How to change the answer to a call on Xiaomi: all ways to set up in MIUI

Are you tired of the standard ringtone on your Xiaomi and want to make incoming calls unique? Or do you need to set up an automatic text response when you are busy? In this article, we will explore all possible ways to change the response of your smartphone to incoming calls, from changing the tune to creating individual profiles for different contacts.

Modern versions MIUI 14/15 They offer flexible customization, but not everyone knows where to look for the options they need. We will look at both basic methods (through standard settings) and advanced ones using third-party applications and hidden firmware functions, POCO and flagship lines Xiaomi 13/14.

Important: some features may vary depending on the regional firmware (Global, China, EEA).If you don’t have the items described in your menu, check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone.

1. How to change the ringtone on Xiaomi

The standard way to change the ringtone works on all devices running MIUI. Here is a step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select the item Melody of the call.
4. Scroll down the list to see all the ringtones available.
5. Tap the right option to listen, then press OK.

If standard tunes are not enough, you can add your own:

• 🎵 Through the file system: place the audio file (format.mp3 or.m4a, It's up to 30 seconds in a Ringtones folder on the internal drive, and it's automatically created when you first add it.
• 📲 Through the app: use Zedge or Ringtone Maker from Google Play. These programs allow you to crop tracks and install them as ringtones directly.
• 🔄 For a specific contact: Open the contact → Edit → The ringing melody → select the file.

Check the file format (mp3/m4a)

Cut the track to 30 seconds

Place the file in the Ringtones folder

Reboot your phone (if the ringtone doesn't appear)

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The Xiaomi 13 Pro and 14 Ultra models with Harman Kardon speakers have exclusive audio profiles that are activated in the audio settings, which are optimized for the device's acoustic system and are not available on other models.

2. setting vibrations when ringing

Xiaomi’s vibrancy response is set apart from the audio signal, which is useful if you’re often in noisy places or prefer tactile feedback.

To change the vibration parameters:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Select Vibration when calling.
3. Activate the switch if the vibration is off.
4. Click the Vibration Style to select one of the preset templates (Standard, Heartbeat, Wave, etc.).

To create a custom vibration pattern:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Vibration.
• 📱 Choose to Create a Vibration and record your pattern by holding your finger on the screen.
• 💾 Save the template and assign it to calls in the main sound settings.

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On the POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13T, the vibratory motor supports X-axis technology, which allows for clearer and more varied vibration patterns.

Note that the vibration intensity depends on the model of the smartphone. Flagship devices (for example, Xiaomi 14 Pro) are equipped with more powerful motors than the budget Redmi 12C.

3. Text response to the call (SMS on refusal)

Automatic text response is useful when you can't pick up the phone but want to notify the caller. In MIUI, this is implemented through standard settings:

Algorithm of settings:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Quick Answers section.
4. Activate the option to send SMS when you refuse.
5. Click Edit templates to change the text of the response (by default: "Sorry, I can't answer. I'll call you later").

You can create up to 5 different templates and choose them depending on the situation.

• 🚗 "Driver, I'll call you back in 30 minutes"
• 💼 "At an important meeting, write to WhatsApp"
• 😴 "Sleep, call in the morning"

Never.

1-2 times a month

1-2 times a week

Every day.-->

Important: the function only works when you manually reject a call (click on a red phone). If the call is reset automatically (for example, in Do Not Disturb mode), the SMS is not sent.

4. Individual settings for contacts

MIUI allows you to assign unique melodies, vibrations, and even screen backlight colors to individual contacts, which is convenient to immediately identify important calls.

How to set up:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Select the contact you want and click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Scroll down to the block Melody of the call and vibration.
4. Assign a unique melody and vibrating style.
5. For models with Always-on Display (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra), you can set a special color backlight when calling.

Additional opportunities:

• 🔔 Group settings: Create a contact group (e.g., Family) and assign a common tune to all members.
• 📞 Priority Contacts: In Phone Settings → Priority contacts can be specified numbers, calls from which will take place even in the mode "Do not disturb".
• 🎨 Color labels: on some models (e.g, POCO F4 GT) available option to assign color label for contact, which is displayed on the lock screen.

On dual-devices SIM-cards (for example, Redmi Note) 12 Pro+) You can assign different tunes to each SIM. You can select the ringtone in the sound settings. SIM 1/SIM 2.

5. Advanced settings through hidden menus

For power users who want to customize their smartphone behavior more deeply when calling in, MIUI has hidden options available through an engineering menu or special codes.

Methods of activation:

• 📱 Engineering menu: Enter the Phone code ##4636##, then go to Phone Testing, and you can configure network settings that indirectly affect call connection speeds.
• 🔧 Module settings: code ##6484## opens the test menu MTK Engineer Mode (available on MediaTek-based devices) In the Telephony section, you can change the vibration and sound settings at the hardware level.
• 🛠️ ADB-commands: to change system sounds, you will need a PC connection and developer rights. For example, the command adb shell settings put system ringtone /path/to/file.mp3 It sets the custom ringtone at the system level.

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Changing the settings through the engineering menu can cause the phone to function unstable, and it is recommended to back up the data before experimenting.

On models with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (for example, Xiaomi 12T Pro), the QC Test menu is available, which opens with the code ##7780##. Here you can test the performance of the speakers and vibration motor.

6. Use of third-party applications

If standard MIUI features aren’t enough, consider third-party solutions from Google Play, which offer advanced features such as:

• 🎶 Ringo: allows you to assign different tunes to different time intervals (e.g., a quiet signal at night).
• 📊 Truecaller: In addition to identifying spam calls, offers custom tunes for unknown numbers.
• 🔄 MacroDroid: Automates response to calls on a schedule (e.g. sends) SMS about non-working hours after 18:00).

When installing third-party applications, consider:

• ⚠️ Permissions: Call management software requires access to contacts, call logs, and SMS. Check reviews before installation.
• 🔋 Battery consumption: Background call monitoring apps can increase power consumption 5-15%.
• 🛡️ Safety: Avoid programs that require unnecessary permissions (such as accessing geolocation to change ringtone).

On devices with MIUI 15, some third-party applications may conflict with built-in battery optimization. To avoid problems, add the desired application to the exception list: Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All applications.

7. Solving common problems

When changing your call response settings, users often encounter common errors, and here's how to fix them:

If the sound gets distorted or interrupted after the ringtone changes, try:

• 🔊 Reduce volume through hardware buttons during playback.
• 🔄 Switch to another audio format (e.g., with a.m4a on.mp3).
• 📱 Update the firmware: in some versions MIUI There were bugs with the reproduction of custom ringtones.

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On Xiaomi models with Dolby Atmos certified speakers (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), audio distortions in custom ringtones may be related to audio processing.

Frequently asked questions

If your question isn’t covered in the article, check the official Xiaomi documentation for your model or contact support via the Mi Community app. To diagnose hardware problems (such as a broken speaker), use the test code ##6484## (Speaker section).