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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is still one of the most popular smartphones of the brand due to the balanced characteristics and reliable platform MediaTek Helio G90T. However, even with such a proven device owners often face non-obvious moments – for example, how to change the standard ring to your own. Unlike the new models with MIUI 14+, where the interface is simplified, in the Redmi Note 8 Pro (with MIUI 11-13), the path to audio settings can be confusing.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to install ringtone, from basic (through system settings) to advanced (using a file manager and third-party applications), and focus on the hidden limitations of MIUI on audio file format and the typical errors that can prevent a melody from playing, and if you want to play a song from Spotify, voice recording or even notification sound from a game, here you will find a solution.

1. Method: through standard MIUI settings

The most obvious and safe method is to use the built-in tools of the system, which is suitable for installing tunes from pre-loaded files (for example, downloaded to the Ringtones folder).

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Slip on the item "Melody of the call" (or "rington" in some versions of the firmware).
4. In the list that opens, select Local Melodies – here you will see all the audio files that the system recognizes as ringtones.
5. Select the desired file and press OK.

If your local tunes list doesn’t include your file, check:

• 📁 The folder that the file is saved to (must be Ringtones, Notifications or Music in the root directory).
• 🎵 Audio format: MIUI supportive MP3, WAV, OGG, M4A, but can ignore files with bitrates above 320 kbit/s.
• 🔄 Restart your phone if the file doesn’t show up even after checking the path.

Save the file to Ringtones| Check the format (MP3/WAV)| Make sure the bitrate ≤320 kbit/s|Reboot the phone after adding

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⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 12.5 and older, Local Melodies may not be available if the folder does not contain the appropriate files.

2. Method: Using a File Manager

If the standard method didn't work, try manually moving the file to the system folder.

1. Open any file manager (e.g., Mi File Manager or Solid Explorer).
2. Find the audio file you want to make a ringtone and copy it.
3. Go to the root directory (/storage/emulated/0/) and create the Ringtones folder if it is not available.
4. Put the file in this folder.
5. Reboot your phone and repeat the steps from the first method.

Alternative path for notifications and alarm clocks:

• 🔔 For notification sounds, use the Notifications folder.
• ⏰ For the alarm clock, the Alarms folder.

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If you don’t have a Ringtones folder, create it manually – MIUI will automatically scan it the next time you reboot it.

3. Method: Applications for ringtones

If you need to crop a song, apply effects or download ready-made tunes, use third-party apps.The best options for the Redmi Note 8 Pro:

• 🎛️ Zedge – a huge library of free ringtones and notification sounds with the ability to pre-listen.
• 🎵 Ringtone Maker – allows you to crop any audio file and save it as a ringtone.
• 🔊 MP3 Cutter is a simple tool for cutting tracks with support for formats MP3, AAC, WAV.

How to install ringtone through Zedge:

1. Download and install Zedge from Google Play.
2. Open the app and find your favorite tune (use search or categories).
3. Slip along the track and select Set as ringtone.
4. Confirm your choice in the system window.

Zedge|Ringtone Maker|MP3 Cutter|Other |Not using third-party apps

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⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Zedge) request permission to access storage and contacts. You can refuse access to contacts without consequences, but access to files is mandatory.

4. Method: via Google Play Music (for older versions of MIUI)

If your Redmi Note 8 Pro still has Google Play Music installed (before it closes in 2020), you can use it to install the ringtone:

1. Open Google Play Music and find the track you want to make a ringtone.
2. Slip on three points next to the track and choose Use as a ringtone.
3. Confirm the selection in the system menu.

For newer versions of YouTube Music, this method doesn’t work – instead, use Ringtone Maker or save tracks to the Ringtones folder manually.

5. Method: ADB-Teams for Advanced Users

If standard methods don’t work (for example, due to MIUI restrictions on modified firmware), you can apply ADB. This method requires connecting the phone to a PC and basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your computer and enable USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → Developers).
2. Connect the Redmi Note 8 Pro to PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put system ringtone /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/your_song.mp3 (substitute your_song.mp3 in the name of your file).
3. Reboot the phone.

To reset the ringtone to the standard use:

adb shell settings delete system ringtone

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ADB-method bypasses restrictions MIUI, But it requires caution – the wrong commands can disrupt the system.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even after the ringtone is properly installed, there can be failures.

• 🔇 Melody is not played: Check the volume in Settings → Sound and vibration → Loudness. Make sure the file is intact (try playing it in a player). If you use Dual Apps, the ringtone can reset, which is a bug. MIUI.
• 🔄 Rington resets after reboot: Problem common to custom firmware.The solution is to install the ringtone through ADB Or use the Ringtone Fix app.
• 📱 No Local Melodies option: Create the Ringtones folder manually and restart the phone.Update MIUI until the latest version MIUI 13 bug fixed).

⚠️ Warning: Some Redmi Note 8 Pro firmware (e.g. Global Stable 12.0.3) has a bug that cuts ringtones longer than 30 seconds automatically.

FAQ: Frequent questions