How to put your tune on a call in the phone Xiaomi: detailed instructions

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones offer flexible audio settings, but it’s not always obvious how to add your tune to a call instead of the standard options. This is especially true for users who want to stand out or use their favorite tracks as a ringtone. In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways, from simple selection from system sounds to install custom tunes through the file system.

It is important to understand that the process may differ depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and the device model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, etc.).We will take these nuances into account and provide universal solutions that work on most devices, also consider typical errors that cause the melody to not be installed, and give recommendations for audio optimization.

1. Method: Selection of a standard melody from system sounds

The easiest way is to use built-in ringtones, which are already optimized for volume and duration, so they don't need any more manipulation.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select the item Melody of the call.
4. Scroll through the list and click on your favorite sound for pre-listening.
5. Confirm the choice with the OK or Ready button.

In MIUI 14, the interface may be slightly different: instead of Sound and vibration, look for Sound → Call Melody. Some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50) have additional categories of sounds, such as Classic or Electronic.

⚠️ Warning: If the sound hasn't changed after selecting the melody, restart the phone. In rare cases, system settings are reset after the update. MIUI — Check the firmware version in Settings → The phone.

2. Method: Install your melody through file manager

If you want to use your own audio file (like a.mp3 or.m4a song segment), it needs to be properly placed in the device’s memory. Xiaomi looks for ringtones in specific folders, so simply copying the file to the memory root isn’t enough.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Connect your phone to your PC or use a file manager (such as Explorer or Mi File Manager).
2. Create a Ringtones folder at the root of internal memory (if not), and use Alarms and Notifications folders for alarms and notifications, respectively.
3. Put your audio file in the Ringtones folder: 🎵 File format —.mp3,.m4a,.ogg or wav. 🕒 Duration is no more 30 Seconds (otherwise, the system can cut the melody). 📛 File name – without Cyrillic and special characters (for example, my_ringtone.mp3).

Reboot your phone (required!).

Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Melody of the call

File format - MP3/M4A| Duration ≤ 30 seconds |Folder is called Ringtones|File without Cyrillic in name |Phone reloaded

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On some models (Redmi 10, POCO M4 Pro) the Ringtones folder should be in the internal memory, not in the SD-Otherwise, the file will not appear in the list of tunes.

3. Method: Use of the Melodies app (Zedge, Ringtone Maker)

If the manual method seems complicated, you can use third-party applications.

• 🎶 Zedge is a huge library of free ringtones and notifications, and once installed, the tunes are automatically added to the system list.
• ✂️ Ringtone Maker – lets you cut any track from your library and save it as a ringtone.
• 🔊 MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker – a convenient editor with pre-listening and volume setting.

Example of working with Zedge:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Select the Ringtones category.
3. Find the sound you like and click Set as ringtone.
4. Confirm installation in the system window.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Ringtone Maker) require permission to access files and microphones. If you refuse permission, you will not be able to save the melody. → Annexes → Permit management.

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If after installing through Zedge, the melody does not appear in the list, clear the cache of the Media application in the phone settings.

4. Method: Configure via MIUI Themes (for advanced users)

MIUI has a hidden feature that allows you to set tunes through themes, a technique that is suitable for users who want to synchronize ringtones with the system's visual style.

Instructions:

1. Download the theme with your favorite sounds from the official Themes store.
2. Set the theme and apply it.
3. Go to Settings → Sounds and vibration → Call melody.
4. At the top of the screen, select the Theme tab – there will appear sounds from the installed theme.

Note that not all themes contain custom ringtones. Before downloading, check the description of the theme for the phrase Custom ringtones included.

5. Method: Using ADB for Advanced Users

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., custom firmware), you can set the tune through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to a PC and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times).
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb push C:\path\to\your\ringtone.mp3 /sdcard/Ringtones/
4. Reset the device.

After that, the melody will appear in the system list, which is also useful if the Ringtones folder is not manually created for some reason.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can cause crashes if the commands are entered incorrectly. Ringtones/Alarms/Notifications.

Comparison of ways to install melodies on Xiaomi

Typical problems and their solutions

Even after setting the melody correctly, Xiaomi users sometimes face problems.

• 🔇 Melody does not play when ringing: Check volume in Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Loudness. Make sure it's not in Do Not Disturb mode. Reboot your phone.
• 📁 File doesn't show up in the list: Check file format and duration. Make sure the folder is called Ringtones (with capital letters, no spaces). Move the file to internal memory if it was on SD-map.
• 🔄 Melody resets after update: This is a known issue MIUI 13/14. Once updated, reinstall the melody manually. Use backup settings through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

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If the melody is cut off when you call, reduce the file duration to 20-25 seconds – the MIUI system automatically cuts ringtones longer than 30 seconds.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up tunes on Xiaomi