How to change the melody of a call on a Xiaomi smartphone: 5 proven ways

Are you tired of the standard call melody on your Xiaomi and want to install something more original? Or perhaps you need to quickly distinguish between work calls and personal calls using different ringtones? In this article, we will explore all the available ways to change the theme of a call, from basic MIUI settings to using third-party apps and even creating your own tunes.

The procedure depends on the firmware version and device model (for example, on the Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 Pro paths may be slightly different), but the general logic remains the same. We will also look at the nuances for devices with the global and Chinese version of MIUI, where the interface may differ. If you have never changed system sounds, don’t worry: our guide is suitable even for beginners.

1. Standard method: change through MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use built-in shell tools, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models with current versions of MIUI 12-14 (including HyperOS for new devices).

Open the Settings app (the gear icon) and go to the Sounds and Vibrations section. Here you'll see a few tabs -- we're interested in the Call Melody. Tapping on this item, and then you'll see a list of available ringtones. System tunes are grouped into categories: Classic, Modern, MIUI (branded sounds from Xiaomi).

• 🎵 Listening: Touch any ringtone to listen to before choosing. on some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) There is a volume slider right in the pre-listening window.
• ✅ Confirmation: After selecting a tune, click OK or Ready (depending on version) MIUI). The sound will be applied automatically.
• 🔄 Reset: To return a standard tune, select the default option at the top of the list.

Note that on HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), the interface may look different, using horizontal swipes between sound categories instead of tabs.

⚠️ Note: If the list does not include custom tunes you previously added, check the Ringtones folder in the device's internal memory.mp3,.m4a or.ogg.

2. Installation of custom melodies from files

System ringtones get boring quickly, so many users prefer to install their tunes. It doesn't need root rights or special applications, just copy the audio file to the right folder. Here's how to do it:

Connect your smartphone to your computer via USB (in file transfer mode) or use a file manager on your device (such as Mi File Manager). Go to the root directory of internal memory and find the Ringtones folder. If it is not, create it manually. Copy audio files (preferably no longer than 30 seconds).

• 📁 Formats: Supported.mp3,.m4a,.wav (no compression) and.ogg. Optimal bitrate - 128-192 kbit / s.
• ⏱️ Length: Recommended duration of 15-30 seconds. files that are too long may be cropped or reproduced incorrectly.
• 🔊 Loudness: Before copying, check that the sound in the file is normalized (not too quiet.

After copying files, restart the device (optional, but recommended for stability). Now new tunes will appear in the list of Call Melody in the settings. If the files do not appear, check their names - they should not contain special characters (for example, #, %, spaces at the beginning).

Cut the track to 30 seconds|Normalize volume|Save it in format MP3|Rename without special symbols|Put it in the Ringtones folder-->

3.Use of the MIUI Themes application

If you want to not only change the melody of the call, but also completely update the theme of the smartphone, use the proprietary application MIUI Themes. It is pre-installed on all Xiaomi devices and allows you to download ready-made theme packages, including sounds.

Open MIUI Themes and go to Sounds or Ringtones (the name may vary). Here you will find hundreds of free and paid tunes grouped by styles: Electronics, Classics, Nature, etc. Choose your favorite ringtone and click Apply. The sound will be automatically set as the ringtone of the call.

Note that to buy paid themes, you will need a domestic currency Mi Credits. It can be replenished through MIUI Themes → Profile → Wallet. Alternatively, look for free themes with high ratings (usually they are not inferior to paid ones in quality).

⚠️ Note: When changing the subject of registration through MIUI All system sounds (call, notifications, alarm clock) can be replaced with new ones, and to return individual sounds, you will have to manually select them in the settings.

4. Creating unique ringtones with apps

If you want a really unique melody — like a snippet from a favorite song or a voice message — use third-party apps to create ringtones. There are dozens of such tools on Google Play, but we recommend three proven ones:

• 🎛️ Ringtone Maker (from Big Bang Inc): Simple editor with cropping and sound normalization function. Supports export directly to the Ringtones folder.
• 🎶 MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker (from InShot Inc): Allows you to cut snippets from audio files to millisecond accuracy. There's a built-in player for pre-listening.
• 🎧 Zedge: A database of millions of free ringtones and notification sounds. You can download without registration, but there are ads.

Let’s look at the Ringtone Maker example:

1. Install the app and open it. Give you access to files and a microphone (if you plan to record audio).
2. Select an audio file from the device’s memory or write a new one (e.g., by voice).
3. Cut the track by moving the start and end sliders, and the optimal length is 20 to 30 seconds.
4. Click Save and select Set as a ringtone. The app will automatically place the file in the Ringtones folder.

Important: Some applications (such as Zedge) install ringtones through their own add-on, rather than the system folder.This can cause crashes after the MIUI update. To avoid problems, manually copy the downloaded files to /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones.

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If you want to use a snippet of a song but don’t know how to cut it, use the online MP3Cut service. Download the track, select the desired segment and download the result in MP3 format.

5. Separate tunes for different contacts

Xiaomi smartphones can assign unique ringtones to individual contacts, which is handy if you want to quickly identify the caller — for example, set a quiet tune for colleagues and loud for family.

Open the Contacts app and find the contact you want. Slip it, then click Edit (pencil icon). Scroll down to the Call Melody block and select one of the options:

• 🔊 By default: Uses a global melody from settings.
• 🎼 Custom: Any ringtone from the Ringtones folder or system list.
• 🔕 No Sound: Calls from this contact will be without melody (only vibration).

On HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14 Pro), the path is a little different: open contact → Detail → Call melody. Here you can also adjust the vibration for a specific number.

If you want to set different tunes for work and personal contacts, pre-group them into tags (e.g. Work, Family). To do this, in the Contacts app, click Tag Management and create new groups. Then assign unique ringtones to each tag.

Problems and Solutions: Why doesn’t the melody change?

Sometimes users find that new ringtones are not displayed in the settings or playback, and consider the typical reasons and ways to eliminate them:

If none of these things worked, try resetting the sound to the standard.

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

On HyperOS devices, the path may be called Personal Setting Reset, and after that, all custom ringtones will remain in place, but they will have to be reassigned.

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If the problem persists after all the manipulations, check if the device has battery-saving applications (such as Security or Battery Saver) that can block the playback of custom sounds in the background.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing tunes to Xiaomi