How to change the ringtone on Xiaomi Redmi 9C: all the ways from standard to hidden

Tired of the standard ringtone on your Xiaomi Redmi 9C? Want to set your favorite song or unique signal for important contacts? In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to change the ringtone, from basic MIUI settings to hidden features that even experienced users don’t know about.

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Feature of Redmi 9C — two-way SIM-And if you want to go further, we'll show you how to set dynamic ringtones that vary with the time of day or even the weather.

1. Standard method: change the melody through the MIUI settings

The easiest way is to use the built-in tools of the system. Here's how to do it:

Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen). Scroll down and select the Sound and Vibration section. Here you'll see a few tabs, but we're interested in the first one, Sound.

Stick on the ringtone line. The system will open a list of available ringtone signals, which will include both standard Xiaomi signals and those you downloaded earlier. To listen to the melody, just click on it.

Make a backup of important contacts

Check the space in memory (minimum 50 MB)

Charge your phone to 30% or higher

Connect to Wi-Fi to download new ringtones (if needed)-->

If you want to return a standard tune, scroll up the list and select Default.Please note that some system sounds (such as MIUI Ring) may vary depending on the firmware version of your Redmi 9C.

⚠️ Warning: If the sound is gone after changing the melody, check if the mode is activated Do not disturb in the curtain of notifications. Also make sure that the volume of the call is not set to a minimum - it is regulated by the volume buttons when the screen is locked.

2. How to set your ringtone (castomy ringtone)

Standard tunes get boring quickly, so many users want to put their music as a cue. Here's how to do it right:

First, prepare the audio file:

• 🎵 Format: MP3 or M4A (optimally)
• 🕒 Duration: no more than 30 seconds (the system will cut long tracks)
• 📁 Placement: The file must be in the Ringtones folder in internal memory or on the SD-map
• 🔊 Quality: bitrate not higher than 192 kbit / s (otherwise there may be lags)

If you don't have a Ringtones folder, create it manually through any file manager (such as Xiaomi Files or ES Explorer). Once you add the file, restart the phone to help the system detect the new ringtone.

Now go to the sound settings (Settings → Sound and Vibration → Call Melody) and scroll down. Your custom file should appear in the Local Melodies section. If it's not, check the folder name is correct (registration is important!).

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To cut the song to the desired length, use the free Ringdroid app from Google Play.It allows you to highlight the best piece of the track and save it in the optimal format for the ringtone.

3. Customization of individual melodies for contacts

You can assign a unique signal to important people, so you know who's calling without looking at the screen.

Open the Contacts app and select the contact you want. Slip the Edit button (pencil icon). Scroll down to the Call Melody section and click on it.

Here you will see two options:

• 🔊 By default, the phone’s common melody will be used.
• 🎼 Select a melody – a list of available ringtones (including custom ringtones) will open)

After you select, remember to save the changes. Now, when you call from that contact, the tune you choose will play, and this method works for messages too, so you can set the Notification Melody in the same contact edit menu.

Yes, for all important contacts.

Only for close relatives

Sometimes I tried, but I abandoned it.

No, I use a standard tune.-->

⚠️ Note: If the contact is saved SIM-The card, not the phone, will not work on the individual melody.

4. Different tunes for two SIM-map 9C

Redmi 9C two-way SIM-You can set up a different signal for each card, and that's convenient if you have one. SIM It is used for work and the other for personal calls.

Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks. Choose the first one. SIM-map, SIM 1) and tap the line "Melody of the call." Repeat the same for the second. SIM-map.

Now, when the phone calls in, it will play a tune corresponding to the one that is called. SIM-This also works for missed call notifications.

If you use dual standby mode (both SIMs are active at the same time), the tunes will work independently. In SIM Switch mode (only one is active), the active card signal will play.

5. Hidden functions: dynamic ringtones and schedules

Few people know, but MIUI allows you to adjust the tunes automatically based on time or event, such as a quiet signal at night and a loud one during the day.

This will require an Automate or Tasker app (available on Google Play) and create a new thread with the Time of Day and Action Modify the ringtone of the call, for example:

• ⏰ S 22:00 before 7:00 — quiet Silent_ring.mp3
• ☀️ From 7:00 to 22:00 – standard loud melody

A more advanced option is weather binding, and you can use Tasker to set the ringtone to a fun ringtone in sunny weather or a calm ringtone when it rains, and you need to plug in the AutoWeather plugin.

Important: Dynamic ringtones require constant operation of background processes, which can increase battery consumption by 5-10%.

6. Problem Solving: Why the Call Melody Doesn't Change

Sometimes users find that a new tune is not installed or played, and here are the most common reasons and solutions:

Problem 1: The castom ringtone is not listed.

• 📂 Check that the file is in the folder. /Ringtones/ (off-the-top /Notifications/ or /Alarms/)
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the media scanner doesn’t update the list right away
• 🎵 Make sure the file format is supported (MP3, M4A, OGG)

Problem 2: The melody is reset to standard after the reboot.

• 🛠️ It's a bug of some versions. MIUI. Helps reset sound settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Settings (3 points) → Resetting settings
• 📥 Update the firmware to the latest version

Problem 3: The sound is interrupted or played with a stutter.

• 🎛️ Reduce the bitrate of the audio file to 128-192 kbps
• 🔋 Check if the energy saving mode is activated

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If none of these methods worked, try clearing the Settings and Media Store app cache through the Settings menu → Apps → All apps. This often solves custom ringtones display problems.

7. Alternative methods: applications for ringtones management

If embedded tools MIUI You don't like it, you can use third-party apps.-3 tested:

1.Zedge is the largest base of ringtones and wallpaper.

• 🔍 Search by genres, mood, popularity
• 🎧 Listening before downloading
• ⚙️ Automatic installation in the system

2. Ringdroid is the editor and manager of ringtones.

• ✂️ Track trimming right in the app
• 📁 Sorting by folder (calls, alarms, notifications)
• 🎛️ Volume setting for each ringtone

3. Ringo is an advanced manager with theme support.

• 🎨 Design topics for screen notifications
• 🔔 Individual Melodies for Contact Groups
• 📊 Statistics of the most frequent calls

Before installing, check the permissions of the application - it should only request access to Warehouse and Contacts. If the application requires access to SMS or geolocation without explaining the reason, it is better to refuse to use it.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the tune to Redmi 9C