How to set a melody to a call on Xiaomi Redmi 9

Changing the standard tone is the first thing a new smartphone owner does to personalize the device to his liking. Xiaomi Redmi 9 offers flexible audio settings, but the interface of the MIUI shell can confuse the inexperienced user. Standard ringtalls often seem boring, and finding the desired feature in the depths of the menu can be difficult.

In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to replace audio files, from simple installation through a conductor to customizing individual tunes for specific contacts. You will learn how to bypass system restrictions and use any MP3 files without loss of quality. The system folder for ringtones on Redmi 9 is located on the /MIUI/sound/all/ path where you can copy files directly.

It doesn't require superuser rights or a computer connection, although the latter is sometimes more convenient for mass copying. Let's take a step-by-step look at how to turn your phone into a unique device with a pleasing sound.

Preparation of audio files and format verification

Before you start setting up, you need to make sure your music files are compatible with the Android operating system. Redmi smartphones work perfectly with MP3, which is the most common format, OGG and WAV formats are also supported, but they can take up more space in memory.

If you download music from the Internet, pay attention to the bitrate of the track. The optimal value is considered 192 kbit / s or 320 kbit / s. Files with low sound quality can be played with wheezing, especially if the smartphone speaker is set to maximum volume. Long tracks will automatically be clipped when installed on the call, leaving only the first 30-40 seconds.

• 🎵 Make sure the file has an extension.mp3 or.ogg for maximum compatibility.
• 📁 Save tracks in a clear folder, such as Music or Ringtones, to easily find them.
• ⚖️ Check the file size: too heavy formats may not be handled correctly by a standard player.

It is important to store files in internal memory, not on an SD card, if you want to ensure that the melody will always be available to the system. Sometimes when you extract the card or crash the file system, the phone can reset to a standard setting.

Installation of ringtones through the standard Music app

The easiest way to do this is to use a built-in player, and in the MIUI shell, the Music app has advanced functionality to assign tracks to different events. Open a list of your songs and find the track you want.

Click on the song title to open the play screen. In the upper right corner or in the menu (three dots), select the "Appoint" option. The system will offer several options: set as the ringtone, alarm or notification, this method works faster than manual search in the audio settings.

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If the menu "Assign" does not have the necessary option, try to first start playing the track, and then open the menu of sound settings in the system - there in the list of ringtones should appear playable track.

But there's a caveat to this method: sometimes the system may not see files if they're copyrighted or have specific tags, and then you'd better use a file manager.

Setup via the Sound and Vibration menu

The classic way that smartphone users are familiar with is through system settings, where you can control volume and select the standard compositions preset by the manufacturer, and you need to do a few extra steps to set up your file.

Go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Call Melody. The list that opens often has a "+" or "Select a Local Melody" button at the top of the screen. By clicking on it, you'll be taken to the file manager, where you can select any audio file stored in the device's memory.

Note that in some versions of MIUI firmware, direct selection from folders may be hidden. If there is no file selection button, use the copying method to the system folder described below, and you can set vibrations synchronized with the rhythm of the call.

⚠️ Note: When selecting very long tracks through the system menu, the phone can automatically crop them to 30 seconds.If you want the full version of the track on the call, use third-party editorial apps.

Using a Conductor for Manual Copying

The most reliable method to ensure that any firmware version works is to manually move the file to the system directory. To do this, open the File Manager application. You need to find the downloaded audio file in the Download or Download folder.

Select the track you want, click "More" or "Copy." Now go to the internal memory and find the MIUI folder, the sound folder inside it, and then all. Plug the copied file here. After this procedure, the track will appear in the general list of available ringtones of the call.

The advantage of this is that the file becomes part of the system, so even if you delete the original from the download folder, the melody on the call will remain, and it also helps to avoid the access rights problems that sometimes arise for player applications.

Individual setting up of calls for contacts

One of the most useful features of Redmi 9 is the ability to assign unique tunes to different subscribers, which allows you to learn the importance of a call without taking your phone out of your pocket, and you can do this in two ways: through the Contacts app or through the Phone Book.

Open the contact list, select the person you want to call. In the profile that opens, find the call melody (may be in the More menu or immediately on the screen), the system will prompt you to select a track from the list or write a new one right now. After you select, the contact name will be marked with the note icon.

You can also set up group ringtones. You can create a contact group (like "Family" or "Work") and assign a common audio file to it, and all calls from people in that group will be accompanied by the same signal, which is very convenient for filtering incoming calls in noisy environments.

Setting the notification sounds and alarm clock

In addition to incoming calls, it is important to adjust other audio signals, notifications from messengers, SMS and system alerts often merge into a single monotonous hum, separating them into audio profiles increases productivity.

To set the alarm, go to the Watch app. When you create or edit the alarm, click on the Sound field. Here, unlike calls, you can select any files from memory, and the system will not crop them. You can play your favorite song to guarantee you wake up.

• 🔔 For SMS and messengers, use short but ringing sounds lasting up to 3 seconds.
• ⏰ It is better to set the alarm on tracks with increasing volume, so that the awakening was softer.
• 🔇 Don’t forget to check the “No Sound” or “Meeting” profile so that important calls are not missed.

In Settings → Sound and Vibration → You can also find settings for lock, charge and other system events. Deep customization allows you to make interaction with the Xiaomi interface truly personalized.

⚠️ Warning: Setting too loud or sharp sounds on the alarm clock can damage the speaker with prolonged use at maximum volume.

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Manually copying files to /MIUI/sound/all/ is the most versatile method that works even when a standard media player fails.

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