Personalization of a mobile device begins with selecting unique audio accompaniment of incoming calls. For owners of budget but reliable smartphones such as the Xiaomi Redmi 7, this process may seem unobvious due to the features of the MIUI shell. Standard ringtones are often boring, and installing your own track turns into a quest to find hidden menus.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all the ways you can replace a standard horn with your favorite composition, how to bypass system limitations and adjust the sound so that you do not miss an important call even in a noisy place.
Before you start settings, make sure that the desired audio file is already uploaded to your Redmi 7 memory. This can be a track downloaded from the Internet, or a record transmitted via the messenger. Without the file itself in storage, the system will not be able to offer it as an option for calling.
Audio file preparation and format verification
The first step is to understand what file formats the Android operating system on which MIUI is based supports. The most universal and recommended format is MP3, which is readable by all applications and system settings. However, if you are a high-quality music collection owner, it will be useful to know the full list of supported codecs.
Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 7 without problems plays and installs on the call files in WAV, OGG and M4A. It is important to consider that too long tracks can be cropped by the system or sound incorrect as a beep. The optimal duration of the ringtone is from 15 to 30 seconds, which allows you to know the caller and does not annoy others.
If your file has a rare format, such as FLAC or APE, the system may not see it in the list of available tunes, despite the fact that the player will play it, in which case you must pre-convert the track to a standard MP3 using online converters or special rigtonmaker applications.
⚠️ Note: Do not use files with protection DRM (These tracks often have temporary access and may stop working as a call after the subscription expires or license keys are updated.
Where are the system sounds stored?
Installation of ringtones through standard settings
The most reliable and standard method of replacing the beep with Redmi 7 is through the main configuration menu, which ensures that the sound is set correctly and does not go off after rebooting the device, first you need to unlock the screen and find the Settings app icon that looks like a gear.
In the menu that opens, scroll down to Sound and Vibration, and this is where all the audio-related options are concentrated. Click on this section to see the list of options available, including volume, vibration and melodies.
Next, find the ringtone or ringtone line. The system will suggest a list of preset songs. To select your file, scroll to the top or bottom (depending on the version of MIUI), where the + button or select from files is usually located.
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Once you select a track, the system will suggest listening to a fragment of it. If you're comfortable with the sound, confirm the choice with the OK button or Apply. Now, when you call in, this particular composition will sound, and it's worth noting that in some versions of the shell, the path may differ slightly, but the logic remains the same.
Use of the "Conductor" application for quick installation
Xiaomi Redmi 7 owners often underestimate the built-in File Manager app, which allows you to set tunes directly from a music folder, a method that is significantly faster than wandering through system settings, especially if you just downloaded a track.
Open Explorer and go to Music or find the folder where the file was saved (often Downloads or Bluetooth). Find the track you want in the list. Make a long tap on the file name to highlight it. At the bottom of the screen or in the three-dot menu, a contextual action menu will appear.
In the menu that appears, select More (or three dots), and then find the option Set to call. The system will automatically redirect you to the audio settings or immediately apply the track, confirming the action with a pop-up notification. This is the fastest way to personalize your smartphone.
If the "Set to Call" option is not on the menu, try opening the file through a standard music player. The MIUI Music player interface also often features a button to set the current track to the call, usually located in the playback control menu.
Set up individual calls for contacts
One of the most useful features of Android and MIUI is the ability to assign unique tunes to specific subscribers, which allows you to know who is calling you without taking your phone out of your pocket.
Go to the Contacts or Phone app and go to the subscriber tab. Select the person you want from the list. On the contact page, find the Change button (usually a pencil or three dots in the corner). In the edit menu that opens, scroll down to the Melody or Rington field.
The default is the default. You click on it, and the standard audio selection window opens. You pick a track from the list or add yours through the plus-plus, and after you save the changes, that caller will call you with a unique sound.
| Parameter | Standard call. | Individual call | No sound (for contact) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority | Low. | High-pitched | Maximum |
| Vibration. | General settings | You can set it up separately. | Disconnected. |
| Loudness | Depends on the slider. | Depends on the slider. | 0 dB |
| Reset | When changing the subject | Only manually. | When removing contact |
In such cases, it is recommended to combine duplicate contacts or delete unnecessary records.
Problems with showing tracks in the list
Quite often, users are faced with the situation when downloaded music is in the player, but in the list to install it on the call, it is a common feature of the Android file system, which hides tracks from the system list of ringtones if they are in folders that are not intended for this.
To fix this, you need to move the audio file to a dedicated directory. Using Explorer, find your track, choose Copy or Move. Then go to the internal memory and find the MIUI folder, and inside it, the ringtone. If there is no such folder, create it or use the Ringtones root folder.
After moving the file to the correct directory (/MIUI/ringtone/ or /Ringtones/), you need to restart the smartphone or just wait a couple of minutes for the system media scanner to index the changes, after which the track is guaranteed to appear in the list of available tunes in the audio settings.
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If the ringtone folder is hidden, turn on the display of hidden files in the Explorer settings by clicking on the icon of the eye or gears in the application menu.
It’s also worth checking if the file is “read-only” or other permission restrictions, although this is rare on modern versions of Android for custom files.
Use of third-party applications
If standard methods seem too complex or limited, specialized applications from the Google Play store come to the rescue. Programs like Zedge, Ringtone Maker or MP3 Cutter allow you to not only install but also edit tracks on the fly.
Such utilities have advanced functionality: they can automatically crop the song, leaving only the chorus, add fade-in/fade-out effects, and even download popular ringtones from cloud databases. For Redmi 7 with its HD+ screen, the interface of such applications will look clear and convenient.
When you install an application, the system will ask for a number of permissions, be sure to give access to files and media content, otherwise the program will not be able to see your tracks or write a new ringtone to the system, without these permissions, the functionality of the application will be useless.
⚠️ Warning: Be careful of free apps from unverified sources, they may contain excessive advertising or hidden subscriptions, use only popular high-rated programs in the official store.
After editing the track, the app usually has a large "Install" or "Set as ringtone" button, and clicking on it will automatically transfer the file to the desired system folder and prescribe it in the sound settings, saving you from manual tinkering with files.
Frequent questions and troubleshooting
Why is the call reset to standard after setting your melody?
Can I install video instead of sound on a call?
Where can I find a folder with system sounds to remove them?
Why is the sound of the melody still quiet, even though the volume is twisted to the maximum?
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The key to successful installation is to correctly locate the file in the Ringtones or MIUI/ringtone folder and use the supported MP3 format.