Changing the standard ringtone is the first step to personalizing your Xiaomi, Redmi or smartphone. POCO. Standard tunes pre-installed by the manufacturer often seem boring or too intrusive, so many users tend to replace them with something more personal. MIUI And the new HyperOS, this process has its own features, different from pure Android.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all the available audio file replacements for different system events, learn how to set tracks for incoming calls, messages, alarm clocks, and even notifications from specific applications, and understand the file system structure and audio settings, allowing you to have full control over the acoustics of your device.
We will look at not only the standard methods through the settings menu, but also more advanced options using third-party tools and thematics. Before starting the procedure, make sure that the desired compositions are already loaded into your gadget’s memory.
Basic setting of the common ringtone through settings
The easiest and most obvious way to change the ringtone of a call is to use the built-in system settings menu, which is suitable for setting the main ringtone that will sound when incoming calls from subscribers not in contact with individual settings, and the algorithm of actions may vary slightly depending on the version of the MIUI shell.
To start, open the Settings app and find the audio section, which is called Sound and Vibration in most firmware versions, and you'll see Call Melody or Rington here, and clicking on it, the system will suggest you select a track from a list of preset songs or from your library.
If you want to use your own file, click the "Select Melody from Files" button (or the plus icon) and the file manager will open where you need to navigate to the folder where your audio file is downloaded. Once you select the track, it will automatically become the main ringtone of the device.
⚠️ Note: If you don't see the select button from the files, the Themes or Sound app may not have permission to access the memory. Check the access rights settings in the Applications section».
Installation of individual melody on contact
One of the most useful features in Xiaomi smartphones is the ability to assign a unique sound to each contact or group of contacts, which allows you to recognize the caller without even looking at the smartphone screen, which is especially convenient when the device is in your pocket or bag.
To implement this feature, open the standard Contacts or Phone app. Find the right subscriber in the list and go to the page of his. At the bottom of the screen or in the menu (three dots or the "More" button), select the "Set a ringtone" option. The system will redirect you to the audio selection menu, similar to the general one, but the action will only apply to that person.
You can also do the opposite, through the sound settings. In the Sound and Vibration section, there is often a "Additional Settings" or "Advanced Settings" section, where you can find "Contact Ringtones," and you can see a list of all contacts that have been given individual tunes, and you can add new ones.
- 🎵 Open the Contacts app on the home screen.
- 👤 Select a specific subscriber from the phone book.
- 🔊 Click "Set Rington" and select an audio file.
- ✅ Save the changes by going back.
It is important to note that if a contact is linked to a Google or Mi Account, changes can sync between devices, but local tune files must be present in each gadget’s memory separately.
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Use short and ringing snippets of tracks for contacts so that the melody has time to play the beginning before answering the call.
Setting the notification sounds and alarm clock
The sound of messages and alarms requires special attention, because these sounds are much more common than phone calls, and in MIUI and HyperOS, these settings are separated into different sections, which sometimes causes confusion for beginners.
To change the notification sound (SMS, default messengers) go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Notifications Sound. Here the principle is similar to setting a ringtone: choose a system sound or download your file. However, for applications like Telegram, WhatsApp or Viber, the settings are often located inside the applications themselves in the Notifications section.
The alarm clock is set up through the Clock app. Open the alarm tab, click on an existing alarm clock to edit, or create a new one. In the Sound field, you can select a tune from a list or click on a plus icon to download the track from memory, which ensures that you wake up to the music that you enjoy.
| Type of event | Path in settings | Supporting your files |
|---|---|---|
| Incoming challenge | Sound and vibration → The ringing melody | Yes. |
| SMS/System Notifications | Sound and vibration → The sound of notifications | Yes. |
| Alarm clock | Appendix "Clock" → Editing | Yes. |
| Screen locking | Sound and vibration → The sound of lockdown | Partially. |
Using the Themes app to create ringtones
The Themes app on Xiaomi smartphones is a powerful tool that is often underestimated, allowing you not only to change the visual style, but also to create, edit and install ringtones, including cutting the desired snippets from songs directly on the phone.
Launch the Themes app and go to the bottom menu by selecting the Call Melody tab (note icon). Here you will see the current ringtone and the Create button. Clicking on it, you will be taken to the editor where you can select an audio file from the device's memory, the system will suggest cropping the track to the desired length (usually up to 30-40 seconds), add attenuation effects and save the result.
The advantage of this method is that the created ringtone is automatically placed in the system library of sounds and becomes available for selection in any other settings menu. In addition, the Themes app offers a huge online library of free ringtones, sorted by genre and popularity.
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Problems with displaying files and their solution
It is common for users to experience a situation where downloaded music is not displayed in the list of available ringtones, which may be due to features of the Android file system or access rights that have been changed in the newer versions of Android 11/12/13/14.
In modern versions of the OS, the Android/media folder has become the preferred place to store media, but the old ways can also work. If the system does not see your file, try moving it to the root directory or creating a special folder Ringtones (for calls) or Notifications (for notifications) at the root of the internal storage.
It’s also worth checking the file format. Although Xiaomi supports many formats, some codecs may not be recognized by the system player of ringtones. Converting to a standard MP3 with a bitrate of 128-320 kbps solves 99% of compatibility problems.
⚠️ Warning: After moving files to new folders, be sure to restart your smartphone so that the system media scanner updates the database and displays new tracks in the selection menu.
Hidden system ringtones
Expanded Opportunities: Ringtones for SIM-map
Owners of two-symbol Xiaomi smartphones often wonder whether it is possible to separate the ringing melodies for the first and second SIM-Unfortunately, by standard means of the shell. MIUI This function is not implemented in all regions and firmware versions, but solutions exist.
In some builds (mainly Chinese or global with specific regional settings), the Sound and Vibration menu has separate “SIM 1” and “SIM 2” items. If you don’t have them, you can use the Themes app, which sometimes allows you to assign ringtones to each SIM card independently through your interface.
An alternative solution is to use third-party apps from Google Play, such as Ringdroid or Changing Call Melody, which can intercept an incoming call and turn on the desired track, emulating a system function, but this method can consume more battery and require constant permissions.
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Separation of tunes by SIM-cards is not natively supported in all versions of MIUI, so using the application "Themes" or third-party ulets is the most reliable option.