How to Fix Samsung Galaxy S24 Bluetooth Audio Delay

Some Samsung Galaxy S24 users are experiencing audio delays when connected to Bluetooth devices. If you are also experiencing this issue, follow the solutions in this guide.

Use the steps on this page to fix the following problems on your phone:

• Bluetooth audio delay when playing games
• Bluetooth audio delay when listening to music
• Bluetooth audio delay when watching a video/movie

Check the Basics

Before going for the solutions, check if you have ensured the basics that often resolve Bluetooth audio delay issues.

1. Ensure your Samsung Galaxy S24 and Bluetooth devices are fully charged (over 75%).
2. Confirm that your phone and Bluetooth device are properly connected.
3. Make sure both devices are within close proximity to each other.
4. Restart both your Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Bluetooth device.

Turn Off HD Audio in Developer Options

Disabling HD audio resolves audio delay issues by reducing the processing load.

1. Go to Settings on your Samsung Galaxy S24.
2. Scroll down and select About phone.
3. Tap on Software information.
4. Tap Build number seven times to enable Developer options.
5. Go back to Settings and select Developer options.
6. Find and turn off HD audio.

Install Sound Assistant

The Sound Assistant app allows you to configure audio settings, including adjusting audio delay using the Metronome feature.

1. Open the Samsung Galaxy Store on your Samsung Galaxy S24.
2. Search for and install Sound Assistant.
3. Open the Sound Assistant app.
4. Navigate to the Metronome feature.
5. Adjust the audio delay settings as needed.

Software Update

Keeping your phone’s software up to date will fix bugs and improve performance, including Bluetooth connectivity.

1. Go to Settings on your Samsung Galaxy S24.
2. Scroll down and select Software update.
3. Tap Download and install.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to update your phone.

Clear Bluetooth App Data

If there are any corrupted data in the Bluetooth cache, you need to clear it too.

1. Go to Settings on your Samsung Galaxy S24.
2. Select Apps.
3. Tap the three-dot menu and select Show system apps.
4. Find and select Bluetooth.
5. Tap Storage.
6. Tap Clear data and Clear cache.

Change Bluetooth Audio Codec from Developer Options

You can also change the Bluetooth audio codec to resolve audio delay issues. The reason is different codecs use different encoding methods that can reduce the audio latency.

1. Go to Settings on your Samsung Galaxy S24.
2. Scroll down and select About phone.
3. Tap on Software information.
4. Tap Build number seven times to enable Developer options.
5. Go back to Settings and select Developer options.
6. Find and select Bluetooth audio codec.
7. Change the codec to a different option (e.g., SBC, AAC, aptX).

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