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

Have you ever encountered a situation where at maximum volume Xiaomi still can not hear the interlocutor in the handset or music in the headphones? This is a common problem, especially on budget models Redmi or POCO, where the manufacturer saves on speakers. But the good news is that you can increase the volume in at least 8 different ways, from basic settings to hidden functions of the engineering menu.

In this article, we'll look at all the methods that work, including those that don't require root rights and are even suitable for older models, and you'll learn how to amplify audio through MIUI, third-party apps, and what to do if there's a problem with the hardware. Importantly, some of the methods can degrade sound quality or shorten the life of speakers, and we'll be honest about the risks in each section.

So let's start with the simplest and move on to advanced techniques, and if you need to solve a problem urgently, use the table of contents below to get to the right way.

1. Check basic volume settings in MIUI

Before you dig deeper, make sure you don't miss the obvious. There are several places in MIUI where you can adjust the volume separately for different scenarios. Often users just don't know they exist.

Open the Quick Settings Panel (swipe down from the top edge of the screen) and find the volume slider. Click on the gear icon next to it, and a menu with separate regulators will open for:

• 📞 Calls (volume of incoming call)
• 🎵 Media (music, video, games)
• 🔔 Notifications (message signals)
• 🔊 Alarm clock (separate regulator, often hidden)

If you have Xiaomi on Android 12+, there may be a System Sounds regulator, which is responsible for keyboards, screen locks and other interface signals, and make sure that none of the sliders are kept to a minimum.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), the alarm clock is hidden in the settings of the Watch app. If the alarm is quiet, check the volume there, not in the general sound settings.

2. Enabling the "Sound Amplifier" mode in the special features settings

MIUI has a hidden feature that increases the volume for people with hearing impairments, and it works at the system level and amplifies the sound for all applications, including calls and multimedia.

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Select Hearing → Sound Amplifier.
3. Activate the switch and set the slider "Growth level" (we recommend starting with 50%).

This method works without root rights and does not require the installation of additional applications.

• 🔊 The sound can become distorted at high frequencies (especially in music).
• 📞 In conversations on the phone, the interlocutor may hear echoes or noises.
• 🔋 Battery consumption increases by 5-10% due to constant sound processing.

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If the sound is hoarse after the amplifier is turned on, try reducing the amplification level to 30-40% and turning off the option “Adaptive amplification” in the same menu.

3.Use of the engineering menu (without root)

The engineering menu is a hidden settings section where you can fine-tune the audio settings, including the maximum volume of the speakers. The danger of the method: the wrong values can damage the speakers or microphone. Use only if you are prepared for risk.

To get into the engineering menu on Xiaomi:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter ##36446337## (for MediaTek) or #4636## (for Qualcomm).
3. Choose Hardware Testing → Audio.

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

⚠️ Warning: Changing the Max Vol parameter above 100 can physically damage the speaker.On Redmi models 9A and POCO M3 There are cases where the value of 120 is+ led to coding and failure of the dynamics in 2-3 months.

4.Apps for sound amplification (TOP-5 verified)

If system methods didn't work, try third-party apps. We tested 15 programs and selected the 5 best-performing ones for Xiaomi, all of which run without root rights, but some require permission to change system settings.

• 🎛️ Volume Booster GOODEV — It increases volume by 20 to 30 percent with sound processing algorithms, and it's good for music and video.
• 🔊 Precise Volume – allows you to set the volume in 1% increments (instead of the standard 15 levels in the standard range). MIUI). Useful for fine-tuning.
• 🎧 Equalizer FX — Not only does it amplify the sound, it also improves the quality of the sound through an equalizer.
• 📞 Sound Amplifier (from Google) - amplifies quiet sounds in conversations and multimedia.
• 🚀 ViPER4Android — It's the most powerful tool, but it requires drivers to be installed, and it gives you control over every sound parameter, including virtual surround.

Important: Apps like ViPER4Android may conflict with MIUI 14+ because of Google's audio driver policy, and if the sound is gone after installation, delete the program and restart the phone.

1. Check the Android version (Settings → About the phone)

2. disable other sound modifiers (if any)

3. back up the audio settings (via Titanium Backup or MIUI Backup)

4. Allow installation from unknown sources (Settings) → Annexes → Special access)-->

5. Cleaning speakers and connectors (if the sound has become quieter over time)

Sometimes the problem isn't the settings, it's the physical contamination, and the dust, the hair, or the moisture can block the speakers or the headphone jack, making the sound muffled. Here's how to clean them safely:

For speakers:

1. Use a toothpick with cotton wool (not metal objects!) Carefully walk along the speaker grille.
2. For deep cleaning, a compressed air can (sold in electronics stores) is fine. Keep the balloon vertically so as not to freeze the speaker.
3. If the sound is wheezing, it is likely that the speaker is damaged and needs to be replaced.

For headphone jack (3.5 mm):

• 🔦 Light a flashlight into the connector - if debris is visible, carefully remove it with a plastic toothpick.
• 💧 If you get moisture, leave your phone in rice at 12.+ For hours or use silica gel packs.
• 🔌 Check the headphones on another device – it may be the problem with them, not the phone.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi models without a 3.5mm connector (e.g. Mi 11 or Mi) POCO F4) The quiet sound in Bluetooth headphones may be associated with codecs. Try turning off the Bluetooth settings. AAC leave only SBC.

6. Update firmware and reset sound settings

If the sound has become quiet after updating MIUI or installing applications, the problem may be a software conflict.

Resetting of sound settings:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Resetting.
2. Select Resetting Sound Settings (not a full reset!).
3. After restarting, check the volume.

Firmware update:

• 📲 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔄 If you have an update, install it. Often in new versions. MIUI sound-correct.
• 🔧 If there are no updates, but the sound disappeared after the last update - try to roll back to the previous version via Fastboot (PC required).

On some models (for example, Redmi Note 8 Pro) after upgrading to the MIUI 13 users complained about the quiet sound in the calls, either by resetting or manually installing. EU-Firmware (unofficial European version).

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If you have a quiet sound after you upgrade, try resetting your audio settings first, and 60 percent of the time, this solves the problem without rolling back the firmware.

7. Hardware problems: when to carry in the service

If none of the software methods worked, the problem could be the hardware, and here are the signs that it's time to contact the service center:

• 🔇 The sound is completely gone (even at maximum volume).
• 🔊 The speaker makes crackling, wheezing or intermittent sounds.
• 📵 In headphones, the sound is normal, and from the speaker - quiet.
• 💧 The phone fell into the water or was subjected to a strong vibration.

The average cost of repair speaker in Xiaomi:

If you have a warranty phone, don't open it yourself. Xiaomi's service centers have test equipment that will tell you exactly what the problem is: dynamics, plume or audio chip.

8.Alternative solutions: Bluetooth amplifiers and external speakers

If you can’t increase the sound software, and it is expensive to repair the phone, consider external devices:

• 🎧 Bluetooth headphones with amplifier (for example, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro or SoundPEATS) Air3 They have built-in equalizers and support the aptX codec for clean sound.
• 🔊 Portable Bluetooth speakers (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker) connect in 2 seconds and produce a volume 2-3 times higher than the built-in speaker.
• 📻 FM-If the car is quietly playing music from the phone, this gadget will transmit the sound to the tape recorder.

For models without a 3.5 mm connector (such as the POCO F5 or Xiaomi 13), you can use a USB-C → 3.5 mm adapter with an amplifier, which not only restores the connector, but also improves sound quality with an integrated DAC (digital analog converter).

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External speakers and headphones are the safest solution to increase volume, they don’t risk damaging the phone and often give better sound quality than the built-in speakers.

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