How to change the ringtone on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways

The standard ringtone on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is a quick-to-get-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-too-to-be, especially if you’ve been using your smartphone for a few years. Fortunately, MIUI’s firmware offers several ways to personalize the soundtrack, from built-in tools to installing custom ringtone ringtones through the file manager.

It is important to note that MIUI is updated regularly, and the location of some menu items may vary depending on the firmware version. We focus on the latest stable builds for the Redmi Note 8 Pro (Android 10/11 with MIUI 12–14), but these instructions will remain valid for newer versions. If you encounter problems after the update, there is a section at the end of the article with solutions to typical errors.

1. Standard method: through phone settings

The easiest method of changing the ringtone is to use the built-in MIUI menu, which requires no additional applications and is suitable for most users.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select the item Melody of the call.
4. Scroll down to see all the options available. The top of the screen displays the latest tunes used.
5. Tap the right ringtone for pre-listening, then press OK or Ready.

You can also set up this menu:

• 🔔 Vibration when ringing – turn on the switch if you want tactile recoil.
• 🎵 Volume – is regulated by a slider or volume buttons when an active call is made.
• 🔄 Different tunes for SIM-If you have two SIMs, choose separate ringtones for each.

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If there is no suitable tune in the list, try clicking on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Add from Files – this will open access to custom audio files.

Note that standard MIUI ringtones are stored in system memory and cannot be deleted or modified without root rights, but you can add your own tunes, as we will explain in the following sections.

2.Use of a file manager for custom ringtones

If you want to set your tune (such as a song segment or a unique sound), you need to properly prepare and place it in your phone’s memory. Redmi Note 8 Pro supports.mp3,.m4a,.wav and.ogg formats, but there are duration limits (optimally up to 30 seconds).

Instructions for adding a custom ringtone:

Cut the track to 20–30 seconds (use Audacity or online services)

Convert to MP3 with a bitrate of 128-192 kbit / s

Rename the file in Latin (without spaces and special characters)

Copy the file to the phone's memory (internal or SD-map)

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1. Connect your phone to your PC or download an audio file directly to your device.
2. Open any file manager (such as Explorer or Mi File Manager).
3. Create a Ringtones folder in the root directory of internal memory (if not), and for convenience, you can also create Notifications (for notifications) and Alarms (for alarm clocks).
4. Put your audio file in the Ringtones folder.
5. Restart your phone (this is not necessary, but sometimes helps the system to find a new file faster).
6. Return to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Call Melody and select your file from the list.

If the file is not displayed:

• 🔍 Check the correct folder name (registration is important: Ringtones, not ringtones).
• 📁 Make sure the file is in internal memory, not in the SD-map (some versions) MIUI They do not scan external drives).
• 🔄 Try moving the file to another folder (such as Music) and go back to step 3.

3. Installation of ringtones through the "Themes" app

Xiaomi’s official Theme app allows you not only to change wallpaper and icons, but also to download ready-made ringtone packages, a method that is suitable for those who do not want to mess with manual file downloads.

How to set a melody through "Themes":

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on your desktop).
2. Go to the Sounds tab (or Ringtones in some versions).
3. Scroll through the list of available packages. Pay attention to the rating and the number of downloads, this will help you choose quality content.
4. Click on the package you like, then select Apply or Download.
5. After download, open Settings → Sound and vibration → Call melody – new ringtones will appear in the Downloads section.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎶 A large selection of themed ringtones (films, games, natural sounds).
• 🔄 Automatic content updates (new packages added weekly).
• 📲 No need to manually copy files.

Disadvantages:

• 🚫 Not all packages are free (some require a purchase for a free package). MI-coinage).
• 📴 The sound quality may vary (sometimes there are highly compressed files).
• 🔒 When resetting the phone to factory settings, the downloaded ringtones will be removed.

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4. Third-party applications for ringtones

If the built-in MIUI tools don't suit you, you can use specialized applications from Google Play, which offer advanced features: audio editing, automatic cropping of tracks, cloud-based melody storage, and even creating ringtones from video.

Top.-3 apps for Redmi Note 8 Pro:

How to install ringtone through Zedge (Step-by-step):

1. Download and install the app from Google Play.
2. Open Zedge and go to the Ringtona tab.
3. Use search or scroll through categories (e.g. Trends, Movies, Nature).
4. Click on your favorite ringtone, then select Download.
5. After downloading, the Install button will appear - press it and confirm the choice.
6. Now the tune is available in the phone settings.

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Before installing a third-party app, check reviews – some programs ask for unnecessary permissions (such as access to contacts or SMS).

5 Problems and Solutions: Why the Ringtone Has Not Changed

Sometimes Redmi Note 8 Pro users find that new tunes are not applied or reset after a reboot.

Problem 1: The ringtone is reset to standard after the reboot.

• 🔹 Reason: The melody file is stored on SD-the card, and the system does not have time to mount it when loading.
• 🔹 Solution: Move the file to internal memory in the Ringtones folder.

Problem 2: The castom ringtone is not listed.

• 🔹 Reason 1: Incorrect file format (e.g.,.aac or.flac are not supported).
• 🔹 Solution 1: Convert the file to MP3 bitrate 128-320 kbit/s.
• 🔹 Reason 2: The file is too long (more than 1 minute).
• 🔹 Solution 2: Cut the track to 30 seconds with Ringtone Maker.

Problem 3: The melody is playing, but very quiet.

• 🔹 Reason: Low volume of the source file or limitations MIUI ringtone.
• 🔹 Solution: Increase the volume of the file in the audio editor (e.g. Audacity). → Sound and vibration → Media Volume. Turn off Adaptive Sound in the call settings (if any).