How to change the ringtone on the phone Xiaomi: 5 ways + error solving

Replacing the standard ringtone with Xiaomi is one of the first things a new smartphone owner wants to do. Even if you’ve been using MIUI devices for a long time, the shell is updated regularly, and the paths to settings can change. In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to change the ringtone on Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi phones (including models from 2023 to 2026), and also explain how to install custom tunes and solve typical problems.

Difference MIUI from other shells in that here you can configure individual ringtones for SIM-But not all users know that in addition to the standard tunes from the gallery system, you can install them. MP3-We'll show you how to do this without third-party applications, using only built-in tools.

1. Standard method: through phone settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI menu.It is suitable for all modern Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO F5, Xiaomi 13T and other models on MIUI 14/15. The interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the general logic remains the same.

To change the ringtone:

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 of available tunes, tap on the one you like to listen to it.
5. Click OK or Save (depending on the MIUI version).

If you want to set different ringtones for each SIM card, scroll down and select the SIM you want at the top of the screen. This is true for Dual SIM-enabled models like the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G or Xiaomi 12T Pro.

Free space in the phone memory (minimum 50 MB)

Active Internet connection (if you plan to download tunes)

Do not disturb mode is turned off (can block listening)

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2 How to set up your ringtone (MP3-file)

Standard tunes in MIUI They get bored quickly, so many people want to play their music. Any audio file in a format will do that.mp3,.m4a It's a.wav that lasts up to 30 seconds. Importantly, the file should be in the phone's memory, not on the phone. SD-map (in some Xiaomi models, external drives do not appear in the list of available tunes).

Instructions for installing a custom ringtone:

1. Copy the audio file into the Ringtones folder on the internal storage, if it is not available, create it manually through any file manager (for example, Files from Google or Mi File Manager).
2. Open Settings → Sounds and vibration → Call melody.
3. At the top of the screen, click on the + icon or select Add a Melody (in MIUI 15 it may be called My Melodies).
4. Find your file in the list and tap it. The system will automatically crop the track to 30 seconds if it's longer.

If your file is not displayed, check:

• 📁 Location: The file should be in the Ringtones root folder, not in the subfolders.
• 🎵 Format: MIUI It doesn't support all audio formats.mp3 Online services such as Audio-Converter.
• 📱 Access Rights: Give permission to the File Access Settings application (c Settings) → Annexes → Permits).

3. Installation of a ringtone for a specific contact

MIUI can assign a unique tune to any contact in the phone book, which is convenient if you want to know who is calling without looking at the screen, and it works for both standard and custom ringtones.

How to set up:

1. Open the Contacts (or Phone) application.
2. Find the right contact and tap it.
3. Click Edit (pencil icon in upper right corner).
4. Scroll down to the Melody of the call and select the desired one.
5. Save the changes.

If you don’t see the Melody Call option:

• 🔍 Make sure the contact is saved on your device and not on your Google account (in the latter case, the feature may not be available).
• 📱 Update the Contacts app through the Play Store.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes it helps to bring back hidden settings.

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If you want a contact melody to work in messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram), set it in the settings of these apps. WhatsApp does this in chat with the contact: ⋮ → Notifications → The melody of the notification.

4.Use of the "Themes" app for downloading ringtones

Xiaomi offers an official way to download new tunes through the Themes app, where you can find both free and paid ringtones, including themed ones (for example, from movies or games), the main plus is that all files are virus-tested and optimized for MIUI.

How to download ringtone through "Themes":

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on your desktop).
2. Go to the Sounds tab (or Ringtones in newer versions).
3. Select a category (e.g. Popular, Cinema, Nature).
4. Slip on your favorite tune and click Download.
5. After downloading, go back to Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → Call Melody and select the downloaded file.

Please note:

• 💰 Some ringtones require purchase through Mi Wallet, and free ringtones are usually marked with a green label. FREE.
• 📥 Downloaded melodies are stored in a folder MIUI/ringtone and are not removed when resetting the settings.
• 🔍 If the Sound tab is missing, update the Themes app to the latest version.

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5 Problem Solving: The ringtone does not change or play

Sometimes, when the ringtone changes, nothing happens: the phone still plays the old tune or no sound at all, and the reasons can range from bugs in MIUI to incorrect settings, and we've collected the most common problems and ways to solve them.

If none of these things worked, try resetting the sound settings:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Resetting.
2. Select Resetting Sound Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

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If the problem has occurred after the MIUI update, check the forums (such as Mi Community) – it may be a known bug that already has a patch.

6. Alternative methods: third-party applications

If the built-in MIUI tools don't suit you, you can use third-party apps, which offer more options: editing tunes, installing ringtones to notify individual applications, automatic shifting on a schedule, etc. We recommend two proven options:

1. Zedge (free, there are premium features)

• 🎵 More than 1 million ringtones, notification sounds and alarm clocks.
• 🔍 Easy search by category (films, games, musical styles).
• ⚙️ Built-in editor for cutting tracks.

How to use:

1. Install Zedge from the Play Store.
2. Select the Ringtones section and find your favorite tune.
3. Click Download, then Set as a ringtone.

2. Ringtone Maker (to create custom tunes)

• ✂️ Cutting audio files to millisecond accuracy.
• 🎛️ Volume adjustment and addition of effects (Fade-in/Out).
• 📁 Preservation in a format compatible with MIUI.

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Before installing third-party apps, check reviews – some may contain ads or ask for unnecessary permissions (such as access to contacts).

7. Features for different Xiaomi models

While the general logic of ringtone change is the same for all Xiaomi smartphones, there are nuances in some models, due to differences in the hardware platform and MIUI version.

On POCO smartphones with POCO Launcher firmware, the path to audio settings may be different: instead of Sound and Vibration, look for Sound and notifications in the main settings menu.

8 How to Get Back a Standard Ringtony

If you're not comfortable with custom music experiments, you can always get back to the factory sound.

1. Open Settings → Sounds and vibration → Call melody.
2. Select the Standards section (or MIUI in some versions).
3. Slip on the Mi Ring (or other standard) melody and save the changes.

If you delete standard ringtones (for example, through a file manager), they can be restored:

• 🔄 Reset the sound settings (see Section 5).
• 📥 Reinstall firmware through Settings → The phone. → System Update (select Update Package without Data Loss).

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Standard MIUI ringtones are stored in the system folder /system/media/audio/ringtones. manually removing them is not recommended, as this can cause crashes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about ringtones on Xiaomi