Individual melodies for each SIM-Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: full setup

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro remains one of the most popular smartphones with support for two SIM-And it's a feature that not only makes it easier to identify incoming calls by sound, but also helps you differentiate between personal and work calls without looking at the screen. MIUI, where the setting was hidden in the depths of the menu, modern firmware offers a more intuitive approach - but with nuances.

In this article, you will find 3 working ways to assign unique ringtones for the SIM 1 and SIM 2 to the Redmi Note 9 Pro, including bypassing the limitations of the standard interface. We will also discuss why settings are sometimes reset after a MIUI update, and how to avoid this. If you use a smartphone with MIUI 12.5-14 firmware, all methods will be relevant – tested in practice.

Why the Standard Method Doesn't Work: Common Problems

On paper, it's simple: go to the call settings, select. SIM-But in practice, Redmi Note 9 Pro users face a number of problems:

• 🔄 Settings are reset after rebooting or updating MIUI.
• 🎵 No choice. SIM in the sound menu (especially on older versions of the firmware).
• 📱 The melody only plays for the main SIM, And the second one uses default sound.
• 🔊 User ringtones are not saved (for example, downloaded to the Ringtones folder).

The reason for most of these bugs is architecture. MIUI: The system prioritizes the settings of the main SIM-maps (the one used for mobile data by default) and after major updates (e.g., with the mobile data default) MIUI 12 on MIUI 13) some parameters are reset to factory. There are solutions, and they don't require root rights.

Method 1: Standard Sound and Vibration setting (MIUI 13–14)

If your Redmi Note 9 Pro runs on MIUI 13 or later, the easiest way to assign different tunes is to use the built-in menu.

1. Open the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
2. Go to the section "Melody of the call".
3. At the top of the screen you will see the tabs SIM 1 and SIM 2 – choose the desired one.
4. Click on the current tune and select a new one from the list (or add your file through Local Melodies).
5. Repeat the steps for the second. SIM-map.

⚠️ Attention: If the tab is SIM 1/SIM 2 No, so your firmware doesn't support this directly. 2 or the Way 3.

If you want to use your own tunes, pre-copy the audio files (.mp3 or.m4a format, up to 30 seconds in duration) into the Internal Storage → Ringtones folder.

Method 2: Configure with Dual SIM and Mobile Network (for MIUI 12.5 and below)

On older versions. MIUI (12.0.1.0 or 12.5) - the option to select the tunes for each SIM It works even if there are no tabs on the Sound and Vibration menu. SIM-map:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Double. SIM mobile.
2. Choose one of them. SIM-maps, for example, SIM 1).
3. Slip on the item Melody of the call (may be called the Call).
4. Assign a unique tune and save the changes.
5. Repeat for the second. SIM-map.

Important: Some firmware may not have this path. If there is no Melody of Call, try updating MIUI or using Method 3.

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If the tunes do not change after setting, try temporarily disabling one of the tunes. SIM-And then you can save the settings, and then you can activate it again, and that sometimes helps wake up the system.

Method 3: Use of third-party applications (universal method)

If the standard methods don't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue.The best options for the Redmi Note 9 Pro:

• 🎶 Ringo (Play Market) – allows you to assign different tunes, vibrations and even LED-colour SIM.
• 🔔 Zedge – a huge library of ringtones + linkage SIM-map.
• 📱 Dual SIM Ringtone Setter – a specialized application for devices with two SIM.

Instructions for Ringo (we recommend this option):

1. Install an app from the Play Market.
2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you have requested (access to contacts, calls, storage).
3. Go to the SIM Ringtones section.
4. Select SIM 1 or SIM 2 and assign a tune from the library or your files.
5. Activate the Override System Ringtone option (redefinition of the system melody).

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Zedge) may conflict with system settings MIUI. If the tunes don’t change after installation, try:

• Disable battery optimization for the application in Settings → Applications → Application management → Battery optimization.
• Reboot the phone after setting up.
• Delete the cache of the Settings application → Applications → [Application name] → Storage → Clear the cache.

Compatibility table with MIUI versions

If your version of MIUI is not listed in the table, check it in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. For maximum compatibility, upgrade your firmware to the latest stable version.

How to save settings after updating MIUI

One of the most common problems is resetting tunes after a system update.

1. Back up your settings through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Local Backup. Select System Settings and Sounds.
2. Use the cloud backup (Mi Cloud): enable settings synchronization in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization → System settings.
3. Set the settings through ADB (Adb shell settings put global settings sim_ringtone1 /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/melody1.mp3 adb shell settings put global sim_ringtone2 /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/melody2.mp3 Where melody1.mp3 and melody2.mp3 — file names.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Sometimes you need to manually resave the tune settings, even if the backup was created, and this is due to a change in the structure of system files in new versions.

Problem Solving: The tunes don’t change or only one plays

If you have tuned different tunes, but the Redmi Note 9 Pro only plays one, check out the following points:

• 📶 Priority SIM-maps: go to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Priority SIM-call cards and make sure that the Ask mode is always chosen or SIM 1/SIM 2 by default, but not only SIM 1).
• 🔕 Do Not Disturb: Check if it is on for a specific SIM-maps in Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Don't disturb. → Rules.
• 📱 Application conflict: If you used third-party utilities (like Truecaller), they can override system melodies.
• 🔄 Resetting sound settings: sometimes helps resetting to factory settings → Sounds and vibrations → Resetting the sound settings (the melodies will be saved, but other sound settings will return to default).

If the problem persists, try a test call from the other phone to each one. SIM-It may only be a problem for a specific operator (such as MTS or Beeline) in which case contact the operator's support, sometimes network settings are the cause.

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On the Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI 14, the most reliable way is to use the built-in Sound and Vibration menu with tabs for each SIM.

FAQ: Frequent questions about tunes on Redmi Note 9 Pro