Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face the desire to personalize their device, and replacing the standard tone is the easiest way to make the gadget unique.Standard tunes pre-installed by the manufacturer can seem boring or too loud, so users are looking for ways to upload their own tracks.
The process of installing a ringtone on the shell of MIUI or the new HyperOS has its own nuances, different from pure Android. Security and memory optimization sometimes block the selection of files from download folders, requiring additional actions.
In this guide, we’ll take a look at all the methods available, from classic customization to advanced file manager methods, and you’ll learn how to play music on your phone, individual contacts, and understand why your track might not play.
The easiest and most reliable way to change a tune is to use the built-in functionality of the operating system, which ensures that the sound will be played correctly and will not disappear after the restart. To start, open the Settings app on your smartphone. Depending on the firmware version, the interface may be slightly different, but the logic remains the same across all the brand devices. Find the audio section. In newer versions of HyperOS, it is often called “Sound and Vibration,” while in the classic version it is called “Sound and Vibration.” MIUI This could be "Sounds." This is where the ringtone selection menu is located. Click on "Call Melody" or "Rington" and it will open a list of standard compositions offered by the manufacturer. To select your file, scroll down the list and click "Choice Melody" or "Add». ☑️ Check before installation File downloaded in memory of the phone Format file MP3 or AACMedia Volume Not at Zero File Not Copyrighted DRMCompleted: 0 / 4 The system will suggest you select the file source. If you have a file manager installed, Xiaomi Explorer will open automatically. Find the folder where your audio file was saved and tap it. After selecting the track, the system can suggest cropping it. It's a useful feature that allows you to leave only the chorus or the most recognizable piece of composition. Confirm the selection, and the new melody will be installed on all incoming calls.
Many users underestimate the built-in Theme app, considering it to be a tool only for changing icons and wallpapers. However, it is a powerful personalization center that includes an extensive library of sounds. Launch the Theme app (an icon with a brush or packet). In the bottom navigation bar, select the “Sounds” tab or search for “Ringtone.” Here are thousands of options created by both Xiaomi itself and third-party designers. The advantage of this method is that the sounds are already optimized and guaranteed to work. In the bottom navigation bar, select the “Sounds” tab, or the number of common audio will be automatically downloaded, and then you can see the number of the audio. Some themes may be paid, but the FREE filter allows you to find great options without investing. 📊 I download from the Internet Take from the Topics application Use standard Record myself / remix It is important to note that when using those from third-party sources (not from the official store), the system can issue a security warning. This is a standard certificate verification procedure, and in most cases, you can ignore the alert if the source is reliable.Themes app also allows you to create your own sets by combining the sounds of notifications, alarms and calls into a single style. This is convenient for those who like to change the design of the phone seasonally or to suit the mood. One of the most useful features in Xiaomi’s arsenal is the ability to assign a unique tune to a particular subscriber. This allows you to know who is calling without taking the phone out of your pocket. To implement this, open the Contacts or Phone app. Find the right person on the list and go to the profile page. Here you display all the saved data: numbers, addresses, email. At the top of the screen or in the menu (three dots in the corner), find the item “Sound” or “Click Melody” on the default value, click on the phone and then select the name, after you select the username, the name, select the link.>> Action Where to find the Result Open contact Contact Contact App Contacts Subscriber Card Select the sound Menu "Sound" in the profile Track List Apply Tap by file Unique call for the number Reset Select "By default" Return to the common melody 💡If a contact has multiple numbers, the melody will be attached to all the recorded numbers of that contact, but not to unknown calls from the same digits unless they are stored in the database. It is worth considering that if a subscriber calls you from a number that is not saved in contacts, but coincides with one of the messengers (for example, Viber or WhatsApp), the melody of the messenger itself can work, and not the system setting of the contact. Often users are faced with a situation when when trying to select a track, the system writes “File is not supported” or simply does not see music. This is due to the peculiarities of access to the file system in Android 11, 12, 13 and later. Security system restricts the access of applications to arbitrary folders. If your ringtone is in the Downloads folder or in the depth of the file structure, the standard selector may “not notice it”. The solution is to move the file. Use the File Manager built-in. Find your audio file, click on it and select Copy. Then go to the root of the internal memory and create a folder called Ringtones (that's right, in Latin). Now, when selecting a melody in the audio settings, the system will immediately see this file in the All Sounds or Local category, since the Ringtones folder is the system directory for audio calls. ⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to rename system folders or move files to root directories that require root rights to access. This can lead to errors in indexing media files, another reason may be the file format, if the file has an extension.m4a Or.ogg, try renaming the extension to.mp3 It often helps if the codec inside the file is standard. Also check the permissions for the Explorer or Music application. In the application settings, make sure they are allowed access to Files and Media. Without that permission, they won't be able to pass the file to the audio settings. Sound is not the only way to notify. On Xiaomi, you can flexibly adjust the vibration synchronized with the melody, or create a completely silent mode with visual alert. On the same Sound and Vibration menu, you can find the item "Vibration on a Call." You can choose one of the preset patterns here, or you can create your own «+» And draw the rhythm with your finger across the screen. Special attention should be paid to the Do Not Disturb mode, if it is activated, the call may not sound even if the melody is set. Check the settings of this mode, adding important contacts to the exception list so that their calls always pass. There is also a Pocket Mode feature that prevents random screen switching on and sounds when the phone is in your pocket.If the call seems quiet or intermittent in your pocket, check the proximity sensor settings. 📳 Create unique vibration patterns for different contact groups. 🔇 Do not disturb mode can be set to skip calls from the chosen ones. 🔊 Make sure the volume sliders Multimedia and Call are not confused. 💡Proper vibration settings paired with the melody create the perfect balance, allowing you not to miss the call even in a noisy place or when the sound is turned off. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Why is the call still standard after installing your melody? Is it likely that the file was corrupted while copying or has an unsupported codec. Try converting the track to a classic MP3 128kbps and moving it to the Ringtones folder at the root of the memory. Also check if the "No Sound" or "Do Not Disturb" mode is turned on? Can you put music directly from the app on the social network not allow this because of Android restrictions. First you need to download the audio file to the device memory (via the bot or function), and then you delete it completely from the melods to the system, how to install it in the melods? To return them, just go to the sound settings, select "Call Melody," and in the system sounds list, click on "Mi Default" or "Classic." If the list is empty, reset the sound settings in the "Advanced Settings" menu. Why does the melody stop in the middle? This happens if the file is too long or has a variable bitrate that the phone doesn't have time to buffer. 30 seconds and keep it with a constant bitrate (CBR). Do third-party apps work to set up calls on Xiaomi? Yes, apps like Zedge or Ringtone Maker work, but they need to give you all the permissions you want to access files. MIUI/HyperOS It often works more stable and does not require the installation of excess software.