How to Set Your Music to Xiaomi Redmi Call: 5 Proven Ways

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones offer users flexible audio settings, but it’s not always obvious how to replace standard ringtone tunes with your favorite tracks. If you’re tired of factory ringtone and want to set your music to the call, this guide will help you understand all the nuances from choosing the right audio file to solving possible problems.

Unlike many other brands, MIUI (Xiaomi's branded shell) has its own peculiarities when working with custom ringtones. For example, not all audio formats are supported out of the box, and some Redmi models may limit the duration of the melody. We will look at 5 working methods - from the simplest through standard settings to using third-party applications for advanced users.

Important: the procedure may vary slightly depending on the MIUI version (12, 13, 14+) and the specific Redmi model (Note 10, 11, 12, POCO, etc.). However, the basic principles remain the same. If your smartphone runs pure Android (such as the Redmi A2 or POCO F5), some steps are simplified.

1. Audio Files Requirements for Xiaomi Call

Before you set the music to the call, make sure your audio file meets the technical limitations of MIUI. This will save you from problems with playing or cropping the melody.

Basic parameters:

• 🎵 File format:.mp3,.m4a,.wav (preferably) MP3 128-320 kbps bitrates..flac or.aac formats may not be supported.
• ⏱️ Duration: optimally 15-30 seconds. MIUI Automatically cuts tracks longer than 30 seconds (some models have a 45-second limit).
• 📁 Placement: The file must be in the Ringtones or Notifications folder on internal memory (not on the file). SD-map!).
• 🔊 Volume: Check that the track is not quiet – some users complain that homemade ringtones sound quieter than standard ones.

💡 Tip: If your file doesn’t fit the format, use free converters like Online-Convert or an app. MP3 Cutter for pruning.

⚠️ Note: on Redmi models with MIUI 14+ If you can't see the Ringtones folder through a standard conductor, use File Manager.+ (Available in the Mi App Store or connect your phone to your PC.

2. Method 1: Install music through standard settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for most Redmi models (including the Note 11 Pro, Redmi 10, POCO X4, etc.) and does not require the installation of additional applications.

Step-by-step:

1. Place the prepared audio file (for example, my_ringtone.mp3) In the Internal Storage folder → If you don't have a folder, create it manually.
2. Open the Settings app and go to the Sound and Vibration section.
3. Select the Call Melody (or Phone ringtone in English firmware).
4. Your file will appear in the list of available ringtones, tap it for pre-listening and confirm the selection.

If the file is not displayed:

• 🔄 Restart your phone - sometimes MIUI Not immediately scanning new files.
• 📂 Check that the file is in the internal memory (not on the computer). SD-map).
• 🎼 Make sure the file format is supported (see Section 1).

Verified format (MP3/M4A)

Duration ≤ 30 seconds

File placed in Ringtones folder

Rights to the file are not limited

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🔧 For advanced: if you use custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), the path to settings may be different. → Phone ringtone.

Method 2: Use of the "Sound" appendix MIUI"

On some Redmi models, especially with MIUI 12/13) preinstalled appendix of Sound MIUI (MIUI Sounds. It allows you not only to select ringtones, but also edit them directly on your phone.

How it works:

1. Open the MIUI Sound app (find it through an app search).
2. Go to the Ringtones (Ringtones) tab.
3. Click on the + (add) icon and select the audio file from the phone’s memory.
4. If necessary, trim the track (the trim tool is built into the application).
5. Save the changes and set the new melody as a ringtone in the sound settings.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎛️ Built-in editor for cutting tracks.
• 🔍 Automatic scanning of Music and Downloads folders.
• 📱 Support for dark theme and gestures MIUI.

⚠️ Note: on some firmware (e.g. global version) MIUI 14 for Redmi Note 12) Sound app MIUI In this case, use method 1 or 3.

Method 3: Applications for customizing ringtones

If standard methods don’t work or you want more features (for example, assign different tunes to different contacts), use third-party apps.

Instructions for Ringtone Maker:

1. Install the application and open it.
2. Select an audio file from your phone’s memory.
3. Cut the track by dragging the sliders on the timeline. The optimal duration is 20-30 seconds.
4. Click Save and select Set as a ringtone.
5. Confirm your choice in the system window.

💡 Tip: if the ringtone does not play after installation, check the application permissions in Settings → Annexes → Permits, make sure he has access to the Warehouse and the Sounds.

Standard settings of MIUI

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5. Method 4: Assigning unique contact melodies

You can set up a custom ringtone for individual contacts so you know who is calling without looking at the screen.This feature works on all Redmis with MIUI and the standard Contacts app.

How to set up:

1. Open the Contacts app and select the contact you want.
2. Click on the edit icon (pencil) or More Details (three dots).
3. Select the ringtone (Ringtone).
4. In the list, select a standard ringtone or your file (if added to the Ringtones folder).
5. Save the changes.

🔹 nuance:

• 📞 If the contact is saved SIM-If you have a card, the individual melody may not work.
• 🔕 On some models (Redmi) 9A, Redmi 8 is only available for contacts saved in Google Account.
• 🎶 For group chats on WhatsApp or Telegram, setting up individual ringtones is not supported.

Method 5: Install music via PC (for power users)

If you prefer to manage files via a computer or face the limitations of MIUI when working with folders, you can install a ringtone via ADB or manually copy files.

Method 1: Manual copying

1. Connect Redmi to your PC via USB (select 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 audio → ringtones folders (registration is important!).
4. Copy yours.mp3-file in ringtones.
5. Turn off the phone and restart it. The new ringtone will appear in the audio settings.

Method 2: ADB (for Advanced)

If MIUI blocks access to system folders, use the ADB command:

adb push my_ringtone.mp3 /sdcard/Ringtones/


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The file will then be available in the call settings.

⚠️ Attention: when used ADB Make sure that the phone is on debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to activate the developer mode, then additionally → For developers → Debugging by USB).

7. Solving common problems

Even after the ringtone is properly installed, there may be failures, and let’s look at typical situations and ways to fix them:

🔧 Additional advice:

• 🔄 After the update MIUI Ringtones folder is reset, check Ringtones folder - sometimes it clears.
• 📵 On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro) when activated, the user ringtones may be silent. → Sound.
• 🎧 If you are using Dual Apps (Cloning) WhatsApp/Telegram), Individual ringtones may not apply to cloned applications.

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To quickly check if the new ringtone is working, call your number from another phone or use the command ##4636## → Test → Call (does not work on all models).

8. Alternatives: vibration and LED-warning

If you want to customize alerts, MIUI offers vibration and light settings, which is useful in situations where the phone is in silent mode.

Vibration setting:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when calling.
2. Choose one of the preset patterns or create your own (Tune Vibration).
3. For individual contacts, the vibration pattern is adjusted in a similar way to the ringtone (see Section 5).

Setting up LED-indicator:

In the models with LED-lamp (Redmi Note 11, POCO X3 etc.):

1. Open Settings → Display → Notification indicator.
2. Turn on the option and select the color for calls (e.g. green) and messages (blue).
3. For individual contacts, the LED color is customized in their profile (Contacts → Edit → LED color).

Redmi models without LED-indicator (e.g. Redmi) A1 or POCO M4 Pro) instead uses screen backlighting, which is a short-term display on notification. → Screen. → Illumination of notifications.

FAQ: Frequent questions about ringtones on Xiaomi Redmi