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If you have an Android phone, you are definitely going to want to adjust some of these settings. It's possible that your settings aren't optimized for your specific needs and the frequencies you can hear, plus your phone just isn't set up for the best listening experience when it comes to watching movies and TV shows, or listening to your favorite tunes.

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How to adjust Android settings for the best quality sound

Note: These settings may vary depending on your Android model.

1. Turn on Dolby Atmos

This is a sound setting available on many Android phones that offers a "surround sound" effect. You can adjust it depending on what you're watching or listening to.

How to turn on Dolby Atmos

  • Open your Android's Settings
Android screenshot Settings

Open your Android's Settings ( )

  • Tap Sounds and vibration.
Android screenshot

Tap Sounds and vibration ( )

  • Tap Sound quality and effects
Android screenshot of sound quality

Tap Sound quality and effects ( )

  • Before just toggling it on, tap Dolby Atmos
Android screenshot Dolby Atmos

Before just toggling it on, tap Dolby Atmos ( )

  • On the Dolby Atmos page, toggle it on
Android screenshot toggle on

On the Dolby Atmos page, toggle it on ( )

Depending on your operating system, you may be presented with these options: Select Movie to get better sound for movies and TV shows, tap Music if you want a richer, more balanced listening experience, or tap Voice if you want voices to come through louder while watching any video.

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2. Adjust the equalizer

This setting lets you balance out sound depending on what you're listening to or want to hear.

How to adjust the equalizer

  • Open your Android's Settings
Android screenshot adjusting

Open your Android's Settings ( )

  • Tap Sounds and vibration
Android screenshot vibrations

Tap Sounds and vibration ( )

  • Tap Sound quality and effects
Android screenshot sound quality

Tap Sound quality and effects ( )

  • Tap Equalizer
Android screenshot equalizer

Tap Equalizer ( )

  • Tap Custom
Android screenshot custom adjustment

Tap Custom ( )

  • Play around with these sound levels – you can even do it while you have something already playing in the background. You may want to up the ones on the left for a higher bass, or the opposite if the bass is already too loud.
Android screenshot sound levels

Play around with these sound levels – you can even do it while you have something already playing in the background. ( )

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3. Adapt your phone's sound for your age

We all hear sounds differently, and higher frequencies also become harder to hear as we age. Android lets you take a hearing test targeted for different age ranges, which will make listening through your headphones a completely personalized experience.

How to adapt your phone's sound for your age

  • Open your Android's Settings
Android screenshot adjust sound

Open your Android's Settings ( )

  • Tap Sounds and vibration
Android screenshot tap sounds and vibrations

Tap Sounds and vibration ( )

  • Tap Sound quality and effects
Android screenshot tap sound quality

Tap Sound quality and effects ( )

  • Tap Adapt Sound
Android screenshot adapt sound

Tap Adapt Sound ( )

  • Where it says Adapt Sound for be sure to select Media and calls
Android screenshot media and calls

Where it says Adapt Sound for be sure to select Media and calls ( )

  • Then scroll and select the age range that applies to you
  • Tap Test my hearing
Android screenshot select age range

Tap Test my hearing ( )

  • Be sure you're wearing headphones, and you're in a quiet place
  • Tap Start and follow the prompts to test your hearing and adjust your phone's sound properly

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Android screenshot test hearing

Tap Start and follow the prompts to test your hearing and adjust your phone's sound properly ( )

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Kurt's key takeaways

Our hearing changes as we age, and at the end of the day, we're all looking for different outcomes when it comes to sound on our devices. It's great to know the options that are available in case you do find watching videos or listening to certain podcasts to be a little iffy because of the sound quality. After all, as our ears gracefully age, it’s comforting to know that we can still savor the symphony of life with the right tune-up for our tech. 

What are some other ways you personalize your sound experience on your devices? We would love to hear your tips and tricks for optimizing sound quality. Let us know by commenting below or by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact

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