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The easiest way to increase the volume on an Android device is to use the volume rocker buttons usually located on the right or left edge of your phone, headset, or external speaker. To improve the sound quality and maximize the volume when listening to music, you can also select and download a number of apps from the Google Play Store.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Adjusting system settings

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   Make sure the speaker is not clogged. Clean up any dust or debris that could interfere with sound. You can also plug in headphones or speakers.

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   Unlock your device and press the volume up key. To increase the volume on your Android phone, you can use the physical keys located on the side of the device. Make sure the phone is on, then press the volume button until the bar appears to maximum.
   • This usually pops up an expandable audio menu.

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   Open your device's "Settings" app. If the menu above doesn't pop up for some reason, you can go to the system settings and look for the same options. This Settings app is usually in the quick access menu, opened by swiping down from the top of the screen, or in the app drawer (for older Android versions). You can click the gear icon usually located in the corner of this menu to expand the sound menu.

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   Select "Sound & Notification". In this menu, you can change the volume of notifications, ringtones and media. Just set the slider to the maximum position by moving the slider all the way up or to the right.

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   Close or remove unnecessary applications. One important thing that you need to remember is that, as a miniature computer, basically, Android device has limited processing power. Too many apps running in the background will slow down the device because the system's processing power is consumed to keep these apps open.
   • On most devices, apps are usually closed by holding down the home button. You can also download an application like the Task-killer from the application store.
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Method 2 of 2: Download an application for audio

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   Search Google Play for apps for volume or frequency adjustment. If the available volume on the device is not enough for you, there are some programs on the app store, such as Volume +, that will help you get past the safe limits of your phone's audio output. You might also consider using "Audio Manager" and "Slider Widget" as "Volume +" is only available for music.
   • Download a DSP (Digital Signal Processing) such as "viper2android" from Viper Audio. Viper lets you push audio beyond the developer's limits, and includes other features like fader frequency and bass boost.
   • Some more sound control apps are: "Equalizer Music Player Booster" or "Power amp." All are audio signal processing equipment. This means you can change the frequency or volume of your music.

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   Download the volume app and open the setting panel. Proceed to download the app from Google Play or Amazon App Store. Once installed, open the app and tap on speaker settings. The optional title could be "gain."
   • Accept the terms and conditions. There are various options for improving audio output that you will see in the "Speaker Settings."

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   Adjust the volume slider. Tap the speaker equalizer panel and choose the volume you want. Do not turn on the volume to full volume immediately as this may damage the speakers. The Gain option will increase the volume above the device's maximum, however, setting it too high for a long time will damage the phone's speaker.
   • Besides, adjusting the gain too high can make the volume seem saturated. Please go to another screen to "reprogram" your phone's maximum volume.

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   Buy an amplifier. If all else fails and you still want to turn up the volume then the last resort is to buy an amplifier (like Boostaroo, for example) and plug it into the headphone port. It's ideal for motorcycle speakers, or if you want to plug a lot of accessories into the audio jack to keep the volume loud.

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   Improve computer file quality. Transfer the audio file to your computer using an SD card, USB cable or other device used for data transfer. Then you can increase the volume of the file on your computer using an audio editor.
   • For example, if your music file is not very large, plug your phone into the computer via the USB cable, look for the file on the phone (usually the song title with the .mp3 extension). From here, import the file into your desired audio editing and amplification program. Finally, you transfer the file back to your phone.
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Advice

• Some devices with a volume up option may increase the call volume. This feature is usually hidden in call settings, such as on Samsung Galaxy SIII.

Warning

• Some built-in speakers cannot handle loud volume.
• Your ears may be affected if the volume is heard too loud.
• You can damage internal components by overdoing them with some applications.