Samsung S22 Keeps Turning Down the Volume? Let’s Fix It!

Use solutions on this page to fix the following problems on your Samsung Galaxy S22/S22 Plus/S22 Fe/S22 Ultra.

1. The media volume keeps lowering automatically.
2. The call volume keeps lowering automatically.
3. The notification volume keeps lowering automatically.
4. The alarm volume keeps lowering automatically.

Editor’s note: Any screenshots on this page were uploaded using a Samsung Galaxy S22 running Android 12. Depending on your device’s software version, some steps and menu positions may look slightly different.

Why Is My Phone’s Volume Lowering?

According to our research on this problem, your Samsung Galaxy S22 may lower its volume automatically for the following reasons:

1. The volume down (-) button is jammed or malfunctioning.
2. A third-party app is controlling the device volume.
3. A system glitch.
4. If the volume decreases when the phone is connected to a Bluetooth/external audio device, then that device is problematic.

Restart Your Phone

1. Turn the screen on and swipe from the top to bring the quick access bar.
2. Tap on the power button.
3. Select Restart.

Check the Volume Button

1. Remove if you are using a back cover/pouch for your Samsung Galaxy S22.
2. Check the volume button to see if it got stuck inside or jammed.
3. If you see anything suspicious, take your phone to the nearest Samsung repair center.

Turn Off “Media Volume Limit”

FYI: The “media volume limit” feature reduces media volume based on when the algorithm detects a media (audio) that has higher volume levels. This feature only works on external audio devices (headphones, earbuds, external media player, etc.).

1. Go to Device Settings.
2. Tap on Sound & Vibration.
3. Tap on Volume.
4. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner, then tap on Media volume limit and toggle it off.

Check for System Updates

Note: A software update takes a while to complete and your phone needs to be turned on during the update. Before updating your phone, make sure it has at least 70% of battery level remaining.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down and tap on Battery and device care.

3. Tap on Software update.

4. Then tap on Download and install.

5. If there is any update available, download and install it.

Remove Third-Party Apps that Could Turn Down the Volume

To confirm if an app is causing the issue, boot your phone into safe mode and see if the problem persists. If the problem does not occur during the safe mode, a third-party app is causing the issue.

1. Scroll down the notification panel.
2. Tap on the “Power” icon.
3. From the power options, tap and hold the power off button.
4. Now, the Safe mode button will appear, tap on it.

Then you can Check for apps that have control over the volume of your phone, and remove any suspicious apps.

Do a Factory Data Reset

Warning: Factory data reset will erase all the data on your phone. So don’t forget to take a backup before resetting your phone.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap on General management.
3. Tap on Reset.

4. Under reset options, tap on Factory data reset.

5. Enter the lock screen password, or pattern if you have set up one before.
6. Confirm.

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