How to Put Your Melody on Xiaomi Call: 5 Ways for All Models

The standard Xiaomi call melody is boring after a week of smartphone use, but not all users know that you can change it in literally three clicks — not only one of the preinstalled, but also any of your songs from the playlist. The problem is that the MIUI interface is regularly updated, and the paths to the audio settings change periodically. In this article, the current instructions for MIUI 14/15 (including HyperOS), as well as solutions for cases when the smartphone does not see downloaded melodies or resets after a reboot.

We will look at all possible scenarios, from basic ringtone changes through menus to customization through file manager, and we will focus on hidden features (for example, how to assign different tunes to the file manager). SIM-And the typical bugs that keep the new ringtones out of the box, and if you want to change the sound, you want to make it really unique, read it all the way to the end: in the last section, we'll tell you how to create a personalized ringtone from any audio file right on your phone.

Note: the instructions are universal for all modern Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi Note 12/13 series, POCO F5/X5, Mi 11/12/13 and older models on MIUI 12+. For devices with HyperOS (for example, Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70) are some specifications.

1. Basic method: change the ringtone through the settings Xiaomi

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which is suitable if you have enough preset tunes or you have already uploaded your sounds to the Ringtones folder.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Sound and Vibration (HyperOS – Sound and Tactile Sensations).
3. Slip on the line The sound of the call (or the ringing melody on older versions).
4. In the list that opens, select one of the standard tunes or scroll down to the My Sounds section if you downloaded your files.
5. Click OK or Save to apply the changes.

⚠️ Attention: Some firmware (especially Chinese) may not have My Sounds, which means that the system does not scan user folders.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure the audio file is MP3/WAV (max 5MB)

Restart your phone if new tunes don’t show up

Turn off the "Do Not Disturb" or "Driving Mode" modes"-->

If your file is not listed, even after you reboot it, the problem may be that the folder is not in the right place, and the system only looks for ringtones in certain directories:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/ — caller-box
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Notifications/ — notification
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Alarms/ — alarm-box

Critical detail: files in these folders must have the.mp3,.wav or.ogg extension..m4a or.flac formats may not be recognized!

2.How to Add Your Melody to a Xiaomi Call

To use any song as a ringtone, you have to transfer it to a folder.

Method 1: Through a File Manager

1. Download or transfer the audio file to your phone (for example, via Bluetooth, Telegram or Google Drive).
2. Open the Files app (or any other file manager, such as MiXplorer).
3. Find your audio file and click on it for a long time, then select Copy.
4. Go to the root folder of the device (/storage/emulated/0/), create a Ringtones folder (if not), and paste the file.
5. Reboot your phone and a new tune will appear on the list of My Sounds.

Method 2: Through PC (for large files)

• 🖥️ Connect Xiaomi to your computer via USB (Select the File Transfer Mode).
• 📂 Open your phone’s internal memory and create a Ringtones folder in the root directory.
• 🎵 Copy audio files (maximum 30 seconds long!) into this folder.
• 🔄 Turn off your phone and restart it.

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If the Ringtones folder doesn't appear after you create it, check if there are hidden files named.nomedia in that directory. Delete it and the melodies will become visible to the system.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (especially global ones), the system ignores files larger than 5 MB. If your tune doesn't show up, cut it to 20 to 30 seconds with apps like this. MP3 Cutter or Ringtone Maker.

3. Assigning different tunes to SIM-map

If you have two Xiaomis installed SIM-You can assign ringtones to each of these cards, and it's convenient to distinguish between personal calls and work calls.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose the first one. SIM-map, SIM 1).
3. Slip the sound of the call and select the melody.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 for the second. SIM-map.

On HyperOS, the path is a little different: Settings → Connections → Double. SIM → Settings SIM-map → The sound of the bell.

If the option is inactive, check:

• 🔄 Whether both are activated SIM-card.
• 📶 Are there any restrictions from the operator (for example, on some tariffs calls from the second one) SIM redirect).
• 🔧 Is the firmware updated to the latest version (in older versions) MIUI 11 and below this function may not be available).

Yes, personal and work.

Yes, two operators for better coverage

No, just one SIM.

No, I'm using eSIM.-->

4 Why Xiaomi doesn't see my tunes: 5 reasons and solutions

A common problem is that you uploaded a file to the Ringtones folder, but it doesn't appear in the settings, and we'll go through the main reasons and ways to fix them.

If none of the solutions worked, try an alternative way through the Zedge app:

1. Install Zedge from Google Play.
2. Find your favorite ringtone and click Install.
3. The application will automatically transfer the file to the desired folder and prompt you to apply it.

5. Creating a personal ringtone on Xiaomi

You want your call to be really unique? You can create a custom ringtone from any song or sound effect right on your phone.

Instructions using Ringtone Maker:

For more advanced customization, use Audacity on PC:

• 🎛️ Import track to Audacity.
• ✂️ Cut the desired fragment and apply effects (for example, Fade). In/Out smoothly).
• 💾 Export in MP3 bitrate 192 kbit/s.
• 📲 Transfer the file to your phone to the Ringtones folder.

Professional advice: For ringtones, it is better to choose songs with a clear beginning (for example, a chorus) and without long pauses. Avoid tracks with sharp volume drops - this can lead to distortion of the sound through the speaker of the smartphone.

Length: 20-30 seconds

Format: MP3 (192 kbit/s, 44.1 kHz)

Volume: normalize to -12 dB to avoid distortions-->

6.Recovering Xiaomi's Standard Melodies

If you want to return the original MIUI ringtones after experimenting with sounds, there are two ways to do this.

Method 1: Resetting the sound settings

Method 2: Manual recovery (if files are deleted)

• 📥 Download the archive with the original ringtones MIUI (available on forums like 4PDA or XDA Developers).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially Chinese) store standard tunes in the system partition. /system/media/audio/ringtones/. Recovery requires root rights or reflashing.

7. Solving Sound Problems After MIUI Update

After upgrading to MIUI 15 or HyperOS, users often experience loss of custom ringtones or resets, which is due to a change in folder structure and access rights.

What to do:

• 🔧 Move all custom tunes from /Ringtones/ newfold /Media/Audio/Ringtones/.
• 📲 Install Files by Google and check for hidden files (the folder may have become invisible).
• 🔄 Reset the sound settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Settings (three points) → Resetting settings.

If the problem persists, try rolling back the update:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select the Update Package.
3. Remove the last downloaded package and restart the phone.

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Before rolling back the update, back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will prevent you from losing contacts and messages.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's audio setup