How do I turn up my media volume on my Android phone?

Check Volume Settings

The first step is to locate the volume rocker, which is typically on the left or right side of the phone. Press the upper part of the volume rocker to turn the media volume up. Holding the volume up button will rapidly increase the volume to the maximum level.

The volume rocker adjusts the overall media volume, including for music, videos, games, and other media played through apps on the phone. Pressing volume up while media is playing is a quick way to increase the volume.

Adjust Media Volume Specifically

To turn up just your media volume on an Android phone, you can adjust the media volume slider specifically in your Settings app:

1. Open the Settings app on your Android phone.

2. Select Sound settings.

3. Look for the Media volume slider and drag it to the right to turn up the volume.

This will increase just the volume for music, videos, games and other media playback, without affecting your ringtone or notification volumes.

For more details, see Google’s guide on changing Android volume, sound and vibrate settings.

Turn Up Volume via Quick Settings

One easy way to turn up the media volume on your Android device is by using the Quick Settings panel. Simply swipe down from the top of your screen to reveal the Quick Settings.

Look for the volume slider in the Quick Settings. This controls the media volume specifically. Drag the slider to the right to turn up the volume.

You can also tap on the volume icon in Quick Settings to bring up a volume popup with more granular control over different volume channels like ringtone, media, notifications, etc. Drag the “Media” slider to turn up that volume.

If you don’t see the volume slider in your Quick Settings by default, you can edit Quick Settings to add it. Pull down Quick Settings and tap the pencil icon at the bottom. Then drag the volume tile from the list of available options into your Quick Settings. This will add media volume control for easy access.

Quick Settings makes it fast and convenient to turn up media volume without having to navigate through the full Settings menu. Just swipe down and adjust as needed.

Use Volume Buttons

One of the easiest ways to turn up the volume on your Android phone is by using the physical volume buttons located on the side of the device. When media like music, videos, or games are playing, you can simply press the upper volume button to increase the volume level. The volume buttons directly control the media volume when media is actively in use.

To turn up the media volume using the volume buttons:

Start playing media on your Android phone like music, a video, game, etc.
While the media is playing, press the upper volume button on the side of your phone one or more times to increase the volume.
The media volume level will increase with each press of the upper volume button.

Press the lower volume button to decrease the media volume if needed.

The volume buttons provide a quick and convenient way to turn up the media volume without having to adjust system settings (https://support.google.com/android/answer/9082609?hl=en). Just be sure some form of media is actively playing for the volume buttons to control the media volume specifically.

Check App Volume Setting

One way to increase the media volume on your Android phone is to check the volume or audio settings within the specific app you are trying to use. Here are the steps:

Open the app where you want to increase volume, such as a music player or video app.
Look for the app’s settings, often accessible via a gear icon or menu.
Go into the audio, sound or volume section of the app’s settings.

Locate the volume slider or mute option. Turn up the slider to increase volume within that app. If muted, unmute it.

Adjusting the volume from within the app itself rather than using the system volume often gives you more granular control over that particular app’s audio levels. Just keep in mind, this will not affect the system volume for other apps and functions.

Adjust System Audio Mix

The system audio mix allows you to balance the volume levels of different audio types, like ringtones vs media. To adjust it:

Open the Settings app on your Android phone.
Tap on Sound.
Look for the option labeled “Audio balance” or “Balance sound output.” It may be under an “Advanced” section.

Drag the sliders to adjust the volume balance between ringtones/alarms and media audio.^[1]
Moving the slider right will make the ringtones/alarms louder compared to media, while left will make media louder.
Test the new balance by playing some music and having someone call you.

Adjust further if needed.

This audio mix setting is useful if you find your ringtones are too quiet or music too loud.Tuning it can help you better hear incoming calls/alerts without making media uncomfortably loud.

^[1] https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/how-to-adjust-the-left-right-sound-balance-in-android-10

Use Volume Booster App

One way to increase the maximum volume on your Android phone is by using a dedicated volume booster app. There are several volume booster apps available on the Google Play Store that can boost your phone’s volume beyond the normal maximum level.

To use a volume booster app:

Download and install a volume booster app from the Play Store, such as Volume Booster GOODEV or Volume Booster – Sound Booster.

Open the volume booster app and turn it on. There will usually be a toggle switch or button to enable the volume boost.
Adjust the volume boost level as needed. Most volume booster apps have a slider or settings to control the maximum volume amplification.

The volume booster app will override your phone’s normal volume limits and allow you to turn the media volume up higher. Be careful not to set the volume too high to avoid damage to your hearing or speakers.

Check Connected Device Volume

If you are playing audio through a Bluetooth speaker, wireless headphones, or wired headphones connected to your Android device, the volume level on the connected device itself may be lower than your phone’s volume. Check the volume buttons or settings on your Bluetooth speakers, wireless headphones, or wired headphones to make sure the volume is turned up there.

Many Bluetooth devices and headphones will have physical volume up/down buttons on them to control the volume independently from your phone. Make sure these are turned up to your desired listening level. There may also be volume settings within companion apps for your Bluetooth device that allow you to control the volume – check within these apps as well.

Finally, if you have wired headphones plugged into your Android device, check that the volume dial on the headphones themselves is turned up. The volume dial controls headphone volume separately from the system volume on your phone.

Making sure your connected playback device has its volume turned up should help increase the audio volume coming from your Android phone.

Restart Device

As a last resort, restarting your Android phone can help reset any audio issues and restore normal volume operation (Source 1). When hardware or software problems prevent your media volume from working properly, rebooting your device essentially gives the phone’s audio components a fresh start (Source 2).

To restart your Android phone, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds until you get the power menu. Tap “Restart” and wait for your phone to shut down and restart. This will reload the operating system and audio drivers, potentially fixing any glitches that were stopping sounds from playing correctly.

Restarting your device is an easy fix to try before exploring more advanced troubleshooting. If a simple reboot doesn’t restore your media volume, you may need to investigate other causes like hardware damage or software bugs.

Get Device Serviced

If none of the above steps help increase the volume on your Android device, the issue may be due to a hardware problem with the speakers or audio components.

Some common hardware issues that can cause low volume include:

Faulty or damaged speakers
Issues with the audio jack or headphone port
Problems with the device’s internal audio circuitry

Unfortunately, hardware issues often require professional repair service. If you’ve tried all troubleshooting steps without success, visit an authorized service technician to have your device inspected.

The technician will be able to diagnose the exact problem and the necessary repairs. This may involve replacing a damaged speaker or audio components. While visiting a repair shop can be inconvenient, it is the most reliable way to resolve persistent sound and volume issues due to hardware faults.