How to Remove Volume Limit on Xiaomi: Turn off the “Above the Recommended Level” Warning

Have you encountered an annoying “Loudness above recommended” notification on a Xiaomi smartphone or TV? the system blocks the sound from increasing above a safe threshold, citing the risk of damage to the speakers or hearing. But what if you really need maximum volume — for example, to listen to music in a noisy place or at a public event?

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to disable the restriction on Xiaomi devices, including MIUI smartphones (from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14) and Mi TVs. Importantly, some methods require unlocking the bootloader or root rights - we will warn about the risks in advance, and you will learn why the manufacturer has introduced this restriction and how to circumvent it without harming the equipment.

Before you start, check the MIUI or Android TV version on your device: the algorithm of actions may differ. For example, on MIUI 14 and later, some of the functions are transferred to Settings → Sound → Additional, and on older versions (MIUI 12) to Settings → System.

Why Xiaomi is limiting volume: official position

The manufacturer is imposing a firmware level restriction for a reason, and here are the key reasons Xiaomi cites in the documentation:

• 🔊 Hearing Protection: According to Standards WHO, Prolonged exposure to sound above 85 dB can cause permanent damage. At maximum volume, smartphones often exceed 90-100 dB.
• 📱 Preventing distortions: dynamics of budget models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) not designed for long-term operation at the power limit - this leads to clipping (distortion of sound) and overheating.
• 🛡️ Legal requirements: EU and some Asian countries have laws requiring manufacturers to limit the maximum volume of portable devices.

But these arguments are not always convincing to users, such as when connected to an external speaker (Xiaomi Mi Portable Speaker) or an automobile audio system, the 85 dB limit becomes meaningless – external speakers are able to play sound much louder without risk of damage.

⚠️ Warning: Turning off the volume limit may result in a loss of warranty if the service center detects software interference.

Method 1: Disable the warning via MIUI settings (without root)

The simplest method is to deactivate the volume alert without changing the actual sound level, which will keep you from going beyond the limit, but will keep you from constantly popping up. MIUI 12–14:

1. Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Slip on the additional (or on older versions).
3. Find the item Safe Volume or Volume Limit.
4. Turn off the alarm switch.

On some devices (POCO F3, Xiaomi 11T), this item may be called Hearing Protection or hidden in Settings → Special features → Audio. If you do not have an option, move to the next method.

Check the version of MIUI (Settings → About the phone)

Backup settings (Settings → Additional → Backup)

Make sure the battery is more than 50% charged

Turn off Bluetooth headphones (they can reset audio settings)-->

If the volume does not rise after the warning is turned off, try resetting the sound settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three Points (menu) → Reset App Settings → Select Media and Audio

Method 2: Use of an engineering menu (for advanced users)

An engineering menu (MTK Engineering Mode or Qualcomm Diag) can manually change audio settings, including limitations, which works on most Xiaomi smartphones with Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek processors, but requires caution.

Instructions for Snapdragon:

1. Install the Hardware Info app and check the chipset model.
2. Download QPST (for PC) or Shortcut Master (for Android).
3. In Shortcut Master, find the Engineering Mode and run it.
4. Go to Hardware Testing → Audio → Volume.
5. Change the Max Vol values for Speaker, Headset and Bluetooth (standard limits: 85 for speaker, 100 for headphones).

For MediaTek:

• 📱 Enter the dialer code ##36446337## (or #4636## on new models).
• 🔧 Choose Hardware Testing → Audio → LoudSpeaker Mode.
• 🔊 Increase Level 0-Level 6 (by default, the last value is 160, you can raise to 200).

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect settings in the engineering menu can lead to complete loss of sound or bootloop (locking on the boot!

Method 3: File editing mixer_paths.xml (root)

For users with unlocked bootloader and root rights, the most reliable way is to edit the system file. mixer_paths.xml, This method is suitable for all Android devices, including Xiaomi, POCO and Black Shark.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Root Explorer or Solid Explorer.
2. Cross the path: /vendor/etc/mixer_paths.xml or (for new versions) MIUI): /vendor/etc/mixer_paths_qssi.xml
3. Copy the file to SD-card (just in case).
4. Open the file in a text editor (e.g. QuickEdit).
5. Find the lines with the parameters: <path name="speaker"> <ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="85" /> </path> and change the value to "100" (or higher, but not more than 120!).
6. Save the file and restart the device.

Critical information: on some models (Xiaomi) 12 Pro, Redmi K50) file mixer_paths.xml It's protected from change, even from root, and you'll need to edit it through Magisk Module or reflash custom. ROM (For example, LineageOS).

Engineering menu

Editing mixer_paths.xml

Booster applications

Custom ROM (e.g. Pixel Experience)

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Method 4: Apps for sound amplification (without root)

If you don't want to go through system files, you can use third-party applications that don't remove the firmware limit, but they amplify the sound software with equalizer and compression.

For maximum effect, combine apps with external Bluetooth speakers or headphones with support AAC/aptX. Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 3 They allow you to increase the volume by 20–30% distortionless.

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If after installing the booster the sound became hoarse, reduce the level of bass in the equalizer and turn off the option "volume booster" in the settings of the application.

Method 5: Install custom firmware (for experienced)

If none of these methods work, you can reflash the device on a custom ROM without any restrictions.

• 📱 Pixel Experience: Unlimited Android MIUI, It may not support certain functions (for example, IR Blaster).
• 🔧 LineageOS: Stable open source firmware but requires manual audio tuning.
• ⚡ ArrowOS: Optimized for performance, supports ViPER4Android box.
• 🎵 crDroid: Includes built-in equalizer and sound amplifier.

Step-by-step instructions for firmware:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a binding Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).
2. Install TWRP Recovery for your model.
3. Download the firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience for Redmi Note 11 here).
4. Reboot to TWRP (Power + Vol Up buttons).
5. Make Wipe → Advanced Wipe (mark Dalvik, Cache, System, Data).
6. Install the firmware through Install → Select ZIP.
7. Restart the device (the first start can take 10-15 minutes).

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect firmware can turn your device into a brick. Before you start, check the firmware compatibility with your model on the XDA-Developers forum.

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Custom firmware removes all MIUI restrictions, but deprives the device of official security updates.

Method 6: Bypassing the restrictions on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV)

On Xiaomi Mi TVs (series A2, P1, Q2), the volume limit is implemented differently - through Dolby Audio and built-in presets.

Method 1: Through the Service Menu

1. Turn off the TV remote.
2. Press sequentially: Menu → 1 → 1 → 4 → 7 (for Mi TV 4S/5X) or Menu → 4 → 6 → 6 → 3 (for Mi TV Q1).
3. In the service menu, select Audio Settings → Volume Limit.
4. Set the value of 100 (by default 80-85).
5. Save the settings and restart the TV.

Method 2: ADB (for Android TV)

If the service menu is not available, use ADB:

adb shell settings put global audio_safe_volume_state 0


adb shell settings put global audio_safe_volume_enabled 0

Method 3: Disabling Dolby Audio

Sometimes the Dolby handler is put on the limit, to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Sound → Sound modes.
2. Choose Standard instead of Dolby or Cinema.
3. Turn up the volume, the limit must disappear.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to turn off the volume limit, users often encounter problems.

• 🔇 The sound is hoarse or disappears at maximum volume, meaning the speakers are not able to handle the load, turn down the volume by 10 to 15 percent, or use external speakers.
• 🔄 Settings are reset after rebooting: this happens if you change mixer_paths.xml Use the Magisk Module for permanent changes.
• 🚫 The engineering menu is not working: new devices (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12) have been blocked from accessing it##.
• 📵 After the firmware no sound: most likely incompatible version TWRP Or firmware. Go back to the stock room. MIUI via Mi Flash Tool.

If you are facing another problem, check the logs through ADB Logcat:

adb logcat | grep -i "audio"

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions