How to Set Your Melody to a Call in Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 remains one of the most popular budget smartphones even years after its release, but many users still struggle to change the standard ringtone to their own, and in this article we will examine all the available ways, from using built-in MIUI tools to install custom ringtone through the file system.

The Redmi Note 9 is a feature of its firmware. MIUI (Especially versions 12-14) restrict access to some system folders, which means that you can simply copy the system folders. MP3-The Ringtones file is not enough -- you either have to use special applications or you have to place files correctly. We tested all the methods on current versions of the software and only selected the working solutions.

Preparation: what formats supports Redmi Note 9

Before setting a tune, it is important to make sure your audio file meets the system's requirements.The Redmi Note 9 supports the following ringtone formats:

• 🎵 MP3 — the most versatile format, the recommended bitrate is 128-320 kbit / s
• 🎵 M4A (AAC) — Good quality with smaller file size
• 🎵 WAV — without loss of quality, but takes up a lot of space
• 🎵 OGG — It is rarely used, but it is also supported.

The optimal ringtone duration is 15-30 seconds. If the file is longer, the system can crop it automatically. It is also worth considering that MIUI ignores files with a bitrate above 320 kbit / s - they simply will not appear in the list of available tunes.

⚠️ Attention: Files from DRM-protection (e.g., purchased from iTunes) will not play as ringtones. Use only audio without copyright protection.

If your file doesn’t meet the requirements, use free converters like Audacity or online services like Online-Convert. Optimal settings for ringtone: MP3, 192 kbit / s, 44.1 kHz, mono.

Method 1: Use of standard MIUI ringtones

The easiest method is to select a tune from a preset list. MIUI has about 20 standard ringtones, including classic signals and several modern compositions.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Slap on the call melody item.
4. In the list you like, select your favorite ringtone.
5. Press OK or Ready to Save.

Standard tunes are stored in the system folder and do not take up additional space, but their range is limited, and the sound may seem too "standard." If you want something unique, read on.

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To listen to the ringtone before choosing, just tap it in the list - playback will begin automatically.

Method 2: Install custom MP3 through file system

If you want to use your melody, you need to place it in your phone's memory correctly. MIUI looks for ringtones in specific folders, and just copying the file to the root of the memory is not enough.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 9 to your computer via USB-cable (file transfer mode).
2. Open the phone’s internal memory and find the Media folder (if it’s not, create it).
3. Inside Media Create Folders: Media ├── Audio │ ├── Ringtones (for calls) │ ├── Notifications (for notifications) │ └── Alarms (for alarm clocks)
4. Copy yours. MP3-file in Ringtones folder.
5. Turn off your phone from your PC and restart it (required!).
6. Now go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Call Melody – your file should appear in the list.

⚠️ Note: If the file is not displayed, check: 📁 Right track (Media/Audio/Ringtones) 🔤 Absence of Cyrillic and special characters in the file name 🔄 Reboot the phone after copying

The critical nuance for the Redmi Note 9 is that the folder should be called "Audio," not "AUDIO" or "audio." The register matters!

Method 3: Installation via Ringtone Maker

If manual file copying seems complicated, you can use specialized applications, one of the best is Big Bang Inc's Ringtone Maker (available on Google Play).

Advantages of this method:

• 🎛️ Ability to cut any section of the track
• 🔊 Pre-Eavesdropping Before Preservation
• 📁 Automatic placement of the file in the desired folder
• 🎨 Volume setting and effects

Instructions for use:

1. Install Ringtone Maker from Play Market.
2. Open the application and give access to the files.
3. Select an audio file from your phone’s memory.
4. Cut the desired fragment (sliders or specifying the start/end time).
5. Click Save and select Set as a ringtone.
6. The application will automatically place the file in the Media/Audio/Ringtones folder.

Once saved, the ringtone will appear in the system settings, which is especially useful if you want to create a tune from your favorite song by cutting the best snippet.

Method 4: Using Zedge and other ringtone apps

If you don't want to mess around with your own files, you can download ready-made ringtones from specialized apps, and the most popular is Zedge, where thousands of free tunes, notification sounds and wallpaper are available.

How to install ringtone through Zedge:

1. Download Zedge from Play Market.
2. Launch the app and select the Ringtones section.
3. Find your favorite tune (you can use the search).
4. Slip along the track and select Set as ringtone.
5. Confirm the installation in the window that appears.

The advantages of Zedge:

• 🎶 A huge library of ringtones (from classics to modern hits)
• 🔍 Convenient search by genres and mood
• 📥 Ability to download files for further use

⚠️ Note: In the free version of Zedge, some ringtones may only be available for listening.Look for tagged files FREE.

Alternative annexes:

• 🎵 Ringtone bootloader – A Simple Melody Catalogue
• 🎵 Audiko is a popular service with the ability to create a ringtone from YouTube
• 🎵 Mobile9 — ringtones

Problem Solving: Why the Rington is Not Set

Sometimes even after the file is placed correctly, it doesn't appear on the list of available tunes. Consider the reasons and ways to fix them.

If none of the methods work, try resetting the sound settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Settings app (yes, it is an app too!).
3. Slip the vault. → Clear the cache.
4. Reboot the phone.

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If after all the manipulations the ringtone did not appear, check if access to the storage for the Settings application is disabled in the Application Permissions section.

Additional settings: vibration and volume

Setting the melody is only half the battle, and to make the call really convenient, you have to adjust the parameters that go along with it: vibration, volume and signal patterns.

How to set the vibration:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when calling.
2. Choose one of the preset patterns or create your own.
3. For custom vibration, tap Add vibration and record a sequence of touches.

Volume optimization:

• 🔊 B Settings → Sound and vibration set up slider Loudness of the call.
• 🔕 Activate Smart Volume Mode for Automatic Adjustment Depending on Ambient Noise.
• 🛎️ Turn on the Climbing Call to gradually increase the volume.

The Redmi Note 9 also has a dual vibration feature, two short signals before the start of a tune, which helps to keep the phone in your bag or pocket.

FAQ: Frequent questions about ringtones on Xiaomi