How to increase the sound of the speaker on Xiaomi Redmi 5: from settings to engineering menu

Xiaomi Redmi 5 is one of the most popular budget smartphones of the brand, but many users face the problem of quiet sound in the dynamics, especially when listening to music, watching videos or talking on speakerphone. Unlike flagship models, there are no powerful stereo speakers, but this does not mean that the situation can not be fixed.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to increase volume, from standard Android settings to hidden engineering menu features and third-party utilities. It’s important to understand that some methods can affect sound quality or even speaker durability, so we’ll explain the risks in detail and give recommendations for safe use.

If you're willing to sacrifice a little quality for volume, read on. If you want to keep your balance, we'll show you how to optimize your sound without risking damage to your machine.

1. Standard settings Android: what can be squeezed out of the system

Before you go to any drastic measures, check the basics. Often the problem is not the hardware constraints, but the wrong settings.

Open Settings → Sound and vibration. There are a few key points here:

• 🔊 Media volume – regulates the sound in apps (YouTube, Spotify, etc.) Make sure the slider is at maximum.
• 📞 Call volume affects notifications and calls, and users sometimes confuse these regulators.
• 🎵 Equalizer - hidden in the player settings (e.g. Mi Music) Try to turn on the Bass or Rock preset - this can visually increase the volume by amplifying the low frequencies.

It’s also worth checking the settings of specific apps, for example, YouTube has a separate volume control in the player, and WhatsApp can enable voice amplification in Settings → Storage and Data → Autoplay Media.

2. Engineering menu: hidden opportunities for advanced

Xiaomi Redmi 5 is built on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, which means it has access to the engineering menu through standard codes. It is a powerful tool, but the wrong actions here can lead to a reset or even damage to the speaker.

To open the engineering menu, enter the phone combination in the application:

##36446337##

Then, select Hardware Testing → Audio → LoudSpeaker Mode.

In this section you will see several parameters:

• 🔧 Max Vol - Maximum Volume Level (Default Value — 160). You can zoom in. 180-200, higher!
• 📊 Type is the speaker type. Redmi 5 should be selected for Class D.
• 🔄 Reset – reset to factory settings (in handy if the sound has become worse after the changes).

After the changes, be sure to test the sound at different frequencies. If there are wheezing or crackling, return the values back.

3. Apps to amplify sound: top-3 utility

If standard methods didn't work, we could use third-party apps, and we tested dozens of utilities and selected the three most effective ones for Redmi 5.

For most users, Equalizer FX is the best choice, requiring no root rights and allowing you to fine-tune the sound to specific tracks, but ViPER4Android is only suitable for experienced users who are ready for experimentation.

Make a data backup

Install Magisk (if there is no root)

Download the latest version of V4A with XDA

Disable other sound modifiers

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4. Hardware causes of quiet sound: when it is not the fault of software

If the software methods failed, the problem may lie in the dynamics itself. Xiaomi Redmi 5 is known for several typical malfunctions:

• 🧲 Pollution speaker - dust and pile over time clog the net, which reduces the volume by 20-30%. Solution: gently clean the speaker with a soft brush or compressed air.
• 🔌 Bad plume contact - after falls or vibrations, the speaker's contacts may recede. Check if the sound is lost when you press the lower part of the body.
• 🔋 Membrane wear - over time (2-3 The dynamic membrane loses its elasticity. It's incorrigible without replacing the part.

To diagnose a hardware problem, perform the test:

1. Turn on a track with clear basses (such as this test signal).
2. Put your finger on the speaker – if the vibration is weak or intermittent, the problem is the iron part.
3. Try to play the sound through the headphones, and if the volume is normal, it's the speaker's fault.

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If the sound is only lost in certain applications (for example, Instagram), the problem is not in the dynamics, but in the settings of a particular software. → Annexes.

5. Firmware modification: extreme measures for experienced

If you're willing to take risks, you can change the system files that control sound, which requires an unlocked bootloader and a TWRP installed.

The most popular way is to edit a file mixer_paths.xml, languid /system/vendor/etc/. It has volume limits for different scenarios:

<path name="speaker">


<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />




</path>

may be changed to:

<path name="speaker">


<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="92" />




</path>

This will increase the volume by 10-15%, but can cause distortion.

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Changing system files without a backup is a big deal for your device. Always back up your TWRP before editing!

Alternatively, custom firmware with modified sound drivers is suitable for Redmi 5:

• 📱 Pixel Experience – pure Android with improved sound subsystem.
• 🎵 crDroid – has built-in equalizer and support ViPER4Android.
• ⚡ LineageOS - stable firmware with the ability to manually adjust the sound.

6. Alternative solutions: if nothing has worked

If all of these methods have failed, consider alternative options:

• 🎧 Use an external speaker – even a budget Bluetooth speaker (for example, Xiaomi Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker) sounds louder and better than the built-in speaker.
• 🔌 Connect the headphones - modern TWS-Headphones (like Redmi AirDots) give better sound and noise insulation.
• 🔧 Replacement speaker - the original speaker for Redmi 5 near 300-500 Replacement takes up 15-20 minutes with tools available.

Also, check if the phone has energy-saving modes. In Battery settings → Power mode, select Performance, which will remove the restrictions on the sound subsystem.

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If you listen to music outdoors a lot, try noise-cancelling apps like Wavelet, which automatically adjusts the sound to the environment.

FAQ: Frequent questions about volume up on Redmi 5