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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] HeirToYakuza:
So is there any solution to this problem yet? I faced this problem for a few years already on Samsung Galaxy S7 and A5 with both devices having low quality distorted audio like in 3gp video in apps like discord. I've encountered the problem on Android 6, 7 and now 8 and it was present. I don't know about Android 9 because it won't be available on any of these devices.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Celarii:
Might be a temporary fix??

I recently got a galaxy note 9 and was experiencing problems with the audio quality from spotify while in a discord call. I searched my phones settings for 'audio' and and it suggested "separate app sound" in the advanced section of sounds and vibrations. I selected spotify as the app and set the audio device to my phone since I was using wired earbuds. When I turned on the setting it immediately swapped back to clear audio. I hope this helps a bit??
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] joker200020:
Has anyone found a solution to this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ahhelp:
I'm also getting the same problem on my S10 plus... I thought it was just the phone so I replaced it... Didn't change. I'm using WhatsApp though...

You can also see my thread I posted about it...

Update, My friend who has the Snapdraon chip doesn't get this problem, while my Exynos chip does...

Things I've tested..

Listening to spotify BEFORE going into a Whatsapp/Discord call still works as normal. But once you skip/pause the song the bug happens starts.

Turning Wifi calling off doesn't do anything.

Messing around with samsung sound assistant doesn't do anything.

Using the game launcher trick doesn't work.

Messing around with Dolby Atmos doesn't do anything.

Some games will totally ignore this bug and sound normal.

YouTube vanced is the only app that uses "media vol" over the "In-call vol", yet still sounds somewhat ****.

Replaced the phone.

https://www.asus.com/zentalk/in/thread-194456-1-1.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/9sqw84/low_quality_audio_while_in_an_internet_call_skype/

https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/66bszp/help_overall_sound_quality_is_bad_while_the_phone/

https://www.reddit.com/r/discordapp/comments/66ikmx/android_audio_quality_in_the_phone_as_a_whole/

https://forums.androidcentral.com/s...y-quiet-while-call-using-any-calling-app.html
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ahhelp:
Little update...

My Girlfriend just got the July update, she updated her Snapdragon S10Plus and just got the same bug as we're all getting, where as before it was fine..

Samsung are great /s

"Please allow me to explain that if this a glitch within our Software this will be fixed when one of our updates is released. However, if the bug was really within the apps these can only be checked by the developers of the apps. What we can do for now, is to perform troubleshooting steps to help rectify your query. The troubleshooting steps I will provide to you should help resolve the issue on your phone. If not, we can refer you to one of our Samsung Support Centres, or collect your device to have it delivered to one of our engineers, instead. How does that sound? "
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Jurkmeawf:
I found the actual problem with why it does this. Mostly cause discord is changing your audio settings. If you go to apps>discord>all permissions and under other capabilities, it says "change your audio settings". So sadly there's nothing we can do. Just have to hope Discord sees this and decides to fix it. Unless someone proves me wrong with an actual fix, cause I found none of the above fixes actually work or just slightly increase the volume. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tymyshoe34:
Reviving this thread again, my S10 is having the exact same issues, I found a temporary fix is to switch from "communication mode" to "call mode" but if you do this you become very very quiet to the person you are calling, anyone have a permanent fix? This never used to happen on my OnePlus3...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] imBigo:
I find that when I'm in a call if I use the Twitch app the sound quality of both the call and the medias gets back to what it normally is. What I do is just open the app and then stay on that screen. You can also close your phone and it'll still work.

I'm using a Huawei P20 using Android EMUI 9.1.0.363

I'm guessing you could probably use some kind of app that changes the sound settings or something.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] EpikHllo:
Reviving this one again so the only way to fix this is to do the dialing thing? (S10+ pro) also sadly I don't have the separate audio function unless if I'm blind
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] HeirToYakuza:
*bump* I would also like to know if there's any solution regarding this problem. Whenever I use discord and I'm in a voice call, the quality of other users is great. The quality of media I use outside discord app is also ok. But if we use something like music bot to listen together for me the quality is very bad and the sound stutters and lags. None of Galaxy phones do this properly, while I have no such issues on a Xiaomi phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Moirae:
This really sucks lol. It doesn't happen on my Xiaomi Mi max 3 but my brand new galaxy tab s6 showing the signs. I was almost about to return it thinking it was malfunctioning until I saw this thread. It only happens on bluetooth for me, I just wish the volume didn't sound like it was cutting in and out. I'd deal with the bad quality otherwise.

This also doesn't happen when I use usb c adapter.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] xnz3n:
This has been happening to me. My friend whos on an iphone does not have the same problem as me. Having discord on "call mode" and to force openSl ES makes my mic very quiet to the point u can barely hear me at 200%. this is apparently some problem having to do with the fact that the app uses voip
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Eggroley_Jones:
For some reason, turning off and on a VPN based app fixes it, it works for adguard but I don't know if it works for others.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheDuckTeam:
It's October of 2020. This marks over 3 years of this thread existing. This is still an issue for me. I don't understand why this isn't fixed yet. Also surprised so little people actually talk about this. All my friends with Android phones are affected other than one who has a pixel 3 (at least I don't think it's a problem for him because I've never heard him complain)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Sam Peresipi:
The new software update finally fixed this issue with my samsung S10plus ? it's been so long ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Xan_z:
Oct 11 2020 S9+ on Android 10 latest version and still have the problem. starting a phone call solves it temporarily till the call ends. I just want to listen to music while in a discord room in peace why is this even a problem it's gonna drive me crazy
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] fluffedup2:
S10+ SM-G975U and the latest update (the one with the October 1, 2020 security patch) didn't fix it on mine. It's still using the Bluetooth headset profile unnecessarily.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Schmitin:
SM-A315G/DSL - Galaxy A31 GSM

Same issue, running Android 10 OneUI 2.1 October 1 Security Patch.

When in calls/VoIP software (Messenger, Discord, Phone, etc.) audio for media instantly drops in quality. I've noticed that quality is raised when there is someone's voice in the media, leading me to think it's an intentional audio filter, which is ridiculous.

Who asked for this?? Given the state of the world, it's becoming more and more normal to be watching/listening to media while on the phone with a friend/loved one.

Any fix, even temporary, would be great. ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Jason Christopher:
Btw My Phone is Version 9 and also Oreo, Maybe I want discord to have an AudioTrack to as Input and the Output is Opengles so it makes the sounds better and people can hear you with High quality better, and you can hear them with high quality as well, I installed A daw called Ntracks 9 and I went to the settings and do something with it until I spend an hour's to found a way to get a higher quality with low latency, and I tried Playback in realtime, it's perfect so I want discord to have this AudioTrack and Opengles Separated
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Xan_z:
The problem is in every call not just discord.

Teams, duo, messenger and zoom. Some time it gets fixed randomly but I want a consistent way to fix it. Calling someone and putting the call on hold then the other side closes the call works but you need two phones and it's a chore for every call so I need a better way to fix it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] HeirToYakuza:
Hi, I was pretty surprised to receive an update to this topic, but I was interested in trying to address the issue, using your method, on my two old galaxy phones.

Devices: Galaxy A5 2017 running Android 8, A8 2018 running Android 8.

Particular app with the problem: Discord. Every voice call and joined room is in call mode, changing volume changes in-call volume. Voice audio quality is ok, music quality in the room quality is low, and the symptoms relate to those stated by you, only one side of the headset seems to play, and the quality is similar to cellular call.

What I tried: 1. Start Telegram call, then join voice chat in Discord - nothing changes, when Telegram hangs because of no answer - nothing changes.

2. Enter voice chat first then start Telegram call - same result.

3. Start Telegram call, start music on phone, enter voice chat with music - same:

4. Start music on phone, start Telegram call, enter chat - same result yet again.

I'm not sure if I did everything according to your instruction, I tried TG before the call and music + TG before the call, no positive change.

I was wondering if there is something else to try, or if I did something wrong? Thanks for the idea btw
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Okicarde:
Hi, i am really just tired of this.

I bought a Motorola One Fusion (xt2073-2) and i'm having the same issue mention before; this phone was released on 2020, July with a Snapdragon 710 and Android 10.

None of the solutions that this thread and others from Reddit provide, makes the sound of the phone work even a little during calls.

I've tried everything: Game Luncher trick, Discord options with the 35.4 APK (this one used to have the Voice Call Mode), tricky calls with Telgram or Voice mail didn't worked too, i can't change the Bluetooth setting over developer options becaused it doesn't change as you're changing it, safe mode, factory reset, hard reset.

I've requested a return and purchased the phone again, but this time from the official Motorola store.

THIS BUG EVEN AFFECTS THE SOUND WITHOUT USING A HEADPHONE

Tomorrow i'll borrow some bluetooth headphones from a friend. Maybe this bug only happens in my phone with wired headphones.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] gcnto:
The workaround i accidentally(while trying to download YouTube videos with tubemate) found for this solution was to use tubemate (which is a non playstore application) as a browser. I tested for twitch and YouTube, both had excellent audio quality, I didn't test it but I think using a non - playstore verified app fixes the problem. Or atleast it did in my case with tubemate.

PS: My mic was muted on Google Duo but audio was good with tubemate and bad with youtube app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] _l_black:
I don't know if its a proper way for must ppl but i found out that if you use lucky patcher to remove the permission "change phone audio" it will use media instead of the stupid call mode that changes the sound quality i tried it as is on discord and when i played any media source ( YouTube and spotify) at the same time it works awesome also work with telegram when you add some patches against the verification

And i guess any over app too

I hope someday they will fix it so you will be able to play games and talk through discord or mobile call without the tricks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] dzvxo:
This worked! Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] faseeh844:
How do I remove permission change phone audio
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Norynde:
I've always had this issue since my first smartphone. Now I have S9+, and I've tried all the solutions in here with no luck.

The last solution, about changing Discord permissions, doesn't seem to be an option for me. When I click on "all permissions" for Discord, the permissions aren't interactive. The only ones I can change, are microphone, camera and contacts. And the problem persists in every voip app.

I've kind of just always accepted that this is how phones work. But clearly not all phones do this. I have no idea what the solution could be or if there even is one. I'm moving away from Samsung next time I upgrade though, so maybe I won't have the problem much longer.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] AshuYadav00:
Only workaround I found that works properly is by using discord in chrome browser in desktop mode, mic is also working, So im not sure if this problem is with samsung only or due to discord app. Though my friends with samsung phone only have this problem but not on oneplus 7.

But why is this issue is not solved since 4 years, while in pandemic this is more important.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Class666:
Solved [ aug 2021 ]

There is one fix and u only need to do it once .

Is to download 'lucky patcher installer', install it even tho it shows as a virus

Lucky Patcher 11.4.4 Download Latest APK - [OFFICIAL WEBSITE]

Download Lucky Patcher APK for Android. It is a free Android app to mod apps and games, block ads, uninstall system apps, etc.

www.luckypatchers.com

In the menu of LP find discord and expand options then chose (menu of paches) then (apk with changed per...) then scroll down to (modify_audio_settings) and click on it , so when it get's red that means u disabled it and congrats BUT WAIT .

Now u have to click (rebuild the app) , after some seconds the rebuilt apk will be ready , and you need to click browse to check it out in your files , but dont install that rebuilt apk yet !

Now go to home screen and uninstall discord

Then go back to LP and install the rebuilt apk of discord.

Then login and ur problem is solved !

It worked in my samsung A31 (os 11) , ive been expiriencing this stupid issue since forever , but today i fixed it and im so happy that i can listen to bots music while talking to friends , if it works for u , let me know guys.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] whow7:
im happy that we finally found a solution, but I'm worried, does that get you banned? just don't wanna cry over 5 lost years of memories yk. but anyhow, I'm gonna be doing that right now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] whow7:
hello, i know it was a few months ago that you posted this but can you get banned from doing so? i appreciate it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] kerimstar33:
when i open music while on discord call, the sound quality is very very bad. but interestingly, when i open "Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" game while on call and listen music, sound quality is really perfect. even call sound become hd quality. when i close the game it's getting bad like before. i think if it is possible to get hd audio like that, we can make an app that have only this feature. i wonder why this game fix this problem. btw, sorry for my bad english.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] kerimstar33:
I tried that with "PUBG MOBILE" and it also works too. both games make the sound HD.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] whow7:
you should probably try the last solution given in this thread, with the lucky patcher
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] kerimstar33:
i tried that. at the first time it work but later it become like before. after i try a couple times but never work again. it's so annoying :/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] whow7:
man are you sure? cause i did it and it stayed forever, the only problem is that it doesnt work on speaker anymore, just on the earpiece and if you plug in the headphones. other than that its as good as the pc
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] kerimstar33:
ys i

yes i'm sure. i played my local mp3 musics. some songs quality is not declining but some songs is. this is interesting too. when i disconnect from call, every song is hd. so it is not because of songs. my phone uses EMUI 9.1
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] JayKKumar01:
Thank you so much bro. It worked thank you so so much
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Okimasu:
Reviving this in 2022, my Youtube's audio quality drops whenever I'm in a discord call. (Probably is the same for other call apps, but I haven't tried any others yet)

I've read the entire thread and tried out all solutions the people have said in here.

The voicemail solution: It doesn't work.

The bluetooth solution: I use wired earphones.

The LP solution: Does not let me install discord or rather say "App not Installed."

The discord call mode solution: My discord doesn't show me any "Communication mode" settings even on the latest version.

My phone is a Galaxy A50s

Android 11

I don't use my laptop for discord because it'll slow down other opened apps/softwares. Please if anyone has found or discovered alternative solutions, even if it's not a permanent solution, please reply back and I'll be glad to try it out. Thank you in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] thefloppydriver:
Bump. Still an issue, the lucky patcher solution removes the ability to change the audio output in the Discord app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] robbie1234-:
The problem remains unsolved for seven years:ROFLMAO:. I will just to live along with this "feature".
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] sswagonman:
Long time nova user here switched to tw launcher on s8 as fingerprint stops with nova. Is there a way to turn the screen off on tw without pressing power button?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ad44891:
Download this app.. Install & follow the adb command to allow secure access for the app .. After that.. Enable the immersive tab... And add it to your quick settings.. BAM.. ENJOY THE FULL 6.2 screen.. Also.. Go premium.. It's well worth it!!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leedroid.shortcutter:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mydan:
Finally a great piece of kit!!! Perfect as you say. Need to adb the permission it but that kind of proves it is doing it Right.

Thanks a lot!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
Link no workie
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ad44891:
Sorry.. Just got to playstore.. And type in shortcutter.. It will come up..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
The immersive mode works well but is there a way to only hide the navigation bar?

Some of the other apps that I tried disables other apps that help with navigation like All in one gesture, etc when the navigation bar is hidden.

Here is the link for those who need it

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leedroid.shortcutter&hl=en

Edit: Spoke too early. Press and hold gives you the options.

This is a really good app.

Going to purchase it just to show the support.

This is one of the reasons I always rooted phones.. Next is to have GMD gestures but there are alternatives that work ok.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] The G Dept.:
What's the immersive mode like? Can anyone post a screenshot please?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
Immersive mode is the one that does not have task bar or navigation bar.

All apps work in total full screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] digitaldodd:
Just what the doctor ordered. Good stuff, went premium. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] robber:
Here you go
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] robber:
Launcher
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bigmase01:
Is it easy to revert back since ADB is used? Just uninstall app?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ad44891:
Yup.. I think so..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ad44891:
Thx for the correct link
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tnick84:
Yes!!! This is exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you for sharing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] robber:
You can toggle between layouts easily.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Gary02468:
This looks super handy. One question, please: in immersive mode, does the navigation bar temporarily reappear if you tap on the screen?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ad44891:
Just swipe up from bottom of screen:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ad44891:
Lol.. How you get that to show up?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
If u swipe up from the lower edge of the screen it will re appear for a couple of seconds and then goes away.

I have not used the navigation bar for the last 3 to 4 years.. Felt like a wasted space... Always used Gmd gesture control app. But that app is only for rooted devices.

For now I am using all in one gestures. Works quite well.

The screen shot shows the gestures that I have configured View attachment 4127238
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] the_scotsman:
Why not turn on immersive mode using adb? No apps required.

https://xdaforums.com/nexus-6p/general/guide-hide-navigation-bar-status-bar-app-t3509747

Or you can set it on a per app basis: https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-enable-system-wide-immersive-mode-without-root/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] robber:
Push the tile that is added to the quick settings menu
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rkidd:
A little help anyone getting this on my pc
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] the_scotsman:
Did you download adb?

https://www.xda-developers.com/google-releases-separate-adb-and-fastboot-binary-downloads/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rkidd:
I did not thanx scotsman
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] PapaWangsta:
Hmm, ADB might be a bit technical challenged or those lazy folks. There a easy way. Just install GMD Full Screen Immersive Mode. ;)

Check the pics below with and without the status bar and nav bar. So much screen real estate. Gotta love the immersive mode.

Link:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.immersive
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] robber:
Has anyone been able to get system ui tuner to activate with that app? I am getting force close every time I try.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tnick84:
No. It will not work. I believe LG and Samsung completely removes it. There are other options though. These will give you some feature of systemui tuner

Try this app

https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.zacharee1.systemuituner

or

Download this. Run on PC with phone plugged in. This one works a little better. You can't disable NFC Icon with the app but you can with this.

https://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-s7/themes/ui-tuner-apply-ui-tuner-settings-t3559277
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] PapaWangsta:
Undo immersive mode.

Also, if you can e-mail the developer to fix this darn thing. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tnick84:
The only issues I have found with immersive mode are:

- if you have multiple tabs open with samsung browser, you can't see them when you press the tab button. Anyone know how to fix this?

- samsung pay is sometimes activated when swiping up to recover nav bar. I suggest swiping up from bottom left or right corners of display to avoid this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mecampo:
how do you set the immersive mode :confused:

answer: nevermind saw it on post #20 thanks