How to Put Music From Videos to a Call in Xiaomi: 5 Ways (Including) MIUI 15)

Want your Xiaomi to play a unique melody when calling — that memorable phrase from a movie, clip or stream, POCO You can either cut it in 5 minutes, or you can take Mi in 5 minutes, even if you've never edited the audio, and the key is to cut it right and save it in a supported format.

In this article, we will discuss all current methods (including circumvention of restrictions). MIUI 14/15), We're going to show you how to cut a track without any extra software, why some files don't show up in the call settings, and what to do if the ringtones are gone after the system update. /media/audio/ringtones, Not in the file itself.

It doesn't matter if you have a Xiaomi 13 Ultra or a budget Redmi Note 12, the instruction is universal. MIUI The way to call settings has changed, and some audio cropping apps (e.g., audio cropping apps, MP3 Cutter may not work due to Android 13 limitations+. We tested all methods on current firmware - in the article only working solutions.

1.Preparation: How to Cut Sound from Videos on Xiaomi

Before you put a melody on a call, you take the audio track out of the video and cut it down to the right piece, and you can do it right on your phone, without a computer or complex software. Here are 3 proven ways to do this.

Method 1: through the Music app (built-in MIUI)

1. Open the video in the gallery, click Share → Save audio (if you have an option).
2. Launch the Music app, find the track you saved.
3. Slip on three points near the track → Cut off.
4. Select a fragment (maximum 30 seconds for the ringtone) and save it.

Method 2: Online services (if you need accurate editing)

If the built-in tools are not satisfied, use free sites:

• 🎵 MP3Cut — pre-hearing.
• 🎧 Audio-Tool supports the format.m4a (better for Xiaomi).
• 📱 Ringtone Maker – Optimized for Mobile Devices.

These services can cut a fragment to within milliseconds, add a fade-out effect, and even normalize the volume.mp3 or.m4a (Xiaomi does not support.wav for ringtones).

Method 3: Android apps

If you need to edit audio often, install one of these apps (all are free and run without root):

• 🔪 MP3 Cutter & Ringtone Maker – Simple interface, supports formats.mp3/.aac.
• 🎛️ Ringtone Maker by Big Bang Inc. – There’s a built-in equalizer.
• 📏 AudioLab – for advanced trimming (you can cut the silence automatically).

⚠️ Note: When trimming, make sure that the final file weighs no more than 5 MB. MIUI It may not be on the ringtones list. The optimal duration is 15-25 seconds.

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If the cut-out sounds quiet, turn up the volume in the same editor (the option is "Normalize" or "Revolve Volume"). On Xiaomi, low-volume ringtones are automatically muted by the system.

2.Where to save the ringtone so that it appears in the settings of Xiaomi

Many users have a problem: the file is saved, but it's not in the call settings. MIUI It only looks for ringtones in certain folders, and if you put an audio file in Downloads or Music, the system will ignore it.

Here are the right ways to run ringtones on Xiaomi:

The critical thing is that folders should be called exactly like the table. If you create them manually, check the register of letters (for example, Ringtones). ≠ ringtones).

How to transfer the file to the desired folder:

1. Open any file manager (Conductor, FX File Explorer, Solid Explorer).
2. Find your cropped audio file (usually in Downloads or Music).
3. Copy it and paste it in. /media/audio/ringtones.
4. Reboot your phone (sometimes) MIUI Does not update the ringtones list without rebooting).

⚠️ Attention: If folders media/audio No, you can create it manually. Some firmware has it hidden. To see hidden folders, in the file manager settings, turn on the option to show hidden files.

File in.mp3 or.m4a| format

Length not more than 30 seconds|

The file is in the folder. /media/audio/ringtones|

File name without special characters (Latin and numbers only)-->

3. How to put a sound on a call through settings MIUI

When the file is prepared and it's in the right folder, you just have to assign it as a ringtone. MIUI 14/15 The path to settings has changed - it now depends on the shell version.

For MIUI 14 and newer:

1. Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Slip on the ringing melody.
3. In the upper right corner, press three dots. → Local ringtones.
4. Select your file from the list.

For MIUI 12/13:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound.
2. Choose the ringing melody.
3. Put it on the bottom of the screen. + Add a ringtone.
4. Please indicate the path to your file.

If your file does not appear in the list, check:

• 🔍 Is the file properly named (without spaces and Cyrillic alphabet).
• 📁 Is he lying in /media/audio/ringtones.
• 🔄 Have you rebooted your phone after copying.
• 🎵 File format —.mp3 or.m4a.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) post-update MIUI 15 Local Ringtones disappears, in which case use the Files by Google method (see next section).

4. Alternative methods: if the standard method does not work

Sometimes. MIUI They're stubborn and they don't want to show user ringtones, and in those cases, one of these solutions will help:

Method 1: Through Google's Files app

1. Install Files by Google from the Play Market.
2. Open the application, find your audio file.
3. Tap three dots next to the file → Set as a ringtone.
4. Select Call or Notification.

Method 2: Using the Zedge App

Zedge is a database of ringtones and wallpaper, but it has the function of importing its files:

1. Install Zedge from the Play Market.
2. Open the app, tap on the icon + lower-right.
3. Select My files and point the way to your ringtone.
4. Click Set as a call.

Method 3: via ADB (for advanced users)

If nothing helps, you can manually write the path to the ringtone through ADB. This method works on all versions. MIUI, requires a computer:

1. Connect your phone to your PC, turn on Debugging. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap, then return to the additional → For developers).
2. Download ADB Tools and open the command line in the folder with adb.exe.
3. Enter the command: adb shell settings put system ringtone /storage/emulated/0/media/audio/ringtones/file.mp3
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: When in use ADB Be careful, the wrong commands can reset the system settings. If you're not sure, you'd better use the ways without a computer.

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Apps like Zedge or Files by Google bypass restrictions MIUI, because they use their own ringtone installation mechanisms, independent of system settings.

5 Why the ringtone is not installed: common mistakes

Even if you do everything according to the instructions, there can be problems.-5 Why Xiaomi Can't See Your Ringtone and How to Fix Them:

1. Wrong file format

MIUI If your file is.wav or.flac, convert it to.wav or.flac.mp3 or.m4a via online converter.

2. too large file size

The optimal ringtone size is up to 5MB. If the file is heavier, cut it shorter or reduce the bitrate (in the editor, select 128-192 kbps).

3.The file is hidden or blocked

Check if the file is hidden (in the file manager, enable the display of hidden files). media/audio.

4. Folder name error

The folder should be called ringtones (not Ringtones or Calls).

5. Conflict with the subject of design

If you are using a custom theme from MIUI Themes, it can overwrite system ringtones. Try to return the standard theme: Settings → Registration → My subjects. → Standard.

If nothing helps, try resetting the sound settings:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → Reset the settings.
3. Select the sound settings and confirm.

6 How to Put Different Ringtones on Different Contacts

Xiaomi can assign a unique tune to each contact so you know who is calling without looking at the screen.

Step 1: Prepare the ringtones

Create separate folders for each contact (optional, but convenient).

• /media/audio/ringtones/mama.mp3
• /media/audio/ringtones/rabota.mp3

Step 2: Assign a Melody to the Contact

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Choose the right contact → Edit.
3. Slip on the Melody of the Call (or the default Sound) → Add).
4. Select a file from the list.
5. Save the changes.

Step 3: Check the work

Ask the contact to call you or use Test Call mode (in some versions) MIUI There is such an option in the sound settings).

⚠️ Note: If the contact has an individual tune, but the call is played by a standard ringtone, check:

• 🔕 Is not the mode "Do not disturb" for this contact.
• 📵 Is it not worth the contact on the blacklist (even temporarily).
• 🔄 Restart your phone - sometimes MIUI Resets individual settings after updating.

7 How to Return Standard Ringtones If Something Goes Wrong

If you have lost standard tunes or the system is unstable after experimenting with sounds, you can return everything in two ways:

Method 1: Resetting the sound settings

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Press three points. → Reset the settings.
3. Select the sound settings and confirm.

Method 2: Recovery of system files

If the reset didn't work, the system ringtones were removed, and you can recover them like this:

1. Download the archive with standard ringtones MIUI (for example, XDA Developers).
2. Unpack the archive and copy the files to /media/audio/ringtones.
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Do not replace system files with /system/media/audio without root permission, it can cause firmware to fail. Always work with a folder. /storage/emulated/0/media/audio.

8. Frequent Questions and Answers (FAQ)