How to change a call to Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 12-14

Why and when to change the melody of a call on Xiaomi

The phone call is your business card. Standard Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO They get bored quickly, and in noisy environments, they're easy to miss. Changing the ringtone is not just for personalization, but also for practical purposes, like loud signals for the street or vibrations for meetings. MIUI 12-14 The process is simplified, but there are nuances - from restrictions on file formats to hidden settings for different types of files. SIM-map.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways, from basic replacement through settings to customization of tunes through the file manager. Particular attention will be paid to the problems that users have — why new ringtones do not appear in the list, how to circumvent the limit on track length and what to do if after updating MIUI reset all sounds, and at the end — answers to frequent questions and life hacks for advanced.

Method 1: Standard Replacement through MIUI settings

The simplest method, which works on all models, from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra, is suitable for choosing from preinstalled tunes or previously downloaded files. Importantly, the interface has changed slightly in MIUI 14, but the logic has remained the same.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Slip on the Call Melody (or SIM 1/2 if you have two SIM cards).
4. Choose one of the categories: 🎵 MIUI — standard tunes from Xiaomi. 📱 Device – Tracks you have previously downloaded. 🔄 Recent - The Last Ringtones Used.

OK.

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If your track is not on the list, check the Ringtones folder in internal memory – files should be in MP3, M4A, OGG or WAV format and weigh no more than 5MB.

Please note: in MIUI 14 added the ability to assign different tunes to each SIM-It's convenient if you have a work and personal number:

1. In the Melody of the Call menu, select the desired SIM.
2. Set a unique ringtone for each room.

Step-by-step:

1. Download your favorite ringtone to your phone (for example, from Zedge or Mob.org).
2. Open the Files app (or any other manager).
3. Move the file to /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/ If the folder is not available, create it manually.
4. Restart your phone (required! otherwise the file won't show up in the settings).
5. Go to Settings → Sounds and Vibration → Call Melody and select your track in the Device section.

Important: files in the Ringtones folder should not contain Cyrillic characters or spaces in the title. Use Latin or underline (for example, use the Latin alphabet, my_ringtone.mp3).

Method 3: Using third-party ringtone apps

If you want unique sounds, from tunes from games to voice notifications, the easiest way to use specialized applications is to use them.

• 🎮 Genshin Impact, Minecraft, Among Us.
• 🎬 Ringtones from Movies (Star Wars, Marvel).
• 🎤 Voice notifications (such as phrases from Rick and Morty).
• 🔊 Adaptive ringtones that change depending on the time of day.

Top.-3 Proven applications for Xiaomi:

How to install ringtone through Zedge:

1. Download and install the app.
2. In the search, type a query (for example, cyberpunk ringtone).
3. Select your favorite track and click Set as ringtone.
4. Confirm your choice in the MIUI system window.

⚠️ Note: some applications (such as Ringtone Maker) request access to files and microphones. refuse if you do not plan to record your tunes.

Method 4: Assigning different tunes to contacts

In MIUI, you can customize individual ringtones for individual contacts, which is convenient if you want to know who is calling right away, whether it's a boss, a friend or a courier, and it works even for numbers that aren't saved in the phone book (through a blacklist or exceptions).

How to set up:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Select the right contact and tap on three points (⋮) top-right.
3. Click Change (or Edit)
4. Scroll down to the call melody (or call).
5. Choose a standard tune or a downloaded track.
6. Save the changes.

For numbers offline:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Contacts → Blacklist.
2. Add the number to the exceptions (not to the blacklist!).
3. Assign a unique tune to it through the Sound and Vibration menu → Call melody for exceptions.

Cut the track to 30 seconds |Rename the file to Latin |Put it in the Ringtones |Reboot phone |Check the display in the settings-->

Method 5: Resetting sound settings to factory

If something went wrong after experimenting with sounds -- if the tunes were gone, the settings were reset, or if the phone vibrates instead of a bell -- reset will help. There are two options in MIUI:

Mild reset (sounds only):

1. Go to Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
2. Tap on three points (⋮) top-right.
3. Choose Reset settings.
4. Confirm the action.

Hard reset (all phone settings):

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset all settings (does not delete files, only settings).
3. Enter a password if required.

⚠️ Warning: After a hard reset, all custom ringtones from the Ringtones folder will remain in place, but they will have to be reassigned in the settings. MIUI Restore automatically.

If the reset didn't help, check:

• 🔊 Is the "Do Not Disturb" mode disabled (Settings) → Sounds and vibrations → Don't disturb).
• 📶 Is there a network (sometimes with a weak signal, the phone does not play the call).
• 🔋 Is the economical mode activated (Settings) → Battery) which can block sounds.

Problems and solutions: why the call to Xiaomi does not change

Even in the latest versions of MIUI, users are experiencing ringtone change bugs, and here are the most common problems and solutions:

If none of these methods worked, try:

1. Installing an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) – sometimes it solves system sound problems.
2. Reverse the MIUI update via Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Points → Select the Service Pack.
3. Contact Xiaomi through the Feedback app (available in standard MIUI utilities).

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Before you call for support, take a screenshot of the error and write down the phone model (Settings → About Phone → Model) and this will speed up the problem.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing your call to Xiaomi