How to put a video as a ringtone on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: 4 proven ways

Want to make your Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 stand out from other smartphones? One of the most creative ways to personalize is to set a video ringtone that will play when you call. Unlike standard tunes, video ringtone allows you to add a speaker: a favorite clip, a funny moment from a movie or even a recording with you. But how do you do it on the Redmi Note 10, if the default settings do not have such an option?

In this article, we will discuss 4 working methods, from the use of built-in MIUI tools to third-party applications with advanced features, learn how to crop video to system requirements, what formats are supported, and how to avoid common errors (for example, why the ringtone does not play or plays without sound), and also an exclusive life hack for those who want to sync video with vibration!

Important: the procedure is different from installing a regular ringtone, as it requires file conversion and sometimes manual placement in the system folders, but don't worry, we've detailed each step, even for beginners.

1. Video preparation: format and duration requirements

Before you set a video as a ringtone, you need to prepare it correctly. MIUI on the Redmi Note 10 has strict restrictions:

• 📏 Duration: no more than 30 seconds (optimally 10-15 seconds, so as not to irritate long calls).
• 🎵 Format:.mp4 or.3gp codeced H.264 (Most of the current videos are in this format).
• 🔊 Sound: Must be embedded in the file (a separate audio track will not fit).
• 📱 Permission: up to 720p (High resolution will increase file size and can cause lags).

If your video doesn’t meet these parameters, use free converters:

Tip: If the video is without sound, add the audio track in the same editor. Any track will work for the ringtone, but it is better to use files with a clear beginning (for example, the first chords of a song).

⚠️ Note: Copyright videos (such as those downloaded from YouTube via third-party services) may not play as ringtone due to restrictions MIUI. Use only legal content or your own records.

2. Method 1: Use of the built-in MIUI editor

The easiest way to do this is to use the standard Gallery app on the Redmi Note 10, which can crop video and save it in a ringtone-compatible format. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Open the Gallery app and select the desired video.
2. Click on the editing icon (📝) bottom-line.
3. Go to the Pruning tab and highlight a fragment up to 30 seconds long.
4. Click Save as → select Rington.
5. Enter the title (e.g., My Video Rington) and confirm.

Now the video will appear on the ringtones list, so you can use it.

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Call melody.
2. Select the Local tab and find the saved file.

Selected fragment ≤30 seconds|

Video has a soundtrack |

File format: MP4 or 3GP|

The name of the ringtone does not contain special symbols.-->

Limitation: This only works for videos recorded on the smartphone itself or downloaded to a gallery. If the file is in the cloud or on a memory card, copy it to internal memory first.

Method 2: Video Ringtone Maker (for advanced users)

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, try the third-party Video Ringtone Maker app (available on Google Play).

• 🎬 Cut the video to millisecond accuracy.
• 🔊 Set the volume of the sound separately from the video.
• 📁 Save the ringtone directly to the system folder /Ringtones.
• 🔄 Convert formats automatically.

Instructions:

1. Install Video Ringtone Maker from Play Market.
2. Open the app and select a video from the gallery.
3. Cut the fragment using sliders on the timeline.
4. Click Create a ringtone → select for calls.
5. Confirm the save. The file will be automatically added to the ringtones list.

Important: The app requests access to storage and microphone, so you don't have to refuse, because otherwise it can't save the file to the right folder.

Video of your favorite song |

Funny moment from the movie/series |

Personal video (wedding, travel, etc.)|

Animation or Gifka|

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Method 3: Manual installation through the Ringtones folder

For those who prefer full control, there is a method of manually placing a file in the system folder, which works even for videos downloaded from the Internet (provided they meet the requirements).

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi Note 10 to your PC via USB (in file transfer mode).
2. Go to the internal memory folder: /Internal Storage/Ringtones. If it's not available, create it manually.
3. Copy the prepared video (in MP4 or 3GP format) into this folder.
4. Disconnect the smartphone from the PC and restart it.
5. Now the video will appear in Settings → Sound → Call Melody → Local.

⚠️ Note: If the Ringtones folder is not displayed in Windows Explorer, turn on the hidden files display (View) → On your Mac, use Android File Transfer.

If the video doesn't appear on the ringtones list:

• Check the file extension (should be.mp4 or.3gp, not.mp4.mp4).
• Make sure the file is not more than 50 MB (optimally up to 20 MB).
• Reboot your smartphone after copying.

5. Method 4: Vibration video ringtone (advanced setting)

Do you want a video ringtone to have a unique vibration?

1. Set the video as a ringtone (by any of the methods described).
2. Create a custom vibration pattern: Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when calling. Choose to create vibrations and record rhythms (e.g., long-short pulses).
3. Apply both parameters: 🎵 The ringing melody → video. 📳 Vibration. → pattern-work.

Now, when you call, you're going to play video in sync with vibration, and this is especially impressive on the Redmi Note 10, thanks to the powerful vibrator.

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If the video is dark, add a bright frame (such as a white screen) at the beginning of 1-2 seconds, which will help you to quickly notice the incoming call in the sun.

6.Why Video Ringtones Are Not Working: Diagnosing Errors

If after all the manipulations the video is not played when you call, check:

Exclusive tip: If the video is played but not synchronized with the sound, try converting it to 3GP via VLC. This format is better supported by the ringtone system.

7.Alternatives: Live Wallpaper + Ringtone

If the video ringtone seems too intrusive, but you want dynamics, combine it with live wallpaper.

• 🌊 Install animated wallpaper with waves (from Google Wallpapers).
• 🎶 Add a regular ringtone with the sounds of the sea.
• 🔄 When you call the screen will “come to life” due to wallpaper, and the melody will complement the atmosphere.

For this:

1. Download Google Wallpapers.
2. Select live wallpaper in the Earth or Landscapes section.
3. Set them up through Settings → Wallpaper.

This approach consumes less battery than a video ringtone, but it creates a similar visual effect.

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Video ringtones consume more power than standard ones, and if you notice a fast battery drain, turn it off or reduce the duration of the video.

FAQ: Frequent questions about video ringtones on Redmi Note 10