How to Change Notification Sound on Xiaomi: 5 Ways to Work + Error Solving

Tired of the standard “jin-jin” on your Xiaomi? Want to install a unique tune for SMS, messengers or system alerts? In this article, you will find all the current ways to change the sound of notifications, from basic MIUI settings to install custom ringtones through the file system. We will analyze the features for different models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.), explain why some sounds may not appear in the list, and show how to circumvent the limitations of MIUI.

Important: the procedure differs depending on the firmware version. In MIUI 14/15, the interface changed — we took this into account in the instructions, you will also learn how to attach different tunes to specific applications (for example, a separate sound for WhatsApp and Telegram), and what to do if after updating your custom sounds disappear.

1. Standard method: change through MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in system tools, which is suitable for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models based on MIUI 12-15 (including global and Chinese versions).

Steps:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select Notification Sound (or Default Notifications in MIUI 15).
4. Scroll down the list, and you'll see all the system tunes available. Tap any one to listen to.
5. Click OK or Save to apply the changes.

⚠️ Limitation MIUI: The standard list is usually no more than 10-15 sounds. If you need additional options, read the following sections.

2.How to add custom notification sound

You want to set your tune? MIUI allows you to do it, but with nuance. Your audio file must meet the requirements:

• 🎵 Format:.mp3,.m4a,.ogg or wav.
• ⏱ Duration: no more than 30 seconds (optimally - 3-5 seconds).
• 📁 Placement: The file must be in the Ringtones or Notifications folder on the internal drive.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC or download the melody directly to your device.
2. Create a Notifications folder at the root of internal memory (if not). → Notifications.
3. Transfer your audio file to this folder.
4. Reboot your phone (required!).
5. Go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Notification Sound – your file should appear in the list.

Download the file in a supported format

Cut the duration to 5-10 seconds

Create a Notifications folder at the root of memory

Move the file to the folder

Reboot your smartphone-->

⚠️ Note: If the file is not displayed, check it out:

• 🔍 Is the file properly named (without special characters, for example) my_notification.mp3).
• 📂 The folder is created at the root of the memory, not inside another directory.
• 🔄 Try restarting your phone again – sometimes. MIUI Do not update the list of sounds immediately.

3. Different sounds for different applications

MIUI allows you to assign unique tunes to individual instant messengers, social networks or system alerts, for example, you can set one sound for Viber, another for Instagram, and a third for SMS.

How to set up:

1. Open the Settings → Applications.
2. Select the app you want (such as WhatsApp).
3. Slip on the Notification item.
4. Turn on the Allow Notifications switch (if switched off).
5. Click on the Notification Sound and select the tune from the list (including custom ones).

💡 Useful advice: for Telegram and VK Sound settings can be duplicated within the apps themselves. For example, on Telegram, go to Settings. → Notifications and sounds → The sound of notifications.

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If there is no application in the list (for example, TikTok), check if notifications are allowed for it in Android settings: Settings → Apps → [Application] → Notifications

Problems and Solutions: Why the Sound Doesn't Change

Sometimes users find that the sound of notifications does not change or resets after a reboot. Let's consider the typical causes and ways to eliminate them.

⚠️ Note: If you use the topic MIUI, They can overwrite notification sounds. To avoid this, turn off automatic themes in Settings. → Topics → Settings of topics → Auto-application.

Alternative methods: third-party applications

If you don't like the built-in MIUI tools, you can use third-party tools that allow you to:

• 🔊 Set sounds lasting more than 30 seconds.
• 🎛 Set up different tunes for notification groups (e.g., separate for work and personal chats).
• 📱 Synchronize sounds between devices.

Top.-3 apps:

1. Zedge is the largest database of ringtones and notification sounds with the possibility of pre-listening.
2. Ringtone Maker – allows you to crop audio files and save them directly to the Notifications folder.
3. Notification History Log – not only changes sounds, but also keeps a notification history (useful for debugging).

⚠️ Warning: Some apps (such as Zedge) may request access to contacts and messages. waive unnecessary permissions manually through Settings → Annexes → [Annex] → Permits.

6. Features for specific models

Some Xiaomi smartphones have unique nuances when changing notification sounds, and we collected data on popular models:

💡 Advice POCO: If after the sound change notifications stopped vibrating, check the vibration settings in Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration at notifications. MIUI Resets this parameter when changing the melody.

7 How to bring back standard MIUI sounds

If after experimentation you want to return to factory settings, do the following:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound of notifications.
2. Select any standard sound from the list (e.g. MIUI Ring or Bamboo).
3. If custom sounds are left on the list but you want to delete them, just delete the files from the Notifications folder.

⚠️ Attention: resetting settings to factory (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting settings will remove all custom sounds, including ringtones and alarm clocks. If you want to save them, pre-copy the Ringtones, Notifications and Alarms folders on your PC.

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Before resetting your settings, always back up your audio folders – MIUI does not save them when you recover from the cloud.

FAQ: Frequent questions