Supports routing to a wide range of outputs (built-in, wired, HDMI, Bluetooth)
Phone call routing and caller-ID announcements
Text-To-Speech routing with optional delays
Headset/mic detection and widget support with a PRO upgrade path
Competitors may emphasize 'headphone' or 'headset' terminology more explicitly in their keyword signals.
Some advanced routing options are PRO-version only, limiting features for free users.
The permission set includes access to contacts and phone state, which may raise user concern about privacy.
About SoundAbout
SoundAbout was a music & audio app developed by RareEarth Software. It was removed from Google Play Feb 7, 2019 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
SoundAbout had been downloaded 7.1 million times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
SoundAbout was rated 3.84 out of 5 stars, based on 35 thousand ratings.
App Information
SoundAbout was free to download. The APK download size was 2.51 MB. The last available version was 2.7.0.1. The last update was on December 8, 2016.
Technical Requirements
SoundAbout required Android 2.1+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play April 2012.
Description
Please post issues at http://soundabout.userboard.net
Full Feature List at http://soundabout.userboard.net/t561-feature-list
(Some outputs are enabled for the PRO VERSION only)
Route the media audio to (Built-In speaker, Wired Headphones, Wired Headset (with mic), Earpiece, Aux Digital(HDMI), Bluetooth(A2DP), Bluetooth(mono), Bluetooth(mono)(dynamic), Dock(Analog), Dock(Digital)).
Route the phone call audio to (Built in Earpiece, External speaker, Bluetooth (mono), Wired Headphones, Wired Headset (with mic), Dock (Analog), Dock (Digital) Phone call audio to Bluetoth A2DP(media) NOT allowed in Android.
Announce Callers Names (Caller ID) when they call (needs contact list)
Turn Notifications and Ringtones on and off depending on the audio output being used.
Send Text-To-Speech audio to various outputs with/without delays:
Wired Headset detection - ALLOW or IGNORE the headphone/headset plug in/out detection. Wired Headset microphone - DETECT or IGNORE that a headset has a microphone when plugged in.
Send audio to Bluetooth headsets and your car's Bluetooth connection.
Recent changes: Get lastest SoundAbout PRO for this version. RESTART phone after installing.
Fix for Headset Toggle Widget getting stuck on DETECT Fix for Google Play Licensing. Allow Headset Toggle Widget to override the Media Audio setting when set to ON. Fix Bluetooth A2DP not working after wired headset plugged in for Android 4.3 +. Fix manifest issue to support all tablets.
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★★★★★
I have earphone mode problem in my Redmi note 3 and as usual Xiaomi is no helping to solve the issue but this app helped me a lot. Now I can control my audio settings for calls, music etc. and I dont need to replace my phone's motherboard. Thank you so much.
★★★★★
Very nice app i am totally happy ...with app best Quality nd best features....
★★★★★
تطبيق لا بأس به
★★★★★
Its super good!I defenitely reccomend it
★★☆☆☆
The app its not working for me 2 since I updated my Sony Xperia X to Android 8 it's not working anymore . I used to use this app on an old phone . What I can tell I think the app does not support android 8 I dont know why. I hope this app will get updated
★★☆☆☆
crashed. I'm not able to open the app. I had restarted my phone but it didn't work.
★★☆☆☆
Crashes every time you open the app.
★★☆☆☆
It doesn't open. crashes even before it opens
★★☆☆☆
On a note 8 stock, unrooted. crashes as soon as i tap on the pro license nag banner.
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