To adjust the volume of sounds and music on your Android phone or tablet, you can use both hardware volume controls and on-screen controls. To control your phone or tablet's feedback volume, from the Sound screen, select Settings. Here you can choose a ringtone and vibration for your phone, set a default notification sound, and choose whether to sound when you touch the screen, lock the screen, and so on.

• Tap the " Home" (1).

• Tap " All applications"(2).

Attention. If the " Widgets", tap the " Applications».

• Tap " Settings"(3).

Attention. If you don't see settings on the Applications screen, scroll the screen left or right.

• Tap " Sound" (4).

• To adjust the volume, tap " Volume" (5).

• On the volume screen, move the slider for music, videos, games and other media to the position you want (6).
• Move the slider " Ringtone and notifications" (7)

• Set the alarm slider (8).
• Tap " OK" (9).
• On the screen " Sound", press the phone's ringtone.
• On the screen " Phone ringtone» touch the ringtone (11) and listen to it.

• Click " OK" (12).
• On the screen " Sound", select or deselect vibration when calling (13).
• Click " Default Notifications" (14).
• On the default notification screen, tap the ringtone (15) to listen to it.

• Tap " OK" (16).
• On the screen " Sound» Select or deselect touch tones when dialing (17).
• Tap select or cancel touch sounds (18).

• Tap to select or cancel the screen lock sound (19).
• Tap to select or deselect touch vibration (20).

How to quickly change the volume.

If your phone or tablet has a physical volume control, press the top side of the control key to increase the volume, and press the bottom side of the key to decrease the volume.

A volume slider will appear on the screen to indicate the volume setting. If there is an option (A), tap it and move on to other volume controls.

An optimally selected sound volume allows you to hear an important call, watch a movie or listen to music with pleasure. You can adjust the sound on Android separately for applications, notifications, calls and players. The user has several ways to increase the volume, including through the engineering menu - they are described below.

On smartphones and tablets running Android, you can adjust the sound using the volume key. The key is a “rocker” - pressing up increases the volume, and clicking down decreases it. If an application or movie is open at the moment you press the key, the media volume will change, and if the desktop, the call volume will change.

If the sound spontaneously switches to “Quiet”, check your smartphone for viruses. Remove applications that have access to volume control and evaluate the situation. Also check if the “Ring louder in your pocket” mode is enabled. To do this, go to settings, select “Calls - Call louder in your pocket.” If necessary, disable the feature.

You can configure sound settings in the standard settings of your smartphone or tablet:

1. Go to Settings and select Sound.
2. Select "Volume".
3. Use the sliders to adjust the volume values ​​for each type of sound - notifications, calls, applications.
4. Click "OK" to save the settings.

Depending on the version of Android, the settings item may be called “Melodies and Sound”, Sound, etc.

Gallery - how to increase volume using Android

Method 1: Pull out the notification panel
Method 1. Click on the settings icon and in the panel that opens, adjust the volume by sound type
Method 2. Go to the settings of your smartphone or tablet

Method 2: Select "Sound - Sound Volume"
Method 2: Adjust the volume and click OK

Setting up the sound of headphones and speakers using phone or tablet applications - instructions

For users for whom the standard sound volume on a smartphone or tablet is not enough, tone amplifier programs have been developed.

Volume+

Volume+ is a program that allows you to increase the volume of Android 2.3 and higher melodies. Works with the device profile, as well as with a headset and hands-free. The developers offer two versions of the program - free and paid. According to reviews, the first increases the volume by 20–30%, the second by 40–50%. The sequence of sound adjustment in the application:

1. Install the program from Google Play and run it. There are three or four apps with a similar name in Google's storage. The developer of the required one is Meltus.
2. In the program window, check the box next to Speaker Modifications.
3. Go to the speaker settings section.
4. In the Volume Level menu, change the audio level. At the maximum setting there may be distortion, so check the audio quality and reduce the setting if necessary.
5. In the Bass Enhance menu, adjust the bass level.

To adjust the sound in a headset and hands-free, perform similar actions in the corresponding sections of the menu.

Once setup is complete, the application will save the settings and run in the background. You won't have to adjust the sound after rebooting the gadget.

Video - changing sound settings in Volume+

How to raise the volume level in Volume Booster Plus

A booster program that, by pressing one button, increases the sound volume of a smartphone or tablet to the maximum possible values ​​​​provided by the operating system. Instructions for use:

1. Download the program from the Play Market and install it on Android OS.
2. Open the application. You will see a demonstration of the program's capabilities. Click Next and then Boost several times.
3. Wait for the process to complete - the program will display a message on the screen indicating by what percentage the sound volume has been increased.

The program does not support preset profiles and does not have an equalizer. Free and easy to use. The only drawback is the abundance of advertising.

Gallery - Using Volume Booster Plus

Volume Ace Free makes your music and calls louder

Volume Ace is a functional program for adjusting volume on Android. Allows you to change sound parameters, create sound profiles and change them on a schedule, and also blocks accidental changes in sound volume outside the application. To adjust the sound:

1. Download the program and run it. In the main window, use the sliders to adjust the volume values.
2. You can turn off all sounds by clicking on the vibration icon at the bottom of the window.
3. For calls, notifications and alarms, select ringtones by clicking on the icons to the left of the slider tracks one by one.
4. When finished, click the “Save” button.
5. The program will prompt you to update your current profile. If you agree, click “OK”, and if you want to create a new profile, click “Back”, and then click the three dots at the top right of the display.
6. Select "Add Profile" and save your settings.

Scheduled change of sound profiles is a function necessary for business people who do not have time to monitor the status of their mobile phone during negotiations or travel. To set the timer:

1. In the main window of Volume Ace Free, click on the three dots at the top of the screen.
2. Select Scheduler.
3. Click on the plus at the top right.
4. Set the desired sound profile and select the duration.
5. Set up a repeat - daily or by day of the week.
6. Click OK.

To change profiles, set each one with its own duration in the Scheduler.

You can get to the application settings by clicking on the icon in the form of three dots in the main window and selecting “Settings”.

Gallery - how the sound is adjusted in Volume Ace Free

Step 1. Install the program
Step 2: Adjust volume settings
Step 3. Save the settings to a new profile

Step 4: Go to Planner
Step 5. Set up a timer for changing sound profiles
Step 6. Block the ability to change the volume outside the program

Adjustment via the engineering menu

The engineering menu allows you to fine-tune sound parameters and remove maximum volume restrictions.

Root rights to enter the engineering menu

Some versions of Android require root access to enter the engineering menu. To quickly get root rights, use the Kingo Android Root or Framaroot applications. Instructions for rooting a smartphone or tablet using Kingo Android Root as an example:

1. Download the mobile version of the program from the developer's website.
2. In the gadget settings, allow the installation of applications from unknown sources.
3. Install and run the program.
4. In the main window, click the One click Root button.
5. Wait for the process to complete - the device will automatically reboot.

How to enter the engineering menu on Android

After receiving root access, go to the engineering menu using the Mobileuncle Tools or “Launch MTK engineering menu” applications. If applications don't work, use engineering codes:

1. Open the dial pad.
2. Enter a combination of numbers to enter the menu.

Table - Combinations for entering the Android engineering menu

Device manufacturer	Team
ZTE, Motorola	*#*#4636#*#*
Smartphones and tablets with a MediaTek processor (most Chinese devices)	*#*#54298#*#* *#*#3646633#*#*
HTC	*#*#3424#*#* *#*#4636#*#* *#*#8255#*#*
Samsung	*#*#197328640#*#* *#*#4636#*#* *#*#8255#*#*
Prestigio	*#*#3646633#*#*
Sony	*#*#7378423#*#* *#*#3646633#*#* *#*#3649547#*#*
LG	3845#*855#
Huawei	*#*#2846579#*#* *#*#14789632#*#*
Alcatel, Fly, Texet	*#*#3646633#*#*
Philips	*#*#3338613#*#* *#*#13411#*#*
Acer	*#*#2237332846633#*#*

How to increase the maximum sound level

The engineering menu differs in different smartphone models, but the structure remains similar. Once you enter the menu, you will see settings sections - find the Audio item. The section includes subparagraphs:

• Headset mode. Headset volume control.
• Normal mode. General settings for smartphone or tablet speakers.
• LoudSpeaker Mode. Hands-free mode.
• Headset LoudSpeaker mode. Loudspeaker mode when a headset is connected.
• Speech Enhancement. Talk mode without connected devices.

For each mode, it is possible to change the volume. Can be configured:

• Mic - microphone sensitivity;
• Sph - speaker volume;
• Media - volume of multimedia playback and sounds in applications;
• Ring - call volume;
• Sip - Internet call parameters;
• FMR - FM radio.

To configure a specific setting, select it from the menu. For example, to optimize the sound of multimedia files, select Media. Below the selection line you will find options to configure - levels and volume values. Complete the setup:

1. There are 7 volume levels in total, each corresponding to one press of the rocker key. Level 0 is the quietest level, level 7 is the loudest.
2. Select level 0 and set the acceptable volume for it in the field on the right - no more than 255. Click the Set button to save the settings.
3. Do similar steps for each level.
4. Set the maximum volume value for the profile - it will be the same for each level. Click Set.

Rewrite the manufacturer's volume settings before changing them. If you do something wrong, you can always return the volume to default.

Once you've finished setting up your media, move on to the next steps. The volume control method for the microphone, speakers, and headset is the same.

Gallery - How to adjust the volume in the engineering menu

How to increase the quiet volume of a ringtone

To increase the ringer volume, work with the Ring item in Normal Mode. Change the values ​​for each volume level one by one. Don't forget to click Set to save the settings. Remember - when the maximum values ​​are set, the sound quality decreases significantly.

Increase speaker volume (during a call)

If you can't hear the person you're talking to on the phone, try increasing the speaker volume. Go to the Normal Mode section and select Sph. Increase the values ​​for each volume level by 10–20 units. Set the maximum volume as desired.

Change microphone sensitivity

You can set up your device in the same way if the other person can’t hear you. In the Normal Mode section, select Mic and set the sensitivity to be the same for all levels - approximately 240. Save the setting for each level in turn.

Microphone sensitivity when recording video and audio

If you think that videos and audio recordings are not loud enough, go to the LoudSpeaker Mode section in the engineering menu and select Mic. Make the settings in the same way as the previous point.

When the setup is complete, exit the menu and restart your smartphone or tablet. The device activates the new settings.

Video - increasing the volume through the engineering menu

Tricks to boost sound on Android

An external speaker solves the problem of insufficient volume on a smartphone or tablet when other methods do not help. The speaker is a small device with a 3.5 mm plug that is inserted into the headphone jack or connected via Bluetooth. Cost - from 700 rub.

A lifehack to increase the volume - while playing a video or playing music, position the smartphone with the speaker towards the painted wall. The sound will be reflected from the surface and at the same time amplified.

Is it possible to remove the volume limit?

Android smartphones have a maximum volume limit to protect the device's speakers and users' eardrums. The engineering menu allows you to increase the upper limit - the Max item. Vol. The maximum value is 255 units. It is impossible to set the value higher, and it is not required - otherwise the speakers will not stand it.

If you do not want to access the service menu, use the Volume Unlock application:

1. Install the program from the Play Store.
2. Go to the application and activate the Enable Volume Power item.

The program does not remove the limitation, but increases the maximum value.

Test the methods described above to increase the volume and choose the best one for your device. Work with the engineering menu carefully - incorrect settings can lead to problems with the sound of your smartphone or tablet.

The volume control on the side of the case is not the only thing responsible for the sound on smartphones. There are dozens of sound options available for settings - from the sound of pressing on-screen buttons to setting different melodies for calls from different contacts.

You can adjust the music equalizer, lower the music volume without affecting the alarm volume, and even remove the click when the screen turns off, putting the device into sleep mode.

Below are six audio settings on Android Lollipop and iOS 8.4.

1. Sound when pressing buttons on the screen

For some, the sound when pressing buttons helps, but for others it irritates. You can turn it on and off.

On Android:

Settings -> Language and input -> Keyboard and input methods. Select the keyboard to use.

For the default Android keyboard, tap Settings -> Key Sound. You can also adjust the vibration response of the keys.

If you are using a third-party keyboard, you will have to look for settings. For the popular SwiftKey keyboard, tap Sounds & vibration and set your keypress sound settings.

On iOS:

Click Settings -> Sounds.

At the bottom of the screen, use the Keyboard Clicks switch.

2. Smartphone lock sound

There is something comforting in the sound of a device locking when you know for sure that it is locked and inaccessible to strangers. But if desired, this sound can be turned off.

On Android:

Settings -> Sounds and notifications -> Other sounds -> Screen lock sound.

On iOS:

Settings -> Sounds -> Lock sound.

3. We prohibit the volume buttons from changing the alarm and ringer volume

An interesting problem for owners of iPads who use them as an alarm clock: the volume keys reduce the volume of music, YouTube videos, etc., but they can also reduce the volume of the ringtone and alarm clock. To correct the situation, iOS has a setting that prevents the volume button from changing the sound of alarms and calls.

Settings -> Sounds -> Calls and alarms -> Change buttons. Set the switch to the Off position.

Note: There is no similar setting on Android, but there is a section Settings -> Sounds and notifications with three separate sound settings sliders.

4. Setting custom ringtones for individual contacts

Everyone knows that you can change ringtones and text messages. However, it is not so obvious that you can set a separate melody for each contact, so that when you hear it from afar, you know who is calling.

On Android:

Open the Contacts app (or People app on Android KitKat), then tap a contact card.

Click the Edit button (with the pencil icon), then the button with three vertical stripes at the top, then the Set ringtone option. Select a new ringtone.

On iOS:

Open the Contacts app, tap a contact, tap the Edit button, then go to the Ringtone field.

Tap your current ringtone (probably the default one) and select a new one.

While you're here, there's a Text Tone setting at the bottom; it allows you to set a text message sound for a contact.

5. The device vibrates when calling and pressing

Does vibration count as sound? It may well be that the device vibrates when making a call, emitting a buzzing sound.

Vibration can be turned off.

On Android:

Settings -> Sounds and notifications -> Vibrate on calls. Next, click Other sounds -> Vibration feedback.

On iOS:

Settings -> Sounds -> Vibrate on calls. You can also turn off Vibrate on Silent when vibration does not work when the device is in silent mode.

6. Adjusting equalizer levels

Android has five adjustment bars, while iOS has preset equalizer settings.

On Android:

Settings -> Sounds and notifications -> Audio effects (this is a button, not a title.)

Make sure the Audio Effects switch is turned on, then set the level to five columns.

If your device is connected to wired stereo speakers, click the Wired Stereo tab to select effect profiles (such as 3D Stereo, Home Theater, Live Stage, etc.) or Surround settings.

On iOS:

Settings -> Music -> Equalizer, then select a preset option.

It happens that the manufacturer of an Android smartphone or tablet has not adjusted the sound volume; it is not enough in a noisy place. And then the consumer decides to delve into the settings himself, to explore all the possibilities to increase the sound. This is what we will talk about. To increase the volume, you can use the standard device settings or the engineering menu

Adjusting the volume on an Android device through the main settings

Standard means of adjusting sound in Android

To adjust the volume of the ringing signal or while playing music, the sound is adjusted using the “arrows” - two buttons on the side.

The second method is system sound settings. Give the command “Settings - Sound”. Set up a call signal, adjust the volume in the Android system, set up screen alarm sounds - everything basic is here.

How to get to the engineering menu to adjust the ringtone volume on your phone

For “gourmet connoisseurs” of high-quality sound, an engineering menu is available. Do the following.

Launch the standard Android application - “Phone”.

Open the on-screen keyboard tab.

Dial a special command and press the call key on the gadget display.

A list of commands for entering the engineering menu for different brands of smartphones and tablets is attached.

After typing the command, the engineering menu will open.

This is where you configure the sound settings on the device.

Configuring all sound parameters for headphones or speakers using the engineering menu

So, open the Audio submenu in the Android engineering menu.

This is what we have to work with.

Sound submenu of the Android engineering menu

Before getting into the settings, test yourself on your knowledge of the parameters from the list below.

Normal Mode - normal mode, without connecting any accessories (headphones, etc.).

Headset Mode - external acoustics (amplifier with speakers or headphones) are connected to the smartphone or tablet.

LoudSpeaker Mode - normal mode, work with speakerphone.

Headset-LoudSpeaker Mode - speakerphone during a telephone conversation with connected external speakers.

Speech Enhancement - telephone conversation without connecting external acoustics.

Speech Logger and Audio Logger are system drivers that provide recording of mobile phone conversations. Adjusting them will affect the quality of the recorded sound. To record telephone conversations, it is better to use third-party programs for Android: “Call Recorder”, “Call Recorder”, “Total Recall CR”, etc. - rather than “fiddling” with these parameters.

Debug info - collection of information about debugging sound parameters. Valuable for developers, but useless for consumers.

Fine settings for a tablet or smartphone

By setting specific values, you can adjust the sound on your smartphone or tablet according to your preference: reduce it to quiet or increase it to the maximum value. Enter any of the above modes and set your preferred values.

For example, we took the Normal Mode - playing music or video while waiting for incoming calls without external acoustics. Outgoing calls are not made. Do the following.

Enter the submenu of this mode - a screen with fields for entering values ​​will be displayed.

Select the type of Android sound driver you are using (without it, the gadget would be “dumb”).

Here SIP is Internet calls, Mic is microphone settings, SPH(1/2) is conversational speakers, Sid is repeating yourself in the speaker instead of the interlocutor, Media is the sound of music and movies from your media library, Ring is ringing melodies and sound notifications , FMR - radio (if your device has FM radio).

After choosing the type of sound setting, select the levels (they are adjusted with the volume buttons).

Set each level to a different numeric value (0–255 units) before moving on to the next. To save, press the Set key.

Pay special attention to the maximum volume setting. It is the same for all volume levels. Do not enter different maximum values ​​at different levels - such settings simply will not be saved.

Configure each parameter in the same way, go through all the available ones.

Ready! The new settings will take effect when you exit the engineering menu and restart your smartphone or tablet.

Attention! Do not set volume levels that would cause the speakers, headphones, or built-in speaker to produce a wheezing or choking sound.

Work with the engineering menu is completed. To find out in more detail, watch this video on setting up sound in the engineering menu.

Video: adjusting the volume level in Android

How to change volume using third-party apps

When adjusting the sound on your gadget using third-party programs for Android, do not immediately set the maximum volume - you can “catch” a software glitch or damage one of the device’s speakers with too loud a sound.

How to adjust the sound in speakers using the Volume+ program

The application is free.

Download, install and launch the Volume+ application

In the Volume+ app settings, select Speaker Settings (main speaker) or Headset Settings (mini speaker).

Enable Virtual Room Effect and Speaker Modifications.

Set the audio level (Volume Level option), starting with a gain of one unit.

When it comes to improving the sound of music and video, go to the submenu of Bass Enhance and Virtual Room effects. Set the sound levels similarly. Play a song from your library to feel the difference in sound with the new settings.

Important! Do not immediately turn on the maximum values ​​- the electronic chip that acts as a sound card or the speaker of the smartphone or tablet being tested may simply burn out. Increase the gain gradually. This applies to all applications for enhancing sound on Android gadgets.

Congratulations! You have configured the optimal sound on your gadget. The Volume+ application is now complete.

Working with sound in the Volume Booster+ application

The Volume Booster Plus application will be simpler. It analyzes the sound settings previously made using the engineering menu and tries to improve them. The application only has a Boost button, clicking which launches the improvement algorithm embedded in this program.

Unfortunately, Volume Booster Plus does not have advanced settings - like Volume+. At least the main menu is missing. The developer warns that the sound quality may not be up to par, and the volume may be too high.

Other applications for optimizing sound on Android gadgets

There are more than a dozen of them - these are Android applications Bass Volume Booster, AudioManager Pro, Volume Ace, “Equalizer + Music Booster”, etc.

We use other methods to add sound on the device

Think about it, why do you need such a loud sound on your gadget? Maybe it’s better to get good wireless headphones for two? Or connect an FM modulator to your gadget and get mobile phones with a radio function? Not a single best smartphone or tablet can replace your external acoustics - car or home speakers, as well as a modern music center or radio tape recorder "in full force."

Chinese stores (for example, AliExpress) sell a huge number of models of flat and compact speakers. All of them are equipped with an internal amplifier with a power of up to several watts (active speakers).

An external sound card with a high-quality amplifier and equalizer consumes a lot of energy. If the power comes from microUSB on a smartphone or tablet (there are some), the battery will run out very quickly. A separate power source is required.

Wireless solutions based on external amplifiers. Sound is usually transmitted via Bluetooth. You also need external (additional) power.

Special cases and stands that can re-reflect sound - they create a feeling of greater volume, according to the laws of physics of sound signals.

Is it possible to remove the volume limit?

It depends on how you count. If you need to set the volume, say, 25% more, no problem. Applications from PlayMarket and the capabilities of the engineering menu will provide this. Manufacturers, playing it safe, set the maximum volume in secret (engineering) settings, which is somewhat lower than what the audio device and/or speakers can handle - so that buyers complain less about manufacturing defects, because modern acoustics should neither “wheeze” nor “choke” .

Even if you try to “crank up” the volume infinitely by obtaining or creating such an Android application, the “rattles” of overmodulation will accumulate, overlap each other, and the sound will turn into an indistinguishable and useless noise, from which you are unlikely to hear anything. Everything is good in moderation. An audio device, whatever it may be, will not allow you to exceed the power for which it is designed (according to the law of energy sufficiency). Don’t try to “deceive nature” - in the worst case, you will simply “burn it”. This is a very rare case when software settings can physically kill your “friend”. A smartphone or tablet, alas, in itself is still too weak for your inflated “sound appetite”.

In general, amplify the sound within the limits that official Google applications, the Android engineering menu, external acoustics and special accessories give you.

Video: Total Volume app to optimize sound on Android

Boosting sound on Android smartphones and tablets is not a completely useless task. A slightly higher volume than at the beginning, properly and wisely adjusted, will bring additional convenience. If you listen to music or watch a movie on a gadget with headphones, fine-tuning the sound will also help: it will be much more pleasant. Have a great time!

Every owner of a smartphone with the Android operating system has probably more than once encountered inconsistency in sound volume in different device options or the problem of speakers that are too quiet, even in maximum volume mode. This becomes especially unpleasant when the sound cannot be increased even through the phone settings. However, there are other ways, for example, using the engineering menu. Increasing the volume in this case is not difficult.

How the sound is adjusted on phones and tablets running Android OS (“Android”)

The developers have included different volume modes in the Android OS, designed for different situations of using the smartphone, which depend on the connected devices. Thus, without a headset, the sound on the phone can be quiet, but when headphones are connected, it can be suddenly deafening with the melody of an incoming call. It is to eliminate such misunderstandings that you need to adjust the sound and change the volume using hidden methods.

How to change the volume of alarm, ringtone, music and video through settings

You can control the sound on a smartphone running Android OS using the buttons on its body, as well as through the internal settings of the standard menu. The setup methods are the same for smartphones and tablets, so you can easily understand the functionality.

Go to your device settings and select the “Sounds and notifications” section.
Select the "Sounds and notifications" section

Depending on the system version, you need to either click on the gear next to the active mode, or open the “Volume” subsection. If you are afraid of losing the default settings, you can add a new mode.
Click on the gear next to the active mode

In the window that opens, depending on the system version, you will have access to the following options for changing the volume:

for music, videos, games and other media files;

for calls and notifications;

for an alarm clock.

Adjust the settings so as to provide for all possible situations and prevent unexpected explosive sounds when a call or alarm rings.

The window will contain all the items that can be changed through standard settings

Another reason for a call that is too loud or not quiet enough may be the installed ringtones themselves. Standard sounds are usually leveled in volume, but there may also be those that begin with bright, sharp sounds, unlike others where the sound increases slowly and gradually.

In the sound settings, open the “Ringtone” item.
A quiet ringing tone is one of the possible reasons why you may not hear your phone ringing

Listen to the proposed melodies and choose the most suitable one.
To listen to a melody, press it with your finger

In the same way, adjust the notification volume settings by visiting the corresponding section of the sound menu.
By analogy with choosing a ringtone, configure notification sounds

Check other settings and consider whether sounds such as key beeps when dialing a number, tapping and locking sounds will disturb you.
Mark only the sounds you need or set vibration

You can quickly change the sound level using the buttons on your smartphone or tablet. Manufacturers specially place these buttons on the body so that you can find them without looking and increase or decrease the sound. However, in this mode there are very few settings.

You can adjust the volume using the usual buttons on the phone body.

Pressing the volume up or down buttons will display the corresponding sliders on the device screen.

In some models, from this screen you can go to detailed settings by clicking on the corresponding icon to the right of the volume slider.

Some devices display a special button to go to settings

Sometimes the smartphone spontaneously goes into silent or silent mode, for no apparent reason. This most often happens with Samsung, HTC and Lenovo devices. This situation may occur when changing the audio profile from quiet to loud, followed by an outgoing call. When the call is completed, the new profile may fail, and the gadget will mistakenly restore the previous one. The solution is to reboot the device after changing the sound profile. This problem is related to bugs in the firmware version and is usually fixed by developers with the release of updates.

Increasing volume through the engineering menu

You can make more flexible sound settings if you go to the Andoid engineering menu. However, this section of the device is not so easy to access. The developers specifically hid it from the eyes of ordinary users so that they could not change the settings and disrupt the operation of their device.

But for smartphone owners who want to understand everything and thoroughly study the operation of their device, the ability to access such settings is a real gift.

Do not forget that thoughtlessly changing parameters in the engineering menu can lead to malfunction of the gadget.

Before changing anything, you need to read all the available information on this item, compare it with how it looks on your device, and think about how you can quickly return everything back in case of unexpected behavior of the gadget. Only if you are confident in your own actions, you can proceed with the settings. It's best if you take a screenshot of the screen or copy the original values ​​into Notepad before making changes so you can restore them back.

Opening the menu via call

To enter the engineering settings menu you will not need special efforts and Root rights. The menu is entered through the dialing interface using a special code.

The access codes to the engineering menu are different for all devices, as they are set by the manufacturer, not by the system. All of them will be presented in the table below.

You need to dial the entry code to the engineering menu in the same way as a regular phone number. The engineering menu usually opens on its own after typing the last character of the code. If this does not happen, press the "Call" key.

Try different options if the first one doesn't work

Table: access codes

Opening the menu through the application

If none of the codes work for you, try downloading a special utility from the Play Market that will create a separate shortcut to go to the engineering menu.

Open the Play Market and enter “engineer mode” in the search bar and select the first application you like.
All applications for entering the engineering menu are the same, so you can choose any

Install and launch the application.
The application will weigh very little and installation will not take much time

You will either be automatically sent to the engineering menu, or you will have to check the manufacturer of your device (or processor).
In some cases, you will need to check the manufacturer of your device

Increasing volume: step-by-step instructions

First of all, you need to open the Audio section. If it's not available initially, swipe left a few times to open the Hardware Testing tab.
Open the Audio section in the Hardware Testing tab

Now you will see a list of modes available for changing; you need to select one of the proposed ones.

The meanings of all modes are described in the table below

Now select the option to change in the Type section.
The values ​​of all sound parameters are described in the table below

Select the volume level you want to adjust. There are 7 of them in total (from 0 to 6). These are the same levels that are set in the standard settings of the smartphone (when you press the volume up or down button on the smartphone, the level changes). It is best to start from the zero and last levels.

Set up the first and last levels first

Now you need to set the volume gain of the selected level (Value is) and press Set.

Set the volume gain and confirm the change

Similarly, you need to set the volume limit (Max Vol.). This is the maximum possible volume.
Set the volume limit to the selected level and press Set

In accordance with the set values, set the remaining levels so that the volume change through the buttons is as smooth as possible.
Calculate the volume levels on the calculator and adjust the missing ones

Similarly, configure other parameters and volume modes if they interest you.

Table: mode values ​​for earpiece speaker, headphones and microphone

Table: description of audio parameters

Video: how to increase the volume through the engineering menu

How to increase volume through apps

In addition to standard settings and the system engineering menu, there are special programs that allow you to make additional changes to the sound parameters of your smartphone or tablet. Various programs do not work correctly on all devices, since they interfere with the normal functioning of the phone, and this is not welcomed by manufacturers. All of the programs described below are available in the Play Market.

You should also understand that such services for editing any smartphone restrictions that cannot be changed in normal ways can lead to disruption of the gadget’s operation and ultimately only worsen its performance.

Volume+ (the most reliable application)

This application is only available in English, but is the least conflicting and almost incapable of causing sad consequences for your smartphone.

Find Volume+ in the Play Market and install it.
There is no point in downloading the paid version of Volume+

Launch the application and select the “Speaker Settings” section.
Volume+ has a lot of features, but you won't need many of them

The next screen will present a list of options available for change. First, check the Speaker Modifications and Virtual Room Effect boxes.
Check Speaker Modifications and Virtual Room Effect

Then increase the Volume Level, Bass Enchance and Virtual Room by one notch (this will increase the volume slightly).
Increase the marked parameters by one notch and check the effect

Test the changes in practice and change the settings again if necessary.

A sharp increase in parameters can cause freezes, crashes and other troubles in the operation of the device.

JetAudio (equalizer and effects settings)

Jet Audio belongs to the category of equalizers and is a very functional program: it has an audio converter, player and ripper. Equalizer is just one of its options. The standard sound mode it uses is Normal Mode.

Find JetAudio in Play Market and install it.
JetAudio may be called a player or an equalizer, but they are the same program

Click the button in the top right corner to open the settings drop-down menu.
If the “Equalizer” button is accessible from the main screen, click on it

Select "Sound Effects...".
If the “Sound Effects...” button is missing, find the equalizer through “Settings”

Now open "Equalizer".
The rest of the buttons that appear may also be useful to you, especially the sound amplifier

On this tab, you can safely experiment with all the values ​​without fear of harming the device. If you click on the button in the upper right corner, a list of additional built-in programs designed to change sound settings will open.
All changes made can be very easily returned back

The parameter with a value of 60 Hz must be left unchanged.

Do not forget that by increasing the volume of the sound, you lose in its quality, since not all models of smartphones and tablets are designed for good melodies. Some devices have weak speakers, excess load on which will cause wheezing and extraneous sounds. Don't let the speaker burn out and take care of your gadget.

Volume Booster Plus (automatic sound adjustment)

The program is available in the Play Market app store and is the easiest to use.

Volume Booster Plus is the easiest to use volume control software

After installing and launching the application, you will see only one button that you need to click on.

After pressing the button in Volume Booster Plus, automatic optimization of volume parameters will begin

Ways to strengthen the speaker using improvised means

There are some neat tricks that can help you increase the audio volume on your device in a very simple way. To do this, you will only need available materials and minimal knowledge of the laws of physics.

Connect external speakers or speakers to your smartphone. Almost any external audio device will be better than the built-in speaker in your smartphone. Firstly, because it is larger in size and has more power. And secondly, gadget manufacturers often save on speakers by installing low-power ones, since users usually prefer to use their own speakers and headphones.

Place your device in a glass glass to enhance the sound when listening to music. Many gadget owners have already tried this method, despite the fact that it seems stupid. The glass works as a resonator, reflecting the sound wave. Some smartphone owners cut out horns from paper cups and attach them to the speaker of the gadget. To increase the volume of the alarm, especially witty users place the phone on a saucer with a coin and turn on the vibration mode at the same time as the ringing.

Take advantage of the acoustic properties of materials in the outside world that can reflect sound. Find a painted wall nearby and place your phone so the speakers are facing it. The sound will be reflected and intensified. Experiment with other similar materials.

How to remove the maximum sound level limit

Manufacturers of smartphones and tablets often set software restrictions on changing volume settings. That is, using the interface, you can set one sound level, but in reality the gadget will make sounds much quieter than you would like.

There is an opinion that to bypass this limitation, you need to reset the gadget settings to factory settings. However, there is no exact data on how this will affect your device specifically. There are a lot of gadget models; each manufacturer follows its own logic when setting standard settings. Resetting the settings will inevitably lead to the deletion of data on the phone. Therefore, if the effect of volume-increasing applications is not enough for you, be well prepared and back up the information from your device.

Reset the settings to factory defaults, and then select the North America region as the default for your gadget. This is because smartphone manufacturers impose such restrictions in some countries, where societal norms may prohibit the use of settings that could violate the rights of others.

One of the main problems of cheap smartphones is the poor quality of the built-in speakers, which causes serious difficulties in sound reproduction. However, several simple methods, from built-in parameters to using improvised tools, will help owners of smartphones with Android OS quickly navigate the situation and change the sound settings to more comfortable ones.