How to put a ringtone on a Xiaomi phone: 5 method MIUI 12-15

Installing ringtones on Xiaomi smartphones seems to be a simple task, but many users are faced with nuances: for some reason, downloaded melodies are not displayed, standard sounds are not liked, and in new versions. MIUI The settings menu has moved to another location, and this guide will help you figure out how to put a tune on a call, SMS or alarm clock on any device of the brand – from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

We will look at all the relevant ways: from the use of built-in tools MIUI We'll focus on the typical issues of why the phone doesn't see downloaded files, how to get around the system's limitations on ringtone duration, and what to do if your favorite tunes are lost after the update. All instructions are checked on the latest firmware versions (MIUI 14/15) and adapted for models 2020-2026 year-end.

1. Standard method: selection from built-in ringtones

The easiest way is to use the tunes that are pre-installed in the system. MIUI And they're guaranteed to work smoothly:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select the Melody of the Call (for incoming calls) or the Notification Sound (for the SMS and other warnings).
4. Scroll down the list, and all the system sounds are grouped into categories (Classics, Electronics, Nature).

In the latest versions MIUI 14/15 You've got a pre-listening feature: just tap the name of the tune to hear it without saving it, MIUI Tune or Xiaomi Ring are branded and only available on brand devices.

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If you don’t like standard ringtones but don’t want to install third-party apps, try going to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI And then you tap the logo a few times, and in some firmware, it reveals the hidden melodies of the developers.

The main disadvantage of this method is the limited choice, and if you want to install your music or sound from the Internet, read on.

2. How to put a custom ringtone from a file

To use your melody (such as a song segment or a recorded voice), you must first prepare it correctly and place it in your phone's memory.

Step 1: Preparation of the audio file

• 🎵 Format: Supported.mp3,.m4a,.wav,.ogg. Optimal — MP3 bitrate 128-192 quid.
• ⏱️ Duration: Recommended - up to 30 seconds. MIUI clips ringtones longer than 1 minute.
• 📁 Placement: The file must be in the Ringtones folder (for calls) or Notifications (for notifications) on internal memory or SD-map.

Step 2: Transfer the file to your phone

There are three ways:

1. Through cable. USB: Connect your phone to your computer, select File Transfer mode and copy the audio to the desired folder.
2. Bluetooth: Send the file from another device and save it to the Ringtones folder.
3. Through the cloud: Upload the file to Mi Cloud, Google Drive, or Yandex Disk, then download directly to the ringtones folder.

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Step 3: Selecting a file in the settings

Now you need to tell the phone which file to use:

1. Go to Settings. → Sounds and vibrations → The ringing melody.
2. At the top of the screen, select the Locals tab (or My Melodies in older versions of MIUI).
3. Find your file in the list and tap it for pre-listening.
4. Press OK or Save to apply.

It's important: MIUI 14+ You may not show files with Cyrillic names or special characters. Rename the file in Latin (for example, my_ringtone.mp3).

3. Installation of ringtones through the Music app

If you don't want to mess with folders, you can assign a ringtone directly from the standard Mi Music player, which works for files already loaded into the phone's memory:

1. Open the Music app (note icon on the desktop).
2. Find the track you want to use as a ringtone and tap the three-point (⋮) near.
3. In the menu, select Set as a ringtone.
4. Specify the type: The ringing melody, the sound of notifications or the sound of an alarm clock.

The advantage of this method is that you can automatically crop a track for up to 30 seconds (if it is longer) and copy it to the right folder. However, not all versions of Mi Music support this feature - if there is no Set as a ringtone, update the application through the Mi App Store.

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4. Use of third-party applications

If embedded tools MIUI You don't like it, you can use specialized software, and they offer more features: editing sound, downloading ringtones from the Internet, setting different tunes for individual contacts.

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The algorithm for working with all these programs is the same:

1. Install the app from Google Play or Mi App Store.
2. Select a track from the library or download a new one.
3. Cut the fragment (if necessary) and save it as a ringtone.
4. Apply the melody through your phone settings (Seconds and Vibrations).

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Third-party applications may request access to storage and microphone. Do not grant permissions if the program looks suspicious (few reviews, ask for access to the device). SMS).

One of the advantages of this approach is the ability to assign individual ringtones for contacts:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Select the right contact and tap Edit.
3. Find the Melody of the Call (or the Sound of Notifications).
4. Select a tune from the list (including those installed through third-party apps).

5 Problems and Solutions: Why the Ringtone Is Not Installed

Even after completing all the instructions, Xiaomi users sometimes encounter errors, and let’s look at the most common cases and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The file does not appear in the list of tunes

• 🔍 Check the folder: The file should be in /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones (for calls or /storage/emulated/0/Notifications (notice-in).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone: Sometimes MIUI Do not update the file list immediately.
• 📛 Check the file name: Remove Cyrillic, spaces and special characters: ringtone1.mp3.
• 🚫 Remove the.nomedia file: If there is a hidden.nomedia file in the folder, delete it – it blocks multimedia scanning.

Problem 2: Rington plays but is circumcised or distorted

This is a typical problem for files with non-standard parameters.

• 🎛️ Convert to MP3: Use Audacity or online converters (e.g. audio-converter.com).
• ⏱️ Cut to 30 seconds: MIUI It can cut long tracks incorrectly.
• 🔊 Check bitrate: Optimal — 128-192 qbit/s. Too high bitrate (320 kbit/s may cause delays.

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If the ringtone is playing late, try turning off the power saving for the Music or Sound and Vibration app in the battery settings.

Problem 3: After the update MIUI ringtones gone

Firmware updates sometimes reset user settings to restore tunes:

1. Check if the files are still in the Ringtones and Notifications folders.
2. If the files are in place but not displayed, move them to the temporary folder, then back.
3. If files are deleted, restore them from a backup (for example, via Mi Cloud or Google Drive).

⚠️ Attention: Some updates MIUI If the ringtones stop working after the update, create the folders again manually (through any file manager) and transfer the files to them.

6. Features for different Xiaomi models

While most of the instructions are universal, some Xiaomi models have nuances due to different versions. MIUI We've collected key differences:

Models with MIUI 12-13 (2020-2022 years)

• 📱 Redmi Note 9/10/11, POCO X3/X4: In these phones, the Sound and Vibration section may be called Sound and Vibration (without the plural).
• 🔊 Mi 10/11: It supports dynamic ringtones (which vary depending on the contact), but the function is hidden. To activate it, you need to manually edit the contact and select the option Dynamic Melody.
• 🎶 POCO F3/4: In these models, by default, scanning of Ringtones folders on SD-To enable, go to Settings. → Warehouse → Settings SD-Maps and activate the option to scan multimedia.

Models with MIUI 14-15 (2023-2026 years)

• 🆕 Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12: These phones have Adaptive Sounds, which automatically adjusts the ringtone volume based on the noise level around them. → Sounds and vibrations → Adaptive sounds.
• 🔕 POCO F5: This is the default Quiet Mode for Notifications option that allows custom ringtones to stop playing.
• 📂 Redmi K60: In this model, the Ringtones and Notifications folders are hidden by default. To see them, enable the display of hidden files in any file manager (for example, in Mi File Manager).

Devices with global and Chinese firmware

If your Xiaomi is running on the Chinese version MIUI (for example, Xiaomi 12S Ultra for China, the sound menu may look different:

• 🌐 Item names are not fully translated (for example, instead of the ringtone).
• 🚫 There is no way to install custom ringtones without root rights.
• 🔄 To get around the limitations, use apps like Ringtone Maker that create ringtones by bypassing system constraints.

⚠️ Note: On devices with Chinese firmware (CN ROM) Some system sounds may be linked to Xiaomi services (e.g. Mi Pay or Mi Home) and cannot be changed without obtaining root rights.

7. Additional features: vibration, alarm, system notification sounds

Setting up the ringtone is only part of customizing your Xiaomi soundtrack, and let’s look at how to change other audio options:

Vibration adjustment

V MIUI You can not only choose a melody, but also adjust the vibration pattern:

1. Go to Settings → Sounds and vibration → Vibration when calling.
2. Choose one of the preset patterns (Standard, Heartbeat, Wave).
3. To customize tap Create a vibration and record your pattern while holding your finger on the screen.

The sound of the alarm clock

The alarm clock melody is set separately:

1. Open the Clock app (a dial icon).
2. Go to the Alarm tab and tap the desired alarm clock (or create a new one).
3. Select Sound and specify a tune from the standard list or your files.

Sounds for specific applications

V MIUI You can assign unique sounds to different types of notifications:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the desired application (such as WhatsApp or Telegram).
3. Tap Notifications. → Sound and melody.

For system notifications (low battery charge, charging connection, etc.), the path is different:

1. Settings → Sounds and vibrations → System notification sounds.
2. Select an event (e.g. Charging is complete) and assign a sound.

8.Security: How to Avoid Ringtones Problems

Customization of sounds is a harmless procedure, but there are risks that you should be aware of:

Risk 1: Viruses in downloaded ringtones

Some sites and apps spread "ringtones" with malicious code.

• 🚩 Expansion is not.mp3/.m4a, a.apk or.exe.
• 🚩 The file asks for permission to install (the ringtone should not be installed as an app!).
• 🚩 The file size is suspiciously large (e.g., 50MB for a 30-second track).

Where to download ringtones safely:

• 🔹 Official Stores: Google Play, Mi App Store.
• 🔹 Verified sites: Zedge, Mob.org.
• 🔹 Create a ringtone from your music through Ringtone Maker.

Risk 2: Losing files after resetting settings

If you do a Hard Reset, all custom ringtones are from folders. Ringtones/Notifications They'll be removed to avoid it:

• 📁 Regularly copy folders with ringtones to the cloud (Mi Cloud, Google Drive).
• 🔄 Use backup applications (e.g. Swift Backup).
• 📱 Save original files on your computer or external drive.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using SD-The card is an internal memory, and the ringtones can disappear when you remove the card.

Risk 3: Conflicts with energy conservation

V MIUI Aggressive battery optimization may interfere with ringtones playback:

• 🔋 If the ringtone is late playing or breaks, add the Music or Sounds and Vibration app to the power saving exception list (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).
• 📵 For important notifications (for example, SMS from the bank) disable the Adaptive battery in the power settings.

If after all the manipulations the ringtone still does not work, check if not activated Do not disturb (Settings) → Sounds and vibrations → In this mode, all sounds are turned off except the alarm clock and priority contacts.

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