No, low, or poor audio quality on Samsung earbuds

If your Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds Pro, or Gear IconX earbuds have no or low volume and poor sound quality on one or both buds, there may be a couple reasons why. You might be wearing the earbuds incorrectly, or the buds could have accumulated dust or debris. Additionally, the audio quality could be affected by outdated software, a low battery, and several other things.

Galaxy Buds won't stay connected to phone

If your Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds Live, or Galaxy Buds Pro disconnect from your phone often, it may be due to a poor Bluetooth connection or because you are wearing the earbuds incorrectly. You should check that the earbuds are properly inserted into your ears, that your Bluetooth connection is secure, and that your earbuds' software i

Connection issues with Samsung earbuds

If your phone cannot connect to your Galaxy Bud series earbuds (like the Galaxy Buds2 Pro) or Gear IconX earbuds, getting them to connect again will only take a couple of steps. Performing a restart on the earbuds, resetting the Bluetooth connection, or updating the Galaxy Wearable app will normally fix the issue.

Listen to music on your Samsung earbuds

With the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and the rest of the Buds lineup, you can stream music from your device to the earbuds. On the other hand, the Gear IconX lets you listen to music saved right on the earbuds themselves. However, to control music playback using the earbud's touchpad, the earbuds must be connected to a device that is compatible with the Galax

Software update issues with Samsung earbuds

If you encounter issues updating the software on your Galaxy earbuds, such as the Galaxy Buds2 or Gear IconX earbuds, you may need to update the Galaxy Wearable app or the PC Manager software. However, the issues could also be caused by your network connection or outdated software on the device you're using to update the earbuds.

Differences between the Galaxy Buds models

Battery The Galaxy Buds have impressive battery lives. You can use the Galaxy Wearable app to check on the remaining battery percentage, and even wirelessly charge them using select phones. Note: Keep your buds up to date with the latest software for the best battery life and performance. Battery life Galaxy Buds+: Up to 22 hours of play time, with

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