Not impressed with the sound from your Samsung Galaxy device? There are number of built-in tools to make it a whole lot better.

One of the best things about Samsung's One UI software is the number of features it has. No matter your needs, you can almost always find a setting that can help increase your productivity or add to your lifestyle.

Among those settings are some dedicated specifically to improving the sound quality from your phone's speakers or headphones. In this guide, we'll walk you through five such features you can use to enhance your listening experience on your Samsung device.

You've probably heard of Dolby Atmos before; Samsung talks about it quite often in its adverts. In a nutshell, Dolby Atmos is a sound technology that simulates a surround sound effect for a more immersive gaming or music listening experience. But you can do a lot more with it than that on your Samsung device.

Here's how to use the feature:

Although Dolby Atmos does noticeably improve the sound quality, some users complain that it's a bit inconsistent. So, there's a fair chance that you might not like how it tunes each song.

You can also use Dolby Atmos for gaming. Here's how:

A lot of people like to tweak the equalizer on their phones to create a more personalized sound signature. Here's how you can do the same on your Samsung device:

If you need help understanding how audio frequencies work, you can refer to our guide on headphone sound signatures to get a better idea of which EQ arrangement is a better fit for you.

UHQ Upscaler is another feature Samsung has added to its Galaxy devices to "enhance the sound resolution of music and videos". If you're curious, UHQ stands for Ultra High Quality.

To turn it on, go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects > UHQ upscaler. There are no other configuration options.

UHQ upscaler is a wired-headphones-only feature. If your Samsung phone doesn't have a headphone jack, you'll need to use a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter to use it. If you don't have wired headphones and use wireless earbuds instead, the toggle switch will appear grayed out and you won't be able to use the feature.

Adapt Sound is probably the most impressive sound feature on Galaxy devices. With it, you can create your very own sound profile so that your phone "gives you perfect sound that's tuned just for your ears."

Here's how to set it up:

If neither of those is working for you, you can create a completely personalized sound profile based on a hearing test.

If there are multiple people at your place who use the same device, it might be a good idea to create custom sound profiles for each person.

If you're unaware of what are Bluetooth codecs, you can think of them as languages that your wireless headphones use to talk to your phone or tablet. Different Bluetooth codecs have different properties; some prioritize sound quality while others focus on having low latency.

Samsung Scalable is an adaptive Bluetooth codec, much like LDAC and aptX Adaptive, which means it can automatically change its bitrate according to the signal strength. Although LDAC has a reputation for being the best Bluetooth codec, some audiophiles say Samsung Scalable is a close competitor.

Samsung Scalable is enabled automatically when you pair your Galaxy device with compatible Bluetooth headphones. In case yours isn't and you want to change the Bluetooth codec on your device, you can follow the steps below:

Listening is a very personal experience. What you find enjoyable might sound otherwise to someone else, and vice-versa. Fortunately, Samsung has accounted for this nuance in its One UI software skin. Using the above five features, you can tweak the sound quality on your Samsung device to get a better listening experience

Ayush is a freelance writer and holds a BBA degree in marketing. He has written on a variety of niches including tech, lifestyle, business, and entertainment. At MUO, he spends most of his time hunting for the latest stories on mobile gadgets.

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