Day by day the number of Android smartphones in this world is increasing. Yet many companies are making a smartphone compromise with either speaker size or speaker quality. Most of the work from the home or office can be done with your smartphone. It becomes really necessary to make use of your inbuilt speakers to their full potential. As a user, these are the best ways and simple easy tricks to improve the loudspeaker quality of your Android phone.
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Speaker Placement
There are so many mobile manufacturers in the market currently. With so many manufacturers producing tons of smartphones with different design languages, it becomes very essential to know where exactly your speakers are located. Most phones have bottom-firing speakers but after the advancement of technology, there are dual speakers, which fire from both front and bottom. Locate your speakers carefully and check them for any obstruction, which is stopping your speakers’ potential. Also, check that your phone case does not obstruct your speaker as well.
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Clean the speakers
Smartphones are one of the dirtiest objects as they go with you everywhere. Over time due to dust and dirt, your smartphone’s speaker can get clogged. Keeping your smartphone clean is not enough. Even the lint in your pocket can clog your phone’s speaker. It is advised to clean your smartphone’s speakers very carefully. One can make use of cotton earbuds and isopropyl alcohol 75% or above. Make sure you do not poke your speakers with sharp objects as it can puncture your smartphone’s speaker. If the speakers seem too clogged, visit the nearest service centre and ask them to clean your phone for you.
Clean the headphone jack
Unable to get a good audio output out of your headphones? Clean the dust and grime from the headphone jack. For this, you will need a small needle to scrape off the dust from the jack and a tweezer to pull out any collected lint. Once you have unsettled the dust from the port, simply tap your phone on the desk a couple of times to let the dirt come out. Plug in your headphones and you will notice a significant difference.
Explore inbuilt settings
Mobile manufacturers very well know what their consumers want. Often it happens that they provide you with a phone with default sound settings for you to tweak according to your taste. Just head to setting>sound(or any similar setting according to your phone). Or just search for the equalizer in the setting. There will be tons of options to experience and change. Also nowadays many companies include Dolby Atmos with your phone which is designed to enhance your audio experience for multimedia consumption.
Download External applications
It is a possibility that your phone does not have a built-in equalizer. No worries, there are tons of applications available in the Google Play Store to select from according to your needs. Just head to Playstore and search Volume EQ and you will see tons of applications. Select anyone from your preference as they all work the same way. Also, check your video player or music player for the equaliser. Most of the music players have a built-in equalizer, Just search in the setting of your music player and tweak the equalizer accordingly.
Turn off Absolute Volume for Bluetooth Devices
Step 1: Go to Settings and select About Phone.
Step 2: Tap on Software Information.
Step 3: Find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times. You will then enter Developer Mode.
Step 4: Go back to Settings and select Developer Options.
Step 5: Turn off the toggle switch for Disable absolute volume.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why can’t I hear any sound on my Android phone?
When your phone is in DND mode, it won’t play any sound. Swipe down from the status bar and turn off DND from the Quick Settings Menu.
Why is my Android phone’s loudspeaker volume so low?
Over a period of time, dust and grime can accumulate on your phone’s speakers, leading to a lower output. To fix this, clean the speaker grille with a small brush. Your Android phone’s loudspeaker will improve significantly.
How do I increase my phone’s volume?
You can increase your phone’s volume by placing it in a place with good acoustics, cleaning its speaker, adjusting the equaliser, and turning off absolute volume from developer settings.
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Conclusion
These are a few simple tricks that will come in handy to improve the sound quality of your Android phone’s loudspeaker. We also advise using a good external speaker or earphone for a better sound output. Also, do not listen to music on the highest volume for a long time which may damage your hearing and audio driver in the smartphone.
