How to Put a Melody on a Call on Xiaomi: 5 Ways to Make a MIUI 14/15

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones offer flexible audio settings, but it’s not always obvious how to add your own tune to a call. Standard ringtones get boring quickly, and your favorite playlist track can become your phone’s unique audio identifier. In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to set a tune to an incoming call, from basic settings to hidden MIUI features.

Xiaomi is a manufacturer that regularly updates the interface, and the location of menu items may vary depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14 or 15) and the model of the smartphone (Redmi Note 12, Poco X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.). We took into account these nuances and prepared universal instructions that work on most devices. And if you encounter an error when installing a melody, at the end of the article there is a section with solutions to typical problems.

Method 1: Use of standard MIUI ringtones

The easiest method is to select a tune from a preset set. MIUI more 20 Standard ringtones, including classical signals (Ring_Ring, Over_the_horizon) and Xiaomi's signature sounds (Mi_Mix, Mi_Tune). To activate them:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration → The ringing melody.
3. In the list, select your favorite ringtone and press OK.

If standard tunes seem boring, you can download additional packages of sounds through the MIUI Theme Store.

• 🎵 In the Melody of a Call menu, click Download (or Get more in new versions).
• 🔍 Select a category (e.g. Nature, Electronics) and download your favorite package.
• 📲 After downloading, a new ringtone will appear in the main list.

⚠️ Note: In some regions (e.g. the EU) due to restrictions GDPR The theme store can be turned off. In this case, use method 3 or 4.

Method 2: Install a melody from files on your phone

If you want to call your music (like a.mp3 or.m4a track), you first need to transfer the file to the correct folder. MIUI automatically scans certain directories for sound files. Here's how to do this:

1. Connect your phone to your PC or use a file explorer (such as Mi File Manager).
2. Create a Ringtones folder in the root directory of internal memory (near the DCIM, Downloads folders).
3. Put an audio file in it (maximum duration is 30 seconds, otherwise it will be cut).
4. Reboot your phone (required!) to update MIUI’s media database.

After the reboot, your track will appear in the ringtone list. If there is no file, check:

• 📁 The correct folder name (registrar is important: Ringtones, not ringtones).
• 🎵 File format (supported.mp3,.m4a,.ogg,.wav).
• 📱 Permissions for Media Storage Application (in Settings) → Annexes → Permit management).

Cut the track to 30 seconds|Rename the file in Latin (without spaces)|Put it in the Ringtones folder|Reboot the phone-->

Important: In MIUI 14+, the Ringtones folder may not be scanned automatically, in which case, use the Music app to play the file at least once, which will force it to be added to the media base.

Method 3: Applications for setting up ringtones

If standard methods don't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, allowing you not only to set custom tunes, but also to cut tracks, adjust vibrations and even assign different ringtones to different types of ringtones. SIM-Here's the top.-3 tested applications:

Instructions for Zedge (the most popular option):

1. Install and open the application.
2. In the search bar, enter a query (for example, lofi ringtone).
3. Select your favorite ringtone and click Set → Call melody.
4. Confirm your choice in the MIUI system window.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (such as Ringtone Maker) require permission to access storage. MIUI 15 This permission must be confirmed manually in Settings → Annexes → Permit management → Warehouse.

Standard ringtone MIUI|Favorite track from playlist|Downloaded from the application (Zedge et al.)|Your own recording (voice, sounds of nature)-->

Method 4: Configure via PC (for advanced)

If you prefer manual control, you can set the tune through your computer using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for MIUI versions of any version and does not require root rights.

1. Download and install Platform Tools (includes adb).
2. Activate Developer Mode on your phone: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
3. Enable debugging over USB in Settings → Additional → For developers.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command in the terminal: adb shell settings put system ringtone /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/your_song.mp3 (substitute your_song.mp3 in the name of your file).
5. Reboot the phone.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔧 It works even if it does. MIUI Can't see the Ringtones folder.
• 📡 Allows you to set melodies longer than 30 seconds (but they will be cropped when played).
• 🛠️ You can assign different ringtones for notifications and alarms through similar commands.

Method 5: Different tunes for different SIM-map

If your Xiaomi supports two of your SIM-Cards (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G POCO F5), You can assign unique ringtones to each room, and it's convenient to distinguish between personal calls and workers:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose. SIM-map, SIM 1).
3. Click the Call Melody and select the file from the list.
4. Repeat for the second. SIM-map.

Limitations:

• 📵 It doesn't work on models with MIUI Global Market (Global) ROM), if SIM-card.
• 🔕 In some firmware (MIUI 12.5 and below) option hidden – use the app MIUI Ringtone Changer.

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If you travel frequently, make a local appointment. SIM-The card is quiet ringtone, and for the main one is loud, which will help to avoid awkward situations in roaming.

Solving problems with setting a melody

Sometimes even after all the manipulations, the melody doesn't set. Here are the typical errors and their solutions:

If the problem persists, try:

1. Clear the cache of the Media Storage app (Settings → Apps → Show Everything → Media Storage → Clear the cache).
2. Update MIUI to the latest version (in Settings → About Phone → System Update).
3. Reset the sound settings to standard (Settings → Sound and vibration → Resetting settings).

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If the melody is not set after all the manipulations, check if Do Not Disturb or Quiet Mode is activated in the notification curtain, which can block the change in the audio signals.

Bonus: Hidden Sound Chips in MIUI

Xiaomi hides a few useful features related to sound.

• 🔔 Adaptive ringtones: In MIUI 15 Adaptive sound is available, which automatically adjusts the volume of the call depending on the noise level around. → Sound and vibration → Adaptive sound.
• 🎶 Melody by schedule: You can assign different ringtones for work and weekends through the app MIUI Clock (Alarm clock tab) → Sound settings).
• 📞 Vibration by melody: In Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when ringing, you can select a vibration pattern synchronized with the rhythm of the ringtone.

Another little-known feature is creating sound profiles, for example, you can set up a separate profile for sleep, work and relaxation with unique melodies and volume levels.

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound profiles.
2. Click Add Profile and set the settings.
3. Activate the profile manually or on a schedule.

FAQ: Frequent questions about ringtones on Xiaomi