How to Put Your Music on a Call in Xiaomi: 5 Proven Ways

Are you tired of the standard ringing melodies on your Xiaomi and want to install your favorite song or unique sound? In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways, from simple settings in MIUI to using third-party apps. It’s important to understand that the process may differ depending on the phone model and operating system version, but the basic principles remain the same.

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones offer several built-in options for changing notification and call sounds. However, it’s not always obvious how to download and install your own audio file — especially if you want to use a song excerpt or recorded voice. We’ll take a closer look at each method, including file format limitations and recommendations for optimal melody length.

If you’ve never changed sounds on Xiaomi, start with the first method — it’s the easiest and doesn’t require any additional software installation. ADB-team.

1. Standard method through MIUI settings

The fastest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for most models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and Xiaomi 13. The main limitation is that the system supports only files in.mp3,.m4a or.ogg formats up to 30 seconds.

To set up your tune:

1. Place the audio file in the Ringtones folder on the phone’s internal memory (if there’s no folder, create it manually).
2. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Call melody.
3. Your file will appear in the list of available tunes – select it.

If the file is not displayed, check:

• 📁 The correct folder name (registrar is important: Ringtones, not ringtones)
• 🎵 File format (convert to the.mp3 via online converters)
• ⏱️ Duration (optimum) 10-20 seconds)

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If you want to use a song clip, cut it in advance in any audio editor (such as Audacity or MP3 Cutter).The system automatically crops files longer than 30 seconds, but the result may sound ugly.

2.Use of the Music app to create melodies

MIUI 14 and later has a handy feature for creating tunes directly from the standard Music app, which is ideal if you want to use a snippet from an existing song in your library.

Instructions:

1. Open the Music app and select the track.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Set as a melody.
3. Select the fragment (maximum 30 seconds) and save it.
4. The new melody will automatically appear in the call settings.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎶 You don’t have to search for files manually – everything is done in one application.
• 🔄 Automatic trimming with pre-listening
• 📱 Compatibility with all models on MIUI 12+

3. Installation via file manager (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can manually put the file into the system folder, which requires caution, because the wrong actions can lead to failures.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC or use a file manager (such as Mi File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/media/audio/ringtones (root or ADB rights required).
3. Copy your file into this folder (the name should be in Latin without spaces).
4. Restart your phone and check for the melody in the settings.

⚠️ Note: Changing system files without root rights can cause the com.android.systemui error.We recommend you first back up your original files.

Alternative path for rootless models:

adb push your file.mp3 /sdcard/Ringtones/


adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MEDIA_SCANNER_SCAN_FILE -d file:///sdcard/Ringtones/ your file.mp3

4. Third-party applications for flexible settings

If the built-in MIUI tools don't suit you, consider specialized applications that offer advanced features: setting different tunes for different contacts, smooth volume increase, and even dynamic sounds.

Top.-3 apps:

How to install via Zedge:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. In the Ringtones section, select My Sounds → Add.
3. Select a file from the phone's memory.
4. Press Set as ringtone.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Ringtone Maker) ask permission to access contacts.

5. Features for different Xiaomi models

The process of setting tunes may vary depending on the series of smartphones, here are the key nuances for popular lines:

Redmi (Note/Pro/K series):

• 📱 Supports all standard methods without restrictions
• 🔊 Redmi Note 11 and later has a built-in sound editor
• 🚫 On the Redmi. 9A may not work ADB-dermatology

POCO:

• 🎵 POCO F4 and POCO X4 Pro have advanced sound settings
• 📂 Ringtones folder could be called MIUI/ringtone
• 🔄 Nana POCO M4 Pro requires a reboot after adding files

Flagship models (Xiaomi 12/13/14):

• 🎶 Support for.flac and.wav formats (except Xiaomi 12 Lite)
• 🔧 Xiaomi 13 Ultra has a separate menu for audio profiles
• 📱 Xiaomi 14 tunes synced with the cloud Mi Cloud

6. Solving common problems

If your tune doesn’t show up in the settings or isn’t playing, check out these points:

Problem 1: File not visible in the list of tunes

• 🔍 Make sure the file is in the correct folder (/Ringtones, /Notifications or /Alarms)
• 📌 Try renaming the file by removing the special characters
• 🔄 Restart your phone or run adb shell media scan

Problem 2: The melody plays with distortions

• 🎧 Check the bitrate of the file (optimally) 128-192 kbps)
• 🔊 Make sure that the settings do not activate the sound amplification mode (Settings) → Special opportunities → Sound amplification)
• 📱 Nana POCO X3 Pro can help disable Dolby Atmos in sound settings

Problem 3: The melody resets after the update

• 📁 Save a backup of the Ringtones folder before updating
• 🔧 Use apps like Ringtone Backup to save settings
• 📱 Xiaomi. 13T Newer tunes are automatically saved to the cloud

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If none of the methods work, check if the system sounds are turned off in Do Not Disturb mode (Settings → Sound → Do Not Disturb).

7. Alternatives: vibration and LED-indication

If you want to make the call even more personalized, consider additional settings:

Vibration setting:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when calling.
2. Choose one of the preset patterns or create your own.
3. On Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the function of tactile vibration with different intensity is available.

LED-indication (for models with an indicator):

• 🔦 Redmi Note 10 Pro and POCO F3 Support color indication
• 🎨 Set up in Settings → Screen. → Notification indicator
• 📱 Xiaomi. 11T Pro LED It only works with an active lock screen.

Important: On models without physical LED-Indicator (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Lite) this feature is replaced by Always-on Display with animation.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi tunes