How to Change the Melody of a Call on Xiaomi: All Ways 2026

Standard call melodies on Xiaomi are boring quickly, especially if you’ve been using a smartphone for months. Fortunately, the manufacturer provides several ways to personalize the sound, from choosing from built-in ringtones to installing your own audio files. In this article, we’ll break down all the current methods for changing the call melody on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices with the MIUI 14/15 shell (including the latest models from 2026).

It’s important to understand that the process may vary slightly depending on the firmware version and the phone model. For example, on the Xiaomi 14 Pro, the path to audio settings will be identical to the Redmi Note 12, but there may be no Theme option on some budget devices. We took these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that will suit 95% of the current smartphones of the brand.

Method 1: Change the melody through standard settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which require no additional applications and is suitable for most users.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select Call Melody (or Call Sound on some models).
4. Scroll through the list of built-in tunes and tap on your favorite for pre-listening.
5. Click OK or Save to apply the changes.

On devices with MIUI 15 (such as Xiaomi 13T or Redmi K60), the Adaptive Sounds option has appeared in the same menu, which automatically adjusts the ringtone volume to the level of ambient noise, and we recommend activating it if you are often in noisy places.

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Note that on some models (e.g. POCO X5) the list of standard tunes may be limited, in which case it is worth considering the alternative methods described below.

Method 2: Install your music as a ringtone

If you don't like the built-in tunes, you can use any audio file from your phone's memory. MIUI supports.mp3,.m4a,.wav and.ogg formats up to 30 seconds long. Here's a step-by-step instruction:

1. Place the audio file in the Ringtones folder on the internal drive (if the folder is not, create it manually).
2. Open Settings → Sounds and vibration → Call melody.
3. At the top of the screen, select the tab Local or My Melodies.
4. Find your file in the list and tap it for pre-listening.
5. Confirm the choice with the OK button.

For convenience, we recommend cutting the track to 20-25 seconds with applications like MP3 Cutter or Ringtone Maker. Long tunes can be cut by the system automatically, which sometimes looks unaesthetic.

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If your file doesn't appear in the list, reboot your phone - sometimes MIUI doesn't immediately scan new ringtones.

Method 3: Use of the "Themes" application

Xiaomi’s official Themes app offers not only visual styles, but also unique audio packages, a technique that suits those who want to radically change the sound design of a smartphone.

1. Open the Themes app (if not, download from Google Play).
2. Go to the Sounds tab in the lower menu.
3. Select your favorite sound package and click Apply.
4. The system will automatically set new call melodies, notifications and alarms.

The advantage of this method is that sound themes are often developed by professional designers and perfectly combined with the visual style of MIUI. For example, the theme "Space" includes futuristic sounds, and "Nature" - relaxing melodies with the sounds of the forest or the sea.

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⚠️ Note: Some audio themes may contain ads or require a purchase. Check other users' reviews on Google Play before installing.

Method 4: Downloading tunes from third-party apps

If you want unique ringtones, you should pay attention to specialized applications. There are many options available on Google Play, but we recommend only proven ones:

• 🎵 Zedge – the largest database of ringtones and wallpaper with the possibility of pre-listening.
• 🔔 Ringtone Maker – lets you cut tracks and create your own tunes.
• 🎶 Audiko is a popular service with a huge collection of ringtones for every taste.
• 📱 MIUI Ringtones – a specialized application for Xiaomi devices with optimized sounds.

Instructions for installation through Zedge:

1. Download and install the app from Google Play.
2. Run Zedge and select the Ringtones section.
3. Find your favorite tune and click on it.
4. Select the Melody and select the Melody of the Call.
5. Confirm the action - the ringtone will be automatically applied.

Important: Some applications request access to files and microphones, and we recommend that you only give the necessary permissions (e.g., deny access to contacts or location).

Method 5: Changing a tune for a specific contact

You can assign a unique tune to important contacts, which will help you identify the caller without looking at the screen.

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Find the right contact and tap on it.
3. Click Edit (pencil icon).
4. Scroll down to Call Melody (or Notification Sound).
5. Choose a tune from the standard list or add your own.
6. Save the changes.

This feature is especially useful for business users or those who want to highlight calls from loved ones, such as setting a calm tune for family and a louder signal for work contacts.

Problem Solving: Why the Call Melody Doesn't Change

Sometimes users find that changes don't apply, and here are the most common reasons and ways to address them:

• 🔇 Do Not Disturb Mode is activated – check the top notification panel.
• 📵 Phone in vibration mode - switch to audio profile.
• 🔊 Call volume at minimum – increase it with the help of side buttons.
• 📱 System Failure – Reboot the Device.
• 🔄 The Settings app cache is damaged – clear it in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Clear the cache.

If the problem persists, try installing the tune through another app (such as Zedge) or resetting the sound settings to standard. In extreme cases, you may need to update the firmware - sometimes sound bugs are fixed in new versions of MIUI.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) post-update MIUI 14 may miss the Local tab in the tune settings, in which case use the file manager to move audio files to the Ringtones folder and restart the phone.

Additional sound settings on Xiaomi

In addition to the call melody, you can configure other sound parameters in MIUI for full personalization:

• 🔔 Notifications – Changes to Settings → Sounds and vibrations → The sound of notifications.
• ⏰ The sound of the alarm clock is set in the app Clock.
• 🎮 Interface sounds – turn on/off system sounds (e.g. when locking the screen).
• 📞 Vibration when calling – adjusting the intensity and rhythm of vibration.
• 🔊 Equalizer – Improve sound through Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Sound quality.

On devices with stereo speakers (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K50 Gaming), the option "Spatial sound" is available, which creates a surround sound effect when calling. Activated in the audio settings.

For minimalist fans, you can turn off all sounds except a call: go to Settings → Sounds and vibrations and deactivate the options “Push Sound”, “Block Sound” and “Notification Sound”.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the tune to Xiaomi