How to increase the volume of music on the phone Xiaomi: all the ways from simple to advanced

Are you tired of quiet music on your Xiaomi and want to make the most of the speakers? Even at full volume, the sound seems muffled and the bass is barely perceptible? A problem familiar to many owners of Redmi, Poco and Mi smartphones — the manufacturer often limits the volume by default to protect speakers from overload. But what if you need a powerful sound to listen to music, podcasts or videos?

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to turn up the volume on Xiaomi phones, from basic MIUI settings to hidden engineering menu features and third-party utilities. You’ll learn how to get around the limitations of the system without risking damaging the speakers, which apps really work and which can harm your device. And we’ll also explain why sometimes quiet sound is not a setup problem, but a hardware malfunction.

Warning: Some methods require root rights or system files to be changed. If you're not sure about your skills, stick to the safe ways in the first sections. And remember, increasing volume beyond factory limits can shorten the life of speakers and distort sound.

1. Check basic sound settings in MIUI

Before digging deeper, make sure the problem isn't with the banal settings. Xiaomi often hides volume sliders in non-obvious places, and users just don't notice them.

Open Settings → Sound and vibration. Check here:

• 🔊 Media volume -- move the slider to the right, sometimes it resets after updates.
• 🎵 Equator: Turn it on and select the preset "Bas" or "Rock." It won't turn up the volume directly, but it will make the sound more intense.
• 🔕 Don't disturb -- make sure the mode is off. It can mute all sounds, including music.
• 📱 Adaptive sound – turn off this feature if it is active.It automatically adjusts the volume to the surrounding noise, but often it doesn’t work properly.

Also look at the settings of the specific app where the music is played (like YouTube Music or Spotify). Many players have their own volume control, which duplicates the system, but sometimes works independently.

⚠️ Warning: If after changing the settings the sound became hoarse or distortion appeared - return the volume slider to the 70-80%. This is a sign that the speakers are working at the limit of their capabilities.

2.Use of the "Mi Sound Enhancer" mode

MIUI has a hidden feature called Mi Sound Enhancer, which increases volume through software-based audio processing, which is not available in all regional versions, but can be activated through Settings → Special Features → Sound Amplifier.

If this item is not available, try to include it through the engineering menu codes:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##36446337## (code may not work on new models).
3. In the menu that appears, look for the Hardware Testing → Audio → LoudSpeaker Mode section.
4. Select Normal Mode or High Volume Mode (if available).

On some devices (Redmi Note 10 Pro, Poco X3 Pro) this mode is turned on automatically when you connect the headphones, but for speakers it needs to be activated manually.The effect is not radical (+10-15% volume), but the sound is cleaner due to the optimization of frequencies.

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If the engineering menu code doesn’t work, try entering it without the last star or through the Google Play’s “EngineerMode” app.

3. Volume increase via engineering menu (MTK/Qualcomm)

This is one of the most effective ways, but it requires caution: The engineering menu allows you to manually adjust the volume levels for each type of sound (music, calls, notifications).

For devices running MediaTek (Helio, Dimensity):

1. Open the Phone app and type in ##36446337##.
2. Go to Hardware Testing → Audio → Speaker.
3. In the Max Vol field, set the value 160 (usually 140-150 by default).
4. For Media (music), set Max Vol = 155, for Ring (calls) - 150.
5. Save the settings and restart the phone.

For devices on Qualcomm Snapdragon:

1. Enter the code: ##899## or #4636###.
2. Select Audio → Loud Speaker.
3. Find Max Volume and increase the values by 10-20 units from the current ones.
4. Do not exceed 165 for music and 160 for calls.

When you change the sound, you'll noticeably be louder, but be prepared for possible distortions at maximum volume, and if you have wheezing or crackling, reduce the values by 5-10 units.

⚠️ Note: On devices with stereo speakers (Xiaomi) 11T Pro, Redmi K40) Changing the parameters in the engineering menu can cause an imbalance in sound between the top and bottom speakers.

4. Volume-boosting applications: what works and what doesn't

There are hundreds of apps on Google Play that promise to turn volume up 200 percent, most of them are dummy apps that just duplicate system settings, and we tested the top-end utilities and picked the ones that actually work.

Effective applications:

• 🎧 Volume Booster GOODEV — louden 30-40% It works without root, but it can cause distortion at maximum values.
• 🔊 Precise Volume – allows you to set volume in 1% increments, not 15% as in MIUI. Useful for fine tuning.
• 🎛️ Equalizer FX — It does not increase volume directly, but with the equalizer you can amplify the low and high frequencies, making the sound louder subjectively.

Applications that do not work (or harm):

• ❌ Super Volume Booster – just redirects to system settings.
• ❌ Volume Ace – requires root but does not have a noticeable effect.
• ❌ Loud Volume Booster – displays ads and does not change the real volume.

Before installing any booster, check the reviews from the last month – many apps stop working after MIUI updates. Also remember: no app can overcome the hardware limitations of your speakers. If they are physically weak (as in the Redmi 9A), no software will make sound like the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

📌 Read the reviews of the last 30 days

📌 Check the rating (below 4.0 - do not set)

📌 Make sure the app is updated in 2026

📌 Checking permissions (should not require) SMS contact)

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5. Modification of system files (for advanced users only)

If you're willing to take risks, you can change the system files that control volume, which requires an unlocked bootloader and root rights, as well as a backup of the data.

Instructions for root devices:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system/vendor/etc/ or /system/etc/.
3. Find the file. mixer_paths.xml or mixer_paths_qrd_skuh.xml (name depends on the model).
4. Make a backup of the file!
5. Open the file in the text editor and find the lines with the parameters: <path name="speaker"> <ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" /> <ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
6. Increase the value of the 5-10 units (e.g. with 84 before 90). Don't go over it. 95!
7. Save the file, set the rights to 644 (rw-r--r---) and restart the phone.

This method gives the maximum volume increase, but is fraught with consequences:

• 🔇 Loss of warranty (if the device is under warranty).
• 🔥 Overheating of speakers during prolonged reproduction.
• 🚨 Risk of "burning" the sound amplifier (relevant for budget models).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14+ and new models (Xiaomi) 14, Redmi Note 13) The path to files may be different. Use speaker or volume keyword search inside files in the folder /system/etc/.

6.The Hardware Causes of a Quiet Sound: When Iron Is to Blame

If you've tried all the ways, but the sound is still quiet, it could be the hardware problem.

• 🔈 Contamination of speakers - dust and pile block the membrane. Clean the speakers' holes with a soft brush or compressed air (do not use needles!).
• 💧 Moisture intake -- even after drying, the oxidation of the contacts can make the sound worse, and then only repairs can help.
• 🔌 Bad contact plume speaker - relevant after falls or disassembly of the phone.
• 🔋 Wear of speakers - over time, the membrane loses elasticity, especially if you often listen to music at maximum.
• 📱 The audio codec, the chip that handles the sound, may fail, and the sound will be silent and distorted in all applications.

To check if iron is to blame:

1. Connect headphones – if the sound is loud, the problem is with the phone’s speakers.
2. Record a video with the sound on and play it on another device, and if the sound is quiet and there, it's the microphone or audio track.
3. Try playing music through a Bluetooth speaker, and if the volume is normal, the problem is with the speakers on the smartphone.

If you suspect a hardware malfunction, don't try to repair the phone yourself.In Xiaomi models, speakers are often soldered to the motherboard, and replacing them requires soldering equipment.

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If a quiet sound appears after a fall, moisture or MIUI update, reset your phone to factory settings before visiting the service.

7. Alternative methods: external amplifiers and accessories

If you can’t raise the volume programmatically, consider external solutions:

• 🎧 Bluetooth speaker or headphones – even the budget speaker Xiaomi Mi Portable sounds louder than the built-in speakers.
• 🔊 External sound amplifier, such as FiiO A1 or iBasso DC01. Connects through USB-C and amplifies the sound without distortion.
• 📱 Passive-enhanced case – some cases (e.g. for Poco) X3) They have cutouts that direct the sound forward.
• 🎵 FM-transmitter – transmits sound from the phone to a car tape recorder or old acoustics.

Xiaomi owners with a 3.5 mm connector (Redmi Note 10, Poco M3) will suit a headphone amplifier — it will not only increase the volume, but also improve the sound quality. For example, Xiaomi USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter has a built-in DAC and amplifier.

If you often listen to music in noisy places (metro, gym), look for bone headphones (for example, Shokz OpenRun Pro), which transmit sound through the bones of the skull without blocking the ears, and allow you to hear surrounding sounds.

8. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you try to turn up the volume, users often make mistakes that lead to the opposite result.

• 🔇 Set the volume to maximum in the engineering menu, it leads to distortion and the risk of burning the speaker: +10-15% factory-value.
• 📱 Use LineageOS, Pixel Experience without audio patches. They often lack Xiaomi audio chip drivers.
• 🔊 Turn off all sound effects in MIUI — Some of them (like Dirac Audio) actually improve the volume, not make it worse.
• 🛠️ Disassemble a phone to clean speakers without experience, there is a high risk of damage to the plume or membrane.
• 📲 Install applications to “overclock” speakers – they either do not work or spoil the sound.

Also, don’t blindly copy the settings from the instructions for other models, for example, the Max Vol values for the Redmi Note 9 can be dangerous for the Xiaomi 12 Lite due to different audio chips.

If after the experiments the sound became worse, reset the sound settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Settings app (or Settings).
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Reboot the phone.

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Before any changes to the engineering menu or system files, back up via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.

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