How to make different calls to different people SIM-maps in Xiaomi: a complete guide with life hacks

Why Xiaomi can’t assign different tunes to the SIM-map?

You are tired of confusing incoming calls because both of them are SIM-Do your Xiaomi cards ring the same? This problem is familiar to many owners of the brand's two-symbol smartphones. MIUI function of individual melodies for each SIM It's often hidden or unintuitive, even in newer versions of the firmware (MIUI 13/14) Users are faced with the fact that the system resets settings or ignores assigned ringtones.

The reasons can range from bugs in specific firmware versions (especially for Redmi Note 10/11 and POCO X3/X4) to conflicts with a battery optimizer that blocks background processes. For example, after upgrading to MIUI 14.0.3, many users complained that assigned tunes are reset to standard ones. And in some regional firmware (for example, for India), this feature is not on the menu at all. But the good news is that the solution exists, and we will talk about all the working methods, from official settings to workarounds.

Official method: setting through the menu "Sounds and vibrations"

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It works on most models, from the Xiaomi Mi A2 (2018) to the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Here is a step-by-step instruction:

1. Open Settings and go to the Sounds and Vibrations section.
2. Slip on the item Melody of the call (in some versions - the Sound of notifications).
3. At the top of the screen you will see tabs with your names. SIM-maps, for example, SIM 1 and SIM Choose the one you want.
4. Scroll down the list and select a tune from the standard ones or click Add to download yours (.mp3,.m4a,.wav formats).
5. Repeat the steps for the second. SIM-map.

Important: if the tab with SIM-There are no cards, so your firmware doesn't support this directly, so go to alternative methods (described below). MIUI — in old assemblies (e.g, MIUI (11) the interface may differ.

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On some models (e.g. Redmi 9A or POCO M3), a notification may appear after selecting a tune Applied only for the current SIM. This is normal - just repeat the action for the second card. If the tunes are not saved, try resetting the audio settings: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots (menu) → Resetting the application settings → Sound.

Alternative method: use of the "Contacts" application

If the standard method did not work, you can assign unique calls through the application "Contacts" (works on the Internet). MIUI 12-14 This method is especially useful if you need to split calls over multiple lines. SIM-And this is the map, but also the subscriber:

1. Open the Contacts app and select the contact you want.
2. Click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Scroll down to the ringtone (or notification sound) field.
4. Choose a tune from the list or upload your own, where you can assign different sounds to SIM 1 and SIM 2 if the contact is tied to a specific card.
5. Save the changes.

The advantage of this method is that it works even on firmware, where there are no separate tabs for SIM But there's a caveat: if the contact isn't tied to a specific one, SIM-If you have a card (for example, stored in the memory of the phone, not on the card), you can't assign different tunes, in which case you have to edit the contact and specify which one you want to use. SIM he should be calling.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) 10T s MIUI 12.5) After assigning an individual tune through Contacts, a bug may work: all incoming calls will be accompanied by a standard signal. → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Memory and clear cache.

Problems and Solutions: Why are the settings not saved?

If you follow the instructions, but different calls to SIM-The cards never worked, here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

Especially often, bugs are encountered on Redmi with MediaTek processors (for example, Redmi 9C or POCO C31). If none of the methods worked, try resetting all settings (not data!) through Settings → Additional → Resetting. This will return the factory audio settings, after which you can reassign the tunes.

If the reset didn't work, it could be a damaged firmware.

1. Download the latest version of MIUI for your model from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Dots → Select a firmware file.
3. Install the firmware manually (the data will not be erased).

If this does not help, contact the service center - the problem may be in the hardware of the communication module.

Advanced Method: Using Tasker or Automate

For users who want full control of audio profiles, automation applications such as Tasker or Automate will be suitable, allowing you to create rules like “If a call is from SIM1, play a ringtone1.mp3 file, if a SIM2 is ringtone2.mp3.” Here is a brief instruction for Tasker:

1. Install Tasker from Google Play.
2. Create a new profile (+ → Status → Phone → Incoming Call).
3. In the profile settings, specify SIM 1 (or SIM 2).
4. Add a task (+ → Multimedia → Play music) and specify the path to the melody file.
5. Repeat for the second. SIM-map.

The advantage of this method is flexibility: you can assign different tunes, but also different vibrations, color screen illumination or even automatically answer calls from a specific SIM. However, there are also disadvantages: Tasker consumes an additional battery, and the setup takes time. To simplify, you can use ready-made projects from the Tasker community (for example, search for Xiaomi dual SIM ringtones).

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If Tasker doesn't recognize SIM-maps, try using the variable in the profile settings %SIMNUM hand-picked.

How to assign different tunes for SMS notifications?

Many users forget that different sounds can be customized not only for calls, but also for SMS. This is especially convenient if one SIM is used for work and the other for private messages.

1. Go to Settings → Sounds and vibration → Notifications sound.
2. Select the tab you want. SIM-cards (if there are no tabs, use the method with Contacts»).
3. Click Message Notifications and select a tune.
4. For additional customization, go to Settings → Applications → Messages → Notifications and assign unique sounds to each SIM.

On some models (such as the Xiaomi 12 Pro) you can also set vibration, LED light and pop-ups separately for each SIM in the notification menu. If the option is not available, try using the SMS Ringtones app from Google Play – it allows you to assign individual sounds to SMS from specific contacts.

Tips for choosing and optimizing melodies

So that different calls really help to distinguish SIM-Maps, follow these recommendations:

• 🎵 Contrast tunes: Choose sounds at different tempos (for example, fast ringtone for work and slow for personal calls).
• 🔊 Loudness: Set different volume levels for each SIM In Settings → Sounds. → Loudness.
• 📁 Ringtones folder: Create a Ringtones folder in internal memory and place files there – so they will be available in the selection menu.
• ⚡ Optimize: Cut the tunes to 15-20 seconds so they don’t cycle too long.

A critical nuance for MIUI 14 is that if you use custom tunes, they should not last more than 30 seconds, otherwise the system may ignore them. Also avoid files with a bit rate higher than 256 kbit / s - they can cause delays when playing.

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On models with Harman Kardon speakers (such as Xiaomi 11T Pro), the difference in the sound of the tunes will be more noticeable due to improved acoustics.

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