How to Change the Charging Sound on Xiaomi: All Ways (Including Hidden)

Are you tired of the standard “jin-cania” when connecting charging to Xiaomi? Want to set your tune, quiet signal or even turn off the sound? In this article, we will discuss all possible ways – from simple settings. MIUI It's all about deep customization through system files, POCO Xiaomi (including Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi) 13T, POCO F5), but some require ROOT-computer-rights.

MIUI has traditionally limited users in setting up system sounds, but there are workarounds. We tested each method on current firmware versions (MIUI 14/15 based on Android 13/14) and indicated which ones could lead to a reset or locking of the device - read carefully! If you only want a quick result, go straight to the section "Easy way (without ROOT)".

Why change the sound of charging and what are the risks?

Standard sound connection charging in MIUI — It's a short signal. charging_started.ogg, It's a system that plays out every time you connect a cable:

• 🔊 I’m tired of monotony – I want a unique melody (for example, from a game or a movie).
• 😴 Nighttime charging – a loud sound wakes you or your household.
• 🎵 Personalization – the desire to stand out among friends with the same smartphones.
• 🔇 Silence – a complete shutdown of the sound without affecting other notifications.

However, not all methods are safe, for example, changing system files without a backup can lead to:

• 🚨 Cyclical reboot (bootloop) in case of error in files.
• 🔄 Reset to factory settings after update MIUI.
• 🛡️ Locking the bootloader on some models (for example, Xiaomi) 12S Ultra).

⚠️ Note: On devices with a locked bootloader (Redmi Note 11, POCO X5 System file replacement methods require unlocking through the Mi Unlock Tool, which cancels the warranty and may result in the blocking of the Mi Account.

The easiest way (without ROOT and computer)

If you don’t need any radical changes, but just want to change the sound to another one preinstalled in MIUI, follow this instruction:

1. Open the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
2. Select System Sounds (on some models – Additional Sound Settings).
3. Find the charger connection sound (or Charging sound in global firmware).
4. Choose one of the available tunes (usually 3-5 variants).

If this item is not available, your model does not support replacement through the menu, in which case move to the next section.

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On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU), the charging sound can be turned off completely by putting the No Sound or None value in this menu.

List of models where this method is guaranteed to work:

Replace sound through file system (without ROOT)

This method is suitable for users who do not want to receive ROOT-Right, but ready to connect the smartphone to the computer:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB (In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI Press 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 🎵 Audio file in.ogg format (can be converted via online service).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools.
2. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) and type: adb devices Make sure your device appears in the list.
4. Copy your audio file (for example, my_charge.ogg) folder /system/media/audio/ui/: adb push my_charge.ogg /sdcard/ adb shell su mount -o rw,remount /system cp /sdcard/my_charge.ogg /system/media/audio/ui/charging_started.ogg chmod 644 /system/media/audio/ui/charging_started.ogg reboot

⚠️ Attention: On new versions MIUI (14+) folder /system If the sound hasn't changed after the reboot and the phone has started to glittle, reset the command via Fastboot: fastboot erase userdata

Backup of important data | Download ADB Tools| Convert sound to.ogg| Enable debugging on USB| Check battery power (minimum 50%)

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Use of applications for sound replacement (ROOT)

If you have ROOT-The process is simplified before installing a specialized application:

• 🎛️ Mixplorer (file manager with access to system folders): Open Mixplorer and provide ROOT-Access. /system/media/audio/ui/. Replace the file. charging_started.ogg And then you have to set your own (and your own) name. 644 (push-on → Properties → Permits. Reboot the phone.

Root Explorer

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Advantages of this method:

• ✅ No need for a computer.
• ✅ You can quickly return the original sound.
• ✅ Supported.ogg formats,.mp3 (automatically convert).
• ⚙️ Settings: If the sound is simply turned off in the menu, return it to Settings → Sounds and vibrations → The sound of charging connection.

If the sound is still not working after recovery:

• Check if it is disabled in Do Not Disturb (Settings → Notifications → Do Not Disturb).
• Make sure that the volume of the media is not at zero.
• Restart your phone – sometimes the MIUI sound system “hangs”.