How to change the ringtone on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: 5 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro offers users a wide range of personalization options, including changing standard audio signals, but many owners have difficulty trying to change the tune of a call — especially when it comes to installing their own audio files or setting up individual ringtones for individual contacts.

In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to change the ringtone on the Redmi Note 9 Pro, including working with system settings, user files and third-party applications. We will pay special attention to the nuances associated with the version of MIUI, audio file formats and manufacturer restrictions. You will learn how to circumvent the standard system limitations and make your smartphone truly unique.

Important: The instructions are valid for all Redmi Note 9 Pro versions (including NFCC, Global, India suffix versions) running MIUI 12–14.

1. Standard method: change through system settings

The easiest method of changing the ringtone is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which do not require the installation of additional applications and is suitable for most users.

To change the ringtone through system settings:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select the item Melody of the call.
4. In the list that appears, select one of the standard tunes or click Local Melodies to use your own files.

Note that MIUI 14 may have slightly different interfaces, with some menu items moved to Notifications and Status bar. If you don't see the Call Melody option on the home screen of your audio settings, use the search bar at the top of the settings screen.

⚠️ Attention: Standard tunes MIUI stored in the system partition and cannot be removed or changed without root rights.When you reset the settings to factory, all user ringtones will be deleted.

List of available formats for custom tunes:

• 🎵.mp3 — most universal
• 🎵.m4a (AAC) — It is supported, but can be reproduced with artifacts
• 🎵.Wav – works, but takes up a lot of space
• ❌.FLAC,.OGG – not supported by the default system

2. Adding custom tunes: where to store files

If you want to use your own audio files as ringtones, you need to place them properly in the device's memory. MIUI looks for custom tunes in strictly defined folders.

Instructions for adding custom ringtones:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC or use a file manager (such as Google Files).
2. Create a folder at the root of the internal memory: Ringtones/ — ring-melodies Notifications/ — notification Alarms/ — alarm-box
3. Place the audio files in the appropriate folders. File names should be in Latin without spaces.
4. Reboot the device (required for MIUI 12 and below).

After the reboot, your tunes will appear in the Local Melodies section in the audio settings.

• 🔍 Check the correct folder names (registrar is important!)
• 🔍 Make sure that files are not hidden and do not have extensions like.mp3.mp3
• 🔍 Try to use files that last up to 30 seconds.

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To cut long tracks under the ringtone, use the Ringtone Maker app (available on the Play Market), which allows you to cut snippets from songs and immediately save them to a folder. Ringtones/

3. Customization of individual melodies for contacts

The Redmi Note 9 Pro allows you to assign unique ringtones to individual contacts in your phone book, a feature that is especially useful if you want to quickly identify calls from important people.

How to set a personal melody for contact:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Select the contact you want and click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Scroll down to the Melody of the Call section and click on it.
4. Select one of the standard tunes or go to Local Melodies for custom files.
5. Save the changes.

Important nuances:

• 📱 Individual tunes only work for contacts saved in a local phone book or synchronized with Mi Account.
• 📱 For contacts from Google account, the setting may not be saved after synchronization
• 📱 On two-device devices. SIM-The melody will be played regardless of the selected SIM

Keeping contact in local memory

Prepare an audio file in.mp3 format

Place the file in the Ringtones/ folder

Reboot your phone after adding a file-->

4.Use of third-party applications for enhanced features

If standard MIUI features aren’t enough, you can use third-party apps from Google Play, which offer additional features: uniform volume increase, vibration patterns, ringtone schedules and other features.

Top.-3 Ringtones management applications on Redmi Note 9 Pro:

• 🎛️ Zedge – a huge library of free ringtones and wallpaper with the possibility of pre-listening
• 🎛️ Ringtone Maker – a tool for cropping songs and creating unique melodies
• 🎛️ MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker – supports smooth attenuation and increase in sound

Instructions for setting up through Zedge:

1. Install the app from the Play Market and open it.
2. In the Ringtones section, select your favorite tune and click Set.
3. Select Phone ringtone to install as the main ringtone of the call.
4. Confirm the choice – the melody will be automatically copied to the system folder.

⚠️ Note: Some ringtone apps request permission to access contacts and call history. on the Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI 13+ These permissions can be limited in the settings of the Application → Permits → Special permits.

Important: When using third-party ringtone apps, turn off battery optimization for them in MIUI settings, otherwise the tunes may not play when you lock the screen.

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

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the changed ringtone of the call is not applied or reset to a standard one.

Frequent problems and their solutions:

If the melody doesn't change despite all the effort:

1. Check if there is a call blocking app installed (like Truecaller) that can override system settings.
2. Turn off the Do Not Disturb mode in the sound settings.
3. Reset the settings of the Phone application through Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Storage → Reset.

Additional features: vibration and light signals

In addition to audio, the Redmi Note 9 Pro allows you to adjust vibration patterns and light notifications, which are especially useful in situations where the sound is turned off.

How to set vibration for calls:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when calling.
2. Choose one of the standard patterns or create your own by clicking Set up vibration.
3. To create a custom pattern, touch the screen in a rhythm of vibration and save the pattern.

Adjusting light signals (for models with LED-indicator):

• 💡 Go to Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Notification indicator
• 💡 Turn on the option of flashing indicator
• 💡 Choose a color for different types of notifications (calls, messages, etc.)

On devices without LED-Indicator (e.g. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max) you can use the Ambient Display (always active screen) function, which will show incoming calls even when the switched off state.

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For maximum visibility, combine sound signals with vibration and light notifications, which is especially important in noisy conditions or in low hearing.

7. Features for devices with two SIM-map

Redmi Note 9 Pro supports two new models SIM-You can customize a different ringtone for each of these cards, and that's convenient if you use one. SIM for work and another for personal calls.

How to customize different tunes for different SIMs:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Call melody.
2. At the top of the screen, select the right one. SIM-map (SIM 1 SIM 2).
3. Set a separate tune for each SIM.

Important nuances:

• 📶 Customizing individual tunes for contacts takes priority over settings SIM-map
• 📶 In active mode 4G+ both SIM The melody can be played with a delay.
• 📶 For proper operation of both functions SIM-Cards must be active (not disabled in settings)

If you use the dual app (cloning messengers), remember that the tune settings for cloned apps are set up separately in their own settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the ringtone