Sound. SMS «Bulk on Xiaomi: how to configure, replace or disable

Have you ever noticed that new notifications are SMS On Xiaomi smartphones, they often have a distinctive sound resembling a "bulk"? This short but memorable signal has become the hallmark of firmware. MIUI — Many users recognize it the first time, but not everyone likes it: some people seem too quiet, some people feel annoying, and some just want a variety.

In this article, we will explain why the sound SMS Xiaomi is the one where you can find it in the settings, replace it with another (including custom tunes), or turn it off altogether, and also talk about the hidden nuances: why sometimes the bulk disappears, how to return it after the update. MIUI, And what to do if the sound is played with a delay, and let's talk about the differences between the models, for example, on the Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the settings may be slightly different.

If you've been wanting to personalize the audio of messages for a long time or have encountered problems in its work, this is the guide for you. MIUI 14 and MIUI 15 (2026) and also took into account the features of the latest security updates.

Why the sound SMS Xiaomi sounds like a "bulk»?

The sound of default notifications MIUI — This is the result of Xiaomi designers who wanted to create a minimalistic, but easily recognizable signal. "Bulk" (or "plop" in English versions of the firmware) was chosen not by chance:

• 🎵 Short duration – does not distract from business, but attracts attention.
• 🔊 Low-frequency spectrum – well heard even in noisy environments.
• 📱 Unification – One sound for all notifications (SMS, Messengers, system alerts in early versions MIUI.
• 🌍 Cultural adaptation – in the Chinese version of firmware, the sound is associated with a “drop of water”, which symbolizes freshness and speed.

Interestingly, in different regions, this sound can be slightly different, for example, in European firmware Xiaomi "bulk" is more deaf, and in Indian — a little more ringing. MIUI audience preference.

From a technical point of view, the sound is stored in a system file. /system/media/audio/notifications/Plop.ogg (in older versions) or in format.mp3 (It can be extracted and listened to separately, which many users do to use the bulk on other devices.

Where in Xiaomi settings to find sound SMS?

To change or disable the sound of notifications SMS, You need to go to the appropriate menu. The path may vary slightly depending on the version. MIUI and the smartphone, but the overall logic is maintained:

1. Open the Messages app** (an envelope icon).
2. Slip three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings** (or ⚙ Settings).

Here you'll see a list of available sounds. You'll see "Plop" by default (or "Bulk" in Russian firmware). To listen to the version, just tap it.

If there's no good option on the list, you can add your own sound.

1. Select "Add melody"** (or "Local tunes").

Important: some users are faced with the fact that custom sounds are not displayed in the list. MIUI The solution is to crop the sound in any audio editor (such as Audacity) or convert it to an unsupported format.mp3.

How to replace the “bulk” with another sound: step-by-step instructions

If you're tired of standard sound, it's easy to replace it. Here's a detailed nuanced instruction. MIUI 14/15:

Method 1: Use built-in melodies

The easiest way is to choose a different sound from the preset. MIUI They're usually about 10 to 15, including the classic Ding Dong, The Call, and others:

1. Follow the path from the previous section to the item “Notification Sound”.
2. Scroll down and select your favorite option (e.g., “Bamboo” or “Reflection”).

Method 2: Set up a custom sound

If you want to use your tune:

1. Download or create a sound file (such as a song clipping) in format.mp3 lasting up to 5 seconds.
2. Place it in the Notifications folder on the phone’s internal memory (if the folder is not available, create it manually).
3. In the sound settings SMS Select “Add a Melody” and specify your file.

Tip: For convenience, name the file in Latin without spaces (for example, mysms.mp3). Otherwise, it may not appear on the list.

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Tone SMS not repeated for other notifications (e.g. from Telegram), set up individual tunes for each app in the Settings menu → Sounds and vibrations → Notification of annexes

Method 3: Return the standard "bulk" after resetting

If you accidentally changed the sound and want to return the original “bulk” but it is not on the list:

1. Reset the Messages app settings** (Settings) → Annexes → Communications → Warehouse → Reset the settings).

Sound problems SMS Xiaomi and their solutions

Sometimes the sound of the bulk stops working or is not played correctly, and let's look at the typical problems and the ways to fix them:

1.Sound. SMS never reproduced

If there is no sound or vibration when receiving the message:

• 🔕 Check if the phone is worth it in Do Not Disturb mode** (Settings) → Sounds and vibrations → Don't disturb).

2.The sound is played with a delay

If the "bulk" is heard only 5-10 seconds after receiving SMS:

• 📶 Check network quality – delays are often associated with slow message delivery.
• 🗑️ Clear the Messages app cache** (Settings) → Annexes → Communications → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

3.The sound changed after the update MIUI

After major updates (e.g., with the MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) sound SMS It can fall back on the standard or it can disappear:

• 📧 Use third-party. SMS-clients (e.g. Google Messages) where you can customize sounds regardless of the system.

⚠️ Note: If you are using doubles SIM-maps on Xiaomi, sound SMS can only be reproduced for messages on the main SIM. To fix this, go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Notifications of messages and enable the option for the second SIM.

How to turn off the sound SMS Xiaomi completely?

If you're annoyed by the bulk or you prefer vibration, you can turn off the notification sound in two ways:

Method 1: Through the Messages application settings

1. Open “Messages”** and go to “Settings”.

Method 2: Through system notification settings

This method will turn off the sound for all Messages app notifications, including group chat:

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Communications → Notifications.
2. Turn off the Sound switch (or set the volume to zero).

Note that even after the sound is turned off, the vibration may persist when the notifications are turned off. To turn it off, find Vibration in the same menu and deactivate it.

⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Xiaomi Mi 11 with) MIUI 13) after the sound is switched off SMS It can spontaneously turn on after restarting through system settings, in which case only resetting the Messages app will help».

Hidden Notification Sound Chips on Xiaomi

Few people know, but in MIUI There are a few hidden ways to work with notification sounds:

1. Different sounds for different contacts

You can set up a unique sound. SMS specific contact:

1. Open the Contacts app** and select the contact you want.
2. Tap "Edit»** → «The sound of the notification».

Now, SMS This contact will produce the selected sound.

2. adjusting vibration to sound

V MIUI You can create unique vibration patterns for notifications:

1. Go to Settings. → Sounds and vibrations → Notification vibration.
2. Select “Create a Vibration” and write down your pattern (e.g., three short pulses).
3. Apply it to SMS in the settings of the application “Messages».

3. Use of sounds from design themes

If you install custom themes from the "Theme"** (Settings) → Themes, some of them contain unique notification sounds:

1. Download and activate the theme marked “Includes sounds”.
2. Go to the sound settings. SMS — There will be new options.

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If you miss it often SMS Because of the quiet "bull", try to assign loud and long sounds for important contacts (for example, "Alarm.

Alternatives SMS-applications with flexible sound settings

If standard facilities MIUI You are not satisfied, you can use third-party SMS-They offer more options for customizing sounds, including:

• 🎶 Google Messages – Integration with Google Messages RCS, Flexible notification settings for each chat.
• 🔊 Textra SMS — Support for custom sounds, vibrations and light signals.
• 📱 Pulse SMS — Synchronization between devices and advanced alert options.
• 🛠️ QKSMS — Open source, minimalist design and complete control of sound.

To install a third-party application:

1. Download it from Google Play.
2. At the first launch, allow access to SMS and install as an application by default.
3. In the new client settings, find the Notifications section** and adjust the sounds to your preferences.

The advantage of third-party apps is that they are not dependent on updates MIUI, So your sound settings won't reset after you upgrade the firmware, RCS Google Messages may not work on all Xiaomi models.

FAQ: Frequent questions about SMS sound on Xiaomi