How to Put Your Melody on a Call on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: 5 Proven Ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but even experienced users sometimes have difficulty configuring basic features. For example, setting a custom tune on a call can turn into a real puzzle: standard MIUI settings are not always intuitive, and files in the wrong format simply do not appear in the list of available ringtones.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can go from simply choosing from built-in tunes to installing any song from your phone’s memory (including.m4a,.flac, or.ogg file solutions), and learn why sometimes a tune is reset after a MIUI update and how to fix it without resetting.

1. Standard method: selection from built-in tunes

The fastest method is to use pre-installed ringtones, and Redmi Note 10 has about 20 ringtones, including classic signals and some melodic variations, to find them:

Open the Settings app (cog icon).
Go to the section Sound and vibration.
Slap on the call melody item.
At the top of the screen, select the MIUI tab – all system ringtones are collected here.

If you don't like either of these, you can listen to them all in turn by clicking on the track. Note that some of the tunes have different volumes of playback, for example, Ring_Classic.ogg sounds quieter than Ring_Mi_Mix.ogg, Even at maximum volume of the phone.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 12.5 and newer tab MIUI It can be called Standard. If you can't see it, upgrade the firmware or use alternative methods in the following sections.

2. Install custom melody from phone files

To put your music on a call, a file must meet three conditions:

📁 Location: Located in the Ringtones folder (or Notifications for notifications) on internal memory or SD-map.
🎵 Format:.mp3,.wav,.ogg or.m4a (Other formats are not supported).
⏱️ Duration: no more than 30 seconds (long tracks will be cut automatically).

Instructions for addition:

Download or transfer the audio file to your phone’s memory (for example, through Explorer or Google Drive).
Create a Ringtones folder at the root of your internal memory (if you don’t have one).
Move the file to this folder.
Return to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Call Melody and select Local (or My Files) tab.

If the file doesn’t show up, check its name – it shouldn’t contain special characters (e.g., #,%,?). Also try to reboot the phone: sometimes MIUI doesn’t update the list of ringtones in real time.

Download file in MP3/WAV|Rename without special characters |Put in Ringtones|Reboot phone (if necessary)

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3.Use of third-party ringtone apps

If standard methods don't work, you can use specialized utilities, such as Zedge or Ringtone Maker, which allow you to:

🔍 Download free ringtones from the database.
✂️ Cut any song to the desired length.
📲 Install melodies directly from the application (without manual file transfer).

Example of working with Zedge:

Install the app from Google Play.
In the search bar, type a query (e.g., ringtone for Xiaomi).
Select your favorite track and click Set as ringtone.
Confirm permissions for the application (access to memory).

This method has the advantage of automatically optimizing the file to meet MIUI requirements. However, be careful: some applications may contain ads or request unnecessary permissions (for example, access to contacts).

Standard settings MIUI| Through Ringtones| App side (Zedge, etc.)| I don't change the tune

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4. Problem Solving: Why the Melody is Not Set

If you have all the instructions, but the ringtone does not apply, check these points:

Problem.	Possible cause	Decision
The file does not appear in the list	Inappropriate format or folder	Convert to MP3 and place it in /Ringtones/
The melody plays quietly	Low bitrate file	Use files with bitrate ≥128 kbps
Resets after rebooting	MIUI cache error	Clear the app's cache Settings
It does not work for a specific contact.	Conflict with settings SIM-map	Assign a tune through the contact menu

Especially often, Redmi Note 10 users encounter a problem when a tune is reset after a MIUI update. This is because the system overwrites some default settings. To avoid this, back up the Ringtones folder before upgrading or use applications like Ringdroid that save settings in the cloud.

⚠️ Note: If after updating to MIUI 13+ All custom ringtones are missing, check the Settings section → Annexes → Application management → Settings (app) and reset its cache, which will return access to local files.

5. Customize individual melodies for contacts

Redmi Note 10 allows you to assign a unique ringtone to each contact, which is convenient if you want to know who is calling without looking at the screen.

Open the Contacts app.
Select the desired contact and tap Edit (pencil icon).
Scroll down to the Melody of the Call item.
Select a standard tune or click Add to download the custom file.

Please note: if the contact is maintained SIM-If you have a card, the individual melody may not work, transfer it to your phone memory or Google account, and check that the contact mode is not on Quiet Call (this is a separate setting in the same editing menu).

How to transfer SIM contact to your phone?

Open Contacts → Contact Management → Import / Export → Import with SIM. Select the contacts you need and save them to your Xiaomi or Google account.

6.Alternative methods: ADB and root access

For advanced users who are ready to work with ADB or get root rights, there are additional features:

🔧 Installation through ADB: You can manually write the path to the file in the system settings, if MIUI He can't see it.
🛠️ System Rington Replacement: With root access, you can replace standard ringtones in the system /system/media/audio/ringtones/.

Example of command for ADB (requires USB debugging enabled):

adb shell settings put system ringtone /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/my_tone.mp3

This method is useful if MIUI persistently ignores your files, but requires caution: the wrong ADB commands can disrupt the system, and after updating the firmware, changes can be reset.

⚠️ Note: Root access will cancel the Redmi Note 10 warranty and increase security risk. If you are not sure about your actions, use standard methods.

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7. Sound optimization: volume and vibration

Even if you set the perfect tune, it can be hard to hear in a noisy place. Redmi Note 10 has a few hidden settings to improve the perception of the call:

🔊 Increased volume: in Settings → Special facilities → Enable the option to Enable Media.
📳 Vibration when calling: in Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when calling, select an intense pattern.
🎛️ Equator: In the sound settings, activate the effects of sound MIUI and pick a preset Loud.

Also check if Do Not Disturb mode is activated (the crescent icon in the notification curtain) it can block the sound of the call even at maximum volume. If the problem persists, try resetting the sound to factory settings: Settings → System → Resetting settings → Resetting the sound settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about ringtones on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

Can I play a tune longer than 30 seconds?

Technically, yes, but MIUI will cut it to 30 seconds when you select it, and to get around that limitation, use apps like Ringtone Maker that allow you to create a cyclic ringtone from a long track.

Why does my tune only play once and stop?

This is due to the settings of the playback cycle. MIUI The default ringtone is played once per cycle, and to change that, you need to edit the file through Ringtone Maker or use it to play the ringtone. ADB-parameter-changer ringtone_loop.

How to return standard tunes if they are gone after the update?

Go to Settings → Applications → App Management → Settings, clear cache and data. After rebooting, the standard ringtones should return. If not, reset the sound settings (see section 7).

Can I use a tune from Spotify or YouTube Music?

Directly from apps – no, but you can download the track to your phone (like Snaptube or YMusic), convert it to MP3, and put it in the Ringtones folder.

Why is it that you hear only vibration when you call, even though the volume is at its maximum?

Check if vibration only is activated in the sound settings. Also make sure that the Settings menu is on. → SIM-Maps and mobile networks for your SIM No Calls without Sound option is included.