How to change the ringtone on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: official and hidden methods

Replacing the standard ringtone with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is one of the first things that users do after buying a smartphone, because factory ringtone is quickly boring, and the individual sound of the call helps distinguish your phone from others. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to change the call, from standard MIUI settings to hidden functions and third-party applications.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a feature that limits the choice of tunes in the standard menu, but leaves the ability to download your own sounds, we show you how to get around these restrictions, where to store audio files so that they appear in the list of ringtones, and what formats are supported, and how to return factory sounds if something went wrong after the experiments.

If you want not just to change the call, but to completely customize the sound of the smartphone (notifications, alarm clock, sounds of system events), at the end of the article there is a bonus section with life hacks for advanced users.

Method 1: Replace calls through standard MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which require no additional software installation and is suitable even for beginners.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Slap on the call melody item.
4. In the list that opens, select your favorite ringtone from the options offered.
5. Click OK or Save to apply the changes.

The standard Redmi Note 9 Pro set has about 20 tunes available, including classic MIUI Ring, Marimba and Reflection. However, if you need additional options, you can download official audio packages from Xiaomi via Themes:

• 🎵 Open the Themes app (Brush icon).
• 🔍 In the search box, type “sounds” or “ringtones».
• 📥 Download your favorite theme with sounds and apply it.
• 🔄 After installation, new tunes will appear in the list of standard ringtones.

⚠️ Note: Some themes with sounds may contain advertisements or require an internet connection to download.

Method 2: Set your ringtone from files

If the built-in ringtones are not enough, you can use any audio file in MP3, WAV, M4A or OGG format. The main condition is that the track should not last longer than 30 seconds (otherwise the system can crop it automatically).

1. Download or prepare an audio file on your computer. Recommended resolution: 192 kbps or higher for good quality.
2. Connect the Redmi Note 9 Pro to the PC USB-cable and select File Transfer Mode.
3. Copy the file into one of the folders: /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/ for ringtones; /storage/emulated/0/Notifications/ for notification sounds; /storage/emulated/0/Alarms/ for alarm clocks.

Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Melody of the call

Your file should appear in the list of available ringtones.

If you don't have Ringtones, Notifications, or Alarms folders, create them manually through any file manager (like Google Files or Mi File Manager).

Cut the track to 30 seconds|Convert to MP3/WAV|Check the volume (not quieter) -12 dB)|Delete metadata (if there are problems)|Rename the file to Latin-->

Method 3: Using third-party applications to customize sounds

If you need more flexibility (such as different tunes for different contacts or dynamic ringtones), you should pay attention to third-party apps.-3 Checked tools for Redmi Note 9 Pro:

• 🎶 Zedge is the largest database of ringtones and wallpapers, and it allows you to download sounds directly to the right folders on your smartphone, plus: weekly content updates.
• 🔊 Ringtone Maker is a tool for cropping and editing audio files directly on your phone, useful if you need to cut a snippet from a song. FLAC (but for the call, converts to MP3).
• 📱 MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker is a simple editor with pre-listening. Plus: there are no limits on the length of the output file (but the system will still cut to 30 seconds).

To set the melody through Zedge:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and select the Ringtones section.
3. Find the sound you like and click Download.
4. After downloading, tap Set as ringtone – the system will automatically transfer the file to the desired folder.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (e.g. Zedge) request permission to access files and contacts. Denie access to contacts unless you need a unique ringtone feature for individual subscribers.

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If you have a third-party call that's quieter than it was, check the volume settings in Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → Loudness. The system may have reset the media sound level.

How to Assign a Unique Melody for a Specific Contact

The Redmi Note 9 Pro allows you to customize individual ringtones for individual subscribers, which is convenient if you want to know who is calling without looking at the screen.

1. Open the Contacts app (or Phone → Contacts tab).
2. Find the right contact and tap it to open the card.
3. Click Edit (pencil icon).
4. Scroll down to the ringing melody field and select the desired sound from the list.
5. Save the changes.

If your custom ringtone is not on the list, make sure that:

• 📁 The file is in the folder. /Ringtones/;
• 🔊 The file format is supported (see table above);
• 🔄 You rebooted your phone after adding a file (sometimes) MIUI Does not update the list immediately).

The Redmi Note 9 Pro also has a vibration patterning feature for contacts to adjust:

1. In the contact card, select Vibration.
2. Tap to create and record your pattern by tapping on the screen.
3. Save and check how it works when calling.

Recovery of factory ringing melodies

If you want to return standard MIUI ringtones after experimenting with sounds, do the following:

1. Go to Settings → Sounds and vibration → Call melody.
2. Select any ringtone from the default section (usually located at the beginning of the list).
3. Confirm your choice.

If factory sounds have disappeared from the list (for example, after resetting settings or updating firmware), they can be recovered in two ways:

• 🔄 Resetting sound settings: Open Settings → The phone. → Select Resetting Sound and Vibration. Confirm action.
• 📥 Manual installation: Download the archive with factory ringtones MIUI (available on forums like 4PDA or XDA Developers. Unpack the files in a folder. /Ringtones/. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting the audio settings does not affect user files, but will return all system parameters (volume, vibration, notification sounds) to factory values.

Bonus: Advanced customization of sounds on the Redmi Note 9 Pro

For those who want to squeeze the maximum out of a smartphone, there are several hidden options for setting up the soundtrack:

• 🎚️ Equalizer for ringtones: Install the app ViPER4Android (You need root rights, and you can customize the sound of the call to your liking, which is good for improving bass or suppressing high frequencies.
• 🔄 Dynamic ringtones: Tasker or MacroDroid can automatically change the tune depending on the time of day, location or even weather.
• 🎵 Music instead of ringing: Google Clock (alarm clock) allows you to select a track from YouTube Music or Spotify as a signal.Some users use this trick to make calls through automatic call forwarding.