How to download music on Xiaomi Redmi 9 and put it on the phone: 5 proven ways

Installing your favorite tune on a call is one of the first steps to personalize your smartphone. Xiaomi Redmi 9 owners often face the question: how to download music to your phone so that it can be used as a ringtone without infringing on copyright? In this article, we will discuss legal sources for downloading tracks, how to save them in memory of the device and step-by-step instructions for setting the ringtone of the call.

Many users mistakenly believe that this task requires third-party apps or root rights. In fact, all the necessary tools are already built into the MIUI firmware. The main thing is to prepare the audio file correctly and place it in the right folder. We will also tell you how to avoid typical errors, for example, when a downloaded track does not appear in the list of ringtones or is played with distortion.

Before you start, make sure your Redmi 9 has enough free space – music files (especially.flac or.wav) can take anywhere from 3 to 10 MB each. Also check the MIUI version: older builds (below MIUI 12) may lack some audio features.

1.Where to legally download music for Redmi 9?

The first step is to choose the source to download the tracks. Not all sites and apps are safe: many distribute files with viruses or infringe copyrights. We recommend using only trusted platforms where music is legally available.

Here's the top.-5 Legal sources for downloading music to a call:

• 🎵 Yandex Music/Spotify – premium versions of these services allow you to download tracks for offline listening. Files are saved in a secure format, but they can be extracted using special programs (for example, SoundLoader for Android).
• 📱 Zedge is an app with a huge database of ringtones, notifications and wallpapers, all of which are mobile-optimized and available for free download.
• 🌍 Free Music Archive (FMA) — Creative Commons site, perfect for finding unique tracks.
• 🎧 AudioJungle (Envato Market) is a platform for buying high-quality audio files.
• 📎 Telegram bots, for example, @RingToneBot or @MusicDownBot. They allow you to download short snippets of songs directly in the chat.

⚠️ Note: Avoid websites like this mp3skull or convert2mp3 — They often contain malicious scripts and violate rights of copyright holders. If you download music from YouTube, use only official applications (for example, YouTube Premium) or proven open source converters.

For Redmi 9, the optimal audio file format is.mp3 or.m4a with a bitrate of no more than 192 kbps. Higher quality will not give a noticeable difference when playing through the phone speaker, but will take up extra space.

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If you need a ringtone from a YouTube video, use the ytmp3.cc service – it allows you to crop the track up to 30 seconds and download it in.mp3 format without registering.

2.How to keep music in memory of Redmi 9?

Once you've downloaded a track, you need to place it in your phone's memory correctly. Not all folders are suitable for storing ringtones -- MIUI only looks for tunes in certain directories.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Connect Redmi 9 to your computer via USB-In the phone notification menu, select File Transfer mode (MTP).
2. On your computer, open the phone folder and go to Internal Memory. → If there's no Ringtones folder, create it manually.
3. Copy the downloaded audio file into this folder. The file name must be in Latin (for example, the file name must be in Latin, my_ringtone.mp3).
4. Disconnect the phone from your computer and restart it (this will update your media library).

An alternative way is to upload the file directly to your phone:

• 📲 Open the browser and download the track to the device.
• 📁 Use any file manager (such as Mi File Manager) to move the file to the Ringtones folder.
• 🔄 Restart your phone or manually update your media library through Settings → Annexes → Music. → Memory. → Update.

⚠️ Note: If you downloaded music via a messenger (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), the file may be in the Download or Telegram folder. Don't leave it there - the system will not see it as a ringtone.

Download the track in.mp3 or.m4a| format

Cut the duration to 30-40 seconds |

Rename the file in Latin |

Move it to Ringtones| folder

Reboot the phone-->

3. How do you cut the music for the call?

Standard ringtones last no more than 30 seconds, so long tracks need to be cut, and you can do this directly on Redmi 9 without installing additional apps.

Instructions through the built-in MIUI editor:

1. Open the Music app (note icon).
2. Find the downloaded track and tap on three dots next to it → Edit.
3. Select the option to Cut and set the starting and ending points (we recommend no more than 30 seconds).
4. Save a new file with a name, for example, ringtone_cut.mp3.

If your version of MIUI does not have an integrated editor, use third-party apps:

• 🎛️ Ringtone Maker is a simple tool for trimming and adjusting volume.
• 🔊 MP3 Cutter supports format.mp3,.wav and.aac.
• 🎵 AudioLab – Advanced Editor with Effects (suitable for creating unique ringtones).

Important: If the file is not playing as a ringtone after trimming, check its bitrate. The optimal value is 128-192 kbps. Files with a bitrate of 320 kbps may not be supported by the system.

4.How to set music to a call in Redmi 9?

Now that the file is ready and in the right folder, you just have to assign it as the ringtone of the call, and in MIUI, it's done through the audio settings.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Call melody.
2. In the list of available ringtones, tap on Local Music (or Add Ringtones in older versions of MIUI).
3. Select your file from the Ringtones folder. If it's not listed, check if it's properly named and in the right directory.
4. Press OK to apply the changes.

If you want to assign different tunes to individual contacts:

1. Open the Contacts app and select the contact you want.
2. Tap it on three points. → Set the ringtone.
3. Select your audio file from the list.

⚠️ Attention: In some firmware MIUI (Especially global versions) may not have the option of Local Music, in which case use the Zedge or Ringtone Maker app, which allows you to assign ringtones directly.

5. Alternative methods: applications for ringtones

If standard methods don’t work or you need additional features (like dynamic ringtones), look for specialized applications that not only make it easier to install tunes, but also offer ready-made collections.

Top.-3 supplant 9:

To install the ringtone through Zedge:

1. Download and install the app.
2. Find your favorite track in the Ringtones section.
3. Select the Set button and select Phone ringtone.
4. Confirm the choice – the melody will automatically apply.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Ringtone Maker) require permission to change system settings.

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Apps like Zedge not only make it easier to install ringtones, but also automatically optimize files for MIUI requirements, which reduces the risk of errors.

6.How to put music on an alarm or notification?

Besides the bell, downloaded music can be used for alarm clocks or notification sounds, a process similar to setting a ringtone, but with slight differences.

For the alarm clock:

1. Open the Watch app → Alarm clock.
2. Create a new alarm clock or edit an existing one.
3. Slip on the Melody and select Add a new one.
4. Specify your audio file from the Alarms folder (if not, create it in a similar way to Ringtones).

For notifications:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Notifications sound.
2. Select Local Music and select a file from the Notifications folder.

💡 Tip: For an alarm clock, choose tracks with a smooth start (such as instrumental music.

7. Problem Solving: Why the Rington isn't working?

Sometimes even after the right tune, the melody doesn't play back, so let's look at the typical causes and ways to fix them.

If none of the methods helped, try resetting the sound settings to the factory:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset audio settings (does not affect personal data).

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS) may not have Ringtones folders by default, in which case, create them manually through a root file manager.

FAQ: Frequent questions