How to set the volume of the speaker on Xiaomi: all ways

During phone conversations, you have encountered a situation where the interlocutor is barely audible, despite the maximum volume? The problem with a quiet speaker is one of the most common complaints of owners of Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi Note 12 models, POCO X5 and even the flagship Xiaomi 14. The reasons can lie in both software settings and hardware malfunctions. In this article, we will examine all possible ways to increase the volume of the conversational speaker, from basic settings to hidden engineering menus.

It's important to understand that the speaker (also known as the top speaker or the auditory speaker) is responsible for sound during calls, while the multimedia speaker is used for music and video. If the problem is only observed in conversations, then this is the problem, so let's start with simple solutions and gradually move to more complex methods.

1. Checking basic volume settings

Before you dig deeper, make sure that the problem is not in the elementary settings. On Xiaomi smartphones, the volume of the conversational speaker is adjusted separately from the multimedia sound. During the call, the volume slider appears on the screen - try to increase it to the maximum. If the slider is missing, check the call settings:

• 📱 Open the phone application (pipe icon).
• 🔧 Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.
• 🔊 Go to the section Sound and vibration during the call.
• 📈 Make sure that the slider is set to maximum.

If the slider is already at its maximum, but the sound is still quiet, try resetting the sound settings to the factory.

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Click on the three dots in the top corner and select Reset Settings.
3. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting the sound settings will return all parameters (calls, notifications, alarms) to factory values.

2. Cleaning dynamics from dust and debris

A common cause of silent sound is a dust-filled or mud-filled speaker, and over time, particles accumulate in the lattice of the speaker that physically block the sound waves, and you can clean it up in a number of ways:

• 🧹 Soft brush: Use a soft bristling toothbrush or makeup brush. Carefully swipe the speaker grille without pressing hard.
• 💨 Compressed air: A compressed air canister (such as cleaning a keyboard) will help blow out dust. Keep the balloon vertically at a distance of 5-10 cm.
• 🧲 Scotch: Cut a small piece of tape, glue it to the speaker grille, and carefully remove it. Repeat 2-3 times.

Do not use sharp objects (toothpicks, needles) - they can damage the speaker membrane. Also avoid wet wipes: liquid can leak inside and cause corrosion.

After cleaning, check the sound. If there's no improvement, move on to the next step.

3.Use of the Engineering Menu (MTK and Qualcomm)

Xiaomi smartphones have a hidden engineering menu where you can manually increase the volume of the speaker.The method works on most models, but the menu interface may differ depending on the processor (MediaTek or Qualcomm).

For MediaTek (MTK):

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##36446337##
2. Go to Hardware Testing → Audio → Normal Mode.
3. Select Receiver (Speak Speaker) and set the Level value to a maximum (usually 160 or 255).
4. Press Set and restart your smartphone.

For Qualcomm:

1. Enter the code ##4636##
2. Select Audio → Volume.
3. In the Sph (or Voice Call) bar, increase the value to the maximum.
4. Save the settings and restart the device.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect settings in the engineering menu can cause sound distortion or damage to the speaker. MTK 100 for Qualcomm, if you are not sure of the consequences.

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4. Check for software failures and updates

Sometimes, a quiet sound in a conversational speaker is caused by software errors, especially after a MIUI update.

• 📱 System Updates: Go to Settings → The phone. → Update the system and install the latest version MIUI.
• 🔄 Resetting network settings: In Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.This can help if the problem is with operator settings.
• 🧹 Cache cleaning: In Settings → Annexes → Application management find the phone and clear the cache.

If the issue comes after an update, try rolling back on the previous version of MIUI (if backup is available) or wait for a patch from Xiaomi.There are frequent discussion forums about sound bugs for specific models - for example, after upgrading to MIUI 14 on the Redmi Note 11, many users complained about the quiet conversational speaker.

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If the MIUI update has lost the sound in the speaker, try temporarily disabling the Smart Amplification feature in call settings. Sometimes it conflicts with new versions of the firmware.

5. Diagnostics of hardware malfunctions

If none of the software methods worked, the problem could be hardware.

• 🔇 The sound is completely absent despite the maximum volume.
• 🔊 Wheezing, crackling or distortions appear.
• 📱 The speaker only works on speakerphone.
• 💧 The smartphone fell into the water or was exposed to moisture.

For diagnosis:

1. Call another phone and check the sound.
2. Connect headphones - if they sound normal, the problem is dynamics.
3. Enable a recording of the conversation (if supported) and listen to it through the multimedia speaker.

If the speaker is faulty, there are two options:

• 🔧 Self-replacement: Buy the original speaker for your model (e.g., AliExpress or service centers) and replace it by following YouTube guides. Difficulty: High (requires disassembly of the smartphone).
• 🏥 Call for service: Official service centers Xiaomi or proven workshops. the cost of replacement speaker: from 800 to 2500 rubles depending on the model.

⚠️ Warning: If you replace the speaker yourself, you lose your warranty (if it's still valid), you also risk damaging plumes or other components. IP-certification (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) after disassembly may break the water protection.

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If the smartphone is warranty, do not try to repair it yourself. Contact an authorized service center Xiaomi - repair warranty will cost free.

6. Alternative solutions: headphones and external speakers

If repairs or adjustments haven’t helped, consider temporary alternatives:

• 🎧 Wired/Wireless Headphones: Connect them before calling. → Special facilities → Headphones can be adjusted to increase the sound.
• 🔊 Speaker: During the call, click on the speaker icon to switch to the external speaker.
• 📱 Sound amplifier apps like Google's Sound Amplifier or Volume Booster, which don't work on all models, but can temporarily improve things.
• 🔄 Bluetooth headset: Modern TWS-Headphones (for example, Xiaomi Buds 4) support noise-canceling conversations.

Some Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+) have a dual speaker feature that activates both speakers during a conversation.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's conversational dynamics