How to Set Music on a Call to Xiaomi Poco: All Ways to 2026

Xiaomi Poco smartphones based on MIUI offer flexible audio settings, but it is not always obvious how to replace the standard ringtone with your own composition. Users face problems: the system does not see downloaded tracks, does not save changes or resets after a reboot. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to install music on the call - from basic to advanced, including bypassing the limitations of MIUI 14/15.

Poco devices are customized firmware with reduced features compared to pure Android. For example, some models (Poco X5 Pro, Poco F5) do not have a built-in file manager for selecting tunes, and Poco M6 Pro has limited access to system folders. We took these nuances into account and prepared instructions that work on all current versions of MIUI (including MIUI 15.0.4.0 for Poco F6).

Importantly, if you use dual SIM, the call settings for each card will have to be configured separately, and make sure that the track you choose meets the specifications, otherwise the system will ignore it.

1. Method through standard MIUI settings

The simplest method, which works on all Poco models (including the Poco C65 and Poco X6 Pro), is suitable for tunes already loaded into the phone's memory.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select the Call Melody (or Call Sound in some localizations).
4. Click Local Music – the system will display all audio files in the device’s memory.
5. Slip on the desired track and save the changes with the OK button.

Method limitations:

• 🔍 Only files in formats are visible.mp3,.m4a,.ogg (not all) MIUI-The versions support.flac).
• 📁 No tracks from cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) are displayed).
• 🔊 Maximum melody duration – 30 seconds (the system cuts long tracks automatically).

Download the track to your phone (not to the cloud)

Rename the file to Latin (without Cyrillic)

Check the format (.mp3 or.m4a)

Cut the track to 30 seconds (optional)

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If the file you want isn't on the list, check its location.

/storage/emulated/0/Music/


/storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/




/storage/emulated/0/Notifications/

2.Use of a file manager for manual installation

When the standard method doesn’t work (like Poco M5s with MIUI 13), manually copying the file to the system folder will help, which requires memory access rights but doesn’t need root.

Step-by-step:

1. Install a file manager with access to root folders (we recommend Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Copy the audio file to /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/. If the folder is not available, create it manually.
3. Restart the phone (required! otherwise the system won't see the new file).
4. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Call melody → Local music.

Important nuances:

• 📌 The file name should contain only Latin characters and numbers (e.g., Latin characters and numbers, my_ringtone.mp3).
• 🔄 If after the reboot the melody reset, clear the cache of the Settings app (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Clear the cache).
• 🛑 On some firmware (MIUI Global for Poco X4 GT) Ringtones folder can be hidden. Enable the display of hidden files in the file manager settings.

Installation via the Zedge app (for non-standard sounds)

If you want unique tunes (natural sounds, games, movies), use the Zedge app, which integrates with MIUI and allows you to set calls directly from the directory.

How it works:

1. Download Zedge from the Play Market (or APKMirror if the app is blocked in your area).
2. Launch the app and select the Ringtones section.
3. Find the sound you like and click Set as ringtone.
4. Confirm your choice in the MIUI system window.

Pros of the method:

• 🎵 More than 1 million free tunes (including exclusive Poco sounds).
• 🔄 Automatic catalog update.
• 📱 It works on all Poco models (including Poco). F4 GT POCO C55).

Cons:

• 📴 Requires an Internet connection to download sounds.
• 🛡️ In some regions (e.g. China) the application may be blocked.

Standard settings of MIUI

File manager

Zedge appendix

Other appendix

I'm not changing my bell.

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4. Advanced method: ADB-System Change Teams

For users who want to set the default ringtone for all contacts or bypass MIUI restrictions on track duration, the ADB method is suitable. This requires connecting the phone to a computer, but gives full control over the sounds.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on PC (you can download from the Android Developers website).
2. Activate USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers → Debugging over USB).
3. Connect Poco to your computer and execute the command:

adb shell settings put system ringtone /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/your_song.mp3

Replace. your_song.mp3 To apply the changes, reset the device.

Warnings:

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not change system sounds (such as alarm or notification) unless you are sure of the consequences.

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If, after the execution, ADB-The melody commands have not changed, check the path to the file with the adb shell ls command. /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones/. The file may be in a different folder or have a different name.

5. Alternative applications for sound management

If standard methods don't work, consider specialized applications that offer advanced features: playlists for different contacts, dynamic change of tunes by time of day, and even integration with Spotify.

Top.-3 applications for Xiaomi Poco:

• 🎶 Ringtone Maker – allows you to crop tracks and assign snippets for calls.
• 🔊 AudioPicker – works with cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox).
• 📱 MIUI Ringtone Changer – Optimized for Firmware MIUI 12-15.

How to install a tune through Ringtone Maker:

1. Download the app from the Play Market.
2. Select an audio file from your phone’s memory.
3. Cut the track (optional) and press Save as Ringtone.
4. Apply the sound in the MIUI settings (Local Music section).

Comparison of annexes:

Problem Solving: Why the Melody is Not Set

If none of these methods worked, check the following points:

⚠️ Note: Some Poco models (e.g. Poco) M4 Pro 5G) post-update MIUI 14, there is a bug where the system resets user calls to standard ones, so the solution is to roll back the firmware or use it. ADB-method.

Checklist for diagnosis:

• 🔍 The file is in the correct folder (Ringtones or Music)?
• 📌 The file format is maintained (.mp3,.m4a,.ogg)?
• 🔄 The phone rebooted after copying the file?
• 🛡️ The file manager has access to the memory?
• 📱 The firmware is not modified (for example, customized). ROM It can block changes in sounds)?

If the problem persists, try:

1. Clear the Settings and Media Store app cache.
2. Set the melody through Google Files (in some cases it works more stable than the standard manager).
3. Reset the sound settings to standard (Settings → System → Resetting → Resetting sound settings).

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On the Poco F3 GT and Poco X3 Pro models with MIUI 13.0.5+, you may need to turn off the Adaptive Sounds feature in the audio settings to make the user tunes work correctly.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up calls on Poco