Equalizer option for android? Where can i find it?

[Michiel11]

Hello, on IOS you have an equalizer on your spotify by standard but I can't find the equalizer on spotify for my android phone. It would be great if someone could tell where i can find this option on spotify. Thank you in advance!

[Nico]

Hey @Michiel11! Welcome to the Spotify Community. ^^

That's a good question.

You can find the equalizer on Android in the settings under 'Sound Quality*.

Let us know if that helps, thanks! ^^

Peace

[Michiel11]

I don't see that option on my screen?

[Nico]

@Michiel11

Hmm, that sounds odd.

On what version are you?

And have you tried reinstalling your app? If not here's a step by step tutorial.
Let us know if that helps, thanks! ^^

Peace

[Michiel11]

I reinstalled the app but nothing changed.

I have version 6.2.0.1028 armV7

[Daniel · Accepted solution]

Hi,

What devices are you using? Can you try a reboot or re-install of the app?
If still missing it may be part of this bug, please go to the thread and post your details.

Android works slightly differently, rather than having EQ's per app/system etc they all tap into a global EQ which controls all volumes, settings globally for all apps that tap into the media output sound channel. The inbuilt EQ (or "Audio Effects" as it's called in the app) in spotify is essentially just a link to the Equalizer built into the ROM, if (as found in some Samsung & HTC devices) the EQ control is missing from the Android Settings then there is nothing for the Spotify to link to, as such it will remove the option.

If this is the case you need to install an app such as ViPER4Android FX (which is what I use, but does require Root & BusyBox to be installed), or EQ - Music Player Equalizer and the option will appear in the Spotify app. Clicking on it will take you to the EQ app where you can control the settings.

FYI:- xda thread for V4A with setup guide, tips and support is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223