Changing the standard tone is the first step to personalizing your smartphone. Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices often face the desire to replace the monotonous system sound with something more interesting. Standard ringtones can get bored quickly, and installing a favorite track adds personality to the gadget.
The process of installing a new melody in the shell MIUI Or HyperOS is a little bit different from pure Android, and it has its own nuances about separating sounds for different types of people. SIM-And with maps and a specific file manager, understanding these features will allow you to customize your phone exactly the way you want it to be, without any complications.
In this article, we will discuss all available ways to replace audio files, learn how to assign a unique track to a particular contact, change the volume of the call and what to do if the system does not see the downloaded files.
Basic configuration through the system menu
The easiest and most reliable way to change the melody is to use the built-in system settings. You do not need third-party applications, because the MIUI functionality allows you to do this with regular means, the main thing is to know where to look for the desired parameters, since the menu can be overloaded with options.
To start, open the Settings app and find the Sound and Vibration section, and that's where all the parameters associated with the audio of your device are concentrated. Depending on the firmware version, this item can be simply called "Sound" or combined with haptic return.
In the menu that opens, you'll see Ringtone or Call Melody, and when you click on it, the system will suggest you to select a track from the preset list, but we're interested in installing your own file, so you need to press the + (Plus) button or select a local file at the top or bottom of the screen.
And then you'll open a file manager where you want to find a folder with your music, which is usually a folder called Music, Downloads, or MIUI/sound, if you've pre-installed a file there, and when you select a track, the system will apply it to all incoming calls by default.
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If you don’t see the file selection button, try clicking on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the ringtone selection screen – sometimes the settings are hidden there.
It's important to note that when you change a tune through settings, it's applied globally, which means that all incoming calls will be accompanied by a new sound unless you set individual exceptions for specific numbers in the phone book.
Separation of melodies for different SIM-map
Many users use two main SIM-It's critical to distinguish between which number a call is coming to. Xiaomi provides a convenient feature for separating audio profiles, which allows you to instantly know whether you're being called to a work number or a personal SIM card without taking your phone out of your pocket.
To adjust the different tunes, go back to the Sound and Vibration menu. At the top of the screen, you'll see the Sim 1 and Sim 2 tabs. Switching between them, you can independently adjust the settings for each link, which is especially handy if you want one number to ring quietly and the other to ring loudly and persistently.
The installation process is similar to the basic one: choose the desired one. SIM-You click on Ringtone, you select a file from the memory of the device, and the system will remember the choice for each SIM separately, and now when you call the first number, one tune will play, and the second will play a completely different one.
What to do if tabs are SIM-missing?
Remember that the volume is also set separately for each SIM card. The sound adjustment sliders in the same menu allow you to set a comfortable level for each room, which helps save battery power or, conversely, keep important calls from noisy places.
Setting a Melody to a Specific Contact
Sometimes you have to hear a unique sound when you call from a particular person, whether it's an important customer, a close relative, or a courier, and then a global ringtone change doesn't help, you have to customize the personalization for a particular number from the phone book.
Open the Contacts or Phone app and go to the address book tab. Find the right person and click on their name to open their contact card. In the menu that opens, look for the Rington or Music Note icon.
Once you click, the system will ask you to select an audio file from a list or download a new one. The selected track will play only when you call from that number. For all other callers, the default melody will remain. This creates effective sound navigation.
- 🎵 Open the Contacts app on the main screen.
- 👤 Find and select the right person from the list.
- 🔊 Press the Ask Rington button (may be hidden in a three-dot menu).
- 💾 Select a file from the device or online storage memory.
If a contact is linked to a Google or MI Cloud account, the settings can sync with other devices, but if you change your phone, the personal settings of the ringtones are sometimes reset and you have to reset them.
Working with file manager and formats
Not all audio files are suitable for installation as a call. MIUI-based Android has format preferences. MP3 is the most compatible and recommended format. It is supported by all firmware versions and does not require conversion.
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the file is in memory, but the system does not see it when choosing a ringtone, this is often due to the fact that the file lies too deep in folders or has an unsupported format (for example, FLAC or AAC without the appropriate codecs), in which case it is better to move the file to the root folder or to the standard Ringtones directory.
To manage files, use the built-in Explorer app. Find the downloaded track, click on it and select Copy or Move. Then go to the MIUI → sound → ringtone folder and paste the file there. After that, it is guaranteed to appear in the list of system tunes.
☑️ Preparation of the audio file
Notice the length of the track. Too long songs can be cut by the system or playback is not started from the beginning. The optimal ringtone duration is 15 to 30 seconds. You can use the built-in editing tools in the Mi Music player or third-party applications to trim.
Comparison of Ringtones Installation Methods
There are several ways to achieve your goal, and each has its advantages. Understanding the differences will help you choose the most convenient way to suit your situation. Below is a table comparing the main methods of customizing sound on Xiaomi.
| Method | Difficulty | Flexibility of setting | PC required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through Settings. | Low. | Medium | No. |
| Through Contacts | Low. | Tall (individually) | No. |
| Through the Conductor | Medium | High (file work) | No. |
| Through Themes. | Medium | Low (ready-made packages) | No. |
Using the Themes app is another option that is often overlooked, and in the MIUI theme store, you can download entire packages that include new ringtones, which is convenient if you want to change not only the sound of the call, but also the notifications and system sounds in a single style.
But Settings is still the fastest way to change a single time, and if you want to create a complex system of alerts where each person calls differently, you have to combine methods using global settings and customized contacts.
Typical problems and their solution
Despite the simplicity of the procedure, users sometimes encounter errors: the phone may not see the file, the sound may not play or reset after a reboot, and we will discuss the most common scenarios and how to fix them.
If the system writes "File not supported", most likely, the audio format is not compatible. Convert the track to MP3 with a bitrate of 128 or 320 kbit / s. Also, the problem may lie in access rights: make sure that the Theme or Sound application is allowed access to the device memory in the privacy settings.
⚠️ Warning: If after installing the ringtone, the phone goes into a bootloop, delete the last file installed via Safe Mode or file manager from the PC.
Another common problem is that the sound of the bell is still quiet, even at maximum volume, and check if it's "Do Not Disturb" or "Silent Mode" on, and there's a separate volume slider in the sound settings for the call that's not related to the volume of the media or alarm clock.
In rare cases, cleaning the Topic app cache helps. To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All Apps, find Themes, click Clear → Clear Cache. This will not delete your themes, but update the system lists of audio files.
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The most common cause of problems is incompatible file format or lack of access rights for the system application to the folder with music.
Additional capabilities of the sound system
HyperOS shell and newer versions of MIUI offer enhanced audio features, such as the ability to create vibrations to the rhythm of music or the use of adaptive sound that changes the timbre of a call depending on the level of ambient noise.
Also worth mentioning is the Smart Call feature, which allows the phone to automatically turn down the volume of the call when you pick up the device so that the sharp sound doesn't hit your ears. You can check for this feature in the Sound and Vibration section → Additional settings.
For music lovers, there's an equalizer setting that can affect the sound of the bell, and while this is more about listening to music, setting the low and high frequencies right can make the ringtone more legible in a noisy subway or outdoors.
- 🔊 Adaptive volume adjusts to the noise of the environment.
- 📳 Synchronizing Vibration with the Rhythm of Melody.
- 🤚 The proximity sensor can mute the sound when lifting the phone.
- 🎚️ Separate equalizer for system sounds.
Use these tools to make your smartphone as comfortable as possible, and personalization is not just a desktop image, it's a set of settings that includes audio.