How to change music on your phone Xiaomi: 5 ways to use all models

Changing the standard sounds to Xiaomi is one of the first things a new smartphone owner wants to do, because factory tunes get boring quickly, and personalized ringtones help make your phone stand out from others, and in this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can change music, from standard MIUI settings to installing third-party apps.

It’s important to understand that the process can vary depending on the firmware version. For example, in MIUI 14, the audio settings interface has undergone changes compared to MIUI 12, we took into account all the nuances and prepared universal instructions that will suit most models, from the Redmi Note 10 to the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

If you want to not just change the ringtone, but also customize the sounds for different contacts or applications, here's a detailed explanation, and for customization enthusiasts, we've added ways to install custom tunes through the file system.

1. Standard method: change through MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in tools of the system, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of the model and firmware version (except for the heavily outdated versions of MIUI 8 and below).

To change the ringtone:

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 and click Local Music if you want to use your tune.

To change the notification sound, the path will be similar, but instead of the ringing melody, select the notification sound. In the newer versions of MIUI (13+), you can adjust the vibration and locking sounds here.

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If the list does not include “Local Music”, upgrade to the latest version of MIUI or use the file system method described below.

• 🎵 V MIUI 14 it became possible to pre-listen to melodies without saving
• 🔔 For the alarm clock, the sound setting is in a separate app of the clock.
• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO F4) The path may be called Sound and Vibration.

2. Install custom melodies through the file system

If you lacked standard sounds, you can add your tunes in.mp3,.wav or.ogg formats. To do this, you need to place files in special folders of the system.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your computer or use a file manager (such as Mi File Explorer)
2. Create a MIUI folder in the root directory (if it is not available)
3. Inside, create a ringtone folder for ringtones or notifications for notifications.
4. Put your audio files there (maximum duration is 30 seconds)
5. Reboot the phone.

Once rebooted, your tunes will appear in the list of available sounds in the settings, which works on all versions of MIUI, including MIUI 12.5 Enhanced.

Cut the track to 30 seconds|Convert to format MP3|Make sure you're not. DRM-defense|Check the volume (not lower) -16 dB)

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Important: On some models with MIUI 13+, the folder may be called Media/audio instead of MIUI. If no sounds appear after the reboot, check the correct folder name.

3.Use of third-party apps to change music

If standard methods don't work, you can use specialized applications that offer more customization options, including setting different sounds for different types of applications. SIM-map.

Top.-3 apps:

• 🎶 Zedge – a huge library of ringtones and wallpaper with the possibility of pre-listening
• 🔔 Ringtone Maker – allows you to crop tracks and set them as ringtones
• 🎵 MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker – Advanced Editor with Volume Normalization

For installation:

1. Download the app from Google Play
2. Open it and select the right sound.
3. Click "Set as..." and select the type (call, notification, alarm)
4. Confirm your choice in a system dialogue

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⚠️ Note: Some applications require permission to modify system settings. MIUI 14 this may trigger a system alert about a potential security threat. Use only verified apps from the official store.

4. customization of individual sounds for contacts

You can assign a unique tune to each contact in the phone book, which is especially useful if you have two. SIM-Cards or you want to quickly identify important calls.

How to set up:

1. Open the Contacts app
2. Select the contact you want and click "Edit"
3. Scroll down to the Melody of the Call item
4. Select the sound from the standard list or click Add to download your file

Nana MIUI 13+ It is possible to assign different sounds to the first and second calls. SIM-For this, it's a map:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks
2. Choose. SIM-map and press the ringing melody
3. Set up a customized sound

5. Changes in alarm clock and timer sounds

The alarm clock sounds are set separately from the main tunes, and MIUI uses the standard Watch app, which cannot be removed.

Instructions:

1. Open the Watch app
2. Go to the Alarm tab.
3. Create a new alarm clock or edit an existing alarm clock.
4. Click the Sound and select the melody from the list.
5. To add your sound, click Add and select the file

On POCO and some Redmi models with MIUI 12.5, there is a smooth alarm clock volume increase feature to activate it:

1. In the alarm settings, press additionally
2. Activate the switch Smooth volume increase
3. Set the duration of the build-up (from 10 to 60 seconds)

6.Sound Problem Solving on Xiaomi

Sometimes, after a change of tunes, problems can arise, and here are the most common situations and their solutions:

• 🔇 The sound doesn't change - check if there's an app installed to block sounds (like "Do Not Disturb.
• 📱 No Local Music – Update your firmware or use a file manager for manual installation.
• 🔊 Low volume – In the sound settings, activate Volume Amplification (available on some models).
• 🎵 Melody Cuts Off - Cut the track to 30 seconds with Ringtone Maker app.

If all custom sounds have disappeared after the MIUI update:

1. Check if the files are still in MIUI/ringtone and MIUI/notifications folders
2. Move the files back if they are gone.
3. Reboot the phone.
4. If no sounds appear, try renaming the folders by adding accents at the end (e.g., adding a new name to the folder, ringtone_)

⚠️ Note: on some models with MIUI 14 after resetting the settings, all custom sounds may disappear, even if the files are left in the folders. In this case, only re-installing the tunes through the settings will help.

7. Additional features of sound customization

In addition to the standard change of tunes, Xiaomi offers additional features for advanced users:

• 🎛️ Sound equalizer – available in Settings → Sound and vibration → Equalizer: Allows you to adjust the frequency response for speakers and headphones.
• 🔊 Monosound – a feature for people with hearing impairments, combines stereo sound into one channel (Settings) → Special opportunities → Rumor → monosound).
• 🎧 Adaptive sound – automatically adjusts volume depending on the level of external noise (available on Xiaomi flagships) 12/13 series).
• 🔔 Vibrational patterns – you can create unique vibrations for different types of notifications in Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration.

For models with MIUI 13+, the Sound Effects feature is available, which adds spatial sound when listening through headphones.

1. Put the headphones on.
2. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound effects
3. Select a profile (movies, music, games)
4. Set the intensity of the effect

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The adaptive sound feature can significantly reduce battery life, and if you notice a rapid battery drop, turn it off in the settings.

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