How to change the sound of a call to Xiaomi: all ways and life hacks

The standard soundtrack on Xiaomi can get boring, especially if you have a popular model like the Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to personalize the audio, from choosing from the built-in library to installing their own audio files, but not all users know where these settings are hidden and how to circumvent the possible limitations of the MIUI system.

In this article, we'll look at all the current methods of changing the sound of a call, including hidden features for advanced users, how to add your favorite song as a melody, where to download quality ringtones, and what to do if the new sound is not saved after a reboot, and also reveal the secret of making unique signals for different contacts, so you immediately know who is calling without looking at the screen.

Before you start settings, make sure that your Xiaomi has the latest version of MIUI installed. In old firmware (before MIUI 12), the settings interface may differ, and some features may not. Check the version in the Settings menu → About Phone → MIUI version.

Method 1: Choosing from Xiaomi's standard tunes

The easiest way to change the sound of a call is to use the built-in MIUI library, which offers more than 20 standard tunes, including classic signals and modern ringtones.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Slap it on the bell.
4. In the list that opens, select your favorite melody and click OK.

Among the standard options there are both universal signals (By default, Classic), and thematic ones - for example, MIUI (So, if you want to hear a melody before you choose, just tap the name of the melody.

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If the list does not include "Call Sound", check if the "Do Not Disturb" mode or the "Meeting" profile is activated.

Note that in some regional versions of MIUI (e.g. India or Europe), the standard tunes may vary. If you don't have the options, move on to the next one.

Method 2: Installation of custom bell sound

If the built-in tunes aren't impressive, you can upload your own audio file, which can be a snippet of your favorite song, a voice recording, or any other sound in.mp3,.m4a, or.ogg format.

• 🎵 File length: no more than 30 seconds (the system will automatically trim long tracks).
• 📁 Location: The file must be in the Ringtones or Notifications folder on internal memory.
• 🔊 Volume: optimal level - not lower -10 DB, otherwise the sound will be too quiet.

Instructions for adding a custom ringtone:

1. Download or create an audio file (you can use apps like Ringtone Maker or MP3 Cutter).
2. Connect your phone to your PC or use a file manager (such as Mi File Explorer).
3. Move the file to /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/. If the folder is not available, create it manually.
4. Return to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Call Sound and select your file from the list.

Cut the track to 30 seconds |

Convert to MP3 or M4A| format

Check the volume (not lower than -10 dB) |

Move the file to the Ringtones folder-->

Important: If the file does not appear in the tone list, reboot your phone or use the Files app to update your media library (select "Update" in the app menu).

Method 3: Using Third-Party Applications

For those who want more than MIUI offers, there are specialized applications that allow you to:

• 🎶 Download ringtones directly from the database (e.g. Zedge or Ringtone Maker).
• 🔄 Assign different sounds to the calls, SMS and notifications.
• 🎧 Previewing the melodies before installation.
• 📱 Create vibration patterns for specific signals.

Recommended apps (available on Google Play):

To install the ringtone through Zedge:

1. Download and install the app from Google Play.
2. Start Zedge and select the Ringtones section.
3. Find your favorite tune and click Set as ringtone.
4. Confirm your choice in the system window.

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Ringtone Maker|

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Warning: Some apps (like Zedge) may request access to contacts and storage.

Method 4: Assigning Unique Contact Sounds

The custom contact ringtones feature is available in MIUI, but hidden in the depth of settings, which is convenient if you want to know immediately whether your boss, friend or courier is calling.

1. Open the Contacts (or Phone) application.
2. Select the contact you want and tap Edit (pencil icon).
3. Scroll down to Call Sound (or Rington by default in older versions).
4. Select a tune from the standard list or add a custom file (if it is in the Ringtones folder).
5. Save the changes.

If the call sound is not in the contact editor, try an alternative route:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Contacts → Permissions.
2. Make sure that the Warehouse and Microphone permits are enabled.
3. Restart the Contacts app.

On POCO models (e.g., POCO F5), the path may be different: Contacts → Additional → Calling Sound. If this method doesn’t work, use third-party apps like Contact Ringtones.

Solving the sound of the call

Sometimes, after a ringtone change, you get a problem: the sound doesn't play, it's reset to a standard one, or it's late, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

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If custom ringtones are missing after the MIUI update, check the /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/ folder - sometimes the system creates a duplicate folder /storage/emulated/0/Music/Ringtones/, where you need to transfer files.

On models with dynamic memory (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) there may be a conflict between internal and external memory.

1. Transfer the audio files to internal memory.
2. Turn it off. SD-card (if used) and reboot the phone.
3. Re-designate the ringtone.

Hidden Sound Functions in MIUI

MIUI offers some little-known features for customizing the soundtrack, and here are the most useful ones:

• 🔔 Vibrational patterns: You can create a unique vibration for calls. → Special facilities → Vibration. → Vibration patterns.
• 🎵 Adaptive sounds: Xiaomi 14 and later has a feature to adapt the volume of the call to the noise level in the room. → Sound. → Adaptive sound.
• 🔕 Scheduled Quiet Mode: automatically turns off the sound of the call at a predetermined time (e.g. at night). → Sound. → Don't disturb. → Schedule.
• 📞 Dialing sound: some regional firmwares can return classic dialing horns.Way: ##36446337# (test code for Redmi).

In the models with IR-blaster, POCO F4) The remote sound may appear in the audio menu, which is a signal to confirm that a command has been sent to household appliances.

If you like to experiment, try activating the hidden menu of the engineering settings of the sound.

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the code ##36446337##.
3. Choose Hardware Testing → Audio.
4. Here you can test all speakers and microphones, as well as change the sound parameters (caution – incorrect settings can lead to failures!).

Where to download quality ringtones for Xiaomi

Do you want to mess around with the trimming? Here are proven sources of ready-made ringtones optimized for Xiaomi:

• 🌐 Zedge (Google Play): More than 1 million free tunes, updated daily.
• 🎵 Mobile9 (mobile9.com): ringtones divided by genres (cinema, games, music).
• 📱 Ringtone Maker (Google Play): Allows you to create a tune from any song in 2 minutes.
• 🎶 TonePicker (tonepicker.com): Minimalist Signals Collection (ideal for work).

When downloading ringtones, pay attention to:

• 🔊 Volume: files must be normalized (peak volume is not lower) -3 dB).
• ⏱️ Duration: optimally 15-25 seconds (too long will be cut by the system).
• 📌 License: Avoid pirated tracks to avoid copyright infringement.

Xiaomi models with stereo speakers (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro) will be suitable for spatial sounding ringtones, which can be found by tagging 3D Ringtones on Zedge.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the sound of the call