Samsung Galaxy S5: How to Enable Mono Audio in Android 4.4.2 Kitkat

Mono audio is a feature available in Samsung Galaxy S5 that will allow you to set the device to switch the sound output from stereo to mono when you connect your earphones into your phone. You can use this feature when you have a hearing impairment that makes you can only hear well with your left or right ear or when you're in a situation where using a single earphone is more convenient.


How to enable mono audio?
You can switch the audio from stereo to mono for listening with a single earphone by using two different methods: from the general settings menu and from the direct access option.

Method #1: From the settings menu

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
2. With the settings menu is displayed in grid view, scroll down to the Personalisation section and then tap Accessibility .
3. Tap Hearing.
4. Check the box next to Mono audio to enable this option.
5. Mono audio for listening with a single earphone has been enabled.

Method #2: From the direct access option
This method can be used if you have enabled the accessibility menu within the direct access feature. You can use the following steps to switch audio from stereo to mono from the direct access option:

1. On any screen, press the Home key three times quickly.
2. Tap Accessibility.
3. Tap Hearing.
4. Check the box next to Mono audio to enable this option.
5. Mono audio for listening with a single earphone has been enabled.