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Android: Turn Sound Amplifier On or Off

If music, video, or call audio sounds too quiet or muffled on connected headphones, Sound Amplifier might be switched off or its shortcut was never set up. The feature boosts playback audio and filters background noise, but it only works once the shortcut is enabled in Accessibility settings. Without that step, tapping the volume button or notification tile does nothing.

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Turn On/Off Sound Amplifier auf Android

Sound Amplifier is an Accessibility feature that boosts and filters audio for connected headphones. It works on music, videos, and calls, and it can reduce background noise or balance left/right channels for hearing comfort.

The feature does not turn on by itself. You need to enable its shortcut first, otherwise the volume button gesture or notification tile stays inactive and playback sounds unchanged.

Enable or disable the Sound Amplifier shortcut

Go to Tap on SettingsTap on AccessibilityTap on Sound AmplifierEnable or disable Sound Amplifier shortcutTap on Got it. Once the shortcut is active, you can trigger Sound Amplifier from the Accessibility button or quick settings without opening the app again.

Disable the shortcut the same way if amplified audio sounds too aggressive or causes distortion on certain headphones. Turning it off stops the audio processing and returns playback to the original source volume.

If audio problems continue after adjusting Sound Amplifier, check the headphone volume level and Bluetooth codec settings separately, since those affect sound quality independently of this feature.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Sound Amplifier works with both wired and Bluetooth headphones. Audio quality still depends on the headphone hardware and Bluetooth codec in use.