Replacing a standard call with a Xiaomi Redmi is a challenge that almost every smartphone owner of this brand faces. Even in the latest versions of MIUI 14, the basic set of tunes is limited and their sound is quickly boring. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to personalize, from choosing from built-in options to installing your own audio files or ringtones from third-party applications.
In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods, from the simplest (via phone settings) to the most advanced (using a file manager or ADB), focusing on the nuances of working with different versions of MIUI and Redmi models (for example, Redmi Note 12 or Redmi 10), and explain why some ringtones may not play. If you want your phone to stand out from others, read on.
1. Standard method: selection from built-in tunes
The fastest method is to use pre-installed ringtones, which don't require any additional apps or downloads, but the choice is limited to 10-15 tunes (depending on the version of MIUI).
- Open the Settings app** (cog icon).
- Go to the section Sound and vibration.
- Slap on the call melody item.
- Select your favorite tune from the list and click OK.
⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) The path may be slightly different: → Sound. → If you can't find the right section, search by settings (lamp in the upper right corner).
The built-in options usually include classic signals (Call 1 by default) and a few tunes with names like Morning Flower or MIUI Ring, which are not very good, but are suitable for a temporary solution.
2. Install custom call through files
If the built-in tunes don’t work, you can download your audio file. Xiaomi supports.mp3,.m4a,.wav and.ogg formats, but there are limitations:
- 🎵 Length: no more than 30 seconds (long files will be cropped).
- 📏 Size: up to 5 MB (otherwise the system will not show the file in the list).
- 🔊 Volume: optimally - not lower -10 DB, otherwise the call will be quiet.
Installation instructions:
- Download your favorite ringtone to your phone (for example, from Zedge or Mob.org).
- Move the file to the Ringtones folder (if it is not, create it in the root directory of internal memory).
- Open Settings → Sounds and vibration → Call melody.
- At the top of the screen, select the Local tab – your file will appear there.
💡 If the file is not displayed, check its format and size. Also try to reboot the phone - sometimes MIUI Does not update the list of tunes immediately.
Check the format (.mp3,.m4a,.wav)
Cut the track to 30 seconds
Increase the volume in the audio editor
Move the file to the Ringtones folder
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3. Use of third-party applications
If manual file downloading seems complicated, you can use specialized applications that offer thousands of free ringtones, as well as tools for cropping and editing sound.
| Annex | Features | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Zedge | More than 1 million ringtones and notifications, weekly updates | Google Play |
| Ringtone Maker | Track trimming, volume setting, export to Ringtones folder | Google Play |
| MP3 Cutter | A simple editor to create ringtones from your songs | Google Play |
Example of working with Zedge:
- Install the application and open it.
- Select Ringtones from the menu.
- Find your favorite track and click Download.
- After downloading, tap Set as a caller - the system will redirect you to the MIUI settings.
⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Zedge) may request access to storage and contacts. Denie unnecessary permissions - file access is sufficient to work with ringtones.
How to cut a song for Ringtone Maker?
4. Customize individual melodies for contacts
In MIUI, you can assign unique ringtones to individual contacts, which is convenient if you want to know who's calling without looking at the screen.
- Open the Contacts app (or Phone).
🔹 Nuance: If you have assigned an individual melody, but when calling plays a standard, check it out:
- 🔕 Contact is stored in the phone book, not on the phone SIM-map.
- 📱 In sound settings (Settings) → No sounds and vibrations activated Quiet or Do not disturb.
- 🔄 Restart your phone - sometimes MIUI resets the contact settings.
MIUI 14 has a Dynamic Ringtones feature, which changes the tune depending on the frequency of calls (for example, quiet first, then louder). To turn it off, go to Settings → Sounds and Vibration → Dynamic ringtones and deactivate the slider.
5 Problems and Solutions: Why the Call Doesn't Change
Sometimes users find that a new tune is not installed or played, and consider the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The file does not appear in the list | Wrong folder or format | Move the file to /Ringtones/, check the extension (.mp3) |
| The caller's playing, but quietly. | Low volume in the file | Increase the volume in the audio editor (e.g. Audacity) |
| After resetting, it is reset to standard | Cache failure MIUI | Clear the Settings app cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings → Storage → Clear the cache) |
🛠️ Advanced Diagnosis: If the problem persists, check:
- 📂 Access Rights: Make sure the Media app has access to storage (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Warehouse).
- 🔄 Updates: In older versions MIUI (Below 12) there may be ringtones bugs. Update the software to Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
- 🛠️ Resetting: Reset the sound settings to standard (Settings) in extreme cases → System system → Resetting settings → Reset the sound settings).
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If the call is interrupted or playing with a stutter, try converting the file to.m4a (AAC) format with a bitrate of 128 kbps – it is better optimized for MIUI.
6. Advanced method: Replacing a call through ADB
For power users who want to replace system tunes (like the standard MIUI Ring), there is a way through ADB (Android Debug Bridge) that allows you to replace embedded files with your own, but requires an unlocked bootloader and root rights (most Redmis don’t have them by default).
⚠️ Attention: Incorrect actions through ADB This method is recommended only for those who are familiar with the command line and are preparing for possible consequences (up to a phone reset).
Step-by-step:
- Install. ADB-pc-tool.
- Activate USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap the version number, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB).
- Connect Redmi to your PC and execute the command: Adb devices (you should display your device).
- Copy your ringtone to the system folder: adb push your melody.mp3 /system/media/audio/ringtones/
- Change the access rights: adb shell chmod 644 /system/media/audio/ringtones/your melody.mp3
- Reboot the phone.
🔧 Important: New Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 13 Pro)+) The system partition is protected and you will need Magisk or custom recovery to write files (TWRP). Without root rights, this method will not work.
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Replacing system tunes through ADB is a risky process that can disrupt the stability of MIUI. It is recommended only for experienced users with a backup.
7. Alternative methods: vibration and LED-indication
If you want to not only change your call, but also configure additional signals, MIUI offers several options:
- 📳 Vibration: B Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Vibration when calling you can choose one of 10+ templates or create your own rhythm.
- 💡 LED-indicator: On models with LED-lamp (e.g. Redmi Note 11) in Settings → Notifications → Light indicator adjusts the color of flashing for calls.
- 🔈 Loudness: In the same section, Sounds and Vibration have separate sliders for ringing melody, notifications and alarm clocks.
🎛️ Hidden function: B MIUI 13/14 There's an Adaptive Sound mode that automatically adjusts the volume of the call to the noise level around it:
- Go to Settings → Sounds and vibrations.
- Slip on three dots in the upper right corner and select Adaptive Sound.
- Activate the slider and adjust the sensitivity of the microphone.
This feature is useful if you are often in noisy places (for example, on the street or in transport) and do not hear calls.