Sony | Headphones Connect

Customize Sony headphones with a linkage function for this app to your liking.

Sony Corporation · com.sony.songpal.mdr

5.0 out of 5 (6 ratings) 10M+ downloads v9.3.0 52.2 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v9.3.0 (9030051)
Updated: Sep 30, 2026 (9 days ago)
APK size: 52.2 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jun 13, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 22 (7 sensitive)
Website: sony.net/hpc
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Sony | Headphones Connect is an app by Sony Corporation in the Tools category, listed since at least June 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.2.0, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 5.0. It asks for 22 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. Compared with version 1.0.5, it adds 19 new permissions: “Approximate location”, “Bluetooth connect”, “Bluetooth scan” and 16 more. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

5.0out of 56 ratings

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What's new in v9.3.0

- The LinkBuds series now supports multipoint （"Connect to 2 devices simultaneously"）. - User interface improvements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Customize Sony headphones with a linkage function for this app to your liking. Everyday music becomes even more enjoyable with easy controls. You can quickly connect to a smartphone by following a guide. You can easily start to use it even if it’s your first time. Main Feature • A “software update” that enables all the functionalities and enhanced performance for your headphones. • "Equalizer" allows you to set the sound quality to your liking. • "Ambient Sound Control" for changing noise cancellation and ambient sound mode settings easily.*1 • "Adaptive Sound Control" that uses location information to detect your actions and locations you frequent, and automatically switches headphone settings such as how to take in the ambient sound.*1 • Personalization function*1 to enjoy 360 Reality Audio*2 with spacial sound field for you • "Activity" allows you to record and review the usage stats of your headphones. • Additional features, updates and important news will be notified via notifications (In order to receive notifications, notification settings in your smartphone must be set to ‘on’) • Easy “Connection guide” for first time users • Direct access to the Help menu for your headphones and app *1 Limited to compatible devices. *2 360Relality Audio may not be available in all countries and regions. Compatible Sony products: Please visit the website below. http://rd1.sony.net/help/mdr/hpc/h_zz/ Note * Some features may not be supported by certain devices. Please visit the website below for details. http://rd1.sony.net/help/mdr/hpc/h_zz/ * Some functions and services may not be supported in certain regions/countries. * Please make sure to update Sony | Headphones Connect to the latest version. * Bluetooth® and its logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and their use by Sony Corporation is under license. * Other system names, product names, and service names that appear in this app are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective development manufacturers. (TM) and ® are not indicated in the text. * Chromebooks are not compatible with the app.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v3.2.0. Since v9.3.0 it requires Android 5.0+.

v9.3.0 LATEST Sep 30, 2026 52.2 MB TRUSTED v1.0.5 Feb 23, 2026 8.7 MB TRUSTED v3.2.0 Dec 23, 2025 11.5 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 30, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Sony Corporation” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 30, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 30, 2026
Signed byCN=mobile.link, OU=Corporation, O=Sony Corporation, L=Shinagawa, ST=Tokyo, C=jp
Signing certificate (SHA-1)4D:89:A2:08:75:3C:00:A3:07:38:D3:85:F4:BE:1D:84:FD:A5:8E:FC
File MD56a92ddc95a2d4d7cbc370918b960eee1
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (22)

Sony | Headphones Connect requests 22 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.sony.songpal.mdr.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request companion start foreground services from background android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_START_FOREGROUND_SERVICES_FROM_BACKGROUND
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Sony | Headphones Connect APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Sony | Headphones Connect for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 3.2.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. Get version 3.2.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Sony | Headphones Connect APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 6a92ddc95a2d4d7cbc370918b960eee1.