Are you looking for Dolby Atmos apk installation guide? Then just keep reading, in this tutorial, I have explained simple methods to install Dolby Atmos on Android phones. All of us listen to our favorite music on smartphones while working, jogging or in the free time.
Even most of us love watching movies on our smartphones. There is something called Dolby Atmos surround which can take our music experience to the next level.
Do you know that Dolby digital surround technology is now available for our Android devices? Yes, we can download and install Dolby Atmos on Android with or without root. Before we start installing Dolby digital audio, let’s learn about it.
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Know About Dolby Atmos Sound.
Well, Dolby Atmos is the next-generation surround sound technology. Dolby Laboratories first announced the Dolby Atmos in April 2012 and released it in June 2012. You may also love must have root apps for rooted phones.
Digital Dolby Atmos first introduced in cinemas later on it became possible to get it on SmartPhones and other Android devices as well.
Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California was the first to get Dolby Atmos surround setup.
Famous movies like Batman vs Superman, Star Wars used Dolby Digital Atmos surround sound.
Dolby surrounded cinemas have up to 64 speakers placed in various directions to create a 3D surround sound effect.
With the advancement of technology, Dolby Atmos became available for Android devices. Lenovo A7000 was the first smartphone to get Dolby Atmos technology.
Android developers ported Dolby Atmos from Lenovo A7000 to provide it to all Android devices. I have also shared best music downloader apps for Android.
How To Install Dolby Atmos On Android phones?
Well, currently only a few devices come with preinstalled Dolby Atmos. But don’t worry after the end of this guide you will get Dolby Atmos on your Android device.
There are two ways to install Dolby Atmos on Android devices. The first way will not require a rooted phone while trying the second way it will ask for root access.
If you have a Non-Rooted Android device, then you can get Dolby Atmos after installing Dolby Apk. If you have a Rooted phone, then you can install Dolby Atmos on Android by flashing a zip file.
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Method-1: Install Dolby Atmos On Android Without Root
Requirements:
- Android phone (No Root Required).
- Google Play Music app.
- Dolby Atmos Apk.
- A cup of coffee (As you like).
Don’t want to root your android phone? Want to experience 3D surround sound? Get ready for a pleasant listening experience on your Android phone.
The first method is the simplest way to install Dolby Atmos on android without root. You need to download Dolby Atmos apk and do some tweaks in settings. So let’s dive into the tricky part of this method.
Steps to install Dolby Atmos on Android phone without root.
Step- 1:
Download and install Dolby Atmos apk (without recovery) on your Android device. Before installing it make sure you have enabled the unknown sources installation option from settings.
Step- 2:
Reboot your Android phone after Dolby Atmos apk installed successfully. Don’t open the app yet; you need to follow more steps.
Step- 3:
Install Google Play Music app from play store (Skip it if already installed). Only Google play music will work so don’t try other music apps like Spotify Premium.
Step- 4:
Disable the default equalizer of your Android phone. You should do this to neglect unfortunately stopped the error. The default equalizer can be found in settings, or you can find it in Google play music.
Step- 5:
Open the Google Play Music app and click on three horizontal lines in the upper left corner.
Step- 6:
Click on the settings in the play music navigation and scroll down.
Step- 7:
Navigate to the equalizer and open it now enable Dolby Atmos from there. Most of the time it will be activated automatically.
Step- 8:
Go back to the music library and play any song. You can turn off the Dolby Atmos apk and test the sound before and after installation.
Boom you have successfully got Dolby Digital Plus effects. Use headphones for a better experience.
Important Note: To be honest you will not get the real Dolby Atmos effects without root. In this way, you can only get Dolby Digital Equalizer which will only work with Google Play Music. It is a must to disable the default equalizer on your device.
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Method-2: Install Dolby Atmos On Android With Root
Below I have given the step by step instructions for installing Dolby Atmos on rooted Android phones.
Requirements:
- Rooted Android phone must be running on JellyBean 4.3 or above.
- Unlocked Bootloader.
- Custom Recovery installed (Twrp is preferred).
- Dolby Atmos Zip file.
- You must have proper knowledge of root, bootloader, custom recovery.
Do you want the heavenly feel while listening to your favorite music?
Well, take a long breath because you are going to achieve that feel. As you have learned that installing Dolby Atmos Apk without root will not give you the real Dolby sound mod.
So we need to flash Dolby Atmos zip file via custom recovery. It will enable the Digital audio mod in our phone’s whole Rom. So let’s give an injection of Dolby Audio to your phone.
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Steps to Install Dolby Atmos On Android via Custom Recovery.
Caution: If you don’t know about Root, unlocking OEM, or custom recovery then, please do not try this at all. Do some research before trying this method. Techonation or the author will not be held responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, or damaged devices.
Step- 1:
Download Dolby Atmos zip file on your Android phone. The zip file is for only a rooted device with custom recovery installed. TWRP recovery is preferred in this case.
Step- 2:
Backup your data (Recommended). You can use titanium backup, PC or any other backup option. In case something goes wrong you can recover your data that’s why backup is recommended.
Step- 3:
Now Power off the device and reboot to recovery mode (by holding power button with volume up or volume down at the same time). It depends on the device. You can search on Google your device name+ access recovery mode.
Step- 4:
Navigate to install and click on it. It is located on top of all buttons in TWRP recovery. If you are using Philz or CWM recovery, don’t worry process is same for all.
Step- 5:
Locate and click on the Dolby Atmos zip file. Well, you can find it in the folder where you have downloaded it. For UC browser it’s in UC downloads and for Chrome browser, it’s in the downloads folder.
Step- 6:
Now it will ask to swipe to install just do it. Hold the big circle in the left corner and swipe it to the right side. (See below screenshot). Don’t check two option as seen in the screenshot.
Step-7:
Wait for few seconds, and it will show you successfully installed. If any error occurred let me know in comments I will help you to solve it.
Step- 8:
Then wipe cache and Dalvik cache. There is no need to wipe data or internal storage of the device. In case, you are facing errors then clear data as well.
Step- 9:
The final step, reboot your device and enjoy the Boom-Boom sound. Now you have successfully installed fully features Dolby Atmos app.
Step- 10:
Now you can adjust the sound from Dolby atmos app. For good bass and clarity, you can optimize the sound. Just keep trying different optimization to find out the best one.
Finally, you have successfully flashed Dolby Digital Atmos. You should use good quality headphones to enjoy the beats.
Important Note: Please make sure that your device’s bootloader is unlocked and it’s rooted with custom recovery installed. If anything bad happened comment below, I would help you.
Video Tutorial
Still, haven’t understood the step-by-step tutorial? Well, check out this video guide to install Dolby Atmos apk on Android devices. Watch the video until the end to understand the full process of installation. If still you are facing issues just comment below I am ready to help you out.
Video removed due to some issues.
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How To Uninstall Dolby Atmos Apk From Android?
In case you want to uninstall Dolby Atmos from your phone then continue reading.
If you have just installed the Dolby digital apk using the first method then simply uninstall the apk. If you have flashed the Dolby Atmos zip file, then follow the below process.
Steps to uninstall Dolby Atmos from Android.
- Download Dolby Atmos uninstaller zip.
- Reboot to recovery mode.
- Flash the Dolby uninstaller zip in the same way you have flashed Dolby Atmos zip.
- Wipe cache and Dalvik cache then reboot your device.
- Now you have successfully uninstalled the Dolby surround Mod.
Note: That’s how you can remove Dolby digital atmos from your Android device. Well, if Dolby Atmos is giving any kind of error like “unfortunately stopped” then just uninstall it using this method and reinstall it.
There are also other sound mods like Dolby Atmos available on the internet. The best one among them is Viper4Android.
If you want a tutorial about how to install Viper4Android on Android, then let me know in the comments below. I’ll write a step by step guide on it as soon as possible.
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Conclusion:
Hope you have enjoyed this step by step tutorial to install Dolby Atmos on Android. I have used these methods on a bunch of devices, and it helped me to increase the sound on weak output devices.
If you find the post useful feel free to share with your friends. If you still have any questions or suggestions let me know by leaving a comment below.
My phone is Sony z ultra non rooted when I select that Dolby option it is force to stop and comes out from the screen
Then you should try the Rooted phone method.
Thanks bro…
I installed in my Moto e5 plus
It is working with extraordinary effect..
Thanks again
I am glad that you are happy. 🙂
There is no such “Equalizer ” option under Playback and my Google Play Music app is fully updated…
I think this no longer works on Oreo or later android operating systems…
Rooting method is the perfect way to get Dolby atmos.
Hi Jitender, it is the best guide on internet for Dolby atmos thanks for sharing it with us.
Hi sir my phone spice xlife m5+
My phone is rooted
When i try flash the Dolby atoms zip file in my phone with cwm recovery ( stock recovery) it’s aborded installation .
Now what to do sir
You need to flash TWRP recovery first.
How to install in y5 prime
Follow above steps
no dolby app has been found after flashing !! :/
Download shortcut maker app and create a shortcut for it.
How i use it? I installed quick shortcut maker…
Open it and create a shortcut for Dolby apk in it.
Sir i didn’t find any Dolby apk in the app
Pa g miry Pas HTC one mobile jaon main nain dulby Atmos download kya Hain es main aaghy sain lekha aata Hain unfortunately stopped please mujhy bata do koe hall kasy chally gha
Root it and flash the zip file via custom recovery.
It unfortunately stopped. I have installed it using root, and properly. YU4711 is my phone. Please help me. Email me.
Clear its data from apps settings or you can try reinstalling.
IT SAYS THERE WAS A PROBLEM WHILE PARSING THE PACKAGE DURING INSTALLATION OF APK
P.S I tried no root method on redmi note 4
It might not work on your device without root
Hello Bro,
I’m using Oppo A3s and I haven’t rooted my device. I have tried the above steps and in addition I have followed various methods from other sites too. But, only to end in vein.
Would you please help me fix the problem, so that a “Music Craze” like me could enjoy a quality music on my phone without rooting the device???!!…..
With Regards,
Ultimate
Your phone’s warranty period over?
I used Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (Nitrogen) rooted, MIUI 10.2.1.0 Global Stable, OS Pie. I have not TWRP but I use Magisk Manager 19.3. My question is can we flash that file Zip using Magisk Manager not TWRP?
Or do you have another method for my device?
Thanks.
Hey, it might work but TWRP is always a better option.
Can this app do uninstalling by normal step, just clik uninstall from setting? Am use Redmi note 7 (Lavender)
If you have installed the non-root app then you can uninstall it normally
hi, i have poco f1 would you prefer to install dolby atmos against mi sound enhancer ? how would both superior against each .
would it work better than mi sound enhancer so that it will give more references.
You can also use them together
Hi
My phone is relame 2 when i was installing the zip file first shows update and then shows installation failed please solve the problem
Did you try with the non-root method?
Hey I just wanted to ask if it will work on Android Oreo devices, mine is Samsung j7 prime
It works on all Android devices after rooting but for the non-root method, you need to try it out.
plz help me.I tried it on rooted Samsung smT211 I tried several yes but every time it shows unfortunately it closed even I wiped data and everything .then I used Linux changer still not worked plz help me😭
Did you flash the zip file through custom recovery?
Thanks a lot for your post. I have installed dolby atmos apk without recovery and it gets installed successfully but I am not able to get it through Google play Music. It is Enabled through Manage Apps but still not visible in play Music. Pl help me on this.
Update the Google play music app.
Boa tarde
Meu play músic não tem opção equalizador
Try installing the older version instead.