How to change the ringtone on Xiaomi Redmi 9A: 5 proven ways

The standard tunes on the Xiaomi Redmi 9A are quickly boring, especially if you hear them 10 times a day. Fortunately, you can change the ringtone on this budget smartphone in just a few minutes - and it does not need root rights or complex manipulation. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways, from basic settings to advanced tricks using a file manager.

It's important to understand that Redmi 9A runs on customized MIUI firmware, where the audio settings interface can be different from pure Android. We've taken into account all the nuances of this model, from the limitations on the format of audio files to hidden features that Xiaomi does not advertise. If you want to stand out among friends with a unique ringtone or just tired of factory tunes, this guide is for you.

Method 1: Change the ringtone through standard settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which is suitable for those who do not want to install additional applications or dig into the file system.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Slap on the call melody item.
4. Choose one of the suggested tunes or click Local tunes to download yours.

In the list of standard ringtones, you will find both classic signals (Default, Call 1) and more modern options. If you want to add your tune, make sure that the file is in the phone's memory (internal or on the phone). SD-map) and has a supported format:.mp3,.m4a or.ogg.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 9A Does not support.wav or.flac ringtones due to MediaTek Helio processor limitations G25. If you download such a file, the system will either not display it in the list or play it with distortions.

After selecting a tune, remember to press Save or OK, otherwise the changes won't apply. To check the new ringtone, ask a friend to call you or use Demonstration mode in the sound settings.

Method 2: Using a file manager to add custom tunes

If there are few built-in ringtones and you don’t want to download third-party apps, you can manually add audio files to the system folder, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 9A, but requires care.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Download your favorite tune to your phone (e.g., from Zedge or MobCup) and the format should be.mp3 or.m4a.
2. Open any file manager (e.g., standard Files or Mi File Explorer).
3. Go to Internal Storage → Ringtones, and if you don't have one, create it manually.
4. Move the downloaded audio file to this folder.
5. Reboot the phone (required!) Once turned on, the new tune will appear in the list of Local Melodies.

⚠️ Note: Do not rename the file using Cyrillic or special characters (for example, my melody#1.mp3). System system MIUI You may not recognize this ringtone. Use only Latin and numbers.

If the Ringtones folder doesn't appear even after the reboot, check if it's hidden. In the file manager settings, turn on the hidden folder display (Settings → Show hidden files). Also make sure the file doesn't exceed 5MB, otherwise the system will ignore it.

The file format is.mp3 or.m4a|.

File size - no more than 5 MB|

File name - Latin and numbers only |

The file is copied to the Ringtones| folder.

The phone is restarted after adding a file-->

Method 3: Install third-party applications for ringtones

If you want not just melodies, but a whole collection of sounds with the ability to fine-tune, you should pay attention to specialized applications. 9A fit:

• 🎵 Zedge is the largest database of ringtones, notifications and wallpapers, and there is a Russian-language interface and a category of "Trends" where popular tunes are collected.
• 🔔 Ringtone Maker – lets you crop audio files, adjust volume, and even create ringtones from songs from your library.
• 🎶 MobCup is a domestic application with convenient search and the ability to download sounds without registration.

To install the ringtone through Zedge:

1. Download the app from Google Play and open it.
2. In the search box, enter the name of the melody or select a category (for example, "Cinema", "Games", "Nature").
3. Slip on your favorite ringtone and click Install.
4. In the window that appears, select the Call Melody and confirm the action.

Some apps (like Ringtone Maker) require permission to access files and microphones, which is necessary to crop audio directly on your phone, and if you don't plan on editing sounds, you can deny access to the microphone, and the functionality of the app won't suffer.

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Before installing a ringtone through a third-party app, check reviews – some programs add watermarks to the beginning of a melody or show annoying ads.

Method 4: Set up individual ringtones for contacts

Redmi 9A has a unique tune for each contact in the phone book, which is handy if you want to know who's calling without looking at the screen.

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Find the right contact and tap it.
3. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and choose to change.
4. Scroll down to the Melody of the Call and select the desired ringtone.
5. Save the changes.

If you want to assign a tune to a contact group (such as a family or co-worker), first create a group in the Contacts app, and then select the Melody for Group option in the audio settings. Note that on Redmi 9A, this feature only works for groups created in Google Contacts, not in the local phone book.

⚠️ Note: If you have assigned a custom ringtone to a contact, but the call is played with a standard tune, check if this contact is duplicated in the phone book. MIUI Can reset the settings for duplicates.

Method 5: Advanced Methods (for Power Users)

If you’re willing to go beyond standard settings, there are a few non-obvious ways to customize ringtones on the Redmi 9A. These techniques take a little more effort, but open up additional possibilities.

Method 1: Using ADB to change system ringtones

With ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can replace standard tunes with your own, even without root rights.

1. Install ADB on your computer and connect Redmi 9A over USB (don’t forget to enable USB Debugging in the developer settings).
2. Download the archive with MIUI system ringtones and replace the files with your own (saving the original titles).
3. Execute the command: adb push your file.mp3 /system/media/audio/ringtones/
4. Reboot the phone.

Redmi 9A has a write-proof system partition, so this method only works if you get temporary root access through Magisk or similar tools beforehand. Without root files, they won't be copied, and you get a read-only file system error.

Method 2: Automatically change ringtones on schedule

With the Tasker or MacroDroid app, you can set up automatic tunes based on the time of day, location, or even weather.

• 🌙 At night, quiet ringtone.
• 🌞 By day, loud melody.
• 🏠 At home – silent mode, at work – vibration + sound.

To do this, in Tasker, create a profile with a condition (e.g. Time → 22:00 to 7:00) and the action Audio → Call melody. Specify the path to the night ringtone, and the application will change it automatically.

Problem Solving: Why doesn’t the ringtone change?

Sometimes Redmi 9A users find that new tunes are not applied or reset to standard ones, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

If the sound has disappeared after the ringtone change, check:

• 🔊 Loudness in settings (Settings) → Sound and vibration → Loudness).
• 📵 Do Not Disturb (Settings) → Don't disturb).
• 🔕 Sound Profile (possibly silent mode activated).

On Redmi 9A, there is sometimes a conflict between system and user ringtones after the MIUI update. If the problem occurs after the update, try resetting the sound settings to factory: Settings → System → Settings Reset → Reset the sound settings.

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If none of these methods worked, check to see if there is a call blocking app on the phone (such as Truecaller or Call Blocker) that can intercept audio control.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing ringtones to Redmi 9A