How to change the sound of charging on Xiaomi smartphones: 5 working ways

The sound of charging on Xiaomi is one of those little things that either pleases the owner every day or starts to annoy after a month of use. The standard signal in MIUI (especially in versions 12-14) seems too loud, monotonous or simply not suitable for the style of the device. Fortunately, the manufacturer and the community of enthusiasts offer several ways to change it, from simple settings to deep modifications of the system.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of replacing charging sound with Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, including official and informal solutions.

• 🔄 Use built-in themes MIUI alternation
• 📱 Install custom audio through the file system (without root)
• 💻 Apply ADB-deep-tuning
• 🎵 Use third-party applications (with reservations)
• ⚙️ Return the standard sounds if something goes wrong

Importantly, not all methods are equally safe, for example, changing system files can cause crashes, and using ADB requires caution, and we will detail the risks and give recommendations on how to minimize them.

Method: Use of MIUI topics (official method)

The easiest and safest way to change the charging sound is to use the built-in theme feature in MIUI. The manufacturer allows you to install themes that change not only wallpaper and icons, but also system sounds, including power connection notifications.

How it works:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Sounds section (the tab at the bottom of the screen).
3. Choose your favorite theme marked "Includes sounds".
4. Click Apply and confirm the changes.

🔹 Pros of the method:

• 🔒 Completely secure – does not require root or ADB.
• 🎨 A wide range of sounds (from minimal to playful).
• 🔄 It is easy to return standard settings.

⚠️ Limitations:

• Not all themes change the sound of charging – look for System Sounds in the description.
• After the MIUI update, the sounds may be reset.

2. Method: Replace the audio file manually (without root)

If the built-in themes don't work, you can manually replace the audio file, which doesn't require superuser rights, but you need a file manager with access to system folders (such as MiXplorer or Solid Explorer).

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Download any sound file in.ogg format (such as from the Zedge collections).
2. Rename the file to Charging.ogg (registration is important!).
3. Connect your phone to your PC or use the file manager to move the file along the way: /sdcard/MIUI/sound/ If there is no sound folder, create it.
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Some versions MIUI Ignore the user sounds in this folder. If the method didn't work, try the following method.

Download file in.ogg|Rename to Charging.ogg|Place in /sdcard/MIUI/sound/|Reboot phone

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Method 3: Use of ADB (for power users)

For those who are not afraid of the command line, ADB (Android Debug Bridge) offers more features, which allows you to replace the system sound directly, but requires you to enable debugging over USB and install ADB on your computer.

🔧 Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times)
2. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute commands: adb pull /system/media/audio/ui/Charging.ogg adb push your file.ogg /system/media/audio/ui/Charging.ogg adb reboot

💡 Important: On new versions MIUI (13+) The system partition can be protected from writing, in which case you will need to temporarily obtain root rights (for example, through Magisk).

Method: Third-party annexes (with reservations)

Google Play has apps that promise to change the system’s sounds, like Zedge or Ringtone Maker, but they don’t work well with MIUI due to the manufacturer’s limitations.

📲 How to try:

• 🔊 Install Zedge and select the sound in the System Sounds category.
• 📌 Click Set and select Charging Sound (if option is available).
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 12+ Most of these apps only change notification sounds, not system signals!

5. Method: Castom firmware (for enthusiasts)

If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or Xiaomi.eu), the audio replacement process is simplified, and most of these firmware stores system sounds in accessible folders, and some even offer built-in settings to change them.

🛠️ How to do this:

1. Install a file manager with root access (such as Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system/media/audio/ui/.
3. Replace the Charging.ogg file with your own (don’t forget to backup!).
4. Change the file permission to 644 (rw-r-----).
5. Reset the device.

On firmware like Xiaomi.eu, charging sounds are often stored in the /system/product/media/audio/ui/ folder – check both locations.

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Always back up your system files before you replace them! For example, copy the original Charging.ogg to a memory card or to the cloud, which will help you quickly recover sound if the new file is corrupted or not suitable.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after successful audio replacement, Xiaomi users sometimes experience problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

🔈 The sound hasn't changed since the reboot:

• 📁 Make sure the file has the correct name (Charging.ogg) and format.
• 🔍 Check the path, perhaps in your version. MIUI The sound is stored in another folder (for example, /product/media/audio/ui/).
• 🔄 Try clearing the Settings app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

🔊 The sound became quieter or distorted:

• 🎚️ Check the bitrate of the file - it should not be higher than 192 kbit / s.
• 🔊 Make sure the file is monophonic (not stereo).
• 📱 Check the volume of system sounds in the settings.

⚠️ After the sound was changed, the phone began to slow down:

⚠️ Warning: If after manipulating the system files, the device began to work unstable, reset the cache via Recovery: Turn off the phone. + Volume up to enter Recovery. Select Wipe Cache Partition. Reboot the device. If the problem persists, return the original sound file.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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On most Xiaomi devices, the easiest way to change the charging sound is through official MIUI themes. This method does not require technical skills, is safe and reversible. For advanced users, replacing a file through ADB or custom firmware is suitable, but it is important to be careful and make backups.