and hold the power key
2. once you get the pop up menu 
3. press and hold "power off" 
4. Boot on safe mode should become available

[Jimardee]

I find I have the problem when using a variety of media playing apps. Particularly Spotify and podkicker (podcast app)

[Uliwooly]

@Jimardee

Check in Safe mode

[Zacarias]

The audio in my Xperia Z3 Compact is extremely low both in media reproduction and in incoming calls. If I am on the street, it´s simly impossible to hear. Since I Had previously had Samsung Galaxy, Nokia and Motorola and had no problem whatsoever, I can´t really blame this on my ears... I've followed already all suggestions on the site to adjust the corresponding configurations. Thank you for any assitance!!