How to change the call melody on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 14 and 15

The standard call melody on Xiaomi can get tired after a week of using a smartphone. Fortunately, the manufacturer provides several ways to replace it, from simply installing system ringtones to downloading your own audio files. But not all users know where these settings are hidden, especially after updating to the new site. MIUI 14/15, where the interface has changed again.

In this article you will find step-by-step instructions for all current Xiaomi, Redmi and other models. POCO, including solutions to typical problems: why no melodies are saved, how to circumvent the restrictions on track duration, or why some files are not displayed in the list, and tips for choosing ringtones that will not annoy you and others.

If you want to stand out from the crowd with a unique melody or just tired of the factory sound, read on. We will analyze not only the basic settings, but also hidden chips, which are silent even official guides.

1. Where to find the call melody settings in MIUI

In the latest versions MIUI The way ringtones are set has changed, they are now hidden deeper than before:

Open the Settings app (a gear icon on your desktop) scroll down to the Sound and Vibration section. Here you'll see a few tabs -- we need the first one: Call melody. On some models (e.g., Sound and Vibration, POCO X5) This item may be called the Sound of Notifications and Calls.

Inside the section you will find:

• 🔔 Standard melodies – pre-installed ringtones from Xiaomi (their list depends on the firmware region)
• 🎵 My tunes – here are displayed custom audio files copied to a special folder
• 📱 Melody for the second SIM — If your smartphone supports two SIM cards
• 🔕 No Sound/Vibration – Options for Quiet Mode

Pay attention to Xiaomi 13/14 s MIUI 15 The interface may be slightly different – instead of tabs, a single list with a slider is used to select a category (standard / mine).

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If the list doesn't include "My Melodies," it means the Ringtones folder is missing from the phone's memory. Create it manually through any file manager.

2. How to set a standard melody from MIUI

This is the easiest way to do this, and it doesn't require any additional manipulation, and in the Call Melody section, you'll see a list of pre-installed ringtones, sorted by category:

Here are the options available (may vary depending on the model):

• 🌊 Classic – standard signals (e.g., Samsung’s Over the Horizon)
• 🎶 MIUI — Xiaomi branded melodies (including dynamic ones that vary depending on the contact)
• 🎻 Instrumental – without words, suitable for office environment
• 🤖 Voice – ringtones with voice notifications (for example, “You are on the phone Mom")

To listen to a tune, just tap the name. To choose, click OK or the tick in the top right corner. Some smartphones (like the Redmi Note 12) allow you to assign different ringtones for regular calls and video calls.

Interesting fact: in MIUI 14 Adaptive tunes that automatically adjust volume based on indoor noise level. To activate it, go to Additional sound settings. → Adaptive volume.

3.How to Put Your Call Melody on Xiaomi

If you don't like the standard ringtones, you can download any audio file: MIUI It does not support all formats and imposes restrictions on the length of the track.

Here is a step-by-step instruction for installing a custom ringtone:

1. Download or prepare an audio file in format.mp3,.m4a.ogg (maximum duration is 30 seconds, otherwise the file will not appear in the list).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC or use a file manager (such as Google Files).
3. Copy the file into the Internal Storage folder → If it's not, create it by hand.
4. Reboot your phone (this is a must to update the tone list!).
5. Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration → The melody of the call → My tunes.
6. Select your file from the list and save the changes.

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) The ringtones folder may be called Media. → Audio → Ringtones.If the file doesn't appear on the list, check it out:

• 🔍 The correctness of the folder name (registrar is important!)
• 🕒 Track duration (maximum 30 seconds)
• 🎵 File format (only supported) MP3, M4A, OGG)

Cut the track to 30 seconds

convert into MP3/M4A/OGG

Remove special characters from the file name

Put it in the Ringtones folder-->

4. Problems with changing the melody and their solutions

Even after downloading a file correctly, users often encounter errors, and let's look at the most common cases and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The file does not appear in the list of tunes

• ❌ Reason: Wrong folder or file format.
• ✅ Solution: Check the path: It should be Internal Storage/Ringtones (not SD-Rename the file to Latin (without Cyrillic and characters) Use the Ringtone Maker program from the Play Market for cropping and conversion

Problem 2: The melody resets after the reboot

• ❌ Reason: Application cache failure Settings or conflict with optimizer MIUI.
• ✅ Solution: Clear the app's cache Settings in Settings → Annexes → Application Management Disable Auto-Optimization for System Applications in Settings → Battery Install a tune through a third-party app (e.g. Zedge)

Problem 3: You can’t choose a tune for a specific contact

• ❌ Reason: Limitation MIUI for contacts from some messengers (Viber, WhatsApp).
• ✅ Solution: Open contact in the standard Contacts app (not in the messenger!) Click Edit → A challenge tune For WhatsApp/Viber Set up notifications separately in these app settings

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After the update MIUI User tunes are missing, check if the Ringtones folder has been reset. → Annexes → Permits → Storage and give access to the application "Settings".

5. Top.-5 Rington download applications on Xiaomi

If you don't want to mess around with cropping files and finding the right tunes, use specialized applications. We tested dozens of options and selected the best ones:

Tip: Check reviews before installing a ringtone from the app – some programs (like Ringtone Maker Pro) may contain hidden ads or collect data.

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To avoid advertising in ringtones apps, download APK-files from APKMirror (select versions marked "no ads").

6 Hidden Chips: Dynamic Melodies and Adaptive Sound

V MIUI 14/15 There are features that few people know about that allow you to make audio notifications more personalized.

1. Dynamic Melodies for Contacts

You can assign a unique ringtone not only for a single contact, but also for groups of contacts.

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family is a warm tune.
• 💼 Work is a strong signal
• 🎉 Friends is a fun track

For this:

1. Open Contacts and create a group (e.g., “Colleagues”).
2. Add the right contacts to it.
3. Go to the Group Settings → The melody of the call.

2. Adaptive volume of the call

The function automatically adjusts the ringtone volume based on the noise level around it, so that it can be activated:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Additional settings.
2. Activate the adaptive volume slider.
3. Set the sensitivity of the microphone in the Sensor Settings section.

3. Vibrational patterns

Xiaomi can create a unique vibrational signal for calls, which is useful if the phone is often in your pocket or on the table face down.

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when calling.
2. Choose to Create a Pattern.
3. Record the sequence of vibrations by tapping on the screen (maximum 5 seconds).

7 How to Get Back a Standard Melody If Something Goes Wrong

If you've been experimenting with sounds, if your phone's stopped working, or if your phone makes a mistake, you can go back to the factory settings. Here are some quick ways to do this.

Method 1: Through sound settings

1. Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration → The melody of the call.
2. Select any standard ringtone from the list (e.g, MIUI Default).
3. Reboot the phone.

Method 2: Resetting the sound settings

If the melody does not change or there are errors:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset of sound and notification settings (does not affect personal data!).
3. Confirm the action.

Method 3: Delete user files

If the problem is with custom ringtones:

1. Connect your phone to your PC or open the file manager.
2. Delete all files from folders: Internal Storage/Ringtones Internal Storage/Notifications Internal Storage/Alarms

Reset the device.

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If you don't play the melody after you reset, check if the "Do Not Disturb" sound is turned off. Go to the notification panel and make sure the bell icon isn't crossed out.

8 Frequently Asked Questions

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi 11 Ultra) are upgraded to MIUI 15 may disappear Ringtones folder. In this case, create it again and grant permissions through Settings. → Annexes → Permits → Warehouse.

⚠️ Note: If you use Google Phone as a call app (e.g., on the Internet) POCO F4 GT), The tune settings may vary. Go to Google Phone Settings → Sounds and vibrations.