How to set the melody on SIM-Map on Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways and nuances

Are you tired of the standard ringtones on your Xiaomi Redmi and want your favorite tune to play when you call in? Many users don't know that on Xiaomi smartphones you can assign a customized call signal not only for contacts, but for each and every one of them. SIM-This feature is especially useful if you use two SIMs, one for work and the other for personal calls.

In this article, we will discuss in detail how to put a melody on the SIM-map 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and other shelled models MIUI 12-14. You'll know:

• 🔍 Where in the settings hidden option of assigning a melody for SIM-map
• 🎵 What audio file formats are supported (and why.mp3 It's not always working)
• 📱 How to get around restrictions MIUI, If your tune is not on the list
• ⚙️ What to do if after installation the ringtone is reset to a standard

Importantly, the procedure may vary slightly depending on the MIUI version and the smartphone model.We will look at the universal methods that work on most Xiaomi Redmi devices of recent years.

1. Preparation: what tunes are suitable for SIM-maps on Xiaomi

Before you set your melody, you need to make sure that the file meets the requirements of MIUI.

• 🎼 File format: officially supported.m4a,.mp3,.Wav, but the best files work in.m4a (AAC)..mp3 may not appear in the list due to bitrate restrictions.
• ⏱️ Duration: optimally up to 30 seconds, the system can cut melodies longer than 40 seconds.
• 📏 File size: no more than 5MB (otherwise the file will not be loaded into ringtones memory).
• 🔊 Loudness: If the melody is too quiet, turn it up in any audio editor (such as Audacity or online services like the one you use). MP3Louder).

Where can I get the right tune?

• 🎧 Download ready-made ringtones: sites like Zedge or Mobile9 Offer optimized files for smartphones.
• ✂️ Cut the song yourself: use the Ringtone Maker (Android) or GarageBand (iOS) apps).
• 🎹 To create your own melody: in MIUI There is a built-in ringtone editor (Settings) → Sounds and vibrations → ringtones → Edit).

⚠️ Note: If you download tunes from unknown sources, check the files with antivirus. Some "ringtones" may contain malicious code masquerading as an audio file.

2. Method 1: Installation of the melody through standard MIUI settings

This is the simplest method that works on most Xiaomi Redmi models (including Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi 10C, POCO X3, etc.)

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select Ringtone. SIM-cards 1 (or) SIM-2 cards if you want to set up a second SIM).
4. In the list that opens, select Local Ringtones (if your tune is already loaded into your phone’s memory) or Add Ringtones.
5. If you choose Add Ringtones, specify the path to the file in your phone’s memory (e.g., Internal Drive → Ringtones).
6. Press Ready or Save.

After that, the new melody will be played when incoming calls to the selected SIM-To check, call your number from another phone or use a command:

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(In the menu that opens, select Test → Sound → Incoming Call).

File in M4A or MP3 format

Duration not exceeding 30 seconds

Volume normalized (not quieter -12 dB)

The file is copied to the Ringtones folder on the phone

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Method 2: Using a file manager for manual installation

If your tune doesn't appear in the standard ringtones list, you can add it manually through the file manager, which is suitable for users who have:

• 📁 The melody is stored on a memory card (SD-card), not in internal memory.
• 🔄 The file is not defined by the system as a ringtone (e.g., has a non-standard format).
• 🔧 You need to assign different tunes to different SIM-maps without using third-party applications.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your computer via USB (file transfer mode) or use the file manager on your phone (such as Mi File Explorer).
2. Copy your audio file into one of the system folders: /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/ for ringtones; /storage/emulated/0/Notifications/ for notifications; /storage/emulated/0/Alarms/ for alarm clocks.

Ringtones

Restart your phone (it is imperative that the system scans new files).

Local ringtones

⚠️ Note: Not all files will be displayed correctly in the MIUI. If the melody does not appear after the reboot, check: File extension (sometimes.mp3 persist.mp3.mp3 — Rename it. Bitrate (optimum — 128–192 quiz MP3 or 256 quiz M4A). Metadata availability (sometimes) MIUI ignores files without tags ID3).

Method 3: Assigning a Melody through the Contacts app

If you need to install a unique ringtone, not only for the SIM-maps, but also for a specific contact, do so through the Contact App:

1. Open the Contacts app (the icon with the man).
2. Find the contact you want to assign the melody to and open his card.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Set Ringtone.
4. In the list, select Rington. SIM-card 1 SIM-2 cards (depending on which SIM the contact number is saved).
5. Select a tune from the standard ones or click Add to download yours.

Important: If the contact is tied to both SIM-In cards, the melody will be played only for the SIM that is selected as the main one in the contact settings.

To check which one SIM-map used for contact:

1. Open the contact card.
2. Click on the phone number and it will be listed SIM 1 or SIM 2.

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If you want to make all the contacts SIM-1 was played by a single melody, and SIM-2 cards – other, assign ringtones through Settings → Sound and vibration as described in Method 1.

5.Table: Compatibility of melody formats with different versions of MIUI

Not all audio formats work equally well on different versions of MIUI. Below is a compatibility table for popular Xiaomi Redmi models:

If your file is FLAC or OGG, convert it to M4A using applications like Audio Converter or online services like Online-Convert, CloudConvert.

6. Problem Solving: Why the Melody Is Reset or Not Playing

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that the assigned melody is reset to the standard or not played at all.

• 🔄 Reset after reboot: This is due to a media caching error Solution: Clear the Media Store app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Show system-based → Media storage → Clear the cache. Reboot the phone. Reassign the melody.

The melody does not play, although it is assigned

• Loudness of incoming calls (Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Loudness → Challenges).
• Do not disturb (Settings → Do not disturb).
• Settings of a particular contact (possibly a different ringtone is assigned to it).

The melody plays, but it breaks.

• Cut the file to 30 seconds.
• Convert to M4A at a constant bitrate (e.g., 192 kbps).

⚠️ Note: If you use Google Phone (Google Call App) instead of the standard phone MIUI Dialer, the assignment of melodies for SIM-The card may not work. Return the standard app: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Disable (if you are using Google Phone)

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If a tune is reset after a MIUI update, reassign it through settings. Updates often reset user ringtones due to a change in the structure of the system folders.

7.Alternative methods: third-party applications for flexible customization

If the standard methods don’t work (for example, you want to assign different tunes for different types of calls), use third-party apps.

• 🎛️ Ringtone Maker – allows you to crop songs and save them as ringtones directly to the system folder.
• 🔊 Zedge is a huge database of ready-made ringtones, notifications and wallpapers. Once you set the melody through Zedge, they automatically appear in the settings. MIUI.
• 📞 True Phone Dialer is an alternative application for calls with advanced ringtone settings (including appointments for the phone). SIM-maps, contact groups and time of day).