How to amplify an auditory speaker. Increase volume on Android

Probably many smartphone owners have encountered volume problems. For example, I was not happy with two things. The first is the quiet sound of the speaker when there is an incoming call, and the second is the very loud sound in the headphones when there is an incoming call.

A little about how Android controls volume

If no headset is connected to your gadget (headphones, hands-free, etc.), then the volume settings will be the same, but as soon as you connect the headset, the settings will be different. For a general understanding, I will tell you a few examples.

Example 1. You listen to music on your phone, turn on the loud speaker at full power, and when you connect a headset to it and turn on the loud speaker again, the volume may differ (it can be louder or lower, depending on what model of phone or firmware version).

Example 2. You are watching a movie with headphones, the volume (meaning the multimedia volume) is set to 40% and then after a while you have an incoming call, then the volume in the headphones will change to the general volume, in which case you can get a powerful sound shock to your ears. Believe me, I jumped off the couch more than once in such cases, the fact is that the programmers did not set up the volume modes well.

Example 3. You're on a call and need to switch to speakerphone mode, and you notice that the speaker isn't as loud (or vice versa) as when listening to music; or your partner has become difficult to hear you, this is because in different modes the microphone may have different sensitivity. Also, when you connect a headset in the same situation and turn on the speakerphone mode, the settings are different again. This is how Android controls volume.

Let's learn the theory of the engineering menu

So let's look at what and how you can do if you tinker a little with the “Engineering Menu”.

Before making any changes, we recommend that you read the entire article, understand it, and then experiment. Also, take a piece of paper and write down all the default values ​​in case something goes wrong. You can launch the engineering menu using a telephone dialer: enter the following combinations on it (Fig. 1):

figure 1

*#*#54298#*#* or *#*#3646633#*#* or *#*#83781#*#* – smartphones based on MTK processor

*#*#8255#*#* or *#*#4636#*#* – Samsung smartphones

*#*#3424#*#* or *#*#4636#*#* or *#*#8255#*#* – HTC smartphones

*#*#7378423#*#* – Sony smartphones

*#*#3646633#*#* – Fly, Alcatel, Philips smartphones

*#*#2846579#*#* – Huawei smartphones

Congratulations, you have entered the engineering menu (Fig. 2). Keep in mind that the menu structure on different phones may differ slightly in structure. Find the “Audio” section and go into it. After logging in, we see a bunch of unknown lines (modes) (Fig. 3). Here's what these modes mean in Android:

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— Normal Mode(Settings section in normal or normal mode) – this mode is active when nothing is connected to the smartphone;

— Headset Mode(headset mode) – this mode is activated after connecting headphones or external speakers;

— Loud Speaker Mode(speaker mode) – it is activated when nothing is connected to the smart phone, and you turn on the speakerphone while talking on the phone;

— Headset_LoudSpeaker Mode(speaker mode with a headset connected) – this mode is activated when you connect headphones or external speakers to the smart phone, and you turn on the speakerphone while talking on the phone;

— Speech Enhancement(phone conversation mode) – this mode is activated in the normal mode of telephone conversations, and nothing is connected to it (headset, external speakers) and the speakerphone is not turned on.

It’s best not to poke your nose into the last three sections:

— Debug Info– it’s not clear why – info on backing up information or debugging it;

— Speech Logger– I haven’t fully figured it out, most likely it was logging during negotiations or recording chatter. If you check the box next to “Enable speech log”, then after the end of the phone call, the corresponding files are created in the root directory of the memory card. Their name and structure take the following form: Wed_Jun_2014__07_02_23.vm (Wednesday_July_2014__time07_02_23.vm).

What these files serve and how they can be useful to us is unclear. The /sdcard/VOIP_DebugInfo directory (which is the storage location for files with backup information) is not created automatically; if you create it manually, it will remain empty after the conversation.

— Audio logger– good software for recording sound that supports quick search, playback and saving.

If you approach these modes wisely, you can adjust the volume of Android smartphones or tablets the way you want. When you enter any of the modes, different volume settings (Type) will become available to your view. Here is a list of the basic settings you need to know (Fig. 4):

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—Sip– settings for Internet calls;

— Mic– microphone sensitivity settings;

— Sph– settings for the earpiece speaker (the one we put on our ears);

— Sph2– settings for the second speaker (I don’t have one);

— Sid– skip, if you change these parameters during conversations on your smartphone or tablet, you can hear yourself instead of your interlocutor;

— Media– adjusting the multimedia volume level;

— Ring– adjusting the volume level of the incoming call;

— FMR– FM radio volume settings.

Next, under the settings selection item, we have access to a list of volume levels (Level) (Fig. 5). For a better understanding, there are 7 such levels, from level 0 to level 6. Each level corresponds to one “click” on the volume rocker of a smartphone or tablet. Accordingly, level 0 is the quietest level, and level 6 is the loudest signal level. Each level can be assigned its own values, which are located in the Value is 0~255 cell, and should not go beyond the range from 0 to 255 (the lower the value, the lower the sound). To do this, you need to erase the old value in the cell, then enter a new one (desired) and press the “Set” button (the one next to the cell) to assign (Fig. 6). Be careful when using the maximum values, as the speakers may produce uncharacteristic unpleasant sounds in the form of rattling and other unpleasant effects.

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Warning! Before making changes, rewrite all factory values ​​(in case something goes wrong).

You should know this!

Editing modes in the engineering menu

Example 1. How to increase the volume of an incoming call?

To do this, you need to go to the engineering menu, select the “Audio” section, go to the “LoudSpeaker Mode” and in the volume settings select “Ring” - the volume settings for the incoming call. Then sequentially change (increase) the values ​​of all signal levels (level 0 – level 6). Also, for greater effect, you can increase the value of the Max Vol section. 0~160, if it is not the maximum (I set it to 155, with a higher value the speaker starts to “wheeze”).

Example 2. How to increase the volume when talking on the phone? (Increasing the volume level of the small speaker that we put to the ear).

Again we go to the engineering menu that we already know, press the “Audio” section, go to the special “Normal Mode” mode, select Sph in it - this parameter is responsible for changing the value of all signal levels in the range from level 0 to level 6. Set the desired one for us level. In the Max Vol. 0~160, can also be changed to a higher volume power value.

Example 3. Increasing the volume and sensitivity of the smartphone's conversational microphone

To adjust and set the required volume level and sensitivity of the spoken microphone, you need to go to “Engineering Menu”> “Audio”> “Normal Mode”> select Mic - microphone sensitivity settings, and for all levels (level 0 - level 6) assign one and the same value, for example 240. Now the interlocutor should hear you better.

Example 4. How can I increase the audio recording volume during video recording?

Let’s say there is a need to increase the volume level of sound recording when shooting video, then in the engineering menu for our loudspeaker (LoudSpeaker Mode), change the microphone sensitivity settings (mic), increase all values ​​at all levels (level 0 – level 6), for example, set to 240 at every level. I remind you to press the (set) button - reboot your favorite gadget and rejoice.

By the way, do not forget to press the “Set” button after each edit of a certain parameter. This action should capture and accept your command. Otherwise, the user-specified parameters are not activated. In addition, a certain number of mobile devices require a reboot for the changes to take effect (turn off and on the device).

Good luck in your experiments, if something is not clear, write in the comments. We are waiting for your answers.

Code table for entering the engineering menu

Note: the table is constantly updated

Let's look at several effective ways to increase the volume on Android through the engineering menu.

The creators of this operating system provided for the presence of several operating modes of sound signals.

The volume of each signal depends on the connected device, the running task, or the situation in which the phone is used.

For example, the sound on a smartphone may be muffled, and when you turn on the headset, the volume may increase sharply.

If you have encountered similar inaccuracies in sound performance, We recommend performing an engineering volume adjustment. This method involves a more complex setup process, however, even beginners can master it. Main– follow all steps of the instructions in order.

Standard setting method

Android smartphone sound volume regulated by the system for each task separately:

• Incoming calls;
• Recording a voice or conversation with another subscriber;
• System sounds;
• Play media files.

Pay attention! For all gadgets with an MTK processor of any generation, there is a single code - *#*#54298#*#* or the combination *#*#3646633#*#*.

Entering the menu using third-party software

If you were unable to access the engineering menu using the first method or you simply do not have our code for your gadget, use a third party utility– a program that automatically connects to the engineering menu and allows you to change the configuration of your smartphone through its interface.

One of the most reliable and popular utilities for working with the secret menu is MTK Engineering Mode. You can download and install it on your gadget completely free of charge.

Also, you can select any other program for working with engineering settings by entering the phrase “Engineering Mode” in the search field in the store.

To launch the secret menu, simply open the application. There is no need to enter any additional codes or other information.

Consequences of setting

Sound problems can occur on absolutely any phone or tablet.

The reasons for their appearance and the nature of the manifestation of the problem can be expressed in different ways, but the methods for eliminating the problem are always the same.

The software shell implies an identical sound card configuration for smartphones from different manufacturers.

Differences can only occur in different firmware versions or if your device is running a custom Android-based manufacturer OS (for example, Flyme OS).

Every user should understand that setting up the engineering menu will not help to sound at the same level as expensive devices.

At the same time, changing the menu configuration allows you to eliminate all sound problems and eliminate any noise that appears.

Setting all engineering menu parameters to “maximum” does not guarantee the best sound quality. On the contrary, such a setting can significantly damage the gadget and cause hardware problems with the speakers. This occurs because the sound begins to play at frequencies that the speaker cannot use.

As a result of incorrect settings, noise may occur when playing or recording sound, as well as wheezing and humming.

Increase volume

After successfully launching the engineering menu on your gadget, you can proceed to increasing the volume of the phone. Follow all instructions strictly in accordance with each step of the article.

Otherwise, playback quality may deteriorate.

Immediately after opening the menu, familiarize yourself with its interface.

The main window has several tabs, each of which is responsible for global settings (testing hardware components, working with the software shell, and so on).

D To move between tabs, use the left-right swipe.

Follow the instructions:

1 Go to the masonry "Hardware Testing";

2 Click on the item "Audio";

3 The window that opens will display a list of all modes that are available for configuration on your device.– normal mode, conversational and hearing speaker, notifications, etc. Click on the desired parameter (the meaning of each option is indicated in the next section of the article);

4 In the window that opens, click on the field Type and in the list that appears, select the desired field ( Sip – to set up cellular and Internet connections, Mic – to determine microphone sensitivity, Sph – to set speaker settings, Sph 2 – second speaker, Sid – sound reflection or echo, it is better not to change this field, Media – media volume mode, Ring – ringer and notification volume, FMR – radio operating mode);

5 In the next field Level set the volume level (we recommend clicking on the zero level first and checking the changed sound - this way you reach the most suitable playback level);

6 The next step is to adjust the value for the selected volume level. Enter it in the field Value is (default volume). The value range can be any number from 0 to 255. We recommend setting the average value;

7 Similarly, enter the number in the field Max Vol . – maximum volume. To save the settings, press the keys « Set » ;

8 Please enter Value is And Max Vol for other volume levels. Remember each level is just one click on the volume up/down key. It is important that the transition of sound changes be as smooth as possible.

All other tabs of the engineering menu are configured in the same way and have the same parameters.

The Android operating platform is distinguished by its functionality, wide customization capabilities and thousands of applications that are released almost every day. However, many basic functions, such as speaker volume, may not work correctly even on devices that have just come off the production line. In this essay, we will consider in detail the question of how to increase the sound on Android.

Ways to enlarge

There are various ways to increase the maximum audio limit. Let's describe each of them:

1. Using standard tools in the device itself. To do this, go to settings, then “Ringtones and volume”

   and select the "Volume" option

   In this menu you can configure settings for call, messages, media and alarm. If you need separate settings for each profile, then you need to go to the “Sound Profiles” menu,

   and set the required values.

2. The second way to increase the Android volume is through. It is activated differently in each device. You can find out the login combination in the instructions that come with the kit, or by contacting the manufacturer’s support service. Next, after activating this mode, you need to go to “Hardware testing” – “Audio” - select one of the modes in which you need to increase the volume, and try to increase the value a little. After that, exit the engineering menu, check what happened, and experiment further.
3. Before you can increase the volume on Android using this method, you need to obtain superuser rights. With them, install the special Mobile Uncle utility, which can be found at the link. Go into it, select “Engineering Mode”,

   there also select the “Hardware testing” tab

   “Speech enhancement” is responsible for the speaker when talking with another subscriber.

4. Another way to increase the speaker volume on Android is the special Volume + utility. You can find it using the link. The program does not work with all devices. To use it, you need to go to the “Speaker Settings” or “Headset settings” menu

   and use the “Volume level” setting.

Sound amplifier

Let's look at another interesting volume booster program for Android - Volume Booster Plus. It is downloaded from the link. After installation, you need to launch the application. It is very easy to use: in the main menu

speaker is shown. If you click on it, it will be optimized and the speaker volume will increase by more than 20%. This program does not work on all gadgets.

Many users of smartphones running the Android operating system often have problems with sound. Most models have a too quiet ringing tone, which is difficult to hear on a noisy street or in public transport, or it is difficult to hear music in headphones. This is where all sorts of manipulations begin to enhance the sound on Android, first on your own, then with the help of friends and forums about modern gadgets.

But even after this, there are still those who haven’t solved the problem and are still dissatisfied with the sound of their phone. This article is for you.

The Volume+ program will help boost the sound on Android - this is an interesting program for increasing the sound volume of your Android phone. It is presented on Google Play. To everyone's delight, the application is free.

After downloading and installing Volume+, launch it. The menu is in English. You need to select the “Speaker Settings” item. This will take you to the menu. Here you need to check the boxes “Speaker Modifications” (speaker parameters) and “Virtual Room Effect” (virtual room effect).

Then click on the items “Volume Level”, “Bass Enhance”, “Virtual Room” one by one, where all levels are increased by one. You shouldn't set +4 right away. In this case, malfunctions and glitches are possible, which can then be eliminated only by uninstalling the program and removing the battery. It is better to gradually select the optimal volume.

Is there also another option to increase the sound volume? An equalizer will help here. To do this, you need to go to the GooglePlay market and download the equalizer you like. For example, JetAudio.

In fact, JetAudio is a multifunctional program. There is a player of various formats, a ripper, and a converter. Among other things, there is a good equalizer.

To increase the volume of ringtones, games, videos and music, you need to launch the program. Open equalizer. The default mode is Normal. You need to open the “Custom” tab and enlarge the required columns as you wish. Try playing any music. You will hear a noticeable difference.

Important: do not touch the 60 Hz speaker!

It is also necessary to remember that as the sound volume increases, the sound quality will deteriorate. Possible wheezing. Setting it too high can even burn out the speaker, so be careful! The video also explains how you can do without programs and do it through the engineering menu.

Not all Android smartphones can boast loud speakers. Moreover, their sound depends not only on the quality and placement on the device body, but also on the fact that manufacturers deliberately lower the maximum volume in favor of safety for hearing and the speakers themselves. If you're not happy with this, there are several ways to bypass the limitation and increase the volume on Android.

Do you miss important calls when you are in public, noisy places, you can’t hear your interlocutor well in headphones, and videos and music are played very quietly? From this manual you will learn how to adjust the volume in the settings, increase it through a special application, the engineering menu or by editing the system file, if got root rights .

Starting with Android 6.0, all firmwares have separate volumes for multimedia, calls and alarms. When you adjust it using the keys while the settings, home screen, menu, etc. are open on the phone, only the ringtone volume changes. Therefore, when you turn on a game, music or video, media files will play quietly unless the volume level is set to high.

So if the call is heard well, but there is no multimedia, use the buttons to increase the volume when the player, radio, YouTube is running, or the game is running.

The second way to change the volume level: press the volume key, click the arrow on the right and set the values ​​for each slider.

You can also adjust the volume in the menu " Sound" in settings.

This application will not be able to increase the volume level above the recommended value set by the manufacturer, but with its help you can adjust the volume of multimedia, alarm clock, ringtone and notifications.

Just open Volume Booster and set the sliders for each parameter. To set the maximum volume for all categories, click on the " BOOST».

In Android 8.0, you also need to allow the program to change system settings.

Volume Booster GOODEV is one of the few applications that actually increases the volume of the sound. The program is compatible with Android 4.0 and later, but does not work on Android 4.2.1-4.3.

When you first launch the application, a warning will appear that high volume may damage your hearing and the device's speakers. If you agree that you act at your own risk, click " OK».

The main screen displays a slider that adjusts the audio gain. By default, its maximum value is 60%. Even though the developer has already limited it, he recommends using the volume booster at no more than 40%.

If 60% is not enough for you, change the maximum gain level in the application settings. There you can also enable the display of the system volume control.

It is also worth saying that Volume Booster will not work on every smartphone, even if the appropriate version of Android is installed. The program was tested on Xiaomi Mi A1, Redmi 4X, Samsung Galaxy S4 and LG G4. On the last two, no amplification of sound was noticed.

How to increase the sound volume through the engineering menu (on smartphones with an MTK processor)

All phones and tablets running on MTK (Mediatek) chips have an engineering menu through which you can increase the sound volume. To get into it, enter one of the following in the dialer: *#*#3646633#*#* or *#*#83781#*#*.

To go to the engineering menu on the tablet, install any dialer you like. Or download the MTK Engineering Mode application and from the main menu click " MTK Settings».

By swiping to the left, go to the “ tab Hardware Testing" and select " Audio».

To adjust the speaker volume, open " Normal Mode", headphones - " Headset Mode».

In the field " Type" expand the menu and select the option " Media", responsible for the volume of multimedia.

If you want to improve the sound of the speaker, click on " Sph" To adjust the incoming call volume, return to the " Audio", go to " Loud Speaker Mode" and in the field " Type» set « Ring».

In the next paragraph, select " Level" Usually the parameters " Media" And " Ring» 15 levels: from « Level 0" to " Level 14"- each is responsible for one division when adjusting the volume.

In the field " Value"For each level a standard value is set. Increase it by 10-15 points and click " Set" to the right of " Value" to save the changes. For example, if the manufacturer's value for " Level 5" is 112, change it to 120-125.

In the field " Max Vol» All levels are set to the same value. It should be increased to 150-155. Each time you make changes, click " Set" Then proceed to setting up the next " Level».

Finally, restart Android for the new settings to take effect.

Most firmwares have system files mixer_path.xml, mixer_paths_mtp.xml and others, by editing which you can increase the maximum volume level on your smartphone. These files are located along the path system/etc and to change them you need get root rights and grant root access to the file manager.

Depending on the manufacturer, device and version of Android, you need to edit different files and different lines in them, so look for information on a specific model on specialized forums. For example, on Xiaomi Redmi 4 you need to make the following changes in the files mixer_path.xml And mixer_paths_mtp.xml(open the images in full size if you can't see them).

These were all the working ways to increase sound volume on Android.