How to Set a Call Melody on Xiaomi: 5 Proven Ways

Standard call melodies on Xiaomi are boring, and finding the right sound in the MIUI collection can be difficult. Fortunately, the manufacturer provides several ways to install a custom tune - from simple selection from the gallery to download files through MIUI Themes. But not all methods work equally well on different models: owners of the Redmi Note 12 can face restrictions, and on the Poco F5 the algorithm is different from older versions of the firmware.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to install a melody on Xiaomi in the future. 2026 year, including bypassing file format restrictions.mp3,.m4a You will learn how to add sound through standard settings, why some files don’t appear in the tone list, and what to do if you update them after the update. MIUI 14/15 The instructions are suitable for most models, from the budget Redmi. A2 before Xiaomi's flagships 14 Ultra.

1. Standard method: through phone settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It works on all devices without additional applications, but has a track duration limit (usually up to 30 seconds), Suitable for files in.mp3,.m4a and.wav formats with a bit rate of up to 320 kbit / s.

To set the tune:

1. Download or prepare an audio file (for example, crop a song in the MP3 Cutter app).
2. Place the file in the Ringtones folder (it can be created at the root of internal memory or on the Ringtones folder). SD-map).
3. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Call melody.
4. Select the Local tab in the list – your file should appear here.

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If the file doesn’t show up, restart the phone or move it to the MIUI/ringtone folder (create it manually).

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 13 for Redmi Note 10), local files may not show up due to a bug, in which case moving the file through Explorer to the system folder will help:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/ringtone/

2. Installation via MIUI Themes (for advanced users)

If the standard method didn’t work, you can use MIUI Themes, a built-in design theme service that allows you to set tunes even on limited-enabled devices (like the Poco X5 Pro with global firmware).

Instructions:

• 📁 Download the melody file and rename it in Latin (without spaces and symbols).
• 📱 Move the file to the folder MIUI/theme/ringtone (Create it if it is not available).
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 🎵 Open the Settings. → Sound. → The ringing melody → MIUI — Your file will appear in the list.

Important: files in the MIUI/theme folder can be reset after the system update. To avoid losing tunes, back up the folder on your computer or in the cloud.

3. Use of third-party applications

If the built-in methods don’t work, apps from Google Play will come to the rescue.

• 🎶 Ringtone Maker – allows you to crop tracks and set them as a bell, alarm or notification.
• 🔊 Zedge – a database of ready-made tunes with the possibility of pre-listening.
• 📱 Files by Google – file manager with ringtones installation function (you need a long press on the file) → "Use it as a call").

When using Ringtone Maker, monitor the application's resolution to record audio - without it, the melody will not be installed. MIUI 14+ may require additional permission in Settings → Applications → Permissions → Special Access → Change system settings.

4. Manual addition via ADB (for power users)

Some firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu or Chinese versions of MIUI) block standard methods, in which case ADB (Android Debug Bridge) will help, requiring the phone to be connected to a computer and enabled debugging over USB.

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Enable USB debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times click to activate Developer Mode, then Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:

adb push C:\path\to\file.mp3 /sdcard/MIUI/ringtone/


adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MEDIA_SCANNER_SCAN_FILE -d file:///sdcard/MIUI/ringtone/ file.mp3

After that, the melody will appear on the list of standard ringtones, which works even on blocked firmware, but requires caution - the wrong ones. ADB-Teams can disrupt the system.

Install ADB Tools on PC

Enable debugging over USB on your phone

Download the melody in.mp3 or.m4a format

Connect your phone to your PC via the original cable

Check the visibility of the device by the adb device command

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5. Features for different Xiaomi models

The process of installing a tune may vary depending on the model and version of MIUI. Below are the key nuances for popular devices:

On devices with MIUI for Russia (e.g. Redmi) 10C) You might not have the Local tab in your audio settings, and then you might want to create a folder. media/audio/ringtones manually.

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On new firmware (MIUI 15+), files in /sdcard/MIUI/ringtone/ folder are prioritised – the standard Ringtones folder may not work.

6. Solving common problems

If the melody is not set or played, check the following points:

⚠️ Note: Files with a bitrate above 320 kbps or longer than 1 minute may not play. Use converters like Audacity to optimize the track.

• 🔇 Melody Not Playing: Check if the phone is in "Do Not Disturb" mode or if the "Work" profile is activated".
• 📂 File not displayed: Make sure the file extension is written in small letters (.mp3, not.MP3).
• 🔄 After the update, the melodies disappeared: Folders MIUI/ringtone Ringtones could reset – transfer files again.

On some firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu), system sounds take precedence over user sounds. To get around this, rename the file to miui_ringtone.mp3 and put him in /sdcard/MIUI/ringtone/.

7. Alternatives: vibration and quiet mode

If you don’t like any tune, consider alternatives:

• 📳 Vibration: B Settings → Sound. → Vibration when calling you can choose one of 10+ pattern.
• 🔕 Quiet Mode with Blinking: Enable Settings → Special facilities → Blinking notifications.
• 🎵 Dynamic melodies: In MIUI 14+ There is a function of adaptive sounds that change depending on the contact.

For devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) You can configure Always-On Display with the caller’s name display – this is useful if the phone is lying up screen.

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On models with stereo speakers (for example, Redmi K60) custom tunes sound louder than system due to improved sound processing.

FAQ: Frequent questions about installing tunes on Xiaomi