How to crop a song to call on a Xiaomi phone: 5 ways with instructions

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Are you tired of the monotonous factory ringtones on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO? Want to put a snippet of your favorite song on the phone, but don't know how to cut it right so that the melody sounds clear and without cliffs? This problem is familiar to most users - standard MIUI tools are not always convenient for accurate audio cropping, and third-party applications can confuse newcomers.

In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to crop a song to call directly on Xiaomi’s phone, from built-in features to specialized applications. We will examine how to avoid typical errors (for example, distortion of sound when converting to.ogg format), which formats are supported by MIUI, and how to optimize the volume of the melody so that it does not get lost among the notifications. And also a secret life hack for owners of POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13, where the standard audio editor is hidden in the depths of the settings.

Whether you want to set an alarm clock for a passage from “Bohemian Rhapsody” or make a unique ringtone from the voice of your loved one, after reading this manual, you can do it in 3-5 minutes. Let’s start with the simplest method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, regardless of the version. MIUI.

Method 1: Trimming through a standard “Audio Editor” in MIUI

Many people don't know, but MIUI has a built-in audio clipping tool called the Audio Editor, hidden in the Music app menu (or Mi Music on older versions), which is suitable for quick cropping without installing additional programs, but has limitations: only files in.mp3,.m4a and.wav formats are supported.

To cut the song:

1. Open the Music app and find the track you want to edit.
2. Slip on three dots next to the song title → select Edit audio.
3. In the editor that opens, drag and drop sliders on the timeline to highlight the desired fragment (maximum 30 seconds for the ringtone).
4. Click Save and select the Ringtones folder (or Melodies in Russian localization).

The finished file will automatically appear in the call tone list in the settings. Please note that if you crop a song longer than 30 seconds, the system will suggest cutting the snippet - this is a MIUI limitation for ringtones.

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If your Music app doesn’t have an option to edit audio, upgrade it via Google Play or install an alternative VLC player that can also crop audio.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T and POCO X5 Pro) the built-in editor can save files in format.m4a, It doesn't always play correctly like a ringtone, so use method 3 or 4.

Supported Ringtones in MIUI

Method 2: Use the Ringtone Maker app (for precise trimming)

If the built-in MIUI editor doesn’t suit you, install the free Ringtone Maker app from Big Bang Inc. It allows you to crop audio to millisecond accuracy, apply fade effects (fade in/out), and save files in the optimal format for ringtones.m4a.

Instructions:

1. Download Ringtone Maker from Google Play.
2. Open the app and select a song from your phone’s memory.
3. Drag sliders on the scale to highlight the fragment (you can listen to the result in real time).
4. Click Save → select Set as Ringtone.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎵 Precise trimming with pre-listening.
• 🔊 Automatic volume normalization (ringtones will not be quieter than notifications).
• 📁 Save to the Ringtones folder in one click.

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⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11), the app may request permission to access the Sound Settings. Don't refuse - otherwise the ringtone won't automatically install.

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Method 3: Trimming through Google Files (for quick results)

Few people know, but the Google Files app (pre-installed on most Xiaomi) not only cleans memory, but also trims audio files, a method that works if you need to cut a piece quickly without too much settings.

How it works:

1. Open Google Files → Go to the Audio section.
2. Select a song → press three dots → Cut audio.
3. Select the desired period (maximum 30 seconds) and save.
4. The finished file will appear in the AudioCuts folder – transfer it to Ringtones manually.

The downside of this is that you don't have to fine-tune the beginning and end of the fragment, but you don't have to install any additional programs.

Comparison of pruning methods

Method 4: Advanced cropping in MP3 Cutter (for power users)

If you need advanced features — such as changing the pace, adding an echo, or converting to.ogg — install InShot Inc’s MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker app.

Step-by-step:

1. Download MP3 Cutter.
2. Import the song → highlight the fragment (you can zoom in on the scale for accuracy).
3. Click Edit → add effects (like Fade In/Out for smooth start and end).
4. Save it in.m4a (optimally for Xiaomi) and set it as a ringtone.

Advantages:

• 🎛️ Volume adjustment of individual parts of the track.
• 🔄 Conversion between formats (.mp3 →.ogg).
• 🎧 Pre-hearing with effects.

⚠️ Note: When using Pitch (change in tone) or Tempo (playback speed), the ringtone may sound distorted on some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi 10.

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The.ogg format takes up less space and delivers better quality, but not all Xiaomi models support it.

Method 5: Pruning to PC and porting to Xiaomi (for maximum quality)

If you want to get the perfect lossless sound quality, you better cut the song on your computer and then transfer it to your phone, and this is the case with the free program Audacity (Windows/macOS/Linux) or the online service MP3Cut.

Instructions for Audacity:

1. Download and install Audacity.
2. Import the song through the file → Open up.
3. Select the fragment with the mouse → edit → Delete the special → Separate and delete.
4. Export to.m4a (File → Export → Export to AAC).
5. Transfer the file to your phone to the Ringtones folder.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎧 No loss of quality in pruning.
• 🎚️ Full control of sound (noise reduction, equalizer).
• 📀 Support for all formats (including.flac and.wav).

After transferring the file to the phone:

1. Open the settings → Sound → The ringing melody.
2. Select Local Melodies → Find your file.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even after successful pruning, the ringtone may not sound or play with distortions, and here are 5 common problems and solutions:

1. The ringtone doesn't appear on the tone list, because the file is not saved to the Ringtones folder or it's formatted incorrectly. Storage/Ringtones/ and reboot the phone.
2. The sound stops or doesn't play completely, and the reason is that it's longer than 30 seconds, so you can cut it back to 25 to 28 seconds (with a margin).
3. Rington is quieter than notifications. Reason: low volume of the original file. Solution: increase the volume in the editor (MP3 Cutter or Audacity has a Normalize feature).
4. The file is not playable. The reason is: an incompatible format (like.wav or.flac). Solution: convert to.m4a.
5. The ringtone sounds late. The reason is because the file size is large. Solution: compress the audio to a bitrate of 128-192 kbps.

If none of these methods worked, check the sound settings in MIUI:

Settings → Sound → Additional → Resetting sound settings

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