How to change the ringtone on Xiaomi: all the ways for Redmi, POCO and Mi

Changing the standard ringtone to Xiaomi is a challenge that every new smartphone owner of the brand faces. Even flagship models like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the budget Redmi Note 13 come with a set of template ringtone that quickly get boring. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change the melody of a call, including installing custom tracks, setting up for individual contacts and solving typical problems.

It is important to understand that the MIUI interface (Xiaomi firmware) is regularly updated, and the location of some menu items may vary depending on the version.We took into account the features of the latest updates (MIUI 14/15) and covered the instructions for most popular models, from POCO X6 Pro to Redmi A2. If your smartphone runs on “naked” Android (for example, POCO F5 in global firmware), the process will be a little different – we will tell you about this too.

1. Standard method: changing the ringtone through settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models running on official firmware, the main advantage is that it does not require the installation of third-party applications and works even without an Internet connection.

To change the ringtone:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Sound and Vibration section (some models may call it Sound).
3. Select the item "Melody of the call" (or "rington" in English firmware).
4. Scroll down the list to see all available tunes.Preliminary audition is tapped on the track.
5. Click OK or Ready to save the changes.

The latest versions of MIUI (14 and later) have the option to select a vibration pattern for calls on the same menu, which is useful if you keep your phone silent often but want to distinguish incoming calls from notifications.

2. Installation of a custom ringtone from phone files

If you don’t like the built-in tunes, you can use any audio file stored in the device’s memory. Xiaomi supports.mp3,.m4a,.wav and.ogg formats, but there are limitations:

• 🎵 The track length should not exceed 30 seconds (the system will automatically crop files longer).
• 📁 The file must be in the Ringtones (or Notifications for notifications) folder in the root memory directory.
• 🔊 The volume of the track should be sufficient – quiet files can play poorly through the speaker.

Instructions for installing a custom ringtone:

1. Download your favorite track to your phone (for example, through a browser or messenger).
2. Use any file manager (such as embedded Files or MiXplorer) and move the file to /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/. If there is no folder, create it manually.
3. Return to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Call Melody. Your track will appear in the list of available tunes (you may need to restart your phone).

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If your track doesn't appear in the list, check its bitrate. The optimal value is 128-192 kbps. Too "heavy" files (320 kbps+) can be ignored by the system.

Some models (such as Xiaomi 13T) require a restart of the Settings app after adding a file to the Ringtones folder.

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings → Stop

3. Downloading ringtones from the Internet

If you don’t want to search and edit audio files yourself, you can download ready-made ringtones from specialized services. Xiaomi does not block the installation of tunes from third-party sources, but it is important to choose reliable sites to avoid viruses.

Popular sources for downloading ringtones:

• 🌐 Zedge – the largest base of melodies and wallpaper with a convenient search by genre.
• 🎶 Mobil9 — Russian-language service with categories "Top", "For alarm clock", "Funny".
• 📱 91mobiles Ringtones – Indian resource with Bollywood and Western tracks.

After downloading the file, follow the instructions in the previous section (move it to the Ringtones folder).Some applications (such as Zedge) offer automatic setup of the melody - in this case, just confirm the action in the pop-up window.

4. Set up individual ringtones for contacts

MIUI can assign a unique tune to individual contacts in the phone book, which is convenient if you want to know who is calling without looking at the screen, and it works even for contacts from WhatsApp and Telegram, if calls come through the standard Phone app.

How to Assign a Personal Rington:

1. Open the Contacts app and select the contact you want.
2. Click Edit (the pencil icon in the upper right corner).
3. Scroll down to the ringtone (or default ringtone) block and tap it.
4. Select a tune from the list (including custom tracks from the Ringtones folder).
5. Save the changes.

On Android 13+ models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5), Vibration is also available on this menu, where you can select a unique pattern to contact.

5 Problems and mistakes when changing the ringtone

Even in the latest versions of MIUI, users are faced with bugs when changing the ringtone of a call. Let's look at typical problems and ways to solve them.

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

⚠️ Warning: This is a well-known bug MIUI 14, which is related to memory optimization. Solution: move the melody file to internal memory (not to the memory). SD-map) and disable the function of Memory Cleanup in Settings → Battery → Cleanup.

Problem 2: The castom ringtone is not listed.

• 🔍 Check the file extension – it should be.mp3 or.m4a.
• 📂 Make sure the file is in the correct folder: /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/.
• 🔄 Restart your phone or restart the Settings app.

Problem 3: The melody is distorted or cut off.

This is because of the bitrate or format incompatibility.

1. Convert the file to.mp3 with a bitrate of 128 kbps (you can use the online converter).
2. Cut the track to 20–25 seconds (e.g. in the MP3 Cutter app).

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After the update MIUI You've lost all your custom ringtones, check the Ringtones folder on your PC, and sometimes the system creates a duplicate folder with the name. Ringtones_old, where to move files.

6. Alternative methods: applications for ringtones

If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't suit you, you can use third-party apps, and they offer advanced features like track editing, automatic cropping, cloud-based melody storage.

Top.-3 ringtones:

• 🎛️ Ringtone Maker – allows you to crop tracks directly on the phone, add fades and normalize the volume.
• 🔊 Zedge – not only ringtones, but also notifications, alarms with the possibility of pre-listening.
• 🎵 MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker is a simple tool for creating tunes from any audio file.

When using third-party apps, pay attention to the permissions they request, such as Zedge requiring access to Warehouse and Contacts (for assigning tunes), if the app asks for permission to text or Call, this is a reason to be wary.

On Xiaomi models with MIUI 15 and later, some ringtone apps may not integrate properly with the system due to the limitations of Android 13+. In this case, use the built-in file manager to manually set the tunes.

7. Features for POCO and devices on “pure” Android

POCO smartphones (such as the POCO X6 Pro or POCO F5) often come with a lightweight version of MIUI or even a clean Android (in global firmware).

For POCO at MIUI:

• The path to ringtones: settings → Sound → The melody of the call.
• The folder for custom tunes is /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/ringtone/ (instead of the standard Ringtones).

For POCO on pure Android (e.g. POCO F5 in the global version):

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Call melody.
2. Click Add Rington and select the file from memory.
3. The system automatically copies the track to the desired folder.

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On POCO with pure Android, you can use Files by Google to quickly move files to the Ringtones folder, which pre-supposes you create a folder if you don't have one.

8 How to Get Back a Standard Ringtony

If you're not comfortable with the custom melodies, you can always return the factory ringtone.

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Call melody.
2. Select the default or standard option (usually the first item in the list).
3. Confirm the change.

Some models (like the Redmi Note 12 Pro+) have standard tunes categorized as Classic, Modern, Natural sounds. If you want to bring back the exact tune that was originally there, look at the MIUI category, which stores Xiaomi branded ringtones.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting your phone to factory settings, all custom ringtones will be removed from the Ringtones folder.To avoid loss, back up the folder on your PC or to cloud storage.

FAQ: Frequent questions about ringtones on Xiaomi