How to change a call to Xiaomi Redmi: 5 ways with settings and life hacks

Are you tired of the standard call melody on your Xiaomi Redmi and want to play something more original? Or do you need to quickly distinguish between work calls and personal calls using different ringtones? In this article, we will examine all possible ways to change calls, from basic MIUI settings to install custom tunes through the file system.

The process depends on the firmware version and model of your Redmi (for example, Redmi Note 12, Redmi 10 or POCO X5), but the basic principles remain the same. We took into account all the nuances: where to download secure ringtones, how to get around the system limitations and even how to assign unique tunes for individual contacts. If you have never changed the audio settings on Xiaomi before, don’t worry, we will analyze each step in detail with pictures and video examples.

You will also learn why new calls sometimes don’t save, how to restore standard tunes, and what to do if your ringtones are gone after the MIUI update, and at the end of this article, you will find answers to frequent questions and proven sources for downloading quality tunes.

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

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI shell tools, which is suitable for all Xiaomi Redmi models, including the latest firmware versions.

1. Open “Settings” (the gear icon on the home screen or in the application menu).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select Call (or Call Melody in older versions).
4. Scroll down to see all available standard tunes. Slip on your favorite to listen.
5. Click OK or Save to apply the changes.

In newer versions of MIUI 14/15, the interface may be slightly different, for example, instead of sound and vibration, you'll see sounds and tactile sensations, but the logic remains the same. If there's no melody on the list, you can add your own, which we'll talk about in the next section.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) A1 or Redmi 9A) In budget versions of firmware, you may not be able to select custom ringtones, in which case use the file system method (section 4).

If you want to return a standard Xiaomi call, just select the default Call or MIUI option in the list. Note that after the system update, some tunes may reset - this is normal MIUI behavior.

2 How to Put Your Music as a Call

Do you want to use your favorite song or recorded sound as a ringtone? MIUI has a built-in feature for this, but with limitations: the file must be in.mp3,.m4a or.ogg format and weigh no more than 5 MB. Here is a step-by-step instruction:

1. Place the audio file in the phone’s memory (for example, in the Music or Ringtones folder).
2. Open the Files app (or any file manager).
3. Find your audio file, tap on it and select More → Use as → Call.
4. Confirm the selection – the melody will be automatically added to the list of ringtones.

If you use as not, then your file is not suitable in format or size, in which case use special applications for audio cropping (for example, Ringtone Maker or MP3 Cutter).

Important: once you add a custom tune, it will appear at the end of the list of standard ringtones. To find it faster, use a search by file name (newer versions of MIUI have a search bar in the call menu).

Cut the song to 30 seconds.

Convert to MP3 format

Reduce the size to 5MB

Rename the file in Latin (without spaces)

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On Redmi models with MIUI 13+, custom ringtones may not be saved after a reboot, which is a firmware bug. To fix, move the file to /system/media/audio/ringtones (root rights required).

3. Assigning unique calls to contacts

If you want each subscriber to have his own ringtone (for example, for the boss – a strict melody, and for a friend – a fun song), do the following:

1. Open the Contacts (or Phone) application.
2. Find the right contact and tap on it.
3. Click Edit (pencil icon).
4. Scroll down to Call (or Call Melody).
5. Choose a tune from the list or add your own (as in the previous section).
6. Save the changes.

This feature works even for contact groups, for example, you can assign one call to all colleagues and another to the family, and note that individual ringtones only work for incoming calls, not notifications.

If you have a Xiaomi Redmi with a double SIM-You can assign different tunes to each SIM card:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose. SIM-map, SIM 1).
3. Slip on the Call and select a tune.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI for Redmi with Android 12+ individual contact calls may not work due to battery optimization.To fix, add the Contacts app to exceptions: Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → Contacts → No restrictions.

4. Alternative method: changing the call through the file system

If standard methods don't work (like the Redmi Go or older models), you can manually replace the system ringtones, a method that requires caution, but gives access to all tunes, including hidden ones.

You'll need:

• 📱 File Manager with access to system folders (e.g. Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
• 🎵 Audio files in.ogg format (standard for the MIUI) or.mp3.
• ⚙️ Root rights (not necessary, but simplify the process).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC or use the file manager on your device.
2. Go to /system/media/audio/ringtones (for system tunes) or /system/media/audio/notifications (for notifications).
3. Copy your audio files into this folder: my_ringtone.ogg.
4. Change the file access rights: 644 (read for all, write for owner only).
5. Reboot the phone.

Once rebooted, the new tunes will appear on the list of standard ringtones, a method that works on all versions of Redmi, including the Redmi 4X, Redmi 5 Plus and newer models.

⚠️ Warning: Changing system files without root permissions can cause crashes. Always back up original tunes before replacing. MIUI 14+ This method may not work due to partition protection /system.

5.Use of third-party applications to change the call

If you don't like the built-in MIUI tools, you can use third-party apps, which offer more features: audio editing, cloud ringtone libraries, and automatic melody assignment.

Top.-3 Proven applications for Xiaomi Redmi:

• 🎵 Zedge is the largest database of ringtones and wallpapers, categorized by mood, genre and popularity. MIUI 12-15 glut-free.
• ✂️ Ringtone Maker -- lets you crop any song from your library and save it as a call.
• 🔔 MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker is a simple tool for creating ringtones from the MP3. Supports smooth attenuation of sound.

How to make a call via Zedge:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and allow access to the storage.
3. Select the Ringtones category.
4. Find your favorite tune and click Download.
5. After downloading, tap Set as ringtone.
6. Select Phone ringtone (call) or Notification sound (notification).

Zedge has the advantage of regularly updating the library and being able to download high-quality sounds. Cons: some tunes require premium subscriptions. For Redmi with limited memory, we recommend using lightweight apps like Ringtone Maker (weighs less than 10 MB).

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Before installing third-party apps, check user reviews with your Redmi model.Some programs may conflict with MIUI and cause incoming calls to freeze.

6. Problem Solving: Call is not changed or reset

Sometimes, after a ringtone change, it doesn't apply or it goes back to the standard one.

If all user ringtones are missing after the MIUI update, check the Ringtones folder in internal memory. Often the system backs up files with the.bak extension. Just rename them back to.mp3.

Redmi with Android 13+ may experience an error "Can't set a call" due to the new permissions.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Media (or Music) app.
3. Give him permission to store and microphone.
4. Repeat the attempt to set up the call.

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If none of these methods work, try resetting the sound to the standard: Settings → System → Resetting → Resetting the sound settings. This will bring all the tunes back to the factory without losing data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the call to Xiaomi Redmi