How to make the speaker play louder. How to increase speaker volume on android? The best ways
Probably everyone has encountered a similar problem: the volume in the player is at maximum, and the sound of the movie is barely audible. How can the problem be solved?
- You can get confused, import the movie into a video editor, increase the volume and save. But it is very long.
- You can make the sound louder on the amplifier. But if you use acoustics built into a laptop or monitor, you won't be able to make it louder.
- Sometimes in such cases the problem can be solved easier - using Windows OS tools!
How to make sound louder? Volume at maximum
There is a great feature in Windows 7 and Windows 8 − Loudness Equalization. No one is forcing you to use it all the time. But if you have downloaded a silent movie, you have the option to watch it comfortably by using it and then turn it off again.
How to enable volume leveling in Windows 8.1
Right click on the volume icon in system bar near the clock and select Playback devices:
On the tab Playback select the device for which you want to enable volume equalization and press the button Properties:
In Windows 8.1, go to the tab Additional features, check the box next to the option Loudness Equalization and press OK to save settings:
How to turn on volume equalization in Windows 7
If you are using Windows 7, you need to go to the tab Improvements, check the box next to the option Loudness and press OK to save settings:
Now you know how to increase the sound volume using Windows.
Probably, many smartphone owners have faced the volume problem. For example, two things did not suit me. The first is a quiet speaker sound when an incoming call, and the second is a very loud sound in the headphones when 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, and as soon as you connect the headset, the settings will be different. For a general understanding, I will give a few examples.
Example 1 Are you listening to music on your phone? 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 may be louder or lower, depending on which phone model or firmware version).
Example 2 You are watching a movie in headphones, the volume (meaning the volume of multimedia) 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 sonic shock to the ears. Believe me, I have been blown up from the couch more than once in such cases, the fact is that the programmers have poorly adjusted the volume modes.
Example 3 You are on a phone call and need to switch to speakerphone mode, and you notice that the speaker is not as loud (or vice versa) as when listening to music; or the partner began to hear you badly, 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 manages volume.
We learn the theory of the engineering menu
So let's look at what and how can be done if you play a little trick on the "Engineering Menu".
Before making any changes, we recommend that you read the article in full, and comprehend, and then experiment. Also take a piece of paper and write down all the default values in case something goes wrong. You can start the engineering menu using the telephone dialing: we prescribe the following combinations on it (Fig. 1):
picture 1
*#*#54298#*#* or *#*#3646633#*#* or *#*#83781#*#* - smartphones based on the MTK processor
*#*#8255#*#* or *#*#4636#*#* – Samsung smartphones
*#*#3424#*#* or *#*#4636#*#* or *#*#8255#*#* – HTC smartphones
*#*#7378423#*#* - Sony smartphones
*#*#3646633#*#* – smart phones, Alcatel, Philips
*#*#2846579#*#* – Huawei smartphones
Congratulations, you have entered the engineering menu (Fig. 2). Please note that the menu is different phones may differ slightly in structure. We find the section "Audio" and go into it. After entering, we see a bunch of unknown lines (modes) (Fig. 3). Here's what these modes mean in Android:
figure 2 figure 3
— 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(loudspeaker mode) - it is activated when nothing is connected to the smart, and you turn on the speakerphone while talking on the phone;
— Headset_LoudSpeaker Mode(loudspeaker mode when a headset is connected) - this mode is activated when headphones or external speakers are connected to the smart phone, and you turn on the speakerphone while talking on the phone;
— Speech enhancement(Talking mode) - this mode is activated in the normal talking mode on the phone, and nothing is connected to it (headset, external speakers) and the speakerphone is not turned on.
It’s better not to poke your nose into the last three sections:
— debug info- it is not clear why - info on the backup of information or its debugging;
— Speech logger- I didn’t fully understand, most likely, keeping a log during negotiations or recording chatter. If you check the box next to "Enable speech log", then after completion phone call corresponding files are created in the root directory of the memory card. Their name and structure takes the following form: Wed_Jun_2014__07_02_23.vm (Wednesday_July_2014__time07_02_23.vm).
What these files serve for and how they can be useful to us is not clear. The directory /sdcard/VOIP_DebugInfo (which is the location for storing files with information on the backup) is not automatically created, if you create it manually, then after the conversation it will remain empty.
— audio logger- good sound recording software 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, your view will be available various settings volume (Type). Here is a list of the main settings you need to know (Fig. 4):
figure 4
—Sip– settings for Internet calls;
— Mic– microphone sensitivity settings;
— Sph- settings for the conversational speaker (the one that is applied to the ears);
— Sph2- settings for the second conversational speaker (I don’t have it);
— sid- we skip, when you change these parameters during negotiations on your smartphone or tablet, you can hear yourself instead of the interlocutor;
— media– setting the multimedia volume level;
— ring- adjusting the volume level incoming call;
— FMR– FM radio volume settings.
Further, under the item for selecting settings, we have 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 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 the new (desired) value 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 uncharacteristically unpleasant sounds in the form of rattling and other unpleasant effects.
figure 5 figure 6
Warning! Before making changes, overwrite all factory values (in case something goes wrong).
You must know!
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, print the "Audio" section, go to the "LoudSpeaker Mode" mode and select "Ring" in the volume settings - 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 mine to 155, with a larger value, the speaker starts to “wheeze”).
Example 2 How to increase the volume when talking on the phone? (Increasing the volume level of a small speaker, the one that is applied to the ear).
Again we go into the engineering menu already known to us, print the “Audio” section, go to the special “Normal 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 one you need for us level. In the Max Vol. 0~160, can also be changed to a higher volume power setting.
Example 3 Increasing the volume and sensitivity of the smartphone's conversational microphone
To adjust and set required level volume and sensitivity of the speaking microphone, you need to go to the "Engineering menu" > "Audio" > "Normal Mode"> select Mic - microphone sensitivity settings, and for all levels (level 0 - level 6) we assign the same value, for example 240. Now the interlocutor should hear you better.
Example 4 How to increase the sound recording volume while recording a video?
Let's say that it becomes necessary to increase the sound recording volume level when shooting video, then in 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 240 at each level. I remind you of pressing the button (set) - we reboot our favorite gadget and rejoice.
By the way, do not forget to press the “Set” button after each editing of a certain parameter. This action should commit and accept your command for execution. Otherwise, the user-set 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 with your experiments, if something is not clear - write in the comments. We are waiting for your answers.
Table of codes for entering the engineering menu
| smartphones based on the MTK processor | *#*#54298#*#* or *#*#3646633#*#* or *#*#8612#*#* |
| Samsung | *#*#197328640#*#* or *#*#4636#*#* or *#*#8255#*#* |
| HTC | *#*#3424#*#* or *#*#4636#*#* or *#*#8255#*#* |
| Huawei | *#*#2846579#*#* or *#*#14789632#*#* |
| Sony | *#*#7378423#*#* or *#*#3646633#*#* or *#*#3649547#*#* |
| Fly, Alcatel, Philips | *#*#3646633#*#* or *#9646633# |
| Prestigio | *#*#3646633#*#* or *#*#83781#*#* |
| ZTE | *#*#4636#*#* |
| Philips | *#*#3338613#*#* or *#*#13411#*#* |
| TEXET | *#*#3646633#*#* |
| Acer | *#*#2237332846633#*#* |
| blackview | *#*#3646633#*#* or *#35789#* |
| cube | *#*#3646633#*#* or *#*#4636#*#* |
| Cubot | *#*#3646633#*#* |
| Doogee | *#*#3646633#*#*, *#9646633# , *#35789#* or *#*#8612#*#* |
| Elephone | *#*#3646633#*#*, |
| HOMTOM | *#*#3646633#*#*, *#*#3643366#*#*, *#*#4636#*#* |
Note: table is constantly updated
Sound - important characteristic any communication device, because a lot depends on it: sufficient volume allows you not to miss a call, but correct setting microphone - allows the interlocutor to hear you loudly and clearly. But what if the maximum sound volume of the headphones, microphone or speaker is not enough? Sound settings spontaneously change, and the maximum volume rests on the automatic "safe limit"?
There are several ways to increase the sound volume on Android: using standard means sound control, using equalizer programs, as well as through the engineering menu. But first things first.
An easy way to control the sound level in your phone
The fastest way to adjust the volume on an Android device is to use the Volume + and Volume- keys, usually located at the end of the device. They are responsible for the volume of the active mode. If you press the key on the main screen (desktop) - the volume of notifications is adjusted, in the game or the player - the volume of the media. Most often, in the pop-up window with the volume slider, you can select the "More" item (usually looks like a down arrow), and adjust the volume of all possible sounds on the device.
Other settings options are available at: Settings menu, Notifications item. Several standard sound profiles are available to choose from, you can change the “General” profile for yourself.
Photo gallery: Android sound settings in detail for smartphone and tablet
Setting the ringer volume Setting the volume of media effects The pop-up window can be expanded by pressing the down arrow
In the menu, you must select "notifications" In the "Notifications" item, the main sound settings, profiles and notification modes are presented. For detailed settings, the "General" profile is available
On different device models, additional sound enhancement options may differ. The number of options, except for the device model, depends on the version of Android
Except default settings, in different versions Other useful features can be found on Android: headphone sound enhancement options, speaker volume boost, surround sound effects, and others.
How to improve the quality and increase the volume of sound using programs
Typically, Android devices have standard applications sound control - equalizers. But if the manufacturer did not bother to add such a program, or the standard one does not meet all the requirements, to download from official store Apps Play Market is always available dozens of analogues for every taste. Let's consider the main ones.
Volume Booster Plus
When you need to increase the Android volume level, and there is neither time nor desire to go into the engineering menu, the Volume Booster Plus program will come to the rescue. The absence of the Russian language in the interface will not prevent you from using the program: after the first launch, the application will inform you that it will analyze the characteristics of the device and select optimal settings to amplify the sound. To do this: sequentially press the Start (Start) keys, Next (Next) twice, then Boost (Increase), and then wait for the end of the setup process. The result will be a box with the title Success (Successfully). Everything! The volume of the device is increased 2 by the specified percentage. You can close the application.
Photo Gallery: Adjust Sound on Android with Volume Booster Plus
Increase ringtone volume with Simple EQ
For detailed sound settings, Equalizer Simple EQ is one of the simplest free equalizers on Android. Increase the volume can be achieved by controlling the frequency sliders 60 Hz, 230 Hz and others. There is also an increase in "bass" and a stereo effect. After the first launch, the program remains running in the background and provides the specified volume level and sound quality in all usage scenarios.
In the image: adjusting the sound on Android using the Equalizer Simple EQ
You can download the program from official page in the Android app store - download Equalizer Simple EQ.
How to make a loud call through the engineering menu
The most advanced volume settings are available through the device's engineering menu.
Engineering menu (mode) - a special service program on devices with the Android operating system. Developers use it to finalize the device, make last changes, check the work various sensors and perform system testing. The same application is used to receive a large number system information, and among other things - helps to fine-tune the sound volume.
It is worth noting that an ignorant user should not walk around within the engineering menu without a clear goal. A careless “poke” or a tick in the wrong place can both format the device and deprive the radio module of the cherished frequencies: the device will stop “catching” the Internet or making calls. But if you do everything according to the instructions and do not deviate from the letter of the manual, you can adjust the sound volume in no time.
You can enter the engineering menu using the service code or through the intermediary program - MTK Engineering Mode (only for devices on the MTK processor).
You can download the program for entering the engineering menu from a device on an MTK processor from its official page in the Android application store - MTK Engineering Mode.
Video: How to set up quiet speakers
Video instruction on how to increase the volume of the speaker:
You need to enter the service code in the dialing field (in the "dialer"), which one depends on the device manufacturer.
Table: service codes for different models of Android devices
After that, the engineering menu will open. In it, with a right-to-left swipe, you need to go to the Hardware Testing page and open the Audio item.
Photo gallery: how to add sound using the Android service menu
There are several items in the Audio section, we will focus on the first five:
Is the music from the speaker not loud enough? Your choice is Normal Mode. Can't hear the interlocutor? Click Speech Enhancement. Does the sound from the game in the headphones wheeze at maximum volume? Headset mode. And so on, according to circumstances.
When we have decided on the mode, by tapping on it we get to the settings page with several values.
Photo gallery: how to change the sound of a microphone, headphones, enhance conversational and music speakers on Android
Type - the list contains the type of configured equipment, its items mean:
Next comes the list of volume levels - Level, usually there are seven of them. Each level corresponds to one press of the volume key. Level 0 is the quietest and Level 6 is the loudest signal level. You can also set your own values here, in the input cell opposite the inscription “Value is 0 ~ 255” (the specified limits may differ from device to device). Accordingly, the lower the value in this cell, the lower the volume. After making changes, you must press the Set button and the settings will be saved.
The bottommost in the window will be “Max Vol. 0~160”, the value in the input field is responsible for the maximum possible volume, one for all Level levels.
Attention! Before changing the factory settings, overwrite the factory settings or save screenshots (usually a screenshot can be taken by pressing the volume down key and the power key at the same time) so that if the change fails, the previous settings will be restored. And also it is highly not recommended to use the maximum values: try to limit yourself to an increase of 10-20 points. Otherwise, the risk of speaker failure increases: the appearance of noise, distortion, complete shutdown device speaker or microphone.
When you have decided on the setting of the required sound mode, you can close the engineering menu and reboot the device, then all changes will be applied.
What to do if the volume limit is turned on - how to remove it
Some device models, as well as versions of the Android operating system, contain automatic limitation of the maximum sound volume when headphones are connected or the volume is increased above a certain value, in this case, you can use the Volume Boost program or its analogue. It is enough to install, run, and in the Settings tab check the box next to Auto Start (it will allow the application to load automatically and always work in the background). There you can also check the box and activate the “widget” for managing the application, and by placing it on the desktop, you can independently turn on and off the volume limit so as not to keep the program always active.
Photo gallery: removing the limit on the maximum volume of music on Android using Volume Boost
Eliminate spontaneous volume changes
Sometimes users are faced with a rare problem of spontaneous switching of the volume level, this can be caused by several factors:
But remember! If on your device, when you connect a headset (headphones, portable speakers), the inscription “safe restriction” appears and reduces the maximum volume, this restriction was set by the manufacturer for a reason. First of all, we are talking about the health of the one who uses the headset. Take care of your hearing.
You can increase the volume of your device in two ways: through the settings of the engineering menu or using third party programs. Determine for yourself right away whether you are ready to deal with the engineering menu interface, because by accidentally pressing the wrong option, you risk knocking down the settings of the entire phone. Also, if none of the methods from this article suits you, it is likely that the problem is in the speakers themselves, and the device needs to be taken to a service center.
How to increase the speaker volume on Android in the engineering menu
To enter the engineering menu on your phone, you need to enter a special combination, enter it depending on the brand of your smartphone or tablet:
- if your phone is based on MTK: *#*#54298#*#*, or *#*#3646633#*#*,
- Samsung gadgets: *#*#8255#*#* or *#*#4636#*#*,
- HTC phones and tablets: *#*#3424#*#* or *#*#4636#*#* or *#*#8255#*#*,
- Sony: *#*#7378423#*#*,
- equipment from Fly, Alcatel, Philips: *#*#3646633#*#*,
- Huawei: *#*#2846579#*#*.
Go to the dialing menu and enter the selected code.
- If after several attempts the menu still does not open, go to Play market and type “Engineering Mode” in the search field and download any application of your choice.
Log into the program and follow the instructions:
- you will see engineering menu tabs,
- find the line Audio,
- click on it, you will be taken to your phone's audio settings,
- go to normal mode,
- now you have to choose the mode that you will configure,
Here is a breakdown of the main types:
Sph– speaker settings,
Sph2- settings for the second conversational speaker (if any),
media– setting the media volume,
ring– setting the volume level of incoming calls,
FMR– FM radio volume settings.
If all of them are too quiet, then the algorithm will have to be repeated with all the tabs.
- now just set the volume level, where 0 is silent and 6 is very loud. Now your speaker is set to the loudest setting. Be careful, this may affect the sound quality, the longevity of the speakers. If the engineering menu setting did not give the desired results, or you decide not to try to set it up, go to the second step.
How to Increase Speaker Volume on Android Using Apps
Third-party software will make your work easier and eliminate the need for a complex engineering menu. Go to the Play Market and enter the name of the utility "Volume Booster Plus". Download the app and follow the instructions:
- open the utility
- press the only button on the “Next” screen,
- now press "Boost",
- when completed, your phone will hear a loud signal, and the application will notify you how much you were able to increase the volume.
In this case, the volume of the speakers has become 23% higher. Too loud sound settings adversely affect playback quality, be careful.
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Smartphones based on operating system Android. For most people, the smartphone has become not just a means for making calls, for many, the mobile is a connection with the outside world.
A smartphone based on the Android system has a lot of possibilities. For such devices a high resolution screen, the presence of a front and main camera, and in some models a double camera, enlarged inner memory, two stereo speakers and this is just a small list of the advantages of smartphones.
Today you will hardly meet a person who would not listen to music or radio on the go. Of course, this is all connected with our frantic pace of life and almost every person needs to be in time everywhere and everywhere. Sometimes smartphone owners face the problem of very low volume on Android. Let's try to deal with this problem.
The modern smartphone system allows several applications to work simultaneously without requiring them to be closed, and sometimes this incorrectly affects the operation of the speaker, so you should not use all methods at the same time.
Ways to Increase Volume on Android
- Through the standard menu
- Through the engineering menu
- Applications
To get started, use standard menu settings, go to the "melodies and volume" section, select the volume section and set the appropriate parameters. If you want to adjust the volume on Android for a call or multimedia applications, you need to use the "sound profiles" menu. By clicking on the appropriate button, you will open a submenu and you can set the parameters that suit you.
Add sound to Android through the engineering menu
Not less than in an efficient way is to set the volume on Android through the engineering menu. The entrance to the engineering menu for each model is different, here are the most common combinations * # 15963 # * and * # * # 4636 # * # * you just need to enter from a regular dialer.
You can usually get it from the smartphone supplier or in the menu section located on the smartphone itself. You can also easily get into the engineering menu of any device on Android system by downloading an application from the Play Market called Mobileuncle MTK Tools, it is simple and intuitive, even a schoolboy will figure it out.
After activating the engineering menu mode, you can go directly to the problem of increasing the sound on Android.
In the engineering menu, select the appropriate section, in our case it is "Hardware testing - audio". Having entered the appropriate section, select one of the parameters in which you need to increase the volume and try changing the parameters a little. Set the values to the smallest, save and check, and then put a little more if you want to increase more, but do not put a lot at once, otherwise you can just break the dynamics, increase by 2 points, each time and check if it suits you, save and exit.
It is worth noting that on Galaxy phone A3 was set to 210 and the speaker began to wheeze, so I had to set 190, this was enough, and the sound became much louder.
Then restart your Android and check the work done.
If there is not enough improvement, try using the same method again. Do not forget that before using the proposed method, you should have open access to system files and superuser. To do this, you can use many programs for your computer and applications for your smartphone, and how to get root rights quickly read below. You should install the appropriate utility on your smartphone, and then do all the manipulations given in the article.
An equally effective way is to use special program volume+. Downloading this program and having installed it on your smartphone, go to the speaker settings or headset settings menu, then go to the volume level section, set the appropriate parameters. Here, each item is signed, so you can change exactly those frequencies that you need. We need bass, increase Bass Boost a little, you just need to make it louder, select Volume Level and move the slider a little to the right.
After setting the parameters, do not forget to restart your Android.
There are also other interesting programs to increase the volume of the smartphone, which are available in Google Play, such as Volume Booster Plus, Audio Manager Pro, Music Volume Eq and more. It should be noted that many applications require root access so use our article.
After that, just download any application that increases the volume and install it on your smartphone. By launching the application, enter the menu, here you will see the depicted speaker, when you click on it, you will start the optimization processes and increase the volume of the speakers. After completing this process, the volume of all multimedia applications will increase by an average of twenty percent.
It should be noted that these applications do not work with all Android systems, so when downloading, read carefully what version of the operating system is required.
So we have analyzed the main steps and ways to increase the volume of your gadget. You should remember one important rule: when the volume is increased, the quality of the reproduced sound is often distorted, so you should not be zealous with increasing the frequencies. There are also unofficial firmware for many devices in which everything is already installed to the maximum, so if you want to improve your device in all respects, then you should look for such firmware for your model. If you know any other ways be sure to share in the comments.
2017-04-01
