How to increase the volume on Xiaomi phone: from standard settings to hidden features

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the problem of quiet sound — whether it’s conversations, music or notifications. Even at maximum volume, speakers can sound muted, especially in noisy rooms or when using cheap headphones, both hardware limitations (low-power speakers in budget models) and MIUI software settings, which by default lower the volume to protect hearing.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to increase volume on Xiaomi, from basic settings to hidden engineering menu features and third-party utilities. It’s important to understand that some methods can cause sound distortion or overheating of speakers when used at high volume for long periods of time, and we’ll point out the risks and give you recommendations on how to avoid damage.

The instructions are suitable for most models, from the Redmi Note 10/11/12 to the flagship Xiaomi 13/14 and POCO F5/X5. If your phone is released after 2020, all the methods described will be relevant - the differences are only in the location of menu items.

1. Standard volume settings in MIUI

Before you resort to radical measures, check the basic parameters. MIUI has separate regulators for different types of sound, and often users are simply unaware of their existence.

Open the quick settings panel with your finger down the screen, and here you'll see a volume slider -- but this is just a general regulator -- to customize each type of sound separately.

1. Touch the "Cog" icon next to the volume slider.
2. In the menu that opens, select: 🔊 Media – volume of music, video, games; 📞 Calls - volume of conversations; 🔔 Notifications – the sounds of messages and alerts; 🚨 Alarm clock – the volume of the alarm signal.

Adjust each slider to the maximum value.

Note: Some Xiaomi firmware has a volume limit on headphones (especially in EU models). To remove it, go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Headphone Safety and turn off the Volume Limit option.

⚠️ Warning: Long-term listening to music at volumes above 80% can lead to irreversible hearing impairment. Use high volume levels only in extreme cases.

2. Enable the "Mi Sound Enhancer" mode

In MIUI 12 and later, there is a hidden feature called Mi Sound Enhancer, which increases the volume of the speakers by software processing the sound, and you can activate it through settings:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound quality.
2. Enable the option “Sound Amplifier” (or “Mi Sound Enhancer” in English firmware).
3. Select a profile: 🎵 Music - to listen to tracks; 🎮 Games to enhance sound effects; 📞 Conversations to improve the audibility of the interlocutor’s voice.

The effect is noticeable immediately: the volume increases by 15-25%, but there may be a slight distortion at low frequencies. If the sound becomes "husky", try turning off the amplifier or lowering the volume by 1-2 divisions.

3. Equalizer adjustment to amplify sound

Xiaomi’s built-in equalizer allows not only to adjust the sound, but also indirectly increase the volume by raising certain frequencies, for example, increasing the medium and high frequencies will make the voice of the interlocutor more legible, even if the overall volume does not change.

To set up the equalizer:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound quality → Equalizer.
2. Select a preset (like Rock or Pop) or create your profile.
3. Lift sliders in the range of 1-4 kHz (the frequency of the human voice) and 10-12 kHz (for the brightness of the sound).

Combine the equalizer with a sound amplifier (described in the previous section) for maximum effect, for example, when listening to music with headphones, you can raise bass (60-250 Hz) and high frequencies (8-16 kHz) to make the sound seem louder.

Increase 1-4 kHz (voice) | Raise 10-12 kHz (brightness) |Decrease 250-500 Hz (remove hum) |Enable Mi Sound Enhancer-->

4. Engineering menu: hidden volume settings

If standard methods don’t work, you can turn to the Engineering Mode, which hides the hardware settings of the speakers, which is suitable for advanced users, as improper changes can lead to damage to the speakers.

Instructions for entering the engineering menu:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code ##36446337## (some models may require code #4636###).
2. Select the section "Hardware Testing» → «Audio».
3. In the submenu of “LoudSpeaker Mode” or “Headset Mode” (for headphones) find the options: 🔊 Max Vol - Maximum Volume; 📊 Type – a speaker type (e.g. Speaker or Receiver); 🔧 Value – current value (you can increase to 160-200 instead of the standard 100-128).

When you change your values, restart your phone, and if the sound gets distorted or wheezing, reset it to the original settings.

⚠️ Attention: Increasing the values in the engineering menu removes hardware limitations, which can lead to overheating of speakers or their failure.

5. Third-party applications for sound amplification

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, you can use third-party tools, and they work on two principles:

1. Software amplification - increase the volume due to the processing of the sound signal (may appear distortion).
2. Bypassing Android restrictions – change the system volume settings (requires root rights).

Top.-3 tested applications:

The simplest solution is Volume Booster, which increases volume by 30 to 40 percent without root rights, but can distort sound at maximum values. ViPER4Android is better for audiophiles, but it takes time and knowledge of profiles to set up.

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Before installing third-party utilities, check user reviews of your Xiaomi model. Some apps may conflict with MIUI firmware, causing freezes or reboots.

Hardware methods: cleaning speakers and replacing the grid

If software methods don't work, the problem may be that the speakers get contaminated, and the dust, the pile, or the moisture accumulates under the safety net over time, muting the sound, and you can clean the speakers yourself.

1. Use a toothpick (wrapped with a soft cloth) or paintbrush to gently remove dust from the net.
2. For deep cleaning, a can of compressed air is suitable (sold in electronics stores).
3. If the grid is deformed or torn, it can be replaced. For popular models (Redmi Note 10/11, POCO X3) repair kits are sold for 200-500 rubles.

Also check if the speaker covers the case. Many protective covers have too high sides that block the sound. Try removing the case and comparing the volume.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use cotton swabs or liquids (alcohol or water) to clean the speakers! Worm can remain inside, and liquid can cause corrosion.

7. Problems after the update: resetting the sound settings

Sometimes the volume drops after the MIUI update, because the new firmware resets the user's audio settings or introduces new restrictions to return the previous volume:

1. Check if new items have appeared in Settings → Sound and Vibration. For example, MIUI 14 added a section called Adaptive Sound, which automatically lowers the volume depending on the ambient noise.
2. Reset the audio settings: Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management. Find Settings (the app with the gear) and clear its cache. Reboot your phone.

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In extreme cases, a full reset will help (Settings → About the phone → Resetting), but before that save important data.

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After major MIUI updates (e.g. 13 to 14), always check the audio settings – developers often change the layout of menu items and add new restrictions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about volume on Xiaomi