How to change your call style on Xiaomi: 5 ways to use MIUI 12-14

The ringtone on Xiaomi is not just an incoming call, but part of your daily comfort. Standard MIUI sounds can get boring after a couple of weeks of use, especially if you're used to unique ringtone on previous devices. Fortunately, the manufacturer provides several ways to change the style of alerts, from basic settings to install custom tunes through the file system.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of changing calls on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO (including models from 2023 to 2026), taking into account the features of the latest versions of MIUI.

• 🔄 Change the call through the standard phone settings
• 🎵 Install your melody from files or the cloud
• 📱 Use third-party applications for enhanced capabilities
• 🔧 Solve typical problems (for example, when a new ringtone is not saved)

Important: instructions are suitable for all devices based on MIUI 12, MIUI 13 and MIUI 14, including the flagship Xiaomi 13/14 series, the budget Redmi Note 12 and the gaming POCO F5. If your model is older than 2020, some menu items may differ slightly - we will warn about this separately.

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

The easiest way is to use the built-in tools of the system, and it doesn't require any additional applications or technical skills. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select the item Melody of the call.
4. Scroll down to listen to the options available. Click on your favorite to apply.

MIUI 14 adds the option of pre-listening without saving — just tap the melody name. Note: standard ringtones are divided into categories:

• 🎶 Classical - Standard sounds MIUI (Like "Mi Mix," "Mi Ring")
• 🌊 Natural - the noise of the sea, rain, wind
• 🎹 Musical – short melodies on piano or guitar

If you want to return a factory call, select Melody at the top of the list. On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) there is an additional section Vibration when calling - here you can customize unique vibration patterns for different contacts.

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MIUI 14 has introduced Adaptive Sounds, which automatically adjusts the volume of the call to the noise level in the room, and to turn it on, go to Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → Adaptive Sounds

2. Set your ringtone from files

If you don't like standard sounds, you can download your own tune. MIUI supports.mp3,.m4a and.ogg formats with limitations:

• 🕒 Duration: no more than 30 seconds (the system will automatically trim the file)
• 📏 Size: up to 5 MB (optimally 1-2 MB)
• 🔊 Bitrate: not higher than 192 kbit / s (otherwise distortions are possible)

Installation instructions:

1. Place the audio file in the phone’s memory (for example, in the Downloads or Ringtones folder).
2. Open Settings → Sounds and vibration → Call melody.
3. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Add ringtone.
4. Find your file in the list and confirm the selection.

Important: MIUI does not support streaming ringtones from the cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) directly. First, download the file to the device. If your tune does not appear in the list, check:

• 📁 Location of the file (should be in the root folder or in the Media/Audio/Ringtones)
• 🔄 Format (convert to the.mp3 via online services)
• 🔇 Absence DRM-Protection (uploaded from Spotify or Apple Music files will not work)

Download the file in supported format (.mp3,.m4a)

Cut to 30 seconds (via the Sound Editor app or online services)

Place the file in the Ringtones or Downloads folder

Check the volume (optimally, do not be quieter) -12 dB)-->

3.Use of third-party ringtone apps

If the built-in MIUI capabilities are not enough, you can use third-party services.

How to install ringtone through Zedge:

1. Download and install the app from Google Play.
2. In the search bar, type a query (for example, “calm tune” or “calm to work”).
3. Select the sound you like and click Set.
4. In the pop-up window, confirm the use as a ringtone.

The advantage of Zedge is that it updates the library regularly and can download alarm or notification sounds, but be careful:

⚠️ Note: Some ringtones in Zedge may contain hidden ads (e.g., voice inserts "Download App X"). Before installing, listen to the file in its entirety.

4. Set up individual calls for contacts

MIUI allows you to assign unique tunes to individual contacts, which is convenient if you want to distinguish calls from family, colleagues or important customers.

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Select the contact you want and click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Scroll down to the ring melody block and tap it.
4. Select a standard sound or add your file (similar to 2).

Starting with MIUI 13, you can assign individual vibration patterns to your contacts.

1. In the contact editor, select Vibration.
2. Click Create a Vibration and write down your pattern (e.g., three short cues for coworkers).

If the individual call does not work, check:

• 🔕 Is there a "Do Not Disturb" mode for this contact?
• 📵 Have you added a contact to the blacklist (check in Settings) → Annexes → Phone. → Blacklist)
• 🔄 Have you been reset after the update? MIUI (relevant to Xiaomi 12T newer)

5 Problem Solving: Why Xiaomi’s Call Has Not Changed

Sometimes users find that the new ringtone is not used or resets after a reboot. Consider the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:

If the problem persists after all the manipulations, try resetting the sound settings to factory:

Settings → System and device → Additional → Resetting settings → Resetting sound settings

Critical information for POCO F4/F5 owners: on these models, bugs with individual contacts calls are solved only by updating MIUI to version 14.0.3.0 or higher. Check the relevance of the firmware in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

6. Additional features: dynamic calls and themes

MIUI offers advanced features for personalizing sounds:

• 🎨 Themes with unique ringtones: In Settings → Themes can be downloaded that change not only wallpaper but also the sound of alerts. Popular collections: "Mi Space," "Dark Fantasy," "Ocean Breeze".
• 🔄 Dynamic calls: B MIUI 14 Added the function Adaptive sounds, which automatically adjusts the volume of the call to the ambient noise (works only on the flagships Xiaomi) 13/14).
• 🎧 Bluetooth calls: If you use wireless headphones, you can customize a separate tune for them in Settings → Connections and sharing → Bluetooth → Sound settings.

For experimenters, MIUI has a developer mode that allows you to test beta versions of sound effects, and activate it:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. 7 times to tap on the item version MIUI.
3. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → for developers.
4. Find the option to Enable Experimental Sounds and activate it.

⚠️ Warning: Turning on experimental sounds may cause speakers to work unstable on Redmi Note 11 and older devices.If wheezing or distortions occur after activation, turn off the function and restart the phone.

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Using themes from the official MIUI store is the safest way to get unique calls without the risk of damaging system files.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing your call to Xiaomi