How to Turn Off Absolute Bluetooth Volume on Android
How to Disable Absolute Bluetooth Volume on Android
This tutorial will guide you on how to disabled Absolute Bluetooth Volume on Android to diminished volume, distortion, or lack of independent volume control. This feature on Android adjusts your phone’s Bluetooth volume with that of the connected device, hence boosting control. However, it may occasionally interact with specific Bluetooth headphones, speakers or vehicle sound systems, therefore producing complications.
What Is Absolute Bluetooth Volume on Android?
Turning on ** Absolute Bluetooth Volume** changes the volume on your phone directly, so affecting the volume on the Bluetooth device instead of changing the internal Bluetooth audio volume on the phone individually. Android 6.0. introduces this to standardize the volume control system.
Why Disable Absolute Bluetooth Volume?
While Absolute Bluetooth Volume improves audio control in most instances, it will create issues with some Bluetooth devices, such as:
Unacceptable distortion at high volumes
Decreased or erratic volume
Losing independent volume control for phone and Bluetooth device
Volume control problems with car audio systems Disabling this feature allows independent volume control, where you can set independently your Bluetooth volume on your phone and your headset or speaker volume for maximum audio control.
How to Disable Absolute Bluetooth Volume on Android
To deactivate Absolute Bluetooth Volume, you must enable Developer Options on your Android device.
Step 1: Enable Developer Options
You need to unlock Developer Options before turning off ** Absolute Bluetooth Volume** :
Open the Settings app on your Android.
Scroll down and tap About phone.
Find Build number and tap it 7 times consecutively.
You will receive a message: “You are now a developer!”
Back to the primary Settings menu and tap System > Developer options.
Step 2: Turn off Absolute Bluetooth Volume
Because Developer Options is activated, do the following:
Launch Developer Options in the settings of your device.
Scroll down to the Networking subsection.
Find Disable Absolute Volume and toggle it ON.
Restart your device.
You may independently set the Bluetooth volume of your phone and that of your connected Bluetooth device separately when ** Absolute Bluetooth Volume is disabled**.
Verifying If Absolute Bluetooth Volume Has Been Disabled
After the restart of your phone, double verify if Absolute Bluetooth Volume is turned off by ensuring volume control from your Bluetooth device:
Keep your Bluetooth car system, headphone, speaker device connected.
Change the volume by pressing your phone’s volume keys.
Directly change the volume on your Bluetooth speaker.
If the two volumes are independent, Absolute Bluetooth Volume has been successfully turned off.
How to Re-Enable Absolute Bluetooth Volume (If Necessary)
If there is a problem with turning off Absolute Bluetooth Volume, you can re-enable it:
Access Developer Options in Settings.
Scroll down and turn off Disable Absolute Volume.
Restart your device to apply changes.
Fixing Common Problems After Disabling Absolute Bluetooth Volume
There are some users who encounter audio problems after disabling Absolute Bluetooth Volume. The following is how to fix them:
1. Bluetooth Audio Not Working Correctly
- Solution: Unpair and reconnect your Bluetooth device:
- Open Settings > Bluetooth.
- Tap the gear icon ⚙️ next to your device.
- Select Forget device, then reconnect.
2. Volume Still Syncing with Bluetooth Device
- Solution: Ensure you restarted your device after making changes.
3. Low Volume After Disabling Absolute Bluetooth Volume
- Solution: Boost volume separately through your phone and Bluetooth device.
4. No Sound After Disabling Absolute Volume
- Solution: Check if Media Volume Sync is enabled in your Bluetooth device settings and disable it.
**Which Devices Need Absolute Bluetooth Volume Disabled?
Certain Bluetooth car stereos, speakers and headsets will work more optimally with Absolute Bluetooth Volume disabled. If you experience distorted sound, low volume, or volume syncing problems, having this feature disabled will help.
A number of typical devices which may require Absolute Bluetooth Volume to be disabled include:
Low-cost Bluetooth speakers with little volume control
Wireless earbuds with integrated volume adjustments
Car audio systems with a hard time managing phone volume
Cheap Bluetooth headphones that distort when played at high volumes
Other Solutions for Fixing Bluetooth Volume Issues
If disabling Absolute Bluetooth Volume does not solve the issue, give the following solutions a shot:
1. Use a Volume Booster App
There are apps which boost Bluetooth volume beyond default system limits. Attempt these apps such as:
- Volume Booster GOODEV
- Precise Volume
2. Check for Bluetooth Firmware Updates
Some Bluetooth devices receive firmware updates to improve volume control. Search for updates on the company website.
3. Try a Custom ROM or Magisk Module
For advanced users, installing a custom ROM or using a Magisk Module may provide improved Bluetooth audio control.
Final Thoughts
Banning Android’s Absolute Bluetooth Volume will correct volume control issues and improve audio playback in Bluetooth speakers and headsets. When you have low sound, distortion, or syncing issues, through following these steps mentioned above, you can regain independent volume control.
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