Android 16 is potentially redesigning the volume slider and panel UI, moving away from the thick, pill-shaped sliders introduced in Android 15 to thinner, continuous sliders with distinct handles.

The volume slider in stock Android and AOSP-based ROMs is anchored to your phone's volume rocker — it's a nice touch that makes the software feel like it compliments the hardware, as the volume ...

According to Mishaal Rahman, the Android volume slider might change its height based on the device’s screen size. Google introduced the vertical volume slider with Android 9 back in 2018.

Google is also working to update the volume slider to match this new design. As you can see below, the volume slider in Android 16 will be less rounded and will have a thin rectangular handle.

Android 16 could make the predictive back feature even more convenient, while also redesigning the volume slider (again). Skip to main content. Open menu Close menu. Tom's Guide.

You can use a third-party app to increase your Android phone's volume beyond 100%. ... You will notice two sliders — the first one adjusts the system volume, and the other slider adds boost.