How to Put Your Music in a Call in Xiaomi Redmi 9: 5 Ways to Work

Why Xiaomi’s standard tunes don’t suit Redmi 9 users

Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes with a set of standard ringtones that quickly become boring. Many owners want to set their music to the bell - a favorite song, a unique sound or voice recording. MIUI This process does not always make it obvious: hidden settings, limitations on file formats, and file system features create complexities.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change the ringtone to Redmi. 9 (including Redmi models 9A/9C/9T), firmware-based MIUI 12/13/14. You’ll learn how to get around the track duration limit, what formats are supported, and why sometimes a set tune is reset after a reboot.

Pay special attention to the hidden method through the folder MIUI/ringtone, It works even on locked bootloaders – this method is rarely mentioned in official documentation, but it is guaranteed to work on all versions of Redmi. 9.

Method 1: Installation of the melody through standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in tools of the system, which is suitable for files already loaded into the phone's memory:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration → The ringing melody.
3. In the top right corner, press + Add (or local tunes in older versions) MIUI).
4. Select the folder where your audio file is stored (usually Music or Downloads).
5. Click on the track and confirm the selection with the Ready button.

⚠️ Note: The system will only show files with supported extensions:.mp3,.m4a,.If your track is.flac or.aac, you need to convert it in advance (for example, via Online Audio Converter).

The file has a supported format (.mp3,.m4a,.wav)

The track length does not exceed 30 seconds (otherwise it will be cut automatically)

The file is copied to the phone's internal memory (not to the phone's internal memory). SD-map)

Track volume normalized (not quieter) -16 dB)

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If the file is not in the list, check:

• 📁 Location: The file must be in internal memory (folders) MIUI/ringtone or Ringtones prioritize).
• 🔊 Volume: Quiet tracks (such as those recorded by voice) may not be displayed – increase the volume in the audio editor.
• 📱 Permissions: The Settings app must have permissions to access files (check in Settings). → Annexes → Permits).

Limitations of method

The standard method has disadvantages:

• 🚫 You can’t set a track longer than 30 seconds – the system will cut it off automatically.
• 🎵 After updating MIUI The melody can be dropped to a standard.
• 📂 Files from SD-Maps don’t appear in the list (Android 10 security restriction)+).

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If the melody is not saved after the reboot, move the file to the folder. MIUI/ringtone — This is a system directory that MIUI scan.

Method 2: Manually copying a file to a system folder

This method works even if the track is not displayed in the settings. It involves placing the file in a special directory that is not displayed in the settings. MIUI load-scan.

Step-by-step instruction

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (File Transfer Mode).
2. Open the phone’s internal memory and find the folder. MIUI. If it is not, create it manually.
3. Inside. MIUI Create a ringtone folder (if not available).
4. Copy your audio file into this folder. The file name must be in Latin (e.g., in the file name, my_ringtone.mp3).
5. Disconnect the phone from the PC and restart it.
6. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration → The Melody of the Call – Your Track Will Appear on the List.

⚠️ Attention: If the folder MIUI not visible through Windows Explorer, use the file manager on your phone (e.g. Files by Google or Mi File Manager.

If the file does not appear in the settings after the reboot:

• 🔄 Check the file extension (should be.mp3 or.m4a).
• 📛 Make sure the file name does not contain spaces or Cyrillic.
• 🔍 Move the file to the root of internal memory and repeat the steps.

Method 3: Using Third-Party Applications

If embedded tools MIUI They don't suit you, you can use third-party utilities, and they offer advanced features: cutting tracks, normalizing volume, setting different tunes for you to use. SIM-map.

Top.-3 ringtone-shifter

• 🎵 Zedge is a free music and wallpaper database with pre-listenable pre-listenable. Download to Play Market.
• 🔊 Ringtone Maker is an editor for cutting tracks and creating tunes from music. Supports.flac format.
• 📱 MTP Ringtones – a specialty application for Xiaomi, bypasses the restrictions MIUI track-length.

Instructions for Zedge

1. Install Zedge from the Play Market.
2. Open the app and select the Ringtones section.
3. Find your favorite track and click Install.
4. Select the Melody of the Call and confirm.
5. In the phone settings (Sound and vibration), select the ringtone set.

⚠️ Note: Apps like Zedge require permission to access files and microphones (to record their tunes.

Zedge

Ringtone Maker

MTP Ringtones

Other

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The Pros and Cons of Third-Party Utilities

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Applications of type MTP Ringtones creates a virtual folder in a system that emulates the standard Ringtones directory. MIUI Formats and duration of files.

Method 4: Setup through File Manager (for experienced)

This method is suitable for users who want full control of audio files, it involves manual editing of system paths and may require root rights (but it works without them on Redmi 9).

Steps for installation

1. Install a file manager with access to root folders (such as Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Activate Root Access Mode (if the phone is unlocked) or use the built-in Explorer MIUI.
3. Cross the path: /system/media/audio/ringtones (If there is no folder, use it. /sdcard/MIUI/ringtone).
4. Copy your audio file into this folder. Give it a simple name (for example, a simple name, custom.mp3).
5. Change the file permissions to 644 (readable for all, written only by the owner).
6. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Editing system folders without root rights can cause MediaProvider to crash. If the melody does not appear after the reboot, return the file to the /sdcard/MIUI/ringtone.

adb shell chmod 644 /sdcard/MIUI/ringtone/your file.mp3

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What to do if the file is not visible?

If the track does not appear in the settings after copying:

• 🔄 Move the file to /sdcard/Ringtones (Create a folder if it's not there).
• 📌 Rename the file by removing spaces and special characters (for example, song.mp3 instead of my favorite song.mp3).
• 🔊 Check the bitrate of the file – if it is above 320 kbps, convert to 192 kbps.

Method 5: Installation via PC (for files from a computer)

If the melody is stored on a computer, it can be transferred to Redmi 9 without using cloud services, a method that is suitable for large audio files or ringtone collections.

Instructions

1. Connect Redmi 9 to your PC via USB-cable (select File Transfer Mode on your phone).
2. On your computer, open the Explorer and go to this computer section. → [Your phone name].
3. Copy the audio file to the Ringtones folder or MIUI/ringtone (Create it if it is not available).
4. Securely remove the device and restart the phone.
5. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration → Call melody and select the copied file.

⚠️ Note: When connecting through MTP (Media file transfer protocols, some folders may not be displayed:

• 📁 Use a card reader to access the microSD directly (if the file is copied to the card).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone before copying it – it will reset the cache MTP.
• 🖥️ Install Xiaomi drivers for Windows (official page).

Alternative: Sending a file over Bluetooth

If the cable is missing, you can transfer the melody over Bluetooth:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your PC and phone.
2. From your computer, send the file to Redmi 9 (right click on the file) → Send. → Bluetooth device).
3. On your phone, take the file and save it to the Ringtones folder.

Problem Solving: Why is the melody not set?

Even after completing all the steps, Redmi 9 users may encounter problems, and we'll look at the typical bugs and their solutions.

Table of errors and corrections

Frequent questions and answers

• 🔕 Can I put music on a call for a specific contact? MIUI This is done through the Contact App: Open Contact → Change. → The ringing melody.
• 📱 Why on Redmi? 9A no folder MIUI? Some firmware has it hidden. Create it manually through the file manager.
• 🔊 How to increase the volume of a melody? Use an audio editor (such as Audacity) to normalize the volume to -1 dB.

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If after all the manipulations the melody is not set, reset the sound settings to standard (Settings) → Sound and vibration → Reset) and repeat the process.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions