How to install a ringtone on Xiaomi Redmi 8: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi 8 is a popular smartphone with a shell MIUI, which offers flexible audio settings. However, many users have difficulty trying to change the standard ringtone to their own. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to install the ringtone, including hidden shell functions and bypassing the limitations of the system.

The Redmi 8 feature is Android 9/10 based with proprietary firmware, where the path to audio settings can differ from pure Android. We will look not only at basic methods through the phone menu, but also at alternative options for those who want to use MP3 tunes longer than 30 seconds (the default MIUI limit).

1. Installation of the ringtone through standard MIUI settings

The easiest way is to use the system’s built-in tools, which are suitable for tunes already loaded into the phone’s memory (in the Ringtones or Notifications folder).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon).
• 🔊 Go to the section Sound and vibration.
• 🎵 Select the item Melody of the call.
• 📁 At the top of the screen, click Local to see custom files.

If your tune is not displayed, check:

• 📂 Location of the file: it should be in the Internal folder Storage/Ringtones/.
• 🎵 Format: MIUI supportive.mp3,.m4a,.wav, but optimal bitrate 128-192 kbit / s.
• ⏱️ Duration: By default, the system cuts tracks longer than 30 seconds.

⚠️ Warning: If the sound hasn't changed after you've selected the melody, restart the phone. Redmi 8 sometimes triggers a cache of audio settings.

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2.Use of a file manager for manual installation

If the standard method didn’t work, you can manually transfer the file to the system folder, a technique that is particularly useful for tunes that last more than 30 seconds (although MIUI will still crop them when played).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Redmi 8 to your PC via USB (select File Transfer Mode).
2. Open the phone’s internal memory and create a Ringtones folder (if not).
3. Put your audio file there (for example, my_ringtone.mp3).
4. Turn off the phone and go to the sound settings as described in the first method.

Alternatively, use the file manager directly on your phone (e.g., Mi File Manager or Solid Explorer):

• 📁 Find your audio file in your phone memory.
• 📋 Press "Select" → "Copy".
• 📂 Go to Internal. Storage/Ringtones/ And insert the file.

⚠️ Note: Ringtones folder should be at the root of internal memory, not at the root of the memory. SD-map. MIUI Ignores files from external drives when choosing a tune.

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3. Installation of ringtones through the Music app

Little-known life hack: Redmi 8 can assign a ringtone directly from the standard Mi Music player.

How to do this:

• 🎵 Open the Music app and find the track.
• 📝 Click on three dots next to the song → Set up how.
• 🔔 Select the Melody of the Call or the Notification Sound.
• ✂️ If necessary, cut the fragment (MIUI will offer a pruning tool).

Limitations of the method:

• 🎵 It only works with files added to the Mi Music library.
• ⏱️ The maximum ringtone duration is 30 seconds (even if the original track is longer).
• 🔄 After updating MIUI This method may disappear (depending on the firmware version).

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If the player does not have the “Install as” option, update the Mi Music app via Google Play or clear its cache in the settings.

4. Third-party applications for ringtones installation

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, you can use third-party tools that allow you to:

• 🎵 Set up melodies of any duration.
• 📁 Select files from SD-map.
• 🔊 Assign different ringtones to SIM-Cards (relevant to Redmi 8 with two slots).

Top.-3 tested applications:

Instructions for Zedge:

1. Install the application and open it.
2. In the search, type in the name of the melody or select a category (for example, "Electronics").
3. Click on your favorite ringtone → Set → Melody of the call.
4. Confirm your choice in the MIUI system window.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Zedge) require permission to access files and audio settings. If the ringtone is not used after installation, check the permissions in Settings → Annexes → Permit management.

5.Assignment of different ringtones for SIM-map

Redmi 8 supports two different SIM-You can set up a unique tune for each card, which is convenient if you use one number for work and another for personal calls.

How to set up:

• 📞 Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
• 🔄 Choose. SIM-map, SIM 1).
• 🔔 Click the Melody of the Call and select the file.
• 📱 Repeat for the second. SIM-map.

Nuances:

• 🔄 If the melodies match, the system will use one of them (priority is given to the user). SIM 1).
• 📵 When one is disconnected SIM-The ringtone card is dropped on the standard.
• 🔊 The vibration is set up separately for each SIM-maps in the same menu.

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For different SIM-cards can be assigned not only ringtones, but also unique notification sounds (SMS, mobile).

6. Solving ringtone issues on Redmi 8

Sometimes users find that the set melody is not played or reset to a standard one. Let's look at the typical causes and ways to eliminate them.

Problem 1: Rington doesn't change.

• 🔄 Reboot the phone – it will reset the cache of sound settings.
• 📂 Check if the file is in the Ringtones folder (not Downloads or Music).
• 🔊 Make sure the volume of the call is not set to a minimum in Settings → Sound.

Problem 2: The melody is cut off

• ✂️ Use the Ringtone Maker app to crop the track for up to 30 seconds.
• 🎵 Convert the file to format M4A (sometimes MIUI He works better with him).
• 📁 Check if the file is corrupted (open it in the player).

Problem 3: Ringtones reset after update

• 🔄 Backup your file to the cloud (such as Mi Cloud or Google Drive).
• 📥 After updating MIUI Re-copy the file to the Ringtones folder.
• 🔊 Reset the melody through the sound settings.

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the sound settings to the standard:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Resetting.
2. Select Resetting Sound Settings.
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about ringtones on Redmi 8