These are quick and easy adjustments.
Tired of saying “Can you hear me?” or “Hello?” too many times on the phone? Then you’ll be happy to know that with a few quick tweaks and not-so-hidden settings, you can significantly improve the sound quality of calls on your Android phone.
There are several ways to do this, and no, we’re not just going to tell you to clean your mic (although you absolutely should!). Using features like Clear Calling, Wi-Fi Calling, VoLTE, Adapt sound and Mic mode can help you get much clearer calls. As with all things Android, there is no universal way to do this, so features and menus may differ depending on the device.
Additionally, overall call quality doesn’t just depend on your Android phone. If the person you’re talking to has a weak signal, a faulty mic, or a noisy room, it’s bound to affect you no matter what you do. But let’s talk about the elements that you can control.
Use VoLTE and Wi-Fi for high-quality calls on your Android phone
VoLTE, short for Voice over LTE, is as simple as it sounds. Calls are made over a high-speed 4G data network. (Similar connectivity on 5G is called Voice over New Radio, or VoNR.) Even in 2026, some calls still occur on older 2G and 3G networks, because they were primarily designed to handle voice traffic, and early 4G couldn’t carry phone calls, and VoLTE deployment is still incomplete. The higher speeds of VoLTE and VoNR deliver clearer audio, HD voice and faster connections; phone calls connect much faster than on older networks. To enable VoLTE on your Android phone, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network > VoLTE calls (Some phones call this HD Calling or 4G Calling). On Samsung devices: Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > VoLTE calls Or VoNR.
Enabling Wi-Fi calling is another easy way to improve your Android phone’s call quality. Wi-Fi Calling routes your calls over your home or office Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi calling avoids sending your voice over the cellular network and converts your voice into small digital packets. These are sent securely via Wi-Fi to your carrier’s network, where the call is processed and sent to the other person. With additional coverage, little to no cellular obstructions, and much less network congestion, Wi-Fi calling provides much better call quality than cellular networks. To enable Wi-Fi calling on your Android phone, go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMS > Carrier SIM > Wi-Fi calling. Again, the path is different on Samsung phones: Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi Calling > Turn on Wi-Fi Calling.
Use Clear Calling and similar features to reduce background noise
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Many Android phone manufacturers have created solutions to reduce background noise during calls, although the features have different names. On Pixel phones, it’s called Clear Calling; it improves your voice quality and filters background noise to improve call audio quality. To activate it, open Settings > Sound & vibration > Clear calls > Enable Use clear call.
You can also activate it during a call by pressing any volume button and then selecting Clear Call from the volume panel. Currently, the feature is only available on Pixel 7 and later. In VoIP apps including WhatsApp and Zoom, Clear Calling only works on Pixel 10 and later, excluding Pixel 10a.
Newer Samsung devices have a similar feature called Micro mode. To use Microphone mode, you must first be on a call. Once the call starts, open the Quick Settings panel and tap Mic Mode at the top. In Mic mode, you have three options: Standard, which applies minimal audio filtering; Voice Focus, which increases audio filtering to help you focus on the caller’s voice; or Full Spectrum, which captures both voice and background sounds. Tap Done to apply your choice and continue the call. Mic mode is only available on some newer Galaxy devices and works on both regular calls and VoIP apps, although menu options may change depending on the exact calling app.
Use Adapt sound to help you hear calls better on Android
Sometimes a little tweaking is all you need to enjoy quality calls on your Android phone. Adapt sound on Samsung phones adjusts your device’s audio output specifically to your ears rather than filtering out noises or increasing the volume. While running, Adapt sound adjusts the sound on your device to compensate for parts of the sound spectrum that you have trouble hearing clearly. To find it, open Settings > Sounds & Vibration > Sound Quality & Effects > Adapt Sound. On this page, you can either choose one of the age-based presets or take a short hearing test to fully customize your phone’s speakers to suit your own ears. Note that this only works when wearing headphones.
Pixel devices have a similar feature called Adaptive Sound, which uses your Pixel phone’s mic to automatically adjust the sound from your phone’s speaker based on your surroundings. For example, if you take a call in a noisy place, it can automatically boost the mid and high frequencies to help you hear the call better. Other Android phones may have their own version of Adapt Sound (or Adaptive Sound), so it’s worth digging into your Settings app (or doing a quick Google search) if your Android phone isn’t a Pixel or Samsung.
If none of the fixes have helped, it’s worth checking to see if dust, lint, or even your case is obstructing your Android phone’s mic or speaker, as any of these can affect call quality no matter what settings you change.
