4 Ways to Boost the Maximum Volume on Android

If you want to increase the maximum volume on your Android phone or tablet, there are several ways to do it. If the volume button on your Android isn't making it loud enough, you can adjust your system sound settings, disable Absolute Volume for Bluetooth speakers and headphones, or install a volume boost app. In this wikiHow article, we'll walk you through the easiest ways to increase the volume on any Android.

Quick Tips to Boost Android Volume

Find your Android's volume controls in Settings > Sound & Notifications. If you're using a Samsung, you can disable Media Volume Limit here.
Disable Absolute Volume for Bluetooth speakers and headphones in the Developer Options menu.
You can also connect an external speaker or use a volume-boosting app like Volume Booster GOODEV and Wavelet to increase the volume.

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Adjusting System Sound Settings

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Unlock your Android's screen and press the Volume Up button. While audio is playing, press the Volume Up button, which is usually on the side of the device (often near the top-left side). This is the easiest way to increase your Android's volume. If pressing the button doesn't make your phone or tablet loud enough, continue with this method.
- This temporarily opens a pop-up expandable sound menu.
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Open your device’s "Settings" app
. You can find additional volume settings in the Settings menu. To open it, swipe down from the top of the screen to display the pull-down menu, then tap the gear icon.
- Alternatively, you can open the Settings menu in the Apps menu.
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Depending on your Android model, it may say "Sound & Notifications," "Sound & Vibrations," or something similar.
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Tap Volume. This displays a series of slider bars you can use to adjust the volume on your Android device. Drag the slider bars to the right to increase the volume. The volume bars are generally as follows:^{[1]
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- Ringtone: This bar adjusts the volume of your device when it rings.
- Media: This bar adjusts the volume of media sounds, such as music, videos, and apps.
- Notifications: This bar adjusts the volume of notification tones you get from various apps.
- System: This bar adjusts the overall sound on your device.
Some phones (primarily Samsung Galaxy) have a Media Volume Limiter, which tries to keep the volume at a safe level. You can disable the Media Volume Limiter from the Volume menu. To do so, tap the icon with three dots (⋮) in the upper-right corner, tap Media Volume Limit, and toggle off the “Media Volume Limit” switch.^{[2]
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If the speaker on your Android or earbuds is blocked by dust or debris, it can really muffle the sound. Clean your speakers using a non-metal tool like a cotton swab before changing any settings. You can also try connecting headphones or an external speaker.^{[3]
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Disabling Absolute Volume

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Enable developer options on your Android phone or tablet. If your Android volume isn't loud enough when you're listening through a connected Bluetooth speaker, headset, or headphones, it may be limited by Absolute Volume. This hidden feature on Android devices tries to equalize the volume across all Bluetooth devices. The maximum volume of your Bluetooth headphones or speakers may be different from your Android, and disabling Absolute Volume allows the volume on your Bluetooth device to function separately from your Android. To disable it, you need to enable Developer Options. Here's how: so:^{[4]
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- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Tap the Gear/Settings icon.
- Tap About Phone.
- Tap Build Number seven times (it may be under “About” or “Software Information” on some devices.^{[5]
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Once Developer Options are enabled, go ahead and return to the Settings menu, scroll down to the bottom, and tap Developer Options.
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Turn on "Disable Absolute Volume." Look for an option called "Disable Absolute Volume," and tap the toggle switch next to the option to disable this feature.
- On some devices, this may be referred to as “Bluetooth absolute volume control” or something similar.
- You must restart your phone in order for this change to take effect. To do so, press and hold the Power button for about 30 seconds (on some devices, you may need to press and hold Power and Volume Down), then tap Restart.

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Connecting an External Speaker

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Use a Bluetooth speaker or amplifier when listening to audio through your Android. If the maximum volume on your phone or tablet is too quiet, try connecting an external speaker or amplifier. You can use Bluetooth to connect to a Bluetooth-enabled speaker or headphones.^{[6]
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- To connect a Bluetooth speaker or headphones, you’ll need to put that device in Bluetooth pairing mode. Consult the user’s manual for your device to learn how to do that. Then, swipe down from the top of the screen on your Android, tap and hold Bluetooth, and tap your speaker or headphones.
- Some sound systems allow you to connect your Android device using a USB connection.

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Using a Volume Boost App

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Search for volume booster in the Google Play Store. If your Android still seems too quiet, you can install an app that boosts the volume. There are many to choose from.^{[7]
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- Warning: Using an app to boost the volume on your phone or tablet can cause damage to your hearing and/or your speaker. Proceed at your own risk.
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Download a volume booster app. A popular app is Volume Booster by Goodev, which is free and usually shows up at the top of the list. Other popular volume boost apps for Android include Wavelet, RE Equalizer FX, and RootlessJamesDSP. Once you choose an app, use the following steps to download and install it on your Android.
- Tap "Volume Booster GOODEV" or whichever volume booster app you want to install.
- Tap Install.
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Open your volume booster app and drag the slider bar to the right. If you are using Volume Booster GOODEV, the slider bar appears at the bottom of the screen. It may be different if you are using a different app. It is recommended that you only boost the volume by a little to avoid blasting your speaker or your ears.
- To stop boosting your volume, open the volume booster app and drag the slider bar all the way to the left or tap the Stop Service button.

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Some built-in speakers do not tolerate very high volumes.

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You can damage internal components by overdriving them with some apps.

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You can harm your ears if the volume is too loud.

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