How to crop a song on a Xiaomi smartphone for a call: a step-by-step guide

You want to put your favorite song on a call, but you don’t know how to cut it right on your Xiaomi phone? In this article, we’ll look at all the available ways, from built-in tools to specialized applications. Whether you have a Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or the flagship Xiaomi 14, instructions will work for all MIUI-based models (including HyperOS).

Cutting audio to make a call is easier than it sounds, and many users mistakenly believe that it requires downloading complex programs on a PC or paying for premium editorials, and actually just a few touches of the screen, and we'll show you how to do it for free, without losing quality, and with MIUI limits on the duration of the tune (usually up to 30 seconds).

We will pay special attention to the nuances: why some formats (.flac,.wav) may not play like a ringtone, how to avoid distortion of the sound when cropped, and what to do if the cropped fragment is “not visible” in the call settings.

Why you can’t just pick a song to call on Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s MIUI/HyperOS smartphones have strict limits on ringtones, and here are the key reasons why a regular audio file won’t work:

• 🔹 Track length: The system automatically cuts ringtones longer than 30 seconds (up to 45 seconds on some models) and even if you choose a 3-minute song, it will only sound like the beginning.
• 🔹 File format: only supported.mp3,.m4a (AAC) Non-compression formats (.wav,.flac) may not appear in the list of tunes.
• 🔹 Storage folder: files should be in /Ringtones/ or /Notifications/. If you just copy a song to Download, it won’t appear in the settings.
• 🔹 Bitrate: too high (320 kbps and higher) can cause lags when played. Optimally 128-192 kbps.

MIUI also blocks the use of protected tracks (such as those downloaded from Apple Music or Spotify offline) that simply won’t appear in the melody selection menu, so convert them to.mp3 via third-party services.

⚠️ Note: If you crop a song through online services (e.g, mp3cut.net), download the file in format only.mp3 with a bitrate of 192 kbps. format.webm or.m4a These sites are often not accepted. MIUI ringtone.

Method 1: Trimming through the standard Music app (MIUI Music)

The easiest method is to use the built-in Mi Music player (or Music in HyperOS), which is on all Xiaomi smartphones and does not require any additional software installation.

1. Open the Music app** (note icon on white background).
2. Find the track you want to cut and tap it to play.
3. In the bottom panel, press three dots. ⋮ → Select “Cut” (or “Edit” in new versions).

The finished snippet will automatically appear in the call settings, if it is not there, restart the phone or manually move the file to /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/ through any file manager (e.g. Files by Google).

File saved in Ringtones | The length of the fragment does not exceed 30 seconds | The file format is.mp3 or.m4a | Bitrate is not higher than 192 kbps-->

The downside is that it's limited, like you can't add a fade-in/out or normalize the volume. If you want a more accurate editor, read on.

Method 2: Ringtone Maker App is the Best Choice for Xiaomi

If the standard editor is not satisfied, we recommend Ringtone Maker from Big Bang Inc. This application is optimized for Xiaomi, does not contain advertising (in the free version) and supports all the necessary features:

• 🎵 Precise pruning to millisecond accuracy.
• 🔊 Volume normalization (good for quiet tracks).
• 🎛️ Feid-in/out (smooth beginning and end).
• 📁 Automatic save to Ringtones folder.
• 🔄 Conversion to.mp3 or.m4a.

Instructions for use:

1. Download Ringtone Maker from Google Play (link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herman.ringtonemaker).
2. Open the application and allow access to the files.
3. Select a song from the list or tap the "+"** to import.
4. Drag sliders on the timeline to crop the fragment. Use the buttons ⏮️ and ⏭️ fine-tuning.
5. Click Save → select Rington → specify the file name.

Important: Ringtone Maker has a "Set as a ringtone" feature right from the app, but it works unstable on Xiaomi. Better save the file manually and select it through Settings → Sounds and Vibration → Call Melody.

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Method 3: Online services for cropping (without installing programs)

If you don't want to download apps, you can clip the song through your browser.

How to trim online:

1. Open the service in Chrome or Mi Browser.
2. Download the file from your phone or from the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).
3. Select the fragment with sliders or manually specify the start/end time.
4. Select the.mp3 format and the bitrate of 192 kbps.
5. Download the clipped file and move it to the Ringtones folder.

⚠️ Attention: Online services can store file metadata (name, artist). If you care about privacy, use offline applications or clear metadata through the use of the service. MP3Tag.

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Before uploading a song to an online service, check it for viruses through VirusTotal. Some sites add hidden tags to audio files.

Method 4: File Manager trimming (for power users)

If you already have a clipped snippet on a PC or other device, you can transfer it to Xiaomi without additional programs.

1. Connect your phone to your computer through USB-cable (select File Transfer Mode).
2. On PC, edit the song in any program (Audacity, Adobe Audition) and export it to.mp3.
3. Copy the file to the Ringtones folder on your phone (path: Internal Memory → Ringtones).
4. Turn off your phone and go to Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → Call Melody.

If you don't have a Ringtones folder, you can create it manually. Importantly, the folder name should be spelled exactly like that (with capital letters, no spaces). Alternatively, for some firmware, /storage/emulated/0/media/audio/ringtones/.

For convenience, you can use Total Commander or FX File Explorer – they show hidden folders and allow you to quickly move files.

Method 5: Automatic cropping through Zedge (ready ringtones + editor)

Zedge is known as a source of free ringtones, but it also has a built-in editor.

• 🔍 Find a finished cropped fragment of a popular song.
• ✂️ Cut the downloaded track right in the app.
• 🎧 Listen to the results before saving.

How to use:

1. Install Zedge from Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.zdge.android).
2. Open the Ringtones section and find your favorite track (or upload yours through My Files).

The advantage of Zedge is a huge library of already cropped tunes (including tracks from games, movies, memes).

How to install a cropped song on a call: step-by-step instructions

Even if you cut the track right, you have to set it right as the ringtone. On Xiaomi, it's like this:

1. Open the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
2. Slip on the “Call Melody” (or “Call Sound” in HyperOS).

If the file is not in the list, check:

• 📂 The folder you saved it to (must be Ringtones or Notifications).
• 🔊 Format (only.mp3,.m4a,.ogg).
• 🕒 Length (no more than 30-45 seconds).

Some MIUI firmware requires a phone reboot after adding a new ringtone to make it appear on the list.

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If the cropped song doesn’t show up in the call settings, check it through the file manager: often the problem is in the wrong folder name or file format.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you trim songs to call Xiaomi, users face typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

Another common mistake is trying to use live wallpaper or dynamic tunes (like from Spotify). MIUI doesn't support streaming audio as a ringtone. The solution is to download the track offline and crop it locally.

⚠️ Warning: If the song sounds quieter than the standard ringtones after trimming, normalize the volume in Ringtone Maker ("Normalize" option.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions