Sound Amplifier

Filter, augment, and amplify the sound around you and on your device.

Sound Amplifier: Enhance Your Hearing Experience

"Sound Amplifier" is an Android app designed to assist individuals who are hard of hearing by filtering, augmenting, and amplifying sounds around them. It enables users to enhance daily conversations, listen to media more clearly, and customize their audio experience while using just their Android device and headphones.
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App stats

Version: 4.7.638126989 (Last updated: 2024-06-17)
Version code: 230928
Creation date: 2019-02-04
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
  • android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
  • android.permission.READ_GSERVICES
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Size: 26.97M

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App summary

Sound Amplifier makes everyday conversations and surrounding sounds more accessible among people who are hard of hearing, using just your Android phone and a pair of headphones. Use Sound Amplifier to filter, augment, and amplify sounds around you and on your device.

Features
• Reduce unwanted noise to recognize speech better.
• Focus on a speaker’s voice in noisy environments with conversation mode. (Available for Pixel 3 and above.)
• Listen to conversations, TV, or lectures. For audio sources that are farther away, Bluetooth headphones are recommended. (Bluetooth headphones might have delayed sound transmission.)
• Personalize your listening experience for surrounding conversation or media playing on your device. You can reduce noise or boost low frequency, high frequency, or quiet sounds. Set your preferences for both ears or separately for each ear.
• Turn Sound Amplifier on and off using the accessibility button, a gesture, or Quick Settings. Learn more about the accessibility button, gesture and Quick Settings: https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/7650693

Requirements
• Available for Android 8.1 and later.
• Pair your Android device with headphones.
• Conversation mode is currently available on Pixel 3 and above.

Send us your feedback on Sound Amplifier by emailing: [email protected]. For help using Sound Amplifier, connect with us at https://g.co/disabilitysupport.

Permissions Notice
Microphone: Access to the microphone will allow Sound Amplifier to process the audio for amplification and filtering. No data is collected or stored.
Accessibility Service: Since this app is an accessibility service, it can observe your actions, retrieve window content, and observe text that you type.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Adjustable sound levels for left and right independently
  • Works well for background noise filtering
  • Great for users with hearing difficulties
  • Can enhance audio experience with certain types of music
  • Utilizes phone mic for amplification, which can be beneficial in some settings
Cons
  • Frequent crashes and freezing during use
  • Limited compatibility with Bluetooth headphones
  • App does not appear as a standard app; it's an accessibility feature
  • Difficulty removing the app once installed
  • Loss of functionality when other audio is playing
Most mentioned
  • Crashes and freezes during use
  • Compatibility issues with Bluetooth devices
  • Functionality limited to wired headphones
  • Difficulties with user interface and settings access
  • Needing to plug in wired headphones to operate
User reviews
by Anonymous, Invalid Date

It simply crashes every time I try to use it. I've tried everything to fix it and nothing works and now it won't let me delete it from my phone. If it's not going to work I want it off my device. I do not recommend this app! I wish I could delete it off. My device. Makes no sense to have this app as a system app if it doesn't want to work. And the reason for that is doesn't have permission for music and audio. Why that is? I have no idea. I wouldn't keep them from having it so it must be the sys

It does seem to work somewhat. Nice feature that you can adjust both left and right sound levels independently or together. The problem lies in the fact that the app freezes and then just shuts down randomly. Tried to listen on headphones to a 1h20min. movie and the app crashed 4 times. Developers are on the right track but haven't quite got this application ready for prime time yet.
by Dave Pflieger, 2024-12-08
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