The sound quality What a smartphone offers is a matter of both hardware and software aspects. In the first case, there is little to do to improve what you already have. except cleaning the device’s speaker(s) periodically. This cleaning can be done using isopropyl alcohol with a chamois or a brush whose bristles are not too hard and apply it to the speaker and the USB connector for the headphones. But in the second, There is much more room for action and that is what we are going to explain to you in this article..
Change the Bluetooth codec on your mobile
He Bluetooth codec It does not affect you for playback through the device’s speakers, but it does affect you if you use an external speaker or headphones connected via Bluetooth. This is the algorithm that is responsible for compressing the audio and encoding and decoding it into data packets that are transmitted over the wireless connection. You should keep in mind that, in order to take advantage of a certain codec, both the phone and the wireless speaker or Bluetooth headset must support it. Android offers several options to choose from, but these are available through the hidden menu Development options which you must activate first. To activate it and change the codec, follow these steps:
- Opens Settings on your Android mobile.
- Choose System and then, About of the phone.
- Scroll down to the option Build number and press it seven times to activate developer mode.
- Go back one screen to System.
- Click on Advanced and then, Development options.
- Scroll down to the option Bluetooth audio codec and press it.
- In the window that opens with the list of codecs, choose the one that interests you. Among the most common, LDAC It is developed by Sony and offers the highest bitrate, but it is best to try them both out and see which one gives you the best experience.
Disable absolute volume
This option allows the volume of Bluetooth devices to be directly synchronized with the volume of the Android device it is paired with. This means that When you adjust the volume on your Android phone, you also adjust the volume of the Bluetooth device to the same level and vice versaHowever, problems such as too high volume or lack of control may occur. To disable it, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings from your Android mobile.
- Tap on System and then Development options.
- Scroll down to Disable absolute volume and activate the slider.
Set up the equalizer and Dolby Atmos
Android does not come with a standard equalizer, but It depends on whether the manufacturer’s customization layer includes it.. Samsung, for example, has it, but Motorola does not. If you don’t have one, you can use a third-party app like Equalizer: Bass booster from Beat Blend Labs, which has 5 million downloads and an excellent user rating of 4.8/5 in Google Play. In case your mobile has Dolby Atmosyou can also configure it as if it were an equalizer by following these steps:
- Go into Settings and touches on Sound and vibration.
- Choose Dolby Atmos and then Settings.
- You will be able to choose between Smart Audiowhich identifies the type of content and automatically adjusts it, or between Music, Movie, Game and PodcastBy tapping the pencil icon next to each of these last four options, you’ll be able to choose from several preset equalizer settings.
Use Google Sound Amplifier
This is a free accessibility tool available at Google Play that Improves sound quality by amplifying audio, reducing noise, boosting weak sounds, and adjusting low or high level frequencies.