How to Put Your Rington on Xiaomi: A Step-by-Step Guide

Changing the standard ringtone is the first step to personalizing a smartphone to make it unique. Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones often face features of the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS, where the installation process can be different from “pure” Android. Standard sounds can seem boring, and loud popular tracks can annoy others.

In this article, we will discuss in detail how to download and activate any audio file as a call without using third-party applications. You will learn about the nuances of system folders, the peculiarities of choosing tracks for different types of applications. SIM-maps and ways to solve common problems. Key point for new versions MIUI — need to place files in the Ringtones system folder to display them in the selection list.

The instructions are relevant to most modern models, including the Redmi Note series, Xiaomi Mi and the Redmi budget lineup. Regardless of the operating system version, the basic principles remain similar, requiring only careful navigation through the menu. Let's start tweaking your perfect sound.

Preparing an audio file and finding the right melody

The first step is to find or create the audio file itself, and most people want to install a song, so the file must be MP3 or M4A. If you have the full track, it is advisable to pre-cut it, leaving only the desired 15-30 seconds snippet, so that the call is not too long.

There are many online services and mobile apps for cutting tracks right on the device, but to avoid clogging your phone with extra software, it's easiest to download a ringtone already in use, or use the built-in editor features if you have them in your music player. It's important that the file is not protected by digital rights (DRM), otherwise the system will not be able to play it.

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Use tracks with a bit rate of 128-320 kbps for the optimal balance between sound quality and memory space.

Once the file is ready, it needs to be saved correctly in the device’s memory. Android has a strict directory structure, and if the file is just in Downloads, it may not be identified as a potential call. Below we will look at the table with the main system folders for different types of sounds.

Installation of ringtones through file manager

The most reliable way to activate your track is to use the built-in Explorer (or Files) tool.This method ensures that the system correctly indexes the file. Open the Explorer app on your desktop or in the Tools folder and go to the Audio or Music section.

Find the downloaded file in the list. Xiaomi devices often default to folder sorting, so make sure you look at all files. Once you find a track, click on it and hold your finger until the context menu appears. From the action list, select "Use as" or "Install as."

Then the system will tell you to choose the type of sound: to call, to alert or alarm clock. Select "Bell melody." If you have two. SIM-If you have a card, your smartphone will ask you which SIM card you want to set that sound for, and you click on the appropriate number, and you'll be able to apply that setting instantly.

⚠️ Note: If the "Use as" menu does not have "Call melody" option, the file is corrupted or has an unsupported codec format. MP3.

Configure through the system menu "Sounds and vibrations"

An alternative way is through the phone's global settings, which is convenient if you want to view all the options available or change the sound to a specific one. SIM-Go to Settings and select the Sounds and Vibrations section.

In the menu that opens, you'll see "Call Melody" for the first and second SIM card. Click on the right item. The system player will open with a list of preset tunes. At the top of the screen, there's often a "All Melodies" button or a "plus" icon to add your file from the device's memory.

Once you select a file from the list, it will immediately start playing for verification. Remember to click OK or Apply to save the changes. In some versions of MIUI, you can also adjust the vibration for a specific contact or call type in the same section.

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The system menu allows you to quickly switch between standard and custom tunes, as well as adjust vibration patterns.

Features of working with two SIM-cards

Xiaomi device owners often use two SIM cards, and it is important for them to distinguish who is calling without looking at the screen. The system allows you to assign unique ringtones to each card separately, this is done through the Sound and Vibration menu, where the settings are divided into Sim 1 and Sim 2.

You can set a quiet but clear sound for your working SIM card and a louder, more visible track for your personal, which helps you respond instantly to important calls and ignore lesser-priority calls, just by sound, and you can adjust different vibrations, which is useful in No Sound mode.

When you install the ringtone through the conductor, the system always specifies which card to set up. Be careful when choosing to avoid confusing the settings. If you make a mistake, you can always go back to the sound settings and correct the appointment.

Problem Solving: The ringtone is not installed or heard

Sometimes users are faced with a situation when after installing their track, the phone continues to ring with a standard melody, most often due to the fact that the file was moved or deleted by antivirus, or the permissions for the Themes or Sounds application are shot down.

Check if you have Do Not Disturb or No Sound on the side button (if any). Also make sure the volume of the call is not turned to zero. In rare cases, cleaning the theme app cache through the application management menu helps.

If the problem persists, try copying the file manually to /MIUI/sound/All or /Ringtones folder via a computer connection. Sometimes direct access to the file system solves the access rights problems that arise when downloading through the browser.

⚠️ Note: Do not use very high quality files (e.g, FLAC or Lossless) as ringtones, as they can cause a playback delay in the first seconds of the call.

Use of themes and the Mi Music store

Xiaomi’s ecosystem has a built-in theme and music store where you can find thousands of free and paid ringtones. Themes app lets you download entire packages of sounds that automatically fall into place. This is handy if you want to completely change the audio style of your phone.

Mi Music also has the ability to set music from its library to a call, and if you listen to tracks online, there's often a menu next to the track where you can select "Put on a Call," and the system will cut the desired piece and save it.

However, using third-party theme stores can lead to advertising or unnecessary battery load. To install your file, it is better to use a standard conductor, as described at the beginning of the article, which ensures the cleanliness of the system and no background processes.

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Check your download folder regularly and delete old, unused audio files so that they don’t interfere with navigation when choosing a call.