How to change the ringtone on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones offer flexible personalization settings, and one of the most popular options is to change the standard ringtone. However, many users face difficulties: where to find the right parameters in MIUI, how to download their own ringtone or why new tunes are not displayed in the list. This guide covers all the current ways to change the call sound on Redmi devices (including Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5 and others) with MIUI 14/15 firmwareware.

We will analyze not only the basic settings through the phone menu, but also advanced methods: installing tunes through the File Manager, solving problems with displaying downloaded ringtones, as well as nuances for devices with dual SIM-Special attention is paid to frequently asked questions, such as why after updating the maps. MIUI How to get back standard Xiaomi sounds or user tunes missing.

Method 1: Change the melody through standard MIUI settings

The simplest method is to use the built-in tools, which is suitable for most Redmi models and does not require additional applications.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select the Melody of a Call (or Call Sound in some versions of MIUI).
4. In the list that opens, select one of the preset tunes. To listen, click on the title.
5. Confirm the choice with the OK or Ready button.

In MIUI 15, the interface may be slightly different: for example, on some devices, the path will be Settings → Sound → Call Melody. If you don't see the desired item, check if it is hidden in the Additional section.

Make sure your phone is not in "Do Not Disturb" mode.

Check the volume level (volume buttons on the sidebar)

Turn off Bluetooth headphones if they are connected

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Standard tunes in Redmi are divided into categories:

• 🎵 Classic – traditional signals (e.g., “Xiaomi Melody”, “Default Call").
• 🎶 Modern – more dynamic compositions with bass.
• 🔔 Minimalist – short and neutral sounds (suitable for business environment).

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) A1/A2) The list of tunes may be shortened due to memory limitations, in which case it is recommended to use a method with the download of custom ringtones.

Method 2: Set your ringtone

If you don't like standard ringtones, you can download your own audio files. MIUI supports.mp3,.m4a,.wav and.ogg formats, but there are limitations:

• 🕒 The duration of the file is no more than 30 seconds (otherwise the system will cut the melody).
• 📏 File size up to 5 MB (for stable operation).
• 🔊 Bitrate – 128-192 kbps recommended for clear sound.

Instructions for adding a custom ringtone:

1. Download or prepare an audio file on your computer/phone, for example, you can crop a song in the MP3 Cutter app (available on Google Play).
2. Transfer the file to the phone memory: USB-cable (file transfer mode) MTP). Through Google Drive, Mi Cloud, Messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp).

File manager

Ringtones

Settings → Sound and vibration → Melody of the call

My tunes.

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If the file doesn’t appear in the list, reboot the phone or check the extension (for example, rename.MP3 to.mp3 – register is important!).

For convenience, you can use specialized applications, such as Zedge or Ringtone Maker. They offer:

• 🎼 Ready-made ringtones collections (free and paid).
• 🎛️ Editor for cropping and volume setting.
• 🔄 Automatic save to Ringtones folder.

⚠️ Warning: When using third-party apps to download ringtones, turn off battery optimization for them (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Battery optimization? otherwise files may not be saved correctly.

Method 3: Different melodies for SIM-cards (for two sims)

If your Redmi supports two of your SIM-Cards (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ 5G), You can assign unique tunes to each room, and it's convenient to distinguish between personal calls and workers:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose. SIM-map, SIM 1).
3. Press the ringtone and set the desired sound.
4. Repeat the steps for the second. SIM-map.

In some versions of MIUI, the path may be different:

Settings → Additional → Dual SIM and mobile network → SIM-card setting → Call melody

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On devices with MIUI 14 and newer when changing the tune for the second SIM-The card may be reset with vibration settings. Check it manually in the Sound and Vibration section. → Vibration on the bell.

Problems and Solutions: Why the Melody Doesn't Change

Sometimes users find that new tunes do not apply or disappear after the update. Consider typical errors and how to fix them:

1.The file does not appear in the list of ringtones

• 📁 Check the folder: the file should be in /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/ (subfolded!).
• 🔄 Reboot the phone — MIUI scans media files at launch.
• 📌 Make sure the file is not hidden (the name should not start from a point, for example.my_ringtone.mp3).

2.The melody is reset after the reboot

This is typical for memory-optimized devices (e.g. Redmi Go).

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Media Store and turn off Battery Optimization for it.
3. Reset the tune.

3. No sound when ringing (the melody does not play)

• 🔈 Check the volume with the buttons on the sidebar.
• 🚫 Make sure not to activate the Do Not Disturb mode (Settings) → Sound. → Don't disturb).
• 🔌 Connect the headphones and check if the sound is playing through them (if so, a problem in the dynamics).

How to bring back standard Xiaomi tunes

If you’ve experimented with custom ringtones and want to bring back factory sounds, do the following:

1. Delete all user files from the Ringtones folder (via File Manager).
2. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
3. Find the Media Store app and clear its cache (Storage → Clear the cache).
4. Reboot the phone.

After that, the standard variants should appear in the list of tunes, and if they are not available, they may have been removed when the system was updated.

• 📥 Download the official Xiaomi ringtones from the site MIUI (section Topics).
• 🎧 Or install the Mi Sound theme through the Themes app.

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Resetting the sound settings to the factory returns not only the melodies, but also all the parameters of vibration, notification volume and system sounds.

Additional settings: vibration, re-calling, quiet mode

In addition to the melody, you can configure the accompanying parameters in MIUI:

1. Vibration on the bell

To turn on or off the vibration:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when calling.
2. Choose one of the options: 📳 Always a vibration on every call. 🔕 Only in silent mode. ❌ Never.

2.Repeat call (reminder of the missed)

If you missed a call, the phone can remind you of it in 2-3 minutes to set up:

Settings → Sound and vibration → Repeat call → Interval (select 2, 5 or 10 minutes)

3.Silent schedule mode

It is useful for automatic switching to silent mode at night or at work:

1. Open the settings → Sound → Do not disturb.
2. Activate on a schedule and set a time.
3. In the exceptions, you can add contacts, calls from which will take place even in quiet mode.

If you are often in noisy places, pay attention to the settings of the sound amplification:

Settings → Special features → Sound amplification → Enable

This will increase the volume of the call by 10-15%, but it can reduce the sound quality.

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Before traveling abroad, check if your Redmi supports local GSM frequencies. Some tunes may play intermittently due to network issues. A list of supported ranges can be found in the model specifications on Mi.com.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi call melodies