Disable Headphone, HDST Toggle

Name: Disable Headphone, HDST Toggle
Rating: 4.56 (9408 reviews)
Author: Lean StartApp

Easily route audio to speaker, fix headphone jack issue. Earphone mode off/on.

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Disable Headphone, HDST Toggle is a powerful Chrome extension designed to resolve common audio routing problems such as headphone icons appearing when not plugged in and sound playing through headphones instead of speakers. It enables users to toggle their wired headset or earphone on and off with a simple one-click switcher. The extension supports all devices, ensuring full compatibility and ease of use.

Features include an audio switch that prioritizes speaker output regardless of headphone connection, a sound tester to confirm successful audio routing, a notification widget for quick access, and a reset button to revert settings to system defaults if needed. With this tool, users can effortlessly switch between headphone and speaker modes, eliminating dust-related headphone jack issues and improving overall audio control.

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By:

Lean StartApp

Downloads:

3,320,612 43.96K

Rating:

4.56

(9,408) 136 new ratings

Version:

1.2.1 Last updated: 2024-07-29

Version code:

Creation date:

2021-04-05

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.BLUETOOTH
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Size:

8.32MB

Email:

go*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 28,666 ▲ 237

Other rankings

#1 in disable keyword 32

User reviews

This app effectively helps users fix audio stuck in headphone mode, especially after water damage or headphone jack issues, through a simple and reliable interface. It runs in the background allowing normal audio playback and supports many devices for free. Common problems reported include occasional poor audio quality on speaker mode, temporary effectiveness before switching back to headphone mode, unexpected app launches, persistent notifications that cannot be disabled, and some intrusive ads requiring extensive permissions.

Pros

Effectively solves the problem of phones stuck in headphone mode, especially after water damage or broken headphone jacks.
Simple and straightforward user interface, easy to use without complex setup.
Works continuously in the background allowing normal audio playback through speakers.
Generally reliable and successful where other similar apps fail.
Free to use and supports a wide range of phones.

Cons

Audio quality when switching to speaker mode can be poor or corrupted according to multiple users.
The app occasionally opens unexpectedly when switching between headphone and speaker modes, interrupting user activity.
Some users report the app only works temporarily (2-5 seconds) before the device switches back to headphone mode again.
Persistent notifications cannot be turned off without causing the app to stop working properly.
Intrusive ads with inappropriate content and excessive permissions reported by at least one user.

Recent reviews

Very helpful and straight forward to use. Only downside is when you switch between headphone and speaker it opens the app even if you were busy with something.