How to change the sound of the switch on the Xiaomi phone: all ways in 2026

The sound of Xiaomi’s smartphone turning on is the first tune you hear when you start a device. The standard MIUI signal can get boring or seem too loud, especially if you reboot your phone often. Fortunately, the manufacturer and the development community offer several ways to replace it, from official settings to manually editing system files.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of changing the audio boot on Xiaomi, including models on the Internet. MIUI 14/15 You'll learn how to set your tune through a theme store, replace a file manually, or use it. ADB-Teams with detailed instructions and warnings about the risks, and if you're afraid of breaking something, we'll show you how to bring back the standard sound in one click.

Why you can’t just replace the sound with the settings

Unlike ringtones or notifications, the sound of the MIUI switch on doesn't have a separate item in the Sounds menu, which is because the download melody is stored in the secure system folder /system/media/audio/ui/ and is tied to the Android kernel. Simply copying a file through the file manager won't work - you need superuser rights or special tools.

Another reason is Xiaomi's security policy, which restricts access to system files to prevent accidental firmware damage, but there are workarounds, and we'll look at them below.

• 🔒 Without root rights, you can only replace sound through themes or ADB (restrictively).
• 📱 On some models (for example, Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5) The ui system folder can be hidden even for root users.
• ⚠️ Incorrect file replacement can result in infinite download (bootloop).

If your phone is warranty, it's best to avoid methods that unlock the bootloader or get root, and then the MIUI-themed method is good, because it's safe and doesn't require technical skills.

Method 1: Replace sound with MIUI themes (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to use a built-in theme store, and many themes include not only wallpaper and icons, but custom download sounds.

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Sounds section or search for "on sound".
3. Select your favorite theme marked "Includes system sounds".
4. Click Apply and confirm the changes.

Once you apply the theme, the sound of the switch will change automatically, and the downside is that you have a limited selection of tunes, and if you want your own audio, then you can move on to the following.

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Check reviews before installing a theme – some audio packages may contain ads or low-quality files.

Method 2: Manual editing of system files (root required)

If you have root rights, you can manually replace the on sound, which requires a root-enabled file manager (like Root Explorer or Solid Explorer) and an audio file in.ogg format with options:

• 🎵 Format: OGG Vorbis (not) MP3!).
• 📏 Duration: not more than 5 seconds.
• 🔊 Bitrate: 128–192 kbps.
• 📁 File name: must match the original (e.g, boot_miui.ogg).

Instructions:

1. Download or create your sound in.ogg format (can be converted via an online converter).
2. Rename the file to boot_miui.ogg (Poweron.ogg for older versions MIUI).
3. Copy the file to /system/media/audio/ui/, replacing the original file.
4. Set access rights 644 (rw-r----).
5. Reboot the phone.

Backup the original file | Check the sound format (OGG) | Make sure root rights | Use a reliable file manager-->

⚠️ Note: If the phone stopped turning on after the replacement (hang on the logo), then the file is corrupted or has the wrong format.

Method 3: Use ADB-commands (without root, but with unlocked bootloader)

If you have a bootloader unlocked but no root rights, you can replace the sound via ADB. This method works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and later, but requires a PC connection.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to unlock the developer menu → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔊 File prepared boot_miui.ogg (See the requirements in the previous section).

Steps:

adb push boot_miui.ogg /sdcard/


adb shell




su




mount -o rw,remount /system




cp /sdcard/boot_miui.ogg /system/media/audio/ui/




chmod 644 /system/media/audio/ui/boot_miui.ogg




reboot

If the su command is not working, then there is no temporary root access on your device via ADB, in which case you will have to use Magisk or other tools to obtain permanent rights.

Comparison of methods: what way to choose

To make it easier for you to determine, we have collected the key pros and cons of each method in the table:

Important: On HyperOS devices (new 2026 models), manual audio replacement may not work due to the changed system folder structure, in which case the only reliable way is to use Magisk modules.

How to return the standard sound of the switch

If you want to restore the original melody after experimenting, do the following:

1. For the method with themes: go to Themes → Mine → Reset to standard.
2. For manual replacement: copy backup of the original file or download it from your model’s firmware (e.g., Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
3. For ADB: Execute the command: adb shell su rm /system/media/audio/ui/boot_miui.ogg Reboot After restarting, the system will restore the default file.

⚠️ Warning: If after restoring sound, the phone still emits a non-standard melody, check the folder /data/local/ — Some custom firmware caches sounds there. Delete files called boot* or poweron*.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When replacing the sound of the switch, users often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

• 🔇 The sound hasn't changed after you replaced the file: Check the access rights (should be 644) and restart the phone twice. If it didn't work, the file has the wrong name or format.
• 🔊 The melody plays but with distortion: Most likely, the bitrate is too high. Reconvert the file to 128 kbps.
• 📵 Phone not switched on after replacement: Urgently run the original firmware through Fastboot or restore the backup TWRP. Don’t try to wait – it can lead to data loss.
• 🔒 No access to the folder. /system: Make sure root rights are active (check through the Root Checker app). Some firmwares need to additionally mount the partition as a mount. -o rw,remount /system).

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Before any manipulation of system files, always backup via TWRP or MIUI Backup, which will save your data in case of a crash.

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