How to remove the increasing call on Xiaomi Redmi 4X: all ways

The scaling up call on the Xiaomi Redmi 4X is one of the most annoying features for users who prefer to wake up to a uniform alarm clock. This MIUI feature, in which the alarm clock volume gradually increases from quiet squeak to maximum, was conceived as a “soft awakening.” However, in practice, it often leads to users waking up at the peak of volume — or, conversely, to sleep because of too quiet initial sound.

Complicating the problem, the standard Redmi 4X settings (especially older versions of MIUI) don’t have an obvious switch to turn off the feature, and many device owners have put up with the inconvenience of not knowing that the solution exists for years. In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways, from official settings to hidden commands to third-party utilities, that will help regain control of the alarm clock sound.

Why does the incremental call turn on automatically?

The gradual alarm volume feature was introduced by Xiaomi in MIUI 8 and is preserved in subsequent firmware versions.

• 🛌 Smoothly remove the user from the deep sleep phase, avoiding the sharp stress of a loud sound.
• 🔔 Reduce the risk of missing an alarm by making a final loud signal.
• 📱 Save battery power (silent initial sound consumes less energy).

However, with its modest speaker and specific acoustics, the Redmi 4X does not work perfectly.

• 🔇 Too quiet initial sound (not audible if you are sleeping soundly or the phone is lying down screen).
• 🔊 A sharp transition from silence to maximum volume in the last few years 5-10 seconds.
• 🔄 Inability to adjust the duration of the build-up (default – 30 seconds).

The root of the problem is the MIUI architecture: the alarm clock volume setting is not in the main sound menu, but hidden in the system settings or not at all in some regional firmware, which forces users to look for workarounds.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

On some versions MIUI (mainly 9-12) the option to turn off the alarm clock is available in the menu → The alarm clock, though, on the Redmi. 4X s MIUI 8-10, this path often doesn't work. Try the following algorithm:

1. Open the Clock app (icon with dial).
2. Go to the Alarming Sign (bell icon at the bottom).
3. Press on. ⋮ → Alarm settings (or ⚙️ top-right).
4. Look for Gradual Volume or Gradual Volume (in English firmware).
5. Move the slider to the off position.

If this item is not available, your version of MIUI does not support it, in which case you can move on to the following ways, and check if the item is hidden behind the additional settings:

Important: After turning off the increasing sound, the alarm clock will play at maximum volume immediately, make sure that the volume level in the settings is set comfortable (70-80% of the maximum is recommended).

Method 2: Using hidden commands through ADB

If standard settings don't work, you can turn off the feature via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a low-level system management tool that requires you to connect your phone to your computer, but it gives you 100% results.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (original, with data transmission support).
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB phone-on.
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB Tools (download from the official Google website).

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode on Redmi 4X: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version until the notification "You're a Developer" appears. Return to Settings → Additional → Developer. Enable USB Debugging.

Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.

Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.

adb devices

The serial number of your device should appear.

adb shell settings put global alarm_gradual_volume 0

Reboot the phone.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell am start -a android.settings.ALARM_SETTINGS

This command will open a hidden alarm settings menu where a missing item may appear.

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Before working with ADB, back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. In rare cases, incorrect commands can cause a system to crash.

Method 3: Third-party alarm applications

If the system methods didn’t help or seem too complicated, the easiest way out is to set an alternative alarm clock from Google Play, which not only allows you to turn off the incremental sound, but also offers advanced features: selection of melody, vibration, awakening tasks and even analysis of sleep phases.

Top.-3 supplant 4X:

How to set up:

Instructions:

1. Open Root Explorer and go to /system/media/audio/alarms/
2. Find files with the.ogg or.mp3 extension – these are the alarm clock system melodies.
3. Copy the original files to a secure location (memory card).
4. Replace them with your tunes at constant volume (you can download them from the Internet or create them via Audacity).
5. Set access rights 644 (rw-r----).
6. Reboot the phone.

Critical: Incorrect editing of system files can cause the phone to freeze on the MIUI logo ("brick"). Before you start, make sure you have a working backup to recover via TWRP.

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If you don't want to take risks, you can just add your tune to /sdcard/Alarms/ and select it from the standard alarm clock, and you won't use the magnifying effect.

Method 5: Update MIUI to the latest version

In newer versions of MIUI (12 and above), setting the mounting alarm clock sound is made public. If your Redmi 4X is still running MIUI 8-10, updating the firmware can solve the problem without further manipulation.

How to update:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. If a new version is available, download it (recommended via Wi-Fi).
4. After installation, check the alarm settings - the item Gradual volume increase should appear.

Important nuances:

• 🔄 Redmi 4X officially MIUI 12+ — The latest stable version for him — MIUI 11 (Android 7) Upgrade is only possible through custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU), but it requires unlocking the bootloader and risks stability.
• ⚠️ Castom firmware can take away your warranty (if it is still valid) and lead to data loss.
• 📱 Before upgrading, reset to factory settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Backup and reset → Resetting settings).

If you are not ready for firmware experiments, it is better to focus on methods 1-3.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to disable a rising call, Redmi 4X users often face typical problems.

⚠️ Attention: If after the commands ADB The alarm clock stopped working at all, check if the system time settings have gone wrong. → System system → Date and time and enable Autodetermination.

Problem 1: The item "Gradual volume increase" is not in the settings.

• 🔹 Reason: Your version MIUI does not support this option.
• 🔹 Solution: Use ADB (method 2) or third-party alarm clocks (method 3).

Problem 2: After turning off the increasing sound, the alarm clock became too quiet.

• 🔹 Reason: System volume of alarm clock dropped.
• 🔹 Solution: Set the volume to maximum in the sound settings (Settings) → Sounds and vibrations → Loudness → Alarm clock).

Problem 3: ADB can't see the device.

• 🔹 Reason: Drivers are not installed or debugging is not included USB.
• 🔹 Solution: Install Mi USB Driver. Check what's in the settings. → Additionally. → Developers are included in the Debugging USB and Allow debugging (factory unlocking) OEM).

Problem 4: The third-party alarm clock does not start after closing.

• 🔹 Reason: Optimization of the battery MIUI kill off background processes.
• 🔹 Solution: Add the app to the exceptions: Settings → Battery and productivity → Battery management. Select your alarm and set it without restrictions.