Modern Xiaomi smartphones offer many ways to personalize, but some system sounds can annoy users, especially in quiet places. Often when the device is activated, a standard composition plays, which may not be appropriate at a meeting or at night. The question of how to remove the tune when you turn on a Xiaomi phone becomes relevant to many owners of popular models of the Redmi and Poco series.
Fortunately, the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS provide built-in tools to manage system audio signals. You don’t need to install third-party apps or obtain superuser rights. In this article, we’ll take a look at all the available methods to disable the start sound, including standard settings and hidden engineering menus.
Before we get to the action, it’s worth noting that the layout of menu items may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the logic of the system remains the same for most devices from the Chinese manufacturer.
Standard sound circuit settings
The easiest and safest way to disable the start sound is through the basic settings. Xiaomi has a separate switch for system sounds that controls not only the on-line melody, but also other audio signals of the interface. To access these settings, you need to open the main menu and find the Settings icon.
Then you go to the audio output section, and depending on the version of the shell, this item can be called Sound and Vibration or just Sounds. Inside this menu, scroll down to the Additional block, and that's where the switch is located. If you don't see it right away, try looking for System Sounds.
- 🔊 Open the sound settings in the main menu of your smartphone.
- 🔇 Find the “Sound on” switch and put it in an inactive state.
- 📱 Make sure the changes are maintained by checking the status of the slider.
It is worth noting that in some regions or on global firmware versions, this item may be hidden. On HyperOS devices, the path can be changed to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Additional → Sound upon Turning On. If the standard method did not work, your version of the software may require a different approach or have software limitations.
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If you can't find the right switch, try searching by settings. Type the word "enable" into the search bar at the top of the settings menu, and the system will prompt you to go to the desired item.
Use of work modes and profiles
An alternative way to manage system sounds is to use work profiles. The MIUI shell implements a switching function between modes such as Normal, No Sound and Do Not Disturb. Activating No Sound mode ensures that no system sound, including the boot melody, is played.
To switch the profile, you usually just need to press the volume button, and a slider will appear on the screen that allows you to quickly change the current mode, but for a more subtle setting, you can go to the Security app and select the Sound section, and you can have more detailed settings for each use case.
It's important to understand the difference between modes. Do not disturb mode can skip alarms and calls from selected contacts, but system sounds are often blocked. No sound mode turns off all audio notifications, and the choice depends on your personal preferences and current situation.
Some users prefer to create their own scripts through the Automation app, which allows you to set your phone up so that it automatically goes into silent mode when you connect to a specific Wi-Fi or at a specified time, and this automation will save you from having to turn off the sound every time.
Setting up the theme and sound scheme
Visual design and sound are closely related in Xiaomi. Sometimes the melody of the inclusion is tied to an active theme of the design. If you use a third-party theme from the Themes store, it may contain its own audio track to start the system, which ignores the general audio settings.
To check this, go to the Themes app and open a user profile. In My Themes, try switching to a standard Classic or Default theme. After applying a classic theme, check if the sound disappeared during the reboot. If the problem is solved, it was a third-party design.
Also, in the theme settings, you can control the sound circuit separately from the visual part. Go to My Themes → Melodies and select the standard system sound or set the silence if this option is supported by the current version of the theme, which will preserve the beautiful interface, but remove the annoying sound.
| Type of topic | Impact on sound | Where to change |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (Classic) | It should be system settings | Settings → Sound |
| A third-party topic | Can override system sounds | Annex Topics |
| Theme without sound | Total lack of audio | Tham's shop |
| Dynamic theme | The sound depends on the time of day. | Settings of the topic |
Why do topics affect sound?
Engineering menu and hidden settings
For advanced users who don't find a solution in the standard menu, there's an engineering menu that's designed to test hardware, but it also has additional audio settings, and be careful that changing unknown parameters can cause the device to run in an unstable way.
To enter the engineering menu, open the Phone app and enter a special code. For most Xiaomi devices, this is a combination of ##6484## or ##4636##. Once you enter the code, the testing menu will open. Find the section related to audio tests or Common settings.
⚠️ Warning: Changes to the engineering menu are at your own risk, and do not change the parameters you are not sure about, as this may disrupt the radio or audio path.
Inside the menu, look for items that contain the words Boot, Start or Power On. If there is a Play sound option, you can turn it off. However, on modern versions of Android and MIUI, access to these settings is often blocked, and the menu may not open without special permissions or ADB tools.
☑️ Check before entering the engineering menu
Third-party applications and automation
If system constraints prevent you from turning off the sound, automation applications like MacroDroid or Tasker come to the rescue, allowing you to create complex scenarios of smartphone behavior, responding to various triggers, including system boot.
The principle is to create a macro that triggers the Device Boot event, which selects Set Volume as the action, and sets the 0 for system sounds, and within seconds of booting, you can return the volume to its original state, if necessary.
These applications often require advanced permissions to work, and once you install MacroDroid, you'll need to give permission to change your system settings, either through a pop-up or through the Android special features menu, and without that permission, the app won't be able to control volume.
The advantage of the automation method is its flexibility: you can set the phone to remain silent when turned on only on weekdays or only at night, which gives you much more control than standard Xiaomi settings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why did the melody appear again after the firmware update?
Can I replace the melody with my own?
Does the energy saving mode affect the sound when turned on?
Will the sound disappear if you turn on the “In the plane” mode?
Where can I find a melody file to delete it?
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The most reliable way to remove a melody is to use a standard switch in the Sound and Vibration section. Third-party methods are only required in rare cases when this item is hidden by the manufacturer.
In conclusion, Xiaomi’s system sound management is flexible enough to meet the needs of most users. Knowing where to look for the right switches and how sound profiles work will easily eliminate the noise. Remember that regular system updates can return some default settings, so check the audio settings periodically.
⚠️ Note: If none of these methods worked, your phone may have a hard-stitched melody at the regional firmware level, in which case the only solution is to use a complete silence mode before turning off the device.