Samsung Galaxy phones from the S7 onward carry IP68 water resistance ratings, but a high IP rating does not mean water cannot enter the speaker mesh. After a swim, a spill, or heavy rain, water frequently lodges in the bottom-firing speaker — and the result is muffled, distorted, or quieter audio.
Samsung IP ratings at a glance
- Galaxy S20–S24, Z Fold/Flip 4+, Note 10+: IP68 (1.5m for 30 min)
- Galaxy A55, A54, A35: IP67
- Galaxy A15, A14 and most budget A-series: IP54 — splash only
Android-specific ejection steps
- Open Chrome and visit SpeakerRescue
- Select Android > Samsung from the device menu
- Turn media volume to maximum (not ringer volume — they're separate on Android)
- Hold the phone with the bottom speaker facing down
- Run the 165Hz mode for 30–60 seconds
- Repeat 2–3 times if the speaker still sounds muffled
Galaxy S24 Ultra and Z Fold dual speakers
S Ultra and Fold devices have two speakers — bottom and earpiece. Run the session twice: once with the phone upright (for the earpiece) and once inverted (for the bottom speaker).
Galaxy Buds
For Galaxy Buds and Buds Pro, select AirPods/Earbuds in the device menu — the acoustic principle is identical. Hold each bud speaker-down over a cloth and run 165Hz then 528Hz for 30 seconds each.