How to remove the volume limit in headphones Xiaomi: safe and hidden methods

Have you ever encountered a situation where your favorite Xiaomi headphones suddenly become quieter than other devices? or noticed that even at maximum volume, bass sounds muted and high frequencies cut your ears? This is not an accident - the manufacturer specifically introduces software volume restriction to protect your hearing (and your reputation) from potential problems.

But what if you deliberately want to turn up the volume, for example, to listen to music in a noisy subway or on a construction site? In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to disable restrictions, including official settings, hidden engineering menus and even methods for advanced users through ADB. Importantly, some methods can affect the warranty or security of the device - we will honestly warn about the risks in each section.

Why Xiaomi limits the volume in headphones?

Here are three key reasons why your Redmi AirDots or Mi True Wireless Earbuds may sound quieter than other brands' similar models:

• 🛡️ Hearing protection: according to EU standards and WHO, Long listening to sounds louder than 85 dB can lead to irreversible hearing loss.
• 📱 Device certification: To sell gadgets in Europe and the US, a company must limit the maximum volume (usually up to 80–85 dB).
• 🔋 Battery savings: At high volume, headphones discharge faster. Limitation helps extend the life from a single charge.

Interesting fact: on some models (for example, Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro) the restriction works selectively – it only works when listening for long periods at high volume, and the first 5-10 minutes the sound can be louder, this is done so that the user does not notice the restrictions during short-term use.

Official way: audio settings in MIUI

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone models (starting with MIUI 12).

1. Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Scroll down and find the Hearing Safety section (on some firmware it may be called Volume Limitation).
3. Turn off the slider Limit the volume of the headphones.
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK in the warning window.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially European ones) may have this item hidden. If you can't see the Hearing Safety section, try changing the region of the device to India or China in the settings. → Region: Reboot may be required after region change.

Make a backup copy of the data

Remember the current network settings

Make sure that SIM-The map supports the new region

Reboot the device after changing the region-->

If this method didn’t work, don’t worry – we have 4 more alternatives, including hidden settings and an engineering menu.

Method for advanced: engineering menu (MTK/Qualcomm)

Most Xiaomi smartphones run on Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek processors. Both chips have a hidden engineering menu where you can manually adjust volume limits. This method requires caution - incorrect settings can damage the speakers or distort the sound.

Instructions for Qualcomm (Snapdragon):

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##36446337##
2. Select Hardware Testing → Audio → Headset Mode.
3. Find the Max Vol or Volume Limit settings and increase the values (usually to 150-160).
4. Save the settings and restart the device.

Instructions for MediaTek:

1. Enter the code ##4636##
2. Go to Audio. → Headset Volume.
3. Increase the Max Media Volume and Max Voice Volume.

⚠️ Note: Changing the settings in the engineering menu may result in a loss of warranty.In addition, on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro), these settings are reset after updating the firmware.

Method for geeks: disabling restrictions through ADB

If you're not afraid of the command line, ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is the most powerful tool for delimiting restrictions, which works on any Xiaomi model, including the POCO F5, Redmi Note 12 and Mi 11 Ultra. You'll need a computer with ADB drivers installed and USB debugging enabled on your smartphone.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI Version until you become a developer.

Settings → Additional → For Developers

USB debugging

Win + R → cmd

adb shell


settings put global volume_safe_speaker 0




settings put global volume_safe_headset 0




settings put global volume_safe_bluetooth 0

Reset the device.

Once you've done these headphone volume control commands, the speaker and Bluetooth will be turned off. To get it back, replace the 0 with 1 commands.

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If ADB doesn’t see the device, try reinstalling drivers via Mi PC Suite or manually pointing the path to drivers in Device Manager (Other Devices → ADB Interface).

Specific settings for wireless headphones (TWS)

Xiaomi’s wireless headphones (like the Redmi Buds 4 or Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro) often have their own limitations, which are independent of the smartphone. To remove them, you need to use the branded Mi Earphones app (formerly Mi Headset).

1. Download the Mi Earphones app from the Play Market (or the App Store for iPhone).
2. Connect the headphones to the smartphone via Bluetooth.
3. Open the app and select your headphone model.
4. Go to the sound settings. → equalizer.
5. Choose Preset Custom and manually increase the sliders at frequencies of 100-500 Hz (this will add "body" to the sound) and 3-8 kHz (for brightness).
6. Activate the option of Bass Amplifier (if available).

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The safest way to increase volume is to use an external amplifier or headphones that support high-quality codecs. This does not require any interference with system settings and does not affect the warranty.

FAQ: Frequent questions about volume limitation in Xiaomi