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Sound Amplifier

Communication • Google LLC • ⭐ 3.71 • 100,000,000+

Filter, augment, and amplify the sound around you and on your device.

Version 4.6.600666602 16.1 MB

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Permissions Explained 16 permissions requested View details

This app requests 16 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive	Camera access android.permission.CAMERA	Allows the app to use the device camera.	Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service Microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Get Package Size android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Audio Settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Query All Packages android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Gservices android.permission.READ_GSERVICES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO	Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone.	Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands.	Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Providers Gsf Permission Write Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.WRITE_GSERVICES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Accessibility Soundamplifier Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.google.android.accessibility.soundamplifier.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Sound Amplifier

Filter, augment, and amplify the sound around you and on your device.

What Sound Amplifier Is Used For

Sound Amplifier appears to be an accessibility-focused Android phone app from Google that helps users hear audio more clearly by filtering, augmenting, and amplifying sounds around them and from the device itself. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used in situations where background noise makes speech or other sounds harder to follow, such as in conversations, public spaces, or while listening on a phone.

The listed permissions suggest it may use the microphone and audio controls to process nearby sound in real time, and it may run as a foreground service while active. Because it includes camera and network-related permissions, some app functions may depend on device features or connected services, but the core use case appears to be live sound enhancement rather than media playback or messaging. As a phone app, it is most relevant for everyday personal listening on Android handsets.

Common uses

Amplifying nearby speech or sounds
Reducing or filtering background noise
Adjusting how audio is heard through the phone
Supporting accessibility needs for listening
Using the microphone for live sound capture
Running in the foreground while active
Potentially working best in noisy environments

Best for:

Accessibility users Phone use Live listening Noisy environments Audio assistance

Related tags

App Details

Package:
com.google.android.accessibility.soundamplifier

Category:
Communication

Developer:
Google LLC

Version:
4.6.600666602

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Package name: com.google.android.accessibility.soundamplifier

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