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

Quiet sound on Xiaomi is one of the most common problems faced by smartphone owners of the brand. Even on flagship models like Xiaomi 14 Ultra or Redmi Note 13 Pro+, users complain about low volume speakers or headphones. The reasons can be different from the software limitations of MIUI to the physical wear of speakers, but in 90% of cases, the situation can be corrected without going to the service center.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to increase volume, from basic audio settings to working with engineering menus and third-party utilities, and focus on hidden MIUI features that aren’t mentioned in the official documentation, but can increase volume by 20-30%, and learn how to avoid distortion at maximum volume and what to do if the Suddenly speaker is quieter after updating the firmware.

Important: the methods are suitable for all current models Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO based on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS. If your smartphone is older than 2018, some items may be missing - check the availability of options in the menu.

Basic sound settings in MIUI: what can be changed without root

Before digging through the engineering menu or installing third-party apps, check the standard settings. MIUI has a few hidden settings that affect volume, but they are often overlooked.

Open Settings → Sound and vibration. The following options are available here:

• 🔊 Media volume regulates sound in games, videos and music, see if the slider is at a minimum.
• 📞 Call volume - separately configured for calls and notifications, sometimes reset after updates.
• 🎧 Headphone volume – appears only when wired or Bluetooth headphones are connected.
• 🔇 Don't disturb -- if it's on, it can drown out all sounds. Check schedules and exceptions.

Note the optional settings (some firmwares call it More) that hide:

• 🎛️ Equalizer – allows you to increase low or high frequencies, which subjectively increases the volume (especially noticeable in headphones).
• 🔄 Adaptive sound — automatically adjusts the volume to the surrounding noise. Sometimes it doesn't work properly, it's better to turn it off.
• 📱 Sound separation – if Bluetooth headphones are connected, check if the sound is duplicated on the phone speaker (this lowers the overall volume).

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI You've lost your menu items, reset your audio settings to the factory. → Annexes → Application management → Three dots (menu) → Reset your app settings. It won't delete your data, but it will return all audio settings to default.

2. Engineering menu: how to unlock hidden volume settings

Xiaomi smartphones have a hidden engineering menu where you can manually adjust the settings of speakers, microphones and even volume limits. This method does not require root rights, but requires caution – incorrect settings can lead to distortion of the sound.

To open the engineering menu:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##36446337## (or #4636## on older models).
3. Select the Hardware Testing option → Audio.

In the Audio menu, you are interested in the following sections:

After you change the settings, press Set and restart your smartphone. If the sound gets worse (wheezing, crackling), return the settings to Level 0 or Default.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) The engineering menu may be missing or blocked, in which case try the alternative code: ##6484## or ##64663##.

Record the current parameters |Do not increase the volume above Level 6|Check the sound after each change |Reboot the phone after settings-->

3. Apps to increase volume: top-5 utility

If standard methods didn't work, you can use third-party applications, and they work in different ways: some just amplify the sound programmatically, others change the system settings (require root), and we selected 5 proven utilities that are virus-free and compatible with MIUI.

List of the best apps:

• 🎵 Volume Booster GOODEV — louden 20-40% There are separate regulators for speakers, headphones and Bluetooth.
• 🔊 Precise Volume — allows you to fine-tune the volume in 1% increments, not the standard 15%. Useful for fine-tuning. Plus: runs on HyperOS.
• 🎧 Equalizer FX — Not only does it amplify the sound, it also improves the quality of the sound through the equalizer, there are presets for different genres of music. MIUI.
• 🛠️ ViPER4Android FX — It's a powerful surround audio processor, it requires root or Magisk, and you need to download the Magisk module or patch it. boot.img.
• 📱 SoundAssistant (from Samsung, but it works for Xiaomi) — adds separate volume controls for each app. Useful if one app has quiet sound and another is normal.

How to install and configure:

1. Download APK from the official website or APKMirror (don’t use unknown sources!).
2. Before installation, enable Installation from unknown sources in Settings → Appendices → Special Rights.
3. Launch the app and follow the instructions. ViPER4Android will require additional configuration through Magisk.

⚠️ Note: Apps like Volume Booster can increase volume by distorting sound. Prolonged listening to music at maximum volume through such utilities leads to accelerated wear of speakers (especially on single-speaker models like Redmi). 10A).

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Before installing third-party audio apps, back up your current settings through Settings → My Device → Backup. This will help you quickly get it back if something goes wrong.

4. Bluetooth headphone problems: why the sound is quiet and how to fix it

If the volume drops only when you connect Bluetooth headphones, the problem may be codecs, MIUI restrictions, or the headphones themselves.

First, check:

• 🔋 Headphone charge – at a low charge level, many models automatically reduce the volume.
• 📶 Distance to smartphone – if you move further than 5 meters, communication weakens and the sound becomes quieter.
• 🔄 Bluetooth codec - in MIUI default is often used SBC, It's a volume limiter. Try switching to the volume limit. AAC or.

How to change the Bluetooth codec to Xiaomi:

1. Put the headphones on.
2. Open Settings → Connected devices → Settings gear next to your headphones.
3. Select the Audio Codec and try AAC or aptX (if supported).
4. Reconnect the headphones.

If that didn't work, the problem could be the Bluetooth volume limit, which MIUI uses for "security."

1. Install the Bluetooth Auto Connect app.
2. Turn on the option Absolute Volume.
3. Reboot the phone.

5 Hardware problems: when without repairs can not do

If none of the software methods worked, there may be a hardware problem, and here are the signs that it's time to bring the phone to service:

• 🔇 The sound wheezes or interrupts even at a minimum volume - a sign of damage to the speaker.
• 🎵 Volume is uneven – for example, in games the sound is normal, and in calls it is quiet (problem with a microphone or top speaker).
• 💧 The phone fell into water or was exposed to moisture – even after drying, the oxidation of the contacts can worsen the sound.
• 🔧 After replacing the display or battery, the sound became quieter - the masters could damage the speaker plume.

Cost of repair of speakers on Xiaomi (2026):

If you decide to repair yourself, consider:

• 🛠️ For Xiaomi with IP53 (protection from dust and splashes) speakers are often glued to the sealant - warm up carefully with a dryer before removing.
• 🔧 On models with stereo speakers (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) Check both speakers – often only the bottom one becomes quiet.
• 🔋 Before disassembling, be sure to turn off the battery (on models with a non-removable battery this requires disconnecting the plume).

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If the sound is gone completely (not even system signals), first check if it is not switched off programmatically. Press the volume button + power button for 10 seconds, this will reset the sound settings on some models.

6.Firmware and Updates: How MIUI Affects Volume

Often, after the MIUI update, users notice that the sound has become quieter.

• 🔄 Changes in security policy: Xiaomi can artificially lower the volume to meet new standards.
• 🐛 Bugami in firmware - especially relevant for HyperOS betas.
• 🎛️ Resetting the equalizer settings - after the update, all user presets are reset.

How to return volume after updating:

1. Check out the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone. If this is a beta version of HyperOS, roll back to stable.
2. Reset the sound settings: Settings → Applications → Application management → Three dots → Reset the application settings.
3. If the problem has occurred after upgrading from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14, try rolling back via Fastboot (instruction below).

How to Reverse the Previous MIUI Version:

1. Download stable firmware for your model from https://new.c.mi.com/global/miuidownload/index


2. Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root of the phone's memory.




3. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Dots → Select a firmware file.




4. Select the downloaded file and wait for the process to be completed.

⚠️ Note: Reverse to the old firmware with HyperOS on MIUI 14 can block the bootloader. Before the procedure, unlock the bootloader via the Mi Unlock Tool.

7. Additional chips: how to improve the sound without increasing the volume

Sometimes the problem is not the volume level, but the sound quality, and here are some ways to make the sound clearer, which will subjectively increase the volume:

• 🎚️ Equalizer settings: Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Equalizer. Choose Rock or Pop preset, which amplifies medium and high frequencies. Manually lift the sliders to 100 Hz and 1 kHz, this will add volume to the sound.
• 🔊 Mono-audio: Include in Settings → Special facilities → Rumor → This will combine the sound from both channels into one, which will increase the volume by one. 30-40% (useful for hearing impaired).
• 🎧 Dolby Atmos (available on flagships): Activate in Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound effects → Dolby Atmos. Select a Movie or Music profile for the best environment.

For models with a single speaker (Redmi 10A, POCO C50), you can use the pseudostereo effect:

1. Install the SoundAbout app.
2. Enable the Mono Bluetooth Routing option.
3. Select Force Stereo (even if the speaker is single, the sound will be larger).

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In the models with AMOLED-screen (Xiaomi 13, Redmi) K60) turn on the option DC Dimming in Settings → Display: This will reduce screen flickering, which indirectly improves sound perception (less tired eyes and hearing).

FAQ: Frequent questions about volume on Xiaomi