This is the "loudness war," and it is exhausting.

can bypass internal Android limitations, providing cleaner signal processing before normalization is even applied. specific apps

: On many Samsung and modern Android devices, you can use the Adapt Sound feature (found in Settings > Sounds and Vibrations

: Normalization is technically achieved through compression. A "Soft Limiter" ensures your audio never hits a distorted peak, while a "Compressor" brings quiet sounds up to a audible level. Auto-Gain Control (AGC)