Personalization of the Redmi Note 8 is not just about changing the wallpaper, but also choosing a unique sound for incoming calls. Standard tunes preset by the manufacturer often seem boring or too quiet, especially in noisy places. Replacing the standard horn with a favorite song allows you to instantly recognize your phone among many other devices.
The process of tuning the sound on the shell MIUI, And it's based on Android, which can be confusing because of the menu, and users often have to split the settings for different settings. SIM-In this article, we will discuss all the nuances so that you can easily manage audio files.
Installing a tune on the Redmi Note 8 doesn’t require superuser rights or complex applications. The system provides all the tools you need to work with multimedia, although access to them is sometimes hidden in the depths of the menu.
It's important to remember that the format of the source file matters. The most universal and supported format is the one that is the most common. MP3, It's easy to read by the system player and the sound manager. WMA protected DRM-a file from a streaming service, the system may ignore it or issue an error when selecting.
Before you start setting up, make sure that the file is already loaded into the device's memory. If the track is downloaded from the Internet, it is most likely located in the Download folder. For ease of navigation, you can move the composition to the root directory or a special Ringtones folder, but this is not a requirement for successful installation.
Audio file preparation and format requirements
The first step to personalizing sound is to find or create a suitable file. Not every music track will be a bell: too long tracks will be cropped by the system, and low-quality files can sound unpleasant through the speaker. The optimal call duration is 15 to 40 seconds.
You can use built-in tools or third-party editor apps to edit tracks. However, if you already have an MP3 file with a bit rate of at least 128 kbps, you won’t need any additional manipulations. Xiaomi automatically recognizes metadata such as track name and artist name, making it easier to search the list.
- 🎵 The file format should be MP3, M4A or OGG for maximum compatibility.
- ⏱️ The duration of the audio should not exceed 30-40 seconds for ease of perception.
- 📁 The file should be stored in internal memory, not in the SIM-map.
- 🔊 The volume of the source should be sufficient so that you do not have to twist the speaker to the maximum.
⚠️ Note: Files downloaded from instant messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) often have a modified extension or are protected from direct access. Before installing, check if the file opens in a standard music player.
If you use streaming services like Yandex Music or Spotify, you can't just copy the track because of copyright protection, you'll need to download the song in an open format via a browser or use a converter to get the file available to the system, and then you can go to the phone settings.
Installation of the melody through standard sound settings
The most common and reliable way to change the beep is to use the system settings menu, which ensures that the melody is set correctly and played even after the device is restarted. MIUI interface may vary depending on the firmware version, but the logic of the actions remains the same.
First, you need to unlock the screen and find the Settings app, which looks like a gear, and then you can scroll down to the Sound and Vibration section, and that's where you can find all the options that are associated with audio notifications, volume and ringtones for different events.
☑️ Algorithm of setting a call
Inside the Sound and Vibration section, you'll be greeted by the Phone Call option. Clicking on it will open the full list of available tunes. At the top of the list are usually Xiaomi standard tracks, and below are user files, if they were correctly identified by the system. If your track is not on the list, it may be in an unsupported folder.
| Parameter | Description | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Type of audio coding | MP3 |
| Bitreit | Sound quality | 128-320 kbit/s |
| Duration | Sound time | 40 sec |
| Location. | Where the file is stored | Internal memory. |
Once you've selected the right song, the system will suggest you listen to it, and if you make sure that's what you want, press the confirmation button, or just go back, the choice will be automatically saved, and then when you call in, the song you've chosen will be played.
Set up an individual call for contact
It's often necessary to know who's calling without looking at the screen. Redmi Note 8 allows you to assign a unique tune to a specific person from a phone book, which is especially convenient for important calls from spam or work contacts from personal contacts.
To implement this feature, open the Contacts or Phone app and go to the list of all saved numbers. Find the right subscriber and click on their name to open the contact card. In the menu that opens, you need to find the default item or the bell icon, which can be hidden under the “More” button (three dots in the corner of the screen).
- 📞 Open the contact card in the phone book.
- 🔔 Click on “Rington” or “Default Melody».
- 🎼 Choose a unique composition from the proposed list.
- ✅ Save the changes by going back.
After performing these steps, a personalized audio will be set for the selected subscriber, and it should be noted that if the contact is linked to a Google or Mi Account account, the settings may be synchronized between devices, but the local priority on the phone is usually maintained.
⚠️ Note: If you reset your phone settings or clear the Contacts app data, the individual tune settings for individual numbers will be lost and return to the overall value.
In some versions of the MIUI shell, the path to setup may be slightly different. If you don't find the melody selection in the contact card, try clicking on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen and selecting "Tune the ringtone." The system will redirect you to the desired menu section.
Using a File Manager to Find Tracks
Sometimes the standard list in audio settings doesn't display all the files in memory, which happens if the music is in deep folders or has unsupported tags, in which case the built-in File Manager, called Explorer, comes to the rescue.
Open the Explorer app and go to Music category or manually find the folder where the file was uploaded. Often downloaded tracks are in the Download or MIUI/Sound folder. Once you find the file you want, click on it and hold your finger until the context menu appears.
In the menu that appears, select "Set to Call" or "Use as." The system automatically redirects you to the audio settings, where the selected track will already be marked as active, which is the fastest way to avoid wandering through the settings in search of the desired file.
If the installation button doesn't appear, check the file properties. Make sure it's really an audio file, not a shortcut or a corrupted link. Also, the file doesn't have to be hidden (its name doesn't have to start from a dot), otherwise the system won't offer it for use as system sound.
Solving problems with melody definition
Despite the simplicity of the process, Redmi Note 8 users sometimes face a situation where the phone “can’t see” the downloaded track, which may be due to the features of the Android file system or the cache of the media service.
One of the common reasons is the presence of special characters in the file name or too long name. Try rename the file, leaving only Latin letters and numbers, for example, call_sound_01.mp3. It is also worth checking if the file is not protected from writing, although this rarely happens on internal memory.
- 🔄 Reboot the device to update the media library.
- 📂 Move the file to the root folder of internal memory.
- ✂️ Cut the track if it is longer than 1 minute.
- 📉 Lower bitrate to 128 kbps if the file is too heavy».
Another nuance is dual-SIM models, the Redmi Note 8 can set different tunes for the first and second SIM card. If you change the sound, make sure you edit the setting for the SIM card that you expect to be calling. The switch is usually at the top of the audio settings screen.
⚠️ Note: When you connect your phone to your computer in Charge Only mode, your computer will not see files. To transfer or verify files, select File Transfer Mode (MTP)» in notifications after cable connection.
If nothing works, try using a third-party player like VLC or Poweramp, which often has a “Set as Rington” feature in their settings that works bypassing standard system constraints, especially for files with non-standard ID3 tags.