Modern smartphones are aimed at universalism - one device combines qualities for which five more years ago it would take several different. But it happens that the volume of the built-in speakers is not enough, and it interests not only music lovers, but also ordinary users, because sometimes it's just impossible to hear the call on a noisy street.
In this article, we will look at the main ways to increase the volume of the speaker on Android devices.
Using the standard features of the system
To adjust the sound, the keys located on the side face are used. Sometimes they can simply be jammed or applied in the wrong interface, for example, in some applications, the side buttons perform other functions. Try to set the volume directly in the settings by selecting "Melodies" or "Volume". Also in some versions, the menu is opened after pressing the adjustment keys.
Note that there are several volume profiles on Android:
- The bell.
- Multimedia.
- Messages.
- Alarm clock.
- Depending on the firmware, there may be others.
Pressing the knob adjusts only one of them, while others remain the same, in particular, the volume of the call changes on the desktop, and the music player changes in the player. One of the call profiles can also be edited.
Through the engineering menu
Advanced users can try, which provides an extended list of tools. For each device, the input combination is different, you can check it on the manufacturer's website or in the technical support service, or read our instructions on Android. Also as alternative way The Mobile Uncle utility is used.
After successfully logging into this menu, under Hardware Testing, select Audio and try to increase the volume slightly. But remember that too rough settings can harm the dynamics. Then, check whether it turned out.
In case of failure, do not forget to return to the previous values.
With the help of specialized programs
The most popular means of adjusting the performance of the speakers is the program Volume +. It is free and available for download, but the interface, unfortunately, is presented only in English.
Another way is to use an equalizer. The jetAudio program has good functionality. Find the "Volume" item and increase the settings to the maximum.
The last program reviewed by us, which we can recommend to you, works in automatic mode and will not require any effort from the user, but there is a significant drawback - the effect is not felt on all devices. It's about Volume Booster Plus. Download, install and click on the speaker in the main menu, automatic optimization will start. If the sound does not get louder, then on your device the application does not work.
It is important to remember that the constant use of speakers at maximum volume, especially if the parameters set by the manufacturer, made changes, contributes to the loss of the device its qualities and speeds up its breakdown. Do this only if necessary.
Also, only the songs in high quality should be played, since at high volume, the noise in the audio track is especially noticeable, if it does not help to correct the sound, then the reason in the dynamics itself probably does not cope with such loudness, but you can try changing the player.
Hardware Methods
First of all, it is necessary to decide the task, remember that no smartphone, even the loudest one, can replace music equipment, it will not be possible to arrange a disco with it.
- Really really loud sound can be done with portable speakers, some models are very compact, they can even be fixed directly to the body of the device, connecting through a 3.5 mm jack, however, you have to sacrifice the appearance.
- You can purchase an external sound card that works from the USB interface. It less spoils the design of the mobile device, and almost does not change its dimensions, but a quality device that can significantly increase the volume will not cost much, so it is rarely used on top models.
- Another way is in the laws of acoustics. Using a special stand for the smartphone, you can achieve an increase in volume by reflecting sound waves from the surface. But sometimes you do not even need this, take a closer look at how you hold the device, if the grill of the rear speaker overlaps with your palm or your finger, then you just need to remove it, the same happens when the gadget is on the table.
Troubleshooting the Android
The most common reason is factory marriage. The speaker may initially not work properly. If someone from your acquaintances has a smartphone of the same model, then you should compare the sound. The test should be conducted only on one track in MP3 format and in the same player with the maximum volume level, otherwise the results may be incorrect.
When there are simultaneously problems with the volume of the headphones, the reason may be a malfunction of the media converter or codecs. If two weeks have not passed since the purchase, the device can be returned to the store or replaced with another.
Problems can also occur with software: sometimes using third-party codecs or the player can solve the problem. Also, the sound of a particular song can be very different, you need to download tracks in the maximum quality, preferably in FLAC format.
If the device has been used for a long time, and before problems have not been observed, then the reason can be covered in the grating contamination of the speaker. Carefully remove the back cover and check to see if there is any accumulation of dust or dirt on it. If they are present, turn off the device and remove the battery. Next, you need to carefully remove the debris, using a wet napkin, and let the lid dry a little. It is more difficult to clean the front speaker, since dirt can penetrate into the holes. To do this, you need to dismantle the case, if it is necessary to better contact the service.
If this did not help, then perhaps the speakers simply lost their former power. Manufacturers of budget models often save on acoustics, especially it can be true for tablets. Unfortunately, you can not restore them any more, you can replace the speaker with a new one, or even more powerful, but in this case, you need to pay attention to compatibility. To carry out the improvement must be exclusively professional, otherwise there may be damages, which can lead to complete failure of the sound card.
Perhaps, the insufficient volume of the call is the trouble of the vast majority of modern smartphones. But many of us well remember the middle of the 2000s, when the button phone was able to wake up in the morning not only you, but also neighbors living next door. Now you always want to increase the sound, because it seems too quiet. And this is not due to the developed deafness. In a word, let's try to figure out how to increase the volume on Android.
The gradual decrease in the volume of modern gadgets is a fact that can not be avoided anywhere. Moreover, in the future we can wait even more quiet devices! Why? Everything is very simple.
Look at the N95 - the symbol of the era of the end of the "zero". And now look at the new one. Did you notice the difference? Modern machines are extremely thin. And nobody canceled the physical properties of the speakers. These elements can give out very loud noise only with their rather large size. And in new devices, the speaker has to be reduced to a healthy level, as a result, and the maximum volume is reduced. Saves the situation the possibility of installing two speakers. But it is used only in the production of expensive flagships - in the vast majority of smartphones based on Android, a mono speaker is built in, as this reduces the cost.
A certain level of maximum volume can be fixed by means of operating system. This is done in order to extend the life of the speaker. Also, this is done so that when music is played, artifacts of sound are not heard - squeaks, crackles and other effects. And you can not do without them if you make the speaker sound at the limit of its physical capabilities.
Adjust the volume on Android
First, let's talk about how to generally adjust the volume on devices with the Android operating system. Perhaps you will laugh, but many users do not even suspect that it changes not only the overall volume, but also its individual aspects!
To adjust the overall volume level, use the corresponding keys located on one of the side ends.
If you want to go deeper into the volume settings, then do the following:
Step 1. Go to " Settings».
Step 2. Click on the item " Sounds and notifications».
Step 3. Here you can separately select the volume of the alarm and ringtone. There is also chosen music, which will play when an incoming call or incoming message.
Using Increasing Ring
If you do not have enough of the proposed volume system, you can try to use the application Increasing Ring . In some cases, it helps to increase the volume on the tablet or smartphone to a level that is not recommended by the manufacturer. Using this utility does not cause any problems:
Step 1. Download, install and run Increasing Ring.
Step 2. Developers offer you three tabs. The last one contains information about the program, it does not interest us. Well, the first two contain the volume settings for the ring tone and the alarm clock. Activate the tabs you need by checking the box at the topmost " Enable for ...».
Step 3. Click on the item " Maximum volume level».
Step 4. If the system allows this, then here you can even more increase the volume of the bell or alarm clock.
Something similar offers an application Volume Control + . It also helps you to customize the sound of the alarm, ringer and other system functions. But it will not allow you to increase the volume very much. Instead, low frequencies and other sound parameters are regulated here. And this, too, can be useful to someone, because the sound quality is just as important as the volume.
Using the engineering menu
Earlier on the pages of our site, we told you about. Take advantage of this - it is quite possible that in this menu you will find an undocumented function of a strong increase in volume. However, do this through engineering menu can not always be. On some smartphones, it is severely curtailed, but in others it is completely absent.
Since in each model the engineering menu is arranged in a special way, we can not consider in detail how to increase the volume of the conversational dynamics. Focus on the item " Audio"- all necessary settings should be contained in this section. If we are talking about conversational dynamics, then it should appear under the name " Speech Enhancement».
Summarizing
Unfortunately, you can not always increase the volume of the speaker on Android. Often the sound-responsible part of the operating system is tightly locked - it does not allow it to affect other applications. In this case, root access does not help, nor do any other tricks. Just as you can not come to the service center to replace the speaker with a louder one - you can only install the exact same one.
To change the factory presets with which the device goes on sale, users use all sorts of tweakers and optimizers. Today, we will tell you how to increase the volume on Android through the engineering menu.
What is the engineering menu?
The engineering menu is called the built-in program fine-tuning and testing the Android OS. In most cases, the manufacturer, after performing the necessary manipulations, removes it or leaves it on the device in a trimmed form, suitable only for carrying out internal tests in the service centers.
The only producer who leaves the engineering menu unchanged is the Taiwanese MediaTek. Therefore, if you are a "happy" owner of a device with an installed MTK processor, you can use it.
How to get into the engineering menu?
Access to the engineering menu is opened by a simple set of code. If you have at least once checked the balance on the phone using the USSD request - you can assume that the principle is familiar to you. The required access code is entered using the traditional "dialer", the "Phone" application, the purpose of which is a set of telephone numbers and "stars" with "grids". It looks like this:
*#*#3646633#*#*
In most cases, at the same time as the last character, you will enter the engineering menu. Some smartphones will require additional pressing of the "call" button, creating a complete illusion of executing the USSD-request.
In fact, these settings are akin to windows Registry. Change with their help you can any parameters of sounds, but the user, performing these actions should be aware of their consequences. Do not increase the volume by more than 10-20%.
Working with sound
Once in the command interface, go to the section "Hardware Testing", submenu "Audio". Here are all the settings responsible for increasing the volume. We will assume that before you get into the engineering menu, you are determined with what you need to do.
Talk volume
If you think that problems with the audibility of subscribers during a call are related to the hardware configuration, you need the Normal mode section.
In it, in the Type line, the parameters responsible for the volume of the spoken speaker are collected:
- Sip. Responsible for sound quality when making calls to Internet messengers such as Skype, Viber, Telegram and the like;
- Sph. The speaker that you put to your ear during a conversation;
- Sph 2. The second speaker, used in older models.
The Volume parameter is responsible for increasing the volume. Next to it are indicated the values that it can take, from min to max. The Level line indicates the level of the value to be adjusted. Usually the maximum is used, in the screenshot this is the sixth one. Before changing parameters, write down or remember the available readings, in case they fail to return to them. Each action must be confirmed by pressing the Set button to record the manually set value to the device.
If you were not mistaken in the "diagnosis" and the problem was really hidden in wrong settings, after rebooting the device, you will get an increased sound level during a call.
Call volume
To increase the volume of the speaker of the incoming call melody, use the Ring menu. The actions in it are completely analogous to those given above.
Value is responsible for the overall value, Headset - for the sound that is heard in the headphones during a call. With this parameter you need to be careful not to get a sound "blow" when taking a call. Set the required values, previously saving the default ones. Correctly matched indicators, will result in a loud and distinct call. But, we remind you, it is not necessary to expose the maximum values, so as not to damage the speaker or to receive only wheezing and clanking at the output.
Finally
As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the work with the engineering menu. The main presence of the MediaTek processor in your device and a clear understanding of the consequences of the actions you perform. Otherwise, you will receive a non-working device and a trip to the service center.
