How to change the notification sound on Xiaomi Redmi: 5 ways + error solving

Why Standard Notifications Are Irritating and How to Fix It

Are you tired of the monotonous "ding-dong" with every message on Telegram or WhatsApp? default notification sounds on Xiaomi Redmi often seem too quiet, annoying or simply indistinguishable from each other. Especially when the smartphone is used in a noisy room or at night - a standard tune can either get lost in the general gamut or wake you up in the middle of the night.

Fortunately, MIUI (Xiaomi firmware) offers flexible audio settings, but not everyone knows where to look for them. In this article, we’ll explore not only basic ways to change notifications through the settings menu, but also advanced methods: installing custom ringtones, splitting sounds for different applications, and even solving typical problems like “disappeared” tunes after a system update. And you’ll learn why some Redmi models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro) reset notification sounds after a reboot — and how to fix this once and for all.

Before you go to the instructions, check the version of MIUI on your device. This depends on the location of some menu items. You can do this in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. If you have MIUI 14 or newer, part of the interface may be different, we will point out these nuances in the appropriate sections.

Method 1: Standard sound change through system settings

This is the easiest method that works on all Xiaomi Redmi models, from the budget Redmi 9A to the flagship Redmi K60 Ultra. Here you can choose one of the preset tunes for all notifications or separately for calls.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Slip on the Notification Sound (on some versions of MIUI it may be called the Notification Melody).
4. In the list, select your favorite tune. To listen, click on the track.
5. Confirm the choice with the OK or Ready button.

Note: in this menu you can also adjust the vibration at notifications (switch at the top of the screen) and turn on the Increasing sound – a feature in which the volume of the notification gradually increases, so as not to scare a sharp signal.

Make sure the phone is not in silent mode (switch on the sidebar)

Check the volume of notifications (slider in the section "Sound and vibration")

Turn off functions like "Do Not Disturb" (can block sounds)

Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (there are fewer preset tunes in older versions)-->

Method 2: Installation of custom sounds (MP3, M4A, WAV)

If you don't like standard tunes, you can download your own sounds. MIUI supports.mp3,.m4a,.wav formats, but there are limitations:

• 🎵 The file is no longer than 30 seconds (otherwise the system will cut it automatically).
• 📁 The file must be in the Ringtones or Notifications folder on internal memory (create it manually if it is not available).
• 🔊 The optimal volume of the file is not lower -16 DB, otherwise the sound will be too quiet.

Step-by-step:

1. Download your favorite sound to your phone (e.g., from Zedge or Mob.org).
2. Connect your phone to your PC or use a file manager (such as Mi File Manager).
3. Move the file to Internal Storage → Ringtones (for calls) or Notifications (for notifications).
4. Restart your phone (required! otherwise new sounds won't show up on the list).
5. Return to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Notifications – your file should appear at the end of the list.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11) after upgrading to MIUI 13 Ringtones and Notifications folders can be reset. To avoid this, back up your sounds in the Mi Cloud or on the Mi Cloud. SD-map.

Method 3: Separate sounds for different applications

Do you want WhatsApp to sound different than VK or Gmail? MIUI has a built-in notification setting for each app separately.This works for most instant messengers and social media, but not for system notifications (like low battery alerts).

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the application you want (such as Telegram).
3. Slap the Notice.
4. Turn on the sound switch (if it is switched off).
5. Click on the current tune and select a new one from the list (including custom sounds from the Notifications folder).

Some apps (like Instagram) can ignore the system’s audio settings and use their own, in which case you can only change the tune in the settings of the app itself.

Method 4: Use of third-party applications (for advanced users)

If MIUI is not built-in, you can use third-party utilities, for example, the Zedge app offers thousands of free ringtones and notification sounds, and Ringtone Maker allows you to crop and edit audio files directly on your phone.

How to set the sound through Zedge:

1. Download Zedge from Google Play and open it.
2. Go to the Notification Sounds section.
3. Choose the sound you like and click Download.
4. After downloading, tap Set as notification sound.
5. In the window that appears, select Xiaomi Notification Sound.

To create a unique sound from a song or voice recording, Ringtone Maker is suitable:

• 🎤 Record the sound through the microphone or download the audio file.
• ✂️ Cut the desired fragment (up to 30 seconds).
• 🔊 Save it in format. MP3 and set as a notification.

⚠️ Attention: Some ringtone apps (like Ringtone Maker Pro) request permission to access notifications.Do not provide it unnecessarily - this can lead to a leak of personal data.Use only proven high-ranking utilities on Google Play.

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If, after installing custom audio through a third-party app, it doesn't appear in the system melodies list, restart your phone and check the Notifications folder for a file. Sometimes MIUI caches latency sounds.

Method 5: Solving problems with notification sounds

Sometimes, after a change in tune, the notification sounds disappear or reset to the standard ones. This is a MIUI problem, especially after updates. Here are the most common reasons and solutions:

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the sound settings to the standard:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Resetting.
2. Select Resetting Sound Settings.
3. Confirm the action.

This will bring all sounds back to factory settings, but it won’t remove your custom files from the Ringtones and Notifications folders.

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If the problem with notification sounds occurred after the MIUI update, try rolling back to the previous firmware version via Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Points → Select an update pack. This is a risky method – back up your data in advance!

Additional tips for owners of Xiaomi Redmi

Here are a few life hacks that will make working with notification sounds even more convenient:

• 🔔 Use vibration patterns for important notifications. → Sound and vibration → Vibration notifications can create unique vibration rhythms for different contacts.
• 🎧 Separate headphone and speaker sounds in some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi). K50) This is done through settings. → Sound. → Audio effects.
• 🔕 Turn on the mode Do not disturb on schedule so that notifications do not interfere at night, but important calls were made. → Sound and vibration → Don't disturb.
• 📱 If you often lose notifications, activate floating alerts in Settings → Notifications → Floating notifications. They'll appear on top of any screen.

For Redmi users with MIUI 14, Super Wallpapers is available, which automatically adjusts notification sounds to the desktop theme. To enable it, go to Settings → Wallpaper → Super Wallpaper and select your favorite option.

FAQ: Frequent questions about notification sounds on Xiaomi Redmi