Mono audio combines stereo signals into a single channel, playing all sounds through both headphones or speakers. This can significantly benefit users with hearing loss in one ear. Follow these steps for all Android versions:
Enable Mono Audio in Android Settings (Standard Method)
- Open Settings: Launch the Settings app from your app drawer.
- Find Accessibility: Scroll down and select "Accessibility".
- Locate Audio Adjustment: Navigate to "Audio adjustment", "Hearing enhancements", "Sound enhancer", or similar.
- Enable Mono Audio: Toggle the switch next to "Mono audio" to the ON position.
- Confirm: Exit Settings. The change takes effect immediately.
For Samsung One UI (Alternative Path)
- Settings > Accessibility: Open Settings and select "Accessibility".
- Hearing Enhancements: Tap "Hearing enhancements".
- Mono Audio: Switch the "Mono audio" toggle to ON.
For Older Android Versions (e.g., Android 8.x / Oreo or prior)
- Settings > Accessibility: Open Settings, go to "Accessibility".
- Under Audio & On-Screen Text: Look for "Mono audio" directly within the main Accessibility menu or under a sub-menu like "Audio adjustment".
- Toggle ON: Enable the "Mono audio" option.
Using Recent Apps Menu (Quick Action - Some Devices)
- Open Quick Settings: Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to fully expand the Quick Settings panel.
- Edit Tiles: Tap the pencil icon ("Edit" or settings icon) to customize tiles.
- Add Mono Audio Tile: Find the "Mono audio" tile in the available list and drag it to your active tiles.
- Toggle Quickly: Tap the new "Mono audio" tile directly in your Quick Settings panel to enable/disable it instantly.
Note: Exact menu labels might vary slightly depending on your device manufacturer and Android OS version. The option is consistently found within the Accessibility settings.
