Gemini App Audio Overviews Bug: Why It’s Happening & How to Fix It
Can’t generate Audio Overviews in the Gemini app? Learn why this bug occurs, how it impacts users, and what Google is doing to resolve it.
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Gemini App Audio Overviews Bug: Why It’s Happening & How to Fix It What Is the Gemini App Audio Overviews Bug and How Does It Affect You? If you’ve been trying to use the Gemini app’s Audio Overviews feature but keep encountering errors, you’re not alone. Many users are reporting that the app fails to generate audio summaries, despite confirming file uploads and displaying notifications like “Audio Overview ready.” Instead, users see an error message stating, “I cannot generate an audio overview because I do not have the capability to create audio files.” This issue affects both Android and web users, particularly those on versions 2.0 Flash and 2.5 Pro (experimental). Image Credits : Google The problem arises after uploading documents—such as PDFs—and attempting to generate a podcast-style summary. While text-based summaries and live chat functionalities remain unaffected, the inability to access audio overviews can be frustrating for users who rely on this feature for productivity or accessibility purposes. Why Is the Gemini App Audio Over…