How to change the ringtone of Xiaomi Redmi 10

Personalizing a smartphone is the first step to making the device feel like a personalized piece of plastic and glass. For owners of budget and mid-budget models like the Redmi 10, replacing a standard, often annoying call is especially pressing. Standard tunes in the MIUI shell can be intrusive or simply not match the user’s taste, so replacing them is a priority after purchase.

The process of installing a new tune on Xiaomi can seem confusing due to the features of the file system and the protection of system folders in new versions of Android. However, knowing the right ways and methods, you can install any audio file as a call signal in a couple of minutes. In this article, we will discuss all the available methods, from standard settings to using third-party applications and a computer.

It’s worth noting that the multimedia file algorithms in MIUI 12 and later have their own nuances that set them apart from pure Android. Understanding these features will avoid situations where downloaded music is not displayed in the list of available ringtones. Let’s take a detailed look at how to manage the sound design of your smartphone.

Audio file preparation and format requirements

Before you start setting up your system, you need to make sure you have the right file. Not every audio format can be properly handled by the Redmi 10 system player to be installed on the call. The most versatile and supported format is MP3, which is readable by all shell components without the need for conversion.

However, if you plan to use high-quality records or files from Lossless sources, the system may offer conversion or simply not see them on the list. It is also important to consider the duration of the track: too long songs can be cropped by the system or incorrectly repeated. The optimal ringtone duration is from 15 to 30 seconds.

The file should be stored in the device memory, not on the device. SIM-For ease of search, it is recommended to move the desired composition in advance to the root folder or a specially created directory Ringtones. This will simplify navigation when selecting sound in the system menu.

⚠️ Attention: Files DRM-Protected music from streaming services (for example, offline tracks Spotify or Yandex.Music) can not be used as a ringtone without first removing the protection and converting to an open format.

If you download a tune from the Internet, pay attention to bitrate. Too low quality (below 128 kbps) will sound hoarse on the speaker Redmi 10, and excessively high (320 kbps and above) will not give a noticeable difference on the mobile speaker, but will take extra space.

Installation of the ringtone through the standard application "Themes"

The easiest and most “official” way to change the sound design is to use the built-in Themes app, which is ideal for those who do not want to mess with files and prefer ready-made solutions. The Xiaomi theme store has a huge selection of free and paid sounds, already optimized for the system.

To get started, open the Themes app on your desktop or in the Tools folder. At the bottom of the screen, find the Calls tab or search for a genre of music. After selecting a song you like, click Download and then Apply.

It is important to understand that applying a theme or a sound pack through this application can change not only the melody of the call, but also the sounds of the system notifications. If you only need one particular replacement, this method may seem redundant, but it guarantees compatibility.

• 🎵 Open the Themes app on your Redmi 10.
• 🔍 Go to the “Calls” section or enter a query into the search bar.
• ⬇️ Click “Download” on the selected track and confirm the installation.
• ✅ The system will automatically apply new sound to incoming calls.

Sometimes, after installing the sound through the theme store, you need to restart the device to make the changes take effect for all profiles, which is especially true if you have Do Not Disturb mode or specific automation scenarios set up.

How to Put Your Melody From Your Phone Memory

Installing your own track from memory is the most popular way to make your Redmi 10 truly unique, but newer versions of Android and MIUI have limited access to system folders, so simply copying the file to the root is not enough.

There are two main ways to do this: One is to use a standard conductor to move a file to a MIUI/sound/all or Ringtones system folder. The other is to select a file directly from the settings menu if the system allows the file system to operate, and let's look at the settings algorithm, because it's the most reliable.

Go to the settings menu and find the Sound and Vibration section. Here you need to select the "Phone Call" item. In the melodies list that opens, scroll down to the bottom of the screen, and there should be a button for "Select a Melody from Files" or a plus icon. The system will open a file manager where you can point the way to your MP3-file.

If the standard path didn’t work and the system couldn’t see the file, try moving the audio file to the Music or Ringtones folder at the root of the internal memory. This may require a third-party file manager, such as File Manager+ or ES Explorer, as Xiaomi’s standard Explorer sometimes hides system directories.

⚠️ Note: When trying to move files to system folders through third-party conductors, the system may request special permission. You will need to click OK and allow access to a specific folder in the system window that appears.

Set up separate ringtones for contacts

One of the most useful features in MIUI is the ability to assign unique tunes to specific subscribers, which allows you to know who is calling you without looking at the screen, which is especially convenient when the phone is in your bag or pocket.

To implement this feature, open the Contacts or Phone app. Find the right subscriber in the list and go to their card page. Click Change (usually a pencil icon) and scroll down to the Melody or Rington field.

Select the desired track from the list. If the desired track is not in the list, click on three dots in the corner or the Add button to find the file in the device memory. After saving the changes when the person calls, the individual melody will play, ignoring the general audio settings.

• 📞 Open the Contacts app and select the desired number.
• ✏️ Press the edit button of the contact card.
• 🎼 Find the Melody field and select a unique sound.
• 💾 Save the changes by clicking the tick or the “Done” button».

It is worth considering that if a subscriber calls you via a messenger (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber), the settings of the phone book will not work. For calls over the Internet, you need to configure notifications inside the messenger applications themselves.

Using third-party applications for sound management

If Xiaomi’s standard tools seem uncomfortable to you, the market offers a plethora of specialized applications that take over multimedia management.One of the most popular and proven solutions is the Zedge or Ringtone Maker app.

These apps not only provide access to huge databases of free audio, but also allow you to edit tracks: crop the extra, add fade-in/fade-out effects, and convert formats, which eliminates the need to search for ready-made files of the desired length.

When installing such software, carefully monitor the permissions requested. The application needs access to Memory or Files to read and record audio, and permission to Change System Settings to apply the ringtone automatically. Without these rights, the functionality will be limited.

A popular solution is also to use audio editors directly on your phone, so you can download a long song, cut out the brightest moment of 20 seconds and save it as a new file ready to be installed, giving you complete creative control over what you hear when you call.

Problem Solving: Why the Ringtones Are Not Working

Quite often, users are faced with a situation where everything seems to be done correctly, but the call remains silent or a standard tune is played. This can be caused by several factors, from MIUI software bugs to physical switches.

First, check the sound profile. Make sure the phone is not in No Sound or No Disturb mode. Also check the volume level specifically for the call, since in Redmi 10 the media volume and the call volume are adjusted separately.

Another common problem is file format, and if you download a track in high-resolution OGG or WAV, the system may not recognize it, and converting to a classic MP3 with a bitrate of 128-192 kbps solves 90 percent of these problems.

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If you use two SIM cards, be sure to set the ringtone separately for each of them in the Sound and Vibration menu by selecting the appropriate SIM-1 or SIM-2 tab.

It’s also worth checking if Smart Rington or Pocket Mode is enabled, which can change the behavior of sound depending on the phone’s position in space.

Setting the notification sounds and alarm clock

In addition to the incoming call, it is important to configure other audio signals to create a single audio environment, and the notifications (SMS, email, messages from applications) are configured in a similar way, but in a different section of the menu.

Go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Notifications. Here you can choose the system sound or download your file using the same method as for the call, which will distinguish the call from an important email or message from the messenger.

The process is a little different for an alarm clock: you have to open the Watch app, select a specific alarm clock (or create a new one), and click on the sound icon. In the list that opens, you can select a track from your phone's memory by clicking on the + or Select on your device icon.

• ⏰ Open the Clock app and go to setting the alarm clock.
• 🔊 Click on the name of the current alarm clock tune.
• ➕ Select the option to add sound from the device.
• 🎵 Specify the path to the file and confirm the choice.

⚠️ Warning: Make sure the file selected for the alarm clock has not been deleted from the phone's memory.If the file is deleted or moved, the alarm clock may fail or emit a standard squeak.

Remember that to work the alarm, the phone does not need to be turned on (on models with the alarm clock turned off), but to play a third-party file, the device must be able to read data from the drive at the time of start-up.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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The key to success is to get the file right, and if the system doesn't see the track, move it to the Ringtones folder at the root of the internal memory, and it's guaranteed to appear on the selection list.