How to Change Sound to Xiaomi: A Complete Guide to Setup Calls, Notifications, and System Melodies

The soundtrack of a Xiaomi smartphone is not just background noise, but an important element of interaction with the device. From a standard call to notifications in messengers, every sound affects the usability of the gadget. However, many users face the problem: how to replace a boring melody with something more original or simply quiet? In this article, we will discuss all the ways to change sounds on Xiaomi, including hidden settings MIUI and HyperOS, and also consider solutions for cases where standard methods do not work.

It's important to understand that the audio customization interface on Xiaomi is different from other Android devices, and there are nuances, from the limitations of audio file formats to the features of working with custom tunes, we'll not only show you where to find the right menus, but also explain why sometimes new sounds don't apply right away and how to fix it, and if you want to make your Redmi, POCO or Mi unique, this guide is for you.

1. Standard sound settings in MIUI and HyperOS

Let’s start with the basic method that works on all modern Xiaomi smartphones, from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 14. To change the sounds of a call, notifications or alarm, use the built-in settings menu. 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. Choose the category you want to change: 🔔 The call is the melody of an incoming call; 📱 Notifications - sound for SMS, messengers and system alerts; ⏰ Alarm clock - wake-up signal; 🎵 Other sounds – keyboard, screen lock, charging.

Click on the desired item and select a melody from the proposed list.

In HyperOS (new firmware for Xiaomi 13/14 and other models from 2023-2026), the interface has changed a little: notification and call sounds are now combined into one menu called Sound Profiles. Here you can create separate profiles for work, home or sleep, Assigning different tunes for each.

Limitations of the standard method:

• 🚫 It is not possible to add custom tunes directly (only from a preset list).
• 🔄 Some sounds (like Google Assistant or Mi Pay) change in individual apps.
• 🔊 In some models (POCO F5, Redmi K60) No vibration when changing volume.

2. How to set your tune to a call or notification

If you're tired of standard sounds, you can download your own audio files, and there are two ways to do that: through a file manager or through special applications. Let's look at both.

Method 1: Through the Ringtones folder

The most reliable method is to place the audio file in the system folder.

Cut the track to 30 seconds (ideal 10-15)

Convert to MP3 or M4A format

Rename the file in Latin (without spaces)

Check the volume – it should be above average.

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1. Connect your smartphone to your PC or download the file directly to your device.
2. Create (if not) a Ringtones folder in the root directory of internal memory or on the SD-map.
3. Put your audio file there (for example, my_tone.mp3).
4. Reboot your phone (required!).
5. Go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Call and select your file from the list.

Important: on some models (Redmi 9, POCO X3), the folder should be called Ringtones (with a capital letter and in English). If you create a folder in Russian ("Melodies"), the system will not see it.

Method 2: Through Sound Manager Applications

If the first method didn’t work (for example, due to MIUI limitations), use third-party utilities:

• 🎵 Zedge is the largest database of melodies and wallpaper. Once installed, select the sound in the app and click "Install as a call».
• 🔔 Ringtone Maker – allows you to crop tracks and save them to the desired folder automatically.
• 📱 MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker – Suitable for creating unique tunes from music.

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If it doesn't appear in the list after you install a custom tune, check the permissions for the Media app in the settings. Sometimes MIUI blocks scanning of new files.

3. Customization of sounds for individual contacts

You can assign a unique tune for important contacts so you know who is calling without looking at the screen, a feature that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, but is often overlooked.

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Select the contact you want and click “Edit” (pencil icon).
3. Scroll down to the Melody of the Call (or Notification Sound).
4. Select the system melody or click Add to download yours.
5. Save the changes.

On HyperOS, this process is slightly different: instead of editing a contact, you need to go to its profile, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Set up a tune.

4. Change of system sounds (keyboard, lock, charge)

In addition to calling and notifications, you can configure interface sounds on Xiaomi, such as keyboard clicks, screen lock signal, or charging connection alert, which are hidden deeper, but can be changed too.

Note: on HyperOS smartphones, some of the system sounds are tied to the theme of the design, and if you use a custom theme from the Mi Theme Store, the sounds can automatically change when you change the theme.

5 Problems and Solutions: Why Xiaomi’s Sound is Still Changing

Sometimes users find that new tunes are not applied or reset to standard ones, and we'll look at the reasons and ways to eliminate them.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI User sounds are lost, check the Ringtones folder – sometimes the system creates a duplicate of it in the Ringtones folder. /storage/emulated/0/Media/Audio/. Move the files there.

• 🔄 Media Cash: Clear Media app cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management.
• 📱 Firmware limitations: On some models (Redmi) A1, POCO C50) It's disabled user tunes, and the solution is to use apps like Ringtone Maker.
• 🔊 Application conflict: If TrueCaller or another call ID is installed, it can override sounds.
• 🛠️ Check the audio file on another device – it may be broken or in an unsupported format (for example, WAV doesn't work).

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the sound settings to the standard:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Reset settings.
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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On HyperOS models, resetting audio settings can bring back old system sounds from MIUI. To avoid this, save your tunes to the cloud (Mi Cloud or Google Drive) before reset.

6 Additional features: vibration, silent mode and sound profiles

Customizing the sound on Xiaomi is not limited to melodies. Consider additional features that will help make using the smartphone more comfortable.

Vibration adjustment

You can change the vibration intensity and rhythm for calls and notifications:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration.
2. Choose the type of vibration: 📞 Call – Standard, short or no vibration; 📩 Notifications – rhythmic, pulsed or disabled; 🔑 Touch – vibration when pressed on the screen (does not work on all models).

HyperOS

Adaptive vibration

Sound profiles

MIUI and HyperOS have built-in profiles for different situations:

• 🔕 Without sound – shuts down all sounds and vibrations;
• 🔔 Vibration – only vibrational alerts;
• 🎵 Sound is standard mode;
• 🌙 Do not disturb – blocks notifications at a given time.

To quickly switch between profiles, add the Sound Profiles widget to the home screen or use a swipe gesture down the notification bar (on HyperOS).

Stunned schedule mode

If you need to automatically turn off the sound at a certain time (for example, at night), set the schedule:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the function and set up the rules: 🕒 Start and end times; 📱 Exceptions for repeated calls or selected contacts; 🔔 Allow vibration or alarm clocks.

7. Hidden Sound Functions: For Power Users

If standard settings aren’t enough, you can take advantage of Xiaomi’s hidden capabilities, which require caution but give you more control over sound.

Change of sounds through ADB

With Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can replace system sounds with your own, which is suitable for advanced users:

adb shell


su




mount -o rw,remount /system




cp /sdcard/Download/my_notification.ogg /system/media/audio/notifications/




chmod 644 /system/media/audio/notifications/my_notification.ogg




reboot

Warning: Incorrect ADB commands can cause a system crash. Back up before experimenting!

Use of custom firmware

If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the audio customization process may be different.

• 🔧 Install the Sound Picker app from F-Droid to select custom tunes;
• 📁 Put the sounds in the folder. /system/media/audio/ (Root rights are required);
• 🔄 After replacing the sounds, clear the Dalvik cache through TWRP.

Sounds for double-sim phones

On Xiaomi smartphones with two SIM-Cards (Redmi Note 12 Pro)+, Xiaomi 13T) You can assign different tunes to each SIM:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose. SIM-map and press the ringing melody.
3. Assign a unique sound to each SIM.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi sound