How to put a ringtone on Xiaomi Mi 10: all working ways

Set up a customized ringtone on the Xiaomi Mi 10 is a challenge that every smartphone owner faces. Despite its apparent simplicity, the process has nuances, from MIUI limitations on file format to hidden audio profile settings. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to change the ringtone, including methods for users without root rights and custom firmware.

Mi 10

MIUI 12/13/14

We will focus on the issues that users often face: why MP3-files are not displayed in the list of tunes, how to circumvent the limit on the duration of the track (maximum 30 seconds per track) MIUI) What to do if user ringtones are lost after the system update, and for each method, we will give you step-by-step screenshots (description of actions) and alternative solutions.

1. Installation of the ringtone through standard MIUI settings

The most obvious method is to use the system's built-in tools, which are suitable for most users and require no additional applications, but it has limitations: MIUI only supports files in.m4a,.mp3 and.ogg formats, and the track should not last more than 30 seconds.

To set the melody through the settings:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select the item Melody of the call.
4. Click on Local Melodies (if there is no section, see Method 3).
5. Slip the desired file and confirm the choice.

If your track is not on the list, check out:

• 📁 Storage folder: Files must be in Internal Storage → Ringtones or Internal Storage → MIUI → ringtone.
• 🔊 Format: MIUI Ignore files with bitrates above 320 kbps or non-standard tags.
• ⏱️ Duration: Cut the track to 30 seconds with apps like MP3 Cutter.

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Name without special symbols (e.g, "my_ringtone.mp3")

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⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI before version 14.0.5+ The system can reset user ringtones to standard ringtones. To avoid this, back up the Ringtones folder through the file manager.

2.Use of a file manager for manual installation

If your track doesn’t show up in the settings but meets all the requirements, try adding it manually through the file manager, which works even on restricted devices (without root).

Instructions:

1. Download the melody file to your phone (for example, via Telegram or browser).
2. Open any file manager (Files by Google, Mi File Manager).
3. Move the file to one of the folders: /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/ /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/ringtone/
4. Reboot your phone (required!).
5. Repeat the steps from method 1 – now the file should appear in the list.

If you don't have a Ringtones folder, you can create it manually. Importantly, the folder name should be spelled exactly that way, capitalized and error-free. MIUI ignores folders with other names (like "ringtones" or "Melodies").

💡 Useful advice: If you downloaded a tune from the Internet, check it for availability DRM-Some tracks (e.g. from Apple Music) are blocked MIUI for licensing reasons.

3. Installation via MIUI Themes (themes)

MIUI allows you to install ringtones through the theme section, an official way that doesn't require manual file transfer, but it has drawbacks: the choice of tunes is limited to the MIUI collection, and custom tracks can't be added.

How to install ringtone through themes:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon).
2. Go to the Melodies section (note icon).
3. Select a category (e.g., "Popular" or "New").
4. Slip on your favorite track and click Apply.

To find a specific tune, search at the top of the screen. Please note that some tracks are only available to premium MIUI users (subscription required).

⚠️ Warning: After changing the theme (wallpaper, icons) ringtone may reset to the standard. To avoid this, fix the melody in the sound settings (Settings) → Sound and vibration → The ringing melody → Lock down).

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4. Third-party applications for customization

If embedded tools MIUI You don't like it, you can use third-party apps, and they offer advanced features like cutting tracks, setting different tunes for you to use. SIM-maps, creating sound profiles.

Top.-3 applications for Xiaomi Mi 10:

• 🎵 Zedge is the largest database of ringtones and notifications with the ability to pre-listen.
• 🔊 Ringtone Maker – a tool for pruning MP3 And you can set the track fragment as a ringtone, which is useful if your file is longer than 30 seconds.
• 📱 Ringdroid is a simple app with a visual audio editor, and it allows you to highlight sections of the track right on the graph.

Instructions for Zedge:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Launch Zedge and allow access to the storage.
3. In the Ringtones section, find your favorite track or download yours (button +).
4. Press Set as ringtone and select Phone ringtone.

💡 Important: Apps like Zedge can request access to contacts and call logs, which is necessary for integration with system settings. If you don't trust the application, deny access, and then the ringtone will not be installed.

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If the ringtone is not used after installing through a third-party application, check if MIUI Optimizer blocks it. To do this, temporarily turn off optimization in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (7 times) → For developers → Disable MIUI Optimization).

5. Ringtones for different SIM-maps and contacts

The Xiaomi Mi 10 supports dual-SIM, and you can set a different tune for each card, and you can assign unique ringtones for specific contacts, which is convenient to distinguish calls from family, work or spam.

How to set up different ringtones for SIM-map:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose. SIM-map, SIM 1).
3. Slip on the ringtone and select the file.
4. Repeat for the second. SIM-map.

To assign a melody to the contact:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Select a contact and click Edit.
3. Slip on the Melody of the Call (in some versions of MIUI this item is hidden - see below).
4. Select a file from the list.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 call melody for contacts may not be available to return it:

1. Install Google Contacts from the Play Market.
2. Import your contacts to your Google account.
3. Open the contact through Google Contacts – there will be an option to assign a ringtone.

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Assigning unique contact tunes only works when calling through the standard Phone app. If you use WhatsApp, Telegram or other messengers, the system ringtone does not apply - you need to configure notifications inside the application itself.

6. Solving ringtone issues on Xiaomi Mi 10

Even after the ringtone is properly set up, there can be failures: the melody is reset, not played, or played with a delay. Consider typical problems and their solutions.

Problem 1: The ringtone is reset to standard after the reboot.

• 🔄 Check if the energy saving mode is enabled (Settings) → Battery. It can block user settings.
• 📂 Make sure the file is in the correct folder (Ringtones or Ringtones). MIUI/ringtone).
• 🔧 Reset the Settings app settings (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Warehouse → Clear the data).

Problem 2: The melody is delayed or interrupted.

• 🎵 Check the bitrate of the file – if it is above 320 kbps, convert to lower quality.
• 🔊 Turn off Adaptive sound in settings (Settings) → Sound and vibration → Adaptive sound).
• 📱 Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) – sometimes crashes are shell-related MIUI.

Problem 3: The list of tunes does not show MP3-file.

• 🔄 Rename the file by removing spaces and special characters (e.g, song.mp3 instead of my favorite song #1.mp3).
• 📁 Check if the file is hidden (some managers need to enable the display of hidden files).
• 🔧 Update. MIUI before the latest version - in the old builds were bugs with recognition MP3.

FAQ: Frequent questions about ringtones on Xiaomi Mi 10