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

Quiet sound on Xiaomi is one of the most common problems faced by owners of Redmi, POCO and Mi smartphones. Even at maximum volume, music, videos or calls can sound muffled, especially in noisy rooms or when using inexpensive headphones, the reasons lie in both the software limitations of MIUI and the hardware features of the speakers.

In this article, we’ll look at 7 proven ways to turn up the volume on Xiaomi, from basic settings to hidden engineering menu features and third-party apps. It’s important to understand that some techniques can affect sound quality or speaker life, so we’ll point out all the risks and nuances. If you’re a Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or older Mi 11 model, instructions will be suitable for all versions of MIUI 12-15.

Before you start settings, check the obvious: whether the speaker holes are covered with a case, whether there is any dust in the headphone jack (on models with 3.5 mm), and whether the firmware is updated to the latest version.

1. Standard volume settings in MIUI

To start with, the simplest of them is the built-in MIUI tools, which the manufacturer has designed a number of ways to adjust the sound, but not all users are aware of their existence.

The first thing you need to do is check the current volume settings for different types of sound. In Xiaomi, the volume of the call, media and alarm clock are adjusted separately.

1. Press the physical volume button on the sidebar.
2. Put the pin on the gear badge (⚙️) slider-side.
3. In the window that opens, adjust each parameter separately.

If the sound is quiet at maximum, try to turn on the “Amptimize Sound” function (not available on all models):

• 🔊 Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration → Sound quality.
• 🎧 Activate the "Enhancing Headphones" slider (if wired headphones are connected).
• 📱 Turn on "Adaptive Sound" - the function automatically adjusts the volume to the surrounding noise.

⚠️ Attention: Headphone Amplification can distort sound at high volumes and shorten the life of speakers.

2. Engineering menu: hidden sound settings

If standard methods don't work, it's time to look at the Engineering Mode, which is a hidden section of MIUI where you can fine-tune the settings of speakers, microphones and even volume limits. On models with a Qualcomm processor (like the Redmi Note 11 Pro) and MediaTek (POCO M4 Pro), the paths to the menu are different.

For devices on Qualcomm:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Enter the code: ##4636###.
3. Select "Phone Information" → "Audio".

For devices on MediaTek:

1. Enter the code: ##36446337##.
2. Go to the section "Hardware Testing" → "Audio".

In the engineering menu, pay attention to the following parameters:

• 🔇 Max Vol – maximum volume for different types of sound (calls, media, headphones).
• 🎵 Speaker Gain – Dynamic gain (caution: high values can lead to distortions).
• 🔄 Headset Mode – Headphone modes (for example, Type-C or 3.5mm).

⚠️ Warning: Changing the settings in the engineering menu may result in a loss of warranty if the service center detects non-standard settings!

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If after changes in the engineering menu the sound is completely lost, reset the sound settings to the factory: Settings → System → Resetting the settings → Resetting the sound settings.

3. Sound amplification applications

If you don't want to go through the settings, you can use third-party apps that run on top of the system and amplify the sound software, without any interference with the hardware, and we tested 5 popular utilities and selected the most effective ones.

Top.-3 Apps to increase volume on Xiaomi:

• 🎧 Volume Booster GOODEV — A simple booster with pre-profiles for music, games and calls. MIUI 14/15.
• 🔊 Precise Volume - allows you to set the volume in 1% increments, rather than the standard 15.
• 🎵 Equalizer FX — Not only does it amplify the sound, it also improves the quality of the sound with an equalizer.

How to install and configure Volume Booster GOODEV:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Start and grant permission to "Change System Settings".
3. Select the type of sound (media, call or headphones).
4. Move the slider 10-20% above the standard maximum.

Important: Some applications require root rights to work properly, without which functionality may be limited, and check if MIUI blocks the booster in the background (battery settings → Optimization).

Install the application from the official store |

Provide all requested permits |

Disable battery optimization for the application|

Check the sound at minimum volume before amplification-->

4. Equalizer and sound effects setup

Sometimes the problem is not the volume, but the frequency response. For example, on some Xiaomi models (for example, Redmi 10) the default suppression of low frequencies makes the sound seem quieter, in which case the built-in or third-party equalizer will help.

How to set up an equalizer in MIUI:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound quality → Equalizer.
2. Select a preset (Bas, Rock, Pop) or create your profile.
3. Increase the sliders by 100–200 Hz (bass) and 3–5 kHz (medium frequencies) for more “assertive” sound.

For more flexible customization, use the Wavelet app (from the developers of ViPER4Android).

• 🎛️ 10-band equalizer with custom presets.
• 🔄 Automatic sound correction for specific headphones.
• 🎧 Surrounding Sound Virtualization (Useful for Movies).

Example of Wavelet setup for headphones:

1. Install the application and provide access to media.


2. Select the headphone profile (e.g., "Intracanal").




3. Activate the "Auto-Equalizer" and increase the volume by 3-5 dB.




4. Include Bass Boost at level 5-7 (out of 10).

⚠️ Attention: Excessively amplifying low-frequency (bass) on cheap headphones can cause the membrane to rupture. Start with the minimum values and gradually increase the number of times.

5.Discussions with speakers: hardware causes of quiet sound

If the software methods didn't work, the problem could be the hardware, and most of the time, it's:

• 🧹 Clogging of speakers with dust or pile (especially after prolonged use in your pocket).
• 🔋 Wear of the membrane dynamics (typical for devices older than 3 years).
• 🔌 Poor contact in the headphone jack (on models with 3.5 mm).
• 💧 Moisture infestation (even if the phone hasn’t sunk, condensation can oxidize contacts).

How to check and clean the speakers:

1. Light a flashlight into the speaker's holes - if dust is visible, use a soft brush or compressed air (a balloon).
2. Play the test sound at maximum volume and listen: wheezing or crackling indicates damage to the membrane.
3. To clean the headphone jack, use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol (carefully, without pressing!).

If the speaker is damaged, it can be replaced at a service center.

6. Update firmware and reset settings

Sometimes silent sound is a software bug that is fixed by the MIUI update, especially for newer models (Redmi Note 13, POCO F5), where the first firmware versions may contain sound driver errors.

How to update firmware:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click "Check Updates."
3. If a new version is available, download and install it (preferably via Wi-Fi).

If the update didn’t help, try resetting the sound settings to factory:

1. Open Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select "Resetting Sound Settings" (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

For models with custom firmware (such as Xiaomi.eu or Pixel Experience), you may need to flash it.

• 🔄 Download the latest version of the firmware from the official website (MIUI Downloads).
• 📱 Use the Mi Flash Tool to install (instructions for the installation) 4PDA).
• ⚠️ Before the firmware, make a data backup!

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If the sound is still quieter after the update, roll back the firmware to the previous version. This can be done via Fastboot or TWRP (unlocked bootloader required).

7.Alternative methods: from headphones to external speakers

If you don't have any settings, consider hardware solutions that won't turn up the volume of the built-in speakers, but will improve the sound perception.

For music and video:

• 🎧 Use active noise-canceling headphones (such as the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro) to isolate external noises, allowing you to listen at lower volumes.
• 🔊 Connect an external Bluetooth speaker (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Portable Speaker) even budget models sound louder than built-in speakers.
• 🎵 Buy a headphone amplifier (DAC), If you use high-omnipotent headphones (for example, Beyerdynamic) DT 770 Pro).

For calls:

• 📞 Turn on hands-free mode during the conversation (button in the call interface).
• 🔄 Use a Bluetooth headset (such as Xiaomi AirDots) for clearer sound.
• 📱 Set up call forwarding to another phone with better speakers (in settings) SIM-map).

If you watch video on your phone often, look for portrait speakers (such as the Xiaomi Mi TV Soundbar) that connect to Bluetooth and provide surround sound without distortion.

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External speakers and headphones not only solve the problem of quiet sound, but also save the built-in speakers of the phone from wear.

FAQ: Frequent questions about volume on Xiaomi