How to Set Your Melody to a Call in Xiaomi Redmi 4A: 3 Proven Ways

Xiaomi Redmi 4A is still popular because of its reliability and simplicity, but standard calls offered by MIUI are quickly boring — especially if you want to stand out or hear your favorite track on an incoming call. Unlike today’s flagships, where this feature is integrated into the system, Redmi 4A with MIUI 8-11 has its own nuances.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to install custom tunes, from standard settings to bypassing restrictions through the file manager and third-party applications, and focus on the problems that users face, such as why the added track does not appear in the list or why the tune is reset after the MIUI update, and you will learn how to properly prepare the audio file so that it is played without distortion.

Important: The manual takes into account the features of the Redmi 4A with the original MIUI firmware. If your device was flashed to custom firmware (for example, LineageOS), some steps may differ.

Why the standard methods don't work on the Redmi 4A

Many users find that when you copy a tune to the Ringtones folder, it doesn't appear in the call selection menu, and that's because of the MIUI:

• 🔍 Limitations MIUI: The firmware scans only certain folders (MIUI/ringtone, Ringtones), but ignores files with non-standard extensions or bitrates.
• 📂 Wrong folder structure: The file must lie in the root directory of internal memory or on the back of the file. SD-card (if it is installed as the main storage).
• 🔊 Audio format: MIUI on the Redmi 4A supports.mp3,.m4a.ogg..wav or.flac files will not be displayed.
• ⚙️ Cash Media: After adding a file, you need to restart the device or manually update the media base through Settings → Annexes → All applications → Media storage → Clear the cache.

Another common problem is resetting the tune after the MIUI update, which is because the system resets the call settings to standard with major updates, and to avoid this, it is recommended to use third-party apps (discussed below).

Method 1: Installation through standard MIUI settings

This is the easiest method, but it only works for files that are already in the phone's memory and meet MIUI requirements.

1. Place an audio file (for example, my_ringtone.mp3) In the Ringtones folder, in the internal memory, if you don't have the folder, create it manually.
2. Open the Settings app and go to Sounds and Vibration → Call Melody.
3. At the top of the screen, select the Local tab (if not, tap the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show Locals).
4. Find your file in the list and click on it.

If the file is not in the list, check:

• 📌 Is the file properly named (without special characters, for example) ringtone1.mp3, Not my call#1.mp3).
• 🔄 Try to reboot your phone – sometimes MIUI Not immediately scanning new files.
• 🗑️ Clear the Media Store app cache (see instructions above).

⚠️ Attention: If you are using SD-The card is a portable storage (not internal memory), files from it will not appear in the list of tunes. MIUI on the Redmi 4A It scans only internal memory.

Method 2: Using a file manager (for power users)

If the standard method didn't work, you can manually put the file into the MIUI system folder, which requires super-user rights (root), but gives you a 100% guarantee that the melody will appear in the list. Be careful: wrong actions can lead to system failures.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/media/audio/ringtones.
3. Copy your audio file into this folder. Importantly, the file must have 644 (rw-r-----) permissions.
4. Reboot the phone.

After the reboot, your tune will appear in the standard call list, which also solves the problem of resetting the melody after the MIUI update, since the file is stored in the system folder.

Method 3: Applications for setting melodies (without root)

If the first two methods don't work, you can use third-party applications.

• 🎵 Zedge: A large database of ready-made melodies and wallpapers, allows you to download and set calls directly from the app.
• ✂️ Ringtone Maker: Allows you to crop any track from your phone's memory and save it as a melody. Supports format MP3 and WAV.
• 📱 Ringtone Set: A simple app to select tunes from internal memory. works even on older versions of Android.

How to set a tune through Zedge:

1. Download and install Zedge from Google Play.
2. Open the app and go to the Ringtones section.
3. Select your favorite tune and click Download.
4. After downloading, click Set as ringtone → Phone ringtone.

If the app can’t set the melody automatically, check if it has permission to change system settings (Settings → Apps → Zedge → Permissions → Change system settings).

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If you want to use a snippet of a song but don't know how to cut it, use MP3 Cutter, which allows you to select the right segment of a track and save it in a format compatible with MIUI.

How to Prepare an Audio File for Redmi 4A

Not every audio file is suitable for installation as a ringtone. MIUI imposes restrictions on the file parameters:

• 🕒 Duration: Optimal - 20-30 seconds. Long files may be cropped or not fully reproduced.
• 📊 Bitrate: No higher than 192 kbps. files with a bitrate of 320 kbps may not play or sound distorted.
• 🎵 Format: Only MP3, M4A (AAC) or OGG. WAV and FLAC unsupported.
• 🔊 Volume: Make sure the file is not too quiet. You can normalize the volume in the audio editor (e.g. Audacity).

Recommended programs for preparing the file:

• 🖥️ Audacity (PC) – for trimming and normalizing sound.
• 📱 Lexis Audio Editor (Android) – mobile editor with support for all necessary functions.
• 🌐 Online Audio Cutter – if you need to quickly crop the file without installing programs.

MIUI on Redmi 4A ignores metadata (tags) in audio files. Therefore, the name of the melody in the list will correspond to the file name (for example, ringtone.mp3 will appear as "ringtone"). To change the displayed name, rename the file before copying.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after setting the tune correctly, Redmi 4A users are experiencing problems.

⚠️ Note: If after installing the custom melody, the notification sound disappeared, check if the settings in the Settings section have reset. → Sounds and vibrations → Loudness. MIUI Sometimes resets volume levels for different types of alerts.

If none of the methods helped, try resetting the phone app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications.
2. Find the phone and press Warehouse.
3. Choose Clear Data and Clear Cache.
4. Reboot the device and repeat the tune setting.

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If you use two of them SIM-maps, tune the melody is applied to all lines at the same time, to assign different tunes to each line. SIM, Use the Dual Ringtones app from Google Play.

Alternatives: Vibration and Quiet Mode

If you can’t set a custom tune, you can set up alternative alerts:

• 📳 Vibration: B MIUI There are built-in vibration patterns. To change them, go to Settings. → Sounds and vibrations → Vibration on the bell.
• 🔕 Quiet mode with LED-Indication: Turn on Do Not Disturb, but leave the notification indication active (c Settings) → Lock screen and password → Notification indicator).
• 🎶 Music Notifications: Some messengers (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) allow you to assign individual tunes to calls through the app.

You can use Vibration Patterns to create custom vibration patterns, and it lets you record your own rhythms and assign them to different types of alerts.

If you often switch between melody and silent mode, add the sound profile widget to the home screen:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. Select the Widgets → Settings.
3. Drag the widget Sound Profile on the screen.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions