How to change the ringtone on the smartphone Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Changing the standard ringtone to Xiaomi is a challenge that every new owner of a smartphone of this brand faces. Even if you have been using devices on MIUI for a long time, interface updates often transfer audio settings to new menus, forcing you to look for familiar options again. In this article, we will examine not only the basic way to change the ringtone through system settings, but also alternative methods, from installing tunes from the music library to manually adding files through the File Manager.

Xiaomi has the flexibility to set up the soundtrack, where you can assign unique ringtones for individual contacts, put different tunes for each contact. SIM-The cards (if there are two) and the vibration and notification sounds are set, but not all users know that the new versions are available. MIUI 14/15 Some of the features are hidden behind additional tabs or require activation in the Function Lab, and we'll show you how to get around these nuances and make the process as simple as possible.

Important: the instructions in the article are relevant for all modern models of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, including the flagship Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and budget POCO X6. If your device runs on Android 13/14 with the shell MIUI 14/15, all of the described methods will work without exception.

Method 1: Standard Rington Change through Settings

This is the most obvious and quickest method that most users can use, and it doesn't require any additional applications or technical skills.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen or in the application menu).
2. Go to the Sound and Vibration section (some models may simply refer to it as Sound).
3. Slip on the phone's Rington item (or the ringtone).
4. In the list that opens, select one of the suggested tunes. To listen, click on the track and it will play automatically.
5. Confirm the choice with the OK or Ready button.

You can also set up this menu:

• 🔔 The sound of notifications is a separate melody for SMS, messengers and system alerts.
• 📞 ringtone for second slot SIM — If your Xiaomi supports two SIM cards.
• 🔕 Vibration on call - intensity and pattern of vibration.
• 🎵 System sounds – turning on/off keystrokes, screen locks, etc.

Note that MIUI 15 has a smaller standard ringtone than previous versions, and this is due to system optimization, and if you don't have enough options, move on to the following.

Method 2: Install a ringtone from a music library

If the standard set doesn't have the right tune, you can use any song or audio file from your phone's memory.

1. Download or transfer to your phone an audio file in.mp3,.m4a or.wav format (no more than 5 MB in size for stable operation).
2. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Rington of the phone.
3. In the upper right corner, click on the + (or Add) icon.
4. Select Local Melodies or Music and the file manager will open.
5. Find the desired track in the device memory and select it.
6. Cut the fragment (if necessary) and save as a ringtone.

Important nuances:

• 🎶 The file must be no longer than 30 seconds, otherwise the system will cut it off automatically.
• 📱 For stable ringtone operation, avoid high bitrate formats (e.g., high bitrate formats, FLAC or WAV 32-bit).
• 🔄 If the melody doesn’t appear in the list, restart the phone or move the file to the Ringtones folder (create it at the root of internal memory).

On the POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13T models with MIUI 14, the “File is not supported” error may appear when selecting a local file. In this case, use Method 4 (manual addition through the Ringtones folder).

Cut the track to 30 seconds|Convert to format MP3|Reduce bitrate to 192 kbit/s|Rename the file in Latin|Put it in the Ringtones folder-->

Method 3: Assigning unique ringtones to contacts

If you want important contacts to have their own ringing melodies (for example, one for family, one for work, another), do the following:

1. Open the Contacts (or Phone) application.
2. Find the right contact and tap it to open the card.
3. Click Edit (pencil icon).
4. Scroll down to Rington (or Call Melody) and select it.
5. Specify a standard tune or add your own through Local Files.
6. Save the changes.

This function works even if the contact is saved. SIM-The melody will only be played when you call the main number (if the contact has several, POCO M6 Pro option is only available for contacts stored in your phone or Google account memory.

If you don’t see the ringtone assignment option in the contact card, check:

• 🔄 Update the Contacts app via Google Play.
• 📲 Switch to the standard Contacts app (if you use a third-party app, such as Truecaller).
• 🔧 Activate the Functions Lab in the settings MIUI (Path: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times according to version, then return to Additional settings → Functions laboratory).

Method 4: Manually Add Ringtones to the Ringtones folder

This method is suitable for advanced users who want to have full control over audio files, and it also solves the problem when the system does not see the added tunes through the standard menu.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Connect your phone to your computer through USB-cable (or use file manager on your phone).
2. In the root directory of internal memory, create a folder called Ringtones (if it is not available), and you can create Notifications and Alarms folders for notifications.
3. Put audio files in the Ringtones folder in.mp3 or.m4a format.
4. Reboot your phone (required!).
5. Now your tunes will appear in the list of ringtones in Settings → Sound and vibration.

File requirements:

• 🎵 Format: MP3, M4A, WAV (not FLAC or OGG).
• 🕒 Duration: optimally 15-30 seconds.
• 📌 File name: Latin characters and numbers only (without spaces and special characters).
• 📂 Size: no more than 5 MB (on some models, the limit is 3 MB).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 15 Ringtones folder may not be scanned automatically, in which case use the Files by Google or Mi File Manager app to manually update your media library (open the folder and select Update in the menu).

If you want to use high quality ringtones (for example, lossless), convert them to MP3 320 kbps through programs like Audacity or online services, which will maintain acceptable quality with minimal losses.

Method 5: Using Third-Party Applications

If you don't like standard methods, you can use specialized applications from Google Play, which offer advanced features: editing tunes, automatic cropping, cloud ringtone libraries and even creating vibration patterns.

Top.-3 Apps for changing ringtones on Xiaomi:

• 🎼 Zedge is the largest database of ringtones and wallpaper with pre-listening. Supports automatic content updates.
• 🔊 Ringtone Maker – lets you crop tracks right on your phone, add fading effects and adjust volume.
• 🎵 MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker – Simple Editor with Support for Formats MP3, WAV, AAC And export it right to the Ringtones folder.

How to install ringtone through Zedge:

1. Download and install Zedge from Google Play.
2. Open the app and go to the Ringtona tab.
3. Find your favorite tune and click on it.
4. Select Set as ringtone (or Set as ringtone).
5. Confirm your choice in the system window.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (e.g. Zedge) request access to Notices and Contacts. Quoted from unnecessary permissions – Ringtones are easy to access Warehouse and Sound Settings.

The advantage of third-party apps is that you can update your ringtone library regularly and sync between devices.

• 📴 Free versions often contain advertisements.
• 🔒 Some apps collect data about your preferences (read the privacy policy).
• 📱 On Xiaomi MIUI 14/15 You may need to manually configure access rights in Settings → Annexes → Permits.

Additional sound settings on Xiaomi

In addition to changing the ringtone, Xiaomi can fine-tune the soundtrack.

• 🔔 Adaptive sound (in Settings) → Sound: Automatically adjusts volume depending on the noise level around you.
• 🎧 Equalizer (in the settings of the music player): setting the frequencies for headphones and speakers.
• 📳 Don’t disturb: Flexible rules for turning off the sound at specific times or for specific contacts.
• 🔊 Mono-audio (in Special Opportunities): Combines stereo into one channel for people with hearing impairments.
• 🔄 Dynamic vibration: The intensity of vibration depends on the type of notification (call, SMS, push).

On stereo models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70 Pro), the speaker balance option appears in the sound settings, allowing you to adjust the volume of the left and right speaker separately - useful if one of them sounds quieter.

How to turn on adaptive sound:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Tap Adaptive Sound.
3. Activate the switch and adjust the microphone sensitivity (Ambient noise level option).

This feature is especially useful in noisy places (such as outdoors or in transport), where the standard call volume may not be enough.

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After the update MIUI User ringtones are missing, check the Ringtones folder – sometimes the system creates a duplicate of it with a name Ringtones_old. Move the files back and restart the phone.

Solving Sound and Ringtones Problems

Sometimes, after a ringtone change or system update, there's a problem: the call doesn't play, the sound gets distorted or reset to a standard one. Let's look at typical problems and their solutions.

If none of the methods helped, reset the sound settings:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Resetting.
2. Select Resetting Sound Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

This will bring all audio settings back to factory settings, but won’t remove your custom ringtones from memory.

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If the sound problem has occurred after the MIUI update, check for patches in Settings → System Update. Often, patches are released within a week of the main update.

FAQ: Frequent questions about ringtones on Xiaomi