Absolute volume is a sound feature on newer Samsung Galaxy devices that aims to prevent excessive loudness that could damage hearing or speakers. When enabled, absolute volume sets a maximum volume limit across different audio sources like media, ringtones and notifications.
For some users though, this volume restriction gets in the way of their listening preferences for music or videos. Thankfully, disabling absolute volume is pretty straightforward on the Galaxy S24 series.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to turn off absolute volume and regain independent control of volume across your phone.
Prerequisites
Before getting started, make sure you have the following:
- A Samsung Galaxy S24 model smartphone
- The latest software update installed on your S24
It’s quick and easy to disable absolute volume if you meet these requirements.
Steps to Disable Absolute Volume
- Open the Settings app on your Galaxy S24. You can find this in the apps drawer or by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the gear icon.
- Scroll down and tap “Sounds and vibration“.
- In the Sounds and vibration settings screen, look for the “Volume” menu and tap to open it.
- Now toggle the switch next to “Absolute volume” to the off position.
By disabling this setting, your S24 will no longer enforce maximum volume limits across audio sources.
Adjust Other Volume Levels
With absolute volume disabled, you’ll likely want to reconfigure some other volume settings:
- Media volume – Controls volume level for music, videos, games
- Call volume – Sets maximum volume for phone calls
- System volume – Changes volume of interface sounds like taps
- Ringtone volume – Sets volume level for all ringtones
- Notification volume – Sets volume level of new notification sounds
Adjust each of these to your preferred loudness level.
Confirm Absolute Volume is Disabled
To confirm that absolute volume is disabled:
- Open a music or video app and play something at high volume. You should now be able to turn the volume up louder than before.
- Make a phone call and check if the call volume matches what you configured in the sound settings.
If you notice there is still a restrictively low max volume, double check that the “Absolute volume” setting remains off.
Extra Tips for Volume Control
Here are some additional tips for getting the most out of your audio with absolute volume disabled:
Use Do Not Disturb Mode – Schedule times where notifications and calls won’t disrupt you by enabling this mode.
Try Third-Party Apps – Install advanced volume manager apps from the Google Play Store for more robust controls.
Automate With Bixby Routines – Create Bixby routines to automatically change volumes based on time of day, app in use etc.
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Conclusion
And that’s it! With just a few quick taps, you can disable absolute volume on your Samsung Galaxy S24 and take back control of sound levels across your apps.
Be sure to tweak the individual volume sliders for media, calls, system audio and more until they suit your listening preferences. Enjoy louder, unrestricted playback and let me know if you have any other questions!
