How to increase the volume on Android Nokia x2. Android from A to Z: Increase the maximum volume on any Android device

There are a lot of mobile phones on the market now. And every month more and more new models appear, and each of them is something special. But no matter what your phone is - a smartphone, a flip phone, an ordinary black and white device - sometimes the question arises: how to increase the volume on your phone? We will try to help you with this.

Decide how much volume you need

First you need to figure out exactly what volume you want to increase. The fact is that any phone has several volume settings - music playback volume, speaker volume during a telephone conversation, ringer volume, etc. For example, you are not happy with the volume of the music on your phone. There are several ways to fix this. First of all, you need to set up the equalizer. Any player has a function that can be used to enhance the bass and increase the power of vocals. In addition, the equalizer has several pre-programmed sound options - blues, soul, rock and so on. By choosing between these options, you can choose the most pleasant sound for yourself. Also, in each player you can adjust the volume using the side keys, which are responsible for the overall volume. Or if these keys are not on the side of the device, you need to look for them in the player menu.

Increase the sound using the program

If the sound still does not suit you, you can use a special program to increase the volume. In particular, there is an easy-to-use program called mp3Gain. You need to install it on your computer, load into it all the tracks that you want to make louder, and set the desired volume level.

Increase the volume during a call

If during a telephone conversation you can hardly hear the interlocutor, then you also need to increase the volume level. How to increase the volume on your phone? This is usually done using the above side keys, which are responsible for the overall volume. It happens that during a conversation a person accidentally presses these keys, and the sound becomes quieter. In this case, pressing the side buttons will improve the volume. If there are no side keys, most likely the sound is adjusted using the joystick, which you need to click up.

Increase the volume on incoming calls

If your phone sounds weak when another person calls, and you can hardly hear incoming calls, you need to adjust the volume on your phone. This is done in the settings. Every phone has a menu with settings. There you need to select the “sounds” menu (in some phones this menu is called “signals”). Some phones set the default signal volume to low to avoid damaging your hearing.

Sound is the most important component of any Android device. After all, if it is not loud enough, you can easily miss an important call, and if there are problems with the microphone, it will be difficult for the interlocutor to hear you. Today we’ll talk about what to do if the sound is quiet. The purpose of the article is to tell you how to increase the volume on Android.

Before getting down to business, I would like to clarify one detail. The fact is that Android has many faces. Not only are there as many as 9 versions of this mobile OS, but manufacturers also equip the system with their own shells that change the green robot’s interface beyond recognition.

As a result, everything you read below will be true specifically for the Google Android 8.1 operating system, since that is what was installed on our experimental device.

How to increase the volume

You can increase the volume on Android gadgets in different ways. We can adjust the sound level of alarms, system notifications or incoming calls. It will also be possible to raise the volume above the permissible (set by the manufacturer) level. Third party software will be used for this. But let's stay consistent.

Standard means

So let's start simple. Below we will tell you how to adjust the volume of your smartphone using standard methods.

If we click on the physical volume button, an adjustment slider will appear, which is a tool for adjusting the sound. In addition to the slider itself, there is a bell icon and an arrow pointing down. The first is needed to instantly turn off all signals except the alarm clock. The second is for opening a detailed menu.

By clicking on the arrow, you will see 2 more sliders responsible for adjusting the volume of the ringer and, accordingly, the alarm clock.

If you tap the note, bell, or clock icon, you can completely turn off the alarm, system sounds, or ringer. In the screenshot below we show an example of such a disconnect.

Also, using the sliders themselves, you can more smoothly adjust each of the levels and set the most convenient configuration for you personally.

To get to even more detailed settings, go to the Android OS menu. In our case, the desired item was in the notification shade of the smartphone.

Naturally, go to the “Sound” menu item.

Here are the same sliders that appear when you press the volume button. There are also a number of additional settings.

For example, the Do Not Disturb function. Its essence is to flexibly configure the shutdown of certain signals depending on the day of the week, time of day or holidays.

New rules can be created, deleted or edited. If we tap on one of the items, we will be taken to the advanced mode, which will allow us to configure the function in more detail.

This is where we will finish with the standard settings. Next, we’ll tell you how to increase the overall volume level on Android using third-party applications.

Third party software

There are many programs that can increase the volume of your Android gadget. We will look at 2 of the simplest and most convenient utilities. You can try both, and then, after seeing the advantages or disadvantages of each application, make your final choice.

Volume Booster Plus

This program works by making adjustments to the OS settings. At the same time, Root rights are not required, which is very convenient. Let's start with the installation first:

Let's use Google Play to download the software we need. Find the application store and tap on its icon.

In the search bar, enter the name of the program we need, and when it appears in the search results, click on the indicated item.

On the Volume Booster Plus home screen, click the big green button, which is hard to miss.

The files are being downloaded, which will subsequently go into automatic installation.

That's all, as our editor would say: "It's in the bag." This is true, so you can move on to using the software.

Launch the application by clicking on its shortcut on the desktop. If the icon does not appear, look for it in the application menu.

It feels like we are in a spaceship. Click the marked button.

Now press the second button.

As a result, an improvement will begin, which will consist of several stages. First we will see the following:

Next, the analysis of the existing configuration will begin.

Voice calls will be improved first.

Then the media sound.

It will all end with a screen like this.

As a result, we will be notified that everything was successful and will be asked to evaluate the program accordingly. We don’t have time for this - we refuse.

Ready. Thus, we have improved the sound in the headphones and external speakers of your Android. Let's look at another application that works a little differently.

Simple EQ

It, like the previous program, can be obtained for free on Google Play. Let's do this:

Tap on the familiar icon again.

We start writing “simple eq...”. When the desired application appears in the search results, click on it.

Install the program by clicking on the appropriate button.

When the download of the equalizer comes to an end, installation will follow, which will not take more than 10–15 seconds.

All that remains is to launch the program and figure out how to work with it.

After loading Simple EQ, we see a series of sliders for adjusting various audio parameters. There is a bass boost, stereo effect expansion, and, of course, an equalizer.

Configure all controls as you see fit, adding master volume. Try listening to the song with new settings. If they seem insufficient to you, add more volume.

If you need to disable the application or prevent it from making changes to your sound settings, just click the three dots that we marked in the screenshot and tap “Turn off.”

Some smartphones running Android OS allow you to customize the sound by working with a special engineering menu. You can launch such a menu using code.

Attention! Be careful. Changing unknown parameters can seriously harm your phone!

First, let's launch the secret menu with the code. It is different for each model, so below you will find a table with the most common combinations.

All codes given here are entered on the dialer keyboard.

Already in this menu you need to find the item that is responsible for the sound settings. Each manufacturer makes a different structure, so there is no universal option.

Conclusion

So, the question of how to increase the volume on Android can be considered fully answered. We can only wish you success. If, after reading the material, you still have questions, ask them in the comments, and we will try to help each of our visitors as much as possible.

Video instructions

We have also prepared a video for you, which discusses the option of adding sound level to Android OS.

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:

Go to Settings and select Sound.
Select "Volume".
Use the sliders to adjust the volume values for each type of sound - notifications, calls, applications.
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:

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.
In the program window, check the box next to Speaker Modifications.
Go to the speaker settings section.
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.
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:

Download the program from the Play Market and install it on Android OS.
Open the application. You will see a demonstration of the program's capabilities. Click Next and then Boost several times.
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. It is 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:

Download the program and run it. In the main window, use the sliders to adjust the volume values.
You can turn off all sounds by clicking on the vibration icon at the bottom of the window.
For calls, notifications and alarms, select ringtones by clicking on the icons to the left of the slider tracks one by one.
When finished, click the “Save” button.
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.
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:

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

Download the mobile version of the program from the developer's website.
In the gadget settings, allow the installation of applications from unknown sources.
Install and run the program.
In the main window, click the One click Root button.
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:

Open the dial pad.
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:

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.
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.
Do similar steps for each level.
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 feel 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:

Install the program from the Play Store.
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 instructions below are intended for those users of Android phones in which the speaker is very loud, wheezing, and when talking on the phone it is difficult to hear the interlocutor.

First of all, you need to find out at what volume level the phone starts wheezing. To do this, during a conversation, completely turn down the volume, and then gradually increase the volume using the volume control keys of your smartphone and thus determine when the speaker starts wheezing.

The volume on Android phones is divided into 7 levels (from 0 to 6), which you move through when you press the side volume key of the phone.

The figure shows that in my case, the wheezing of the speaker disappeared on the 4th press of the “+” volume key, that is, at level 4.

Now you need to enter the Android engineering menu (Engineer Mode) and adjust the corresponding volume levels. To get to the engineering menu, you need to dial a special code on the phone dialer. Each mobile device manufacturer has its own. The list below shows the phone codes of the most common manufacturers:

smartphones with MTK processor - *#*#3646633#*#*, *#*#54298#*#*.
Samsung - *#*#197328640#*#*, *#*#4636#*#*, *#*#8255#*#*;
HTC - *#*#3424#*#*, *#*#4636#*#*, *#*#8255#*#*;
Huawei - *#*#2846579#*#*, *#*#2846579159#*#*, *#*#14789632#*#*;
Sony - *#*#7378423#*#*, *#*#3646633#*#*, *#*#3649547#*#*;
Philips - *#*#3338613#*#*, *#*#13411#*#*, 3646633#*#*;
Acer - *#*#2237332846633#*#*;
Fly — *#*#3646633#*#*;
Alcatel - *#*#3646633#*#*;
Prestigio - *#*#3646633#*#*;
ZTE - *#*#4636#*#*;
TEXET - *#*#3646633#*#*;

You can also use special applications for Android that allow you to enter the engineering menu.

The "Shortcut" program deserves special attention.

It allows you to find secret phone codes that call a particular program, including the engineering menu.

In the engineering menu you need to find the "Audio" option. I have it on the "Hardware testing" tab. When you enter the "Audio" menu, you will see a list of modes:

Normal Mode – a section of the phone settings to which nothing is connected;
Headset Mode – this mode is activated when you connect headphones or another headset;
LoudSpeaker Mode – speakerphone mode;
Headset_LoudSpeaker Mode – speakerphone mode when a headset is connected;
Speech Enhancement – speech improvement (activated only in “Normal Mode”);
Debug Info, Speech Logger and Audio Logger – settings for logging and debugging.

Setting up the speaker

The following is true for the mode when nothing is connected to the phone (Normal Mode), but by analogy you can configure the speakerphone (LoudSpeaker Mode), headset (Headset Mode), etc.

We go to the "Normal Mode" mode.

The "Type" list can list several types of audio devices:

Sip – settings for IP telephony;
Mic – settings for the microphone;
Sph – speaker settings (handset);
Sph2 – settings for the second speaker (if anyone has one);
Sid – it’s better not to touch, an echo may appear;
Media – volume of multimedia (music, video, games, etc.);
Ring – incoming call volume;
FMR – FM radio volume settings.

At the beginning of the article, we determined the volume level at which the wheezing of the speaker stops (level 4). Select type "Sph". Select the 4th volume level (Level 4) from the “Level” list. Its value is 112. Next, select the nearest level (Level 3) and see that it is equal to 100, the difference between the levels is: 112 - 100 = 12.

Let's set new values for each of the "Levels" so that the maximum level has the value at which the speaker stops wheezing (112 in my case), and each previous one is less than the current one by a value equal to the difference calculated above.

ATTENTION!!! BE SURE to write down the factory settings so that in case of an error you can return them back!

After entering a new value, BE SURE to click on the "Set" button next to the input field!

By calculations, I determined the following optimal values for my phone.

Levels	Factory values	Custom values
Level 0	64	40
Level 1	76	52
Level 2	88	64
Level 3	100	76
Level 4	112	88
Level 5	124	100
Level 6	136	112

For me, the new settings took effect immediately after saving the changed volume values, but some phones may need to be rebooted or even turned off, removed/installed the battery, and turned on again.

On the pages of our website we have already described how to do it on an Android device. It may be needed if you need to change any parameters, including the volume of your smartphone. Next, you will find out what needs to be changed and where.

We immediately draw your attention to the fact that you perform all actions at your own peril and risk, the editors do not bear responsibility for your actions, since the likelihood of clicking the wrong way or adjusting something incorrectly, although small, is still there. Be careful. If you have never encountered an engineering menu before, ask someone who has already dealt with adjusting the volume programmatically to help you!

Instructions

First you need to get into the engineering menu. We will show an example on a smartphone that is based on an MTK (MediaTek) processor. On your smartphone, dial *#*#3646633#*#* (the last character is not shown in the screenshot, since the engineering menu immediately opens and you won’t be able to take a screenshot).

Codes for entering the engineering menu on other devices (operability has not been tested):

Samsung - *#*#4636#*#*, *#*#197328640#*#*, *#*#8255#*#*, *#0011#

LG — 3845#*855#

Acer — *#*#2237332846633#*#*

MTK - *#*#3646633#*#*, *#*#54298#*#*

HTC - *#*#8255#*#*, *#*#3424#*#*, *#*#4636#*#*

Sony - *#*#7378423#*#*, *#*#3646633#*#*, *#*#3649547#*#*

Huawei - *#*#2846579159#*#*, *#*#2846579#*#*, *#*#14789632#*#*

Philips - *#*#3338613#*#*, *#*#13411#*#*

Alcatel, Fly, Texet - *#*#3646633#*#*, *#*#54298#*#*

The engineering menu opened.

Select the Hardware Testing tab and click Audio.

Here you will see several different items, including:

Normal Mode - normal mode.

Headset Mode - mode of a connected headset or headphones.

LoudSpeaker Mode - speakerphone mode.

Headset_LoudSpeaker Mode - speakerphone mode with a connected headset.

Speech Enhancement - phone conversation mode.

If you need to turn up the speaker volume, select Normal Mode.

Sip - volume of Internet calls.

Mic - microphone volume.

Sph - speaker volume.

Sph2 is the second conversational speaker.

Sid - cannot be touched, since problems may occur if this parameter is changed.

Media – playback volume of media files.

Let's say you selected the Media item. Do you see the numbers in the image below? Write them down on a piece of paper or take a screenshot! They may be needed to restore sound if something goes wrong.

In the Value column, you can write the value yourself, or you can click on Level and select one of the levels, for example, Level 2. To save, click Set.

Please note that Value can be set in the range from 0 to 255. It is not recommended to insert the maximum; the speaker may wheeze and quickly fail. Using the trial method, select the optimal value yourself. Just don't overdo it and ruin your device! Item Max Vol. don't touch.