How to change the call Xiaomi Redmi 9: the full guide

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face a desire to personalize their device, and the best place to start is by installing a unique tune. The default ringtone is heard by millions of people around the world, which may cause confusion in public places or simply not reflect your personality. In the MIUI operating system that runs Redmi 9, the process of replacing the sound may seem obscure due to the nature of the shell interface.

However, once you have mastered the menu structure, you can easily manage audio files for all types of notifications, change the call through standard system settings, or using specialized applications or a computer. In this article, we will explore all the available methods in detail, including installing your own tracks from the device’s memory, which is the most popular request among users.

In addition, we will touch on the important nuances of working with the Android file system on Xiaomi devices. The correct location of files and understanding the logic of the audio profile will help to avoid situations where the phone is silent or plays the wrong track.

Use of built-in system melodies

The easiest and fastest way to change the ringtone is to use the standard library, which is already preinstalled in the memory of the smartphone. Xiaomi provides a fairly wide range of sounds divided into categories, which allows you to find the right option without having to download files from the Internet.

To get into the selection menu, you need to go to the settings section. MIUI interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the logic remains the same for all Redmi series models. System sounds are usually high-quality coding and optimized for the device speakers.

• 📱 Open the Settings app on the home screen or in the notification curtain.
• 🔊 Find and select “Sounds and Vibrations” in the list of basic parameters.
• 🎵 Click on the “Call Melody” or “Calling Phone” line to see the list of available tracks.
• ▶️ Listen to the options by clicking on them and choose the one you like best.

Once you select the right composition, the system will automatically apply the changes, and now when you call in, the track you select will sound, and if the standard set seems too boring or limited, you can always move on to more advanced methods of downloading your own files.

Set your own tune through settings

If the built-in options don’t suit you, you can install any audio file stored in your Redmi 9’s memory, which can be your favorite song, voice recording, or any other audio file in MP3 or M4A format. The process of installing your own tune requires several sequential actions in the settings menu.

Importantly, to properly display a track in the selection list, it must be saved in a specific folder or accessed through a file manager. Local storage of a smartphone allows you to use files weighing up to several megabytes without losing system performance.

The process of selecting your own file is as follows:

1. Go to the Settings menu → Sounds and vibrations.
2. At the top of the screen, find and click on the + icon or the Select Melody from Files button.
3. A file manager will open where you need to find a folder with your music (usually a folder Music or Download).
4. Select the file you want and it will immediately become the ringtone installed.

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the file does not appear in the list of available, in which case it is worth checking the file format and its location. MIUI can ignore tracks located in the application system folders, so it is better to move them to the root of internal memory or to the Ringtones folder.

Set up individual calls for contacts

One of the most useful features of a smartphone is the ability to assign a unique ringtone to a particular subscriber, which allows you to know who is calling without taking the phone out of your pocket. On the Xiaomi Redmi 9, this feature is very convenient and does not require third-party applications.

To customize the individual sound, you need to have a saved contact in the phone book. You can assign the melody to both contacts stored in memory. SIM-Maps and for Google or Mi Account entries.

Algorithm for setting up a personal call:

• 👤 Open the Contacts or Phone app and go to the Contacts tab.
• 🔍 Find the right subscriber and open the contact card.
• ⚙️ Click on the “More” button (three dots) or select “Sound” / “Melody” immediately».
• 🎼 Select a track from the list or add your file as described in the previous section.

Now, when that person calls you, you'll hear a unique tune, which is especially useful for picking up calls from close relatives, colleagues, or important services. If you want to reset, just select the default option from the same menu.

Working with the theme of MIUI design

Xiaomi’s ecosystem offers another interesting way to change calls, through the Themes app, which not only contains wallpaper and icons, but also entire audio packages created by professional designers. These packages can include notification sounds, screen locks and, of course, incoming calls.

Using themes allows you to change not just one file, but the entire audio interface of the device to make it more harmonious. Some themes are available for free, others require payment or a premium account.

To find and install a sound theme:

1. Launch the “Themes” app on your desktop.
2. In search, type in a keyword like “Nature”, “Digital” or “Classic”.
3. Go to the “Ringtones” category or choose a theme you liked visually.
4. Click the “Download” button and then “Apply”.

Consider that applying a new theme can change the look of the system. If you're only interested in sounds, read the package description carefully before downloading. Often, the description tells you which interface elements will be changed.

Solution: If the sound doesn't work

Sometimes, after installing a new tune, users encounter problems: the phone is silent, a quiet signal is played, or an old track is played, often caused by software failures or incorrect profile settings, and usually begins with checking the basic parameters.

First of all, make sure that the smartphone is not active silent mode or mode "Do not disturb." In Redmi 9, these modes can block the playback of user ringtones, replacing them with vibration. It is also worth checking the volume of media and call, dividing sliders in the audio settings menu to the maximum level.

⚠️ Attention: If you use a Bluetooth headset or speaker, the sound can be played on them, not on the phone speaker.

Another common cause is damage to the audio file itself, if the file was downloaded from an unverified source, it may be incorrectly encoded, try replacing the file with another, obviously working track to rule out this possibility, and the problem may lie in a crowded cache system, which is periodically worth cleaning.

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Use ringtones that last no more than 30-40 seconds. Long tracks may be incorrectly cropped by the system or play with a delay.

Use of third-party applications for calls

For those who don't have the standard MIUI functionality, there are specialized apps from the Google Play store, programs like Zedge or Ringtone Maker offer huge sound databases and advanced tools to edit them, and they can cut out the desired snippet of a song, add fading effects and immediately set the result on a call.

These apps often have a more user-friendly interface for finding music by genre and mood, allowing you to create complex profiles where different tunes can alternate at different times of the day, but keep in mind the safety of installing only proven high-ranking apps.

Popular opportunities of third-party solutions:

• 🎚️ Accurate track trimming with millisecond accuracy.
• 🌊 Adding Fade In/Fade Out effects (smooth build-up and attenuation).
• 📥 Automatic downloading of ringtones from cloud storage.
• 📅 Planner: Set different tunes at different times of the day.

When using third-party programs, make sure you give them the necessary permissions to access memory and contacts. Without these permissions, the application will not be able to install the selected track as a system call.

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Third-party apps give you maximum flexibility in settings, but require more permissions and may contain ads.

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