How to set a song as your ringtone on Xiaomi Redmi phones?

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones come with a dozen of ringtones by default. If you like to change default ringtone on Xiaomi Redi, or use your voice recordings or music as ringtone on Xiaomi and Redmi, this guide is just for you. In this guide, we will show you three different ways to change ringtones on Xiaomi Redmi phones. Please note that the steps might vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI and the specific model of your Xiaomi phone.

Method 1. How to change default ringtones on Xiaomi Redmi?

You can run the Settings app on Xiaomi and Redmi phones, then go to Sound & Vibration, or Sound on some devices. Select Ringtones or Phone Ringtone on some devices.

xiaomi redmi sound and phone ringtone setting

Accept the Terms and Conditions if you are prompted to do so. You will then get the option to Choose local ringtone or change a different ringtone from the Pre-installed ringtones category. Choose Pre-installed ringtones, the pre-loaded ringtones on Xiaomi or Redmi will then be displayed. You can select any ringtones from there to personalize your phone’s sound or alerts.

If you do not like those system ringtones, tap on Choose local ringtone link, and allow themes to access photos, videos, music and audio on this device when you are request to grant the permission. After that you will be able to select tone or custom sound from the Record, File Manager or Music app. Xiaomi Redmi also allows you to use your own song/music as a ringtone or you can use the Recorder app on the phone to record any sound, voice or music as ringtones.

Method 2. How to set music and recordings as ringtones on Xiaomi Redmi?

Here are the easy steps on how to do that:

  • On your Xiaomi or Redmi mobile, tap Settings > General Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone
  • You will open the Select tone screen, tap Browse button at the bottom of this screen.
add new ringtones to xiaomi redmi phones

Another Select tone screen opens which will let you add voice recordings or music songs as ringtones on Xiaomi Redmi mobile phones.

select tone voice recorder or music player on xiaomi redmi

From the above screen, you will be able to select Recorder app, then choose and set voice recordings as ringtones on Xiaomi or select Music player app, then choose and set music songs as ringtones on Xiaomi Redmi.

choose a song music as ringtone for xiaomi redmi

Method 3. How to set a song as ringtone on Xiaomi Redmi ? — Easier way

You can actually set a music as ringtone from the Music player app on Xiaomi or Redmi. Launch the Music app, select My Music, choose All songs or Offline, browse to the songs, albums or folders, find the song and play it. When you are playing the select song in Music app, there will be a minimized bar at the bottom of the screen, tap on it to enlarge it to full screen, see below screenshot.

set a song in music app as ringtone on xiaomi redmi phone

Tap the More (three dots icon …) button to bring up additional options you can manage the select music, including Share, Delete, and so on. There will be a ‘Set as ringtone‘ or a similar option from the list. Touch it to set a song in Music app as ringtone on your Xiaomi or Redmi phone.

Xiaomi’s system usually allows you to choose a specific portion of the song to use as your ringtone. As a result, you may be prompted to adjust the start and end points of the song for your ringtone. Make your selection and save it.

26 thoughts on “How to set a song as your ringtone on Xiaomi Redmi phones?”

    1. Matt

      you can try to set the same ringtone in different names twice. for example, if you want to set xxxx.mp3 as the new ringtone, go to create a copy of it xxxx-copy.mp3 first, then set them as the new ringtone. it is annoying though.

  2. Edward Raja

    After the update I am not able to set any new ringtone, Please give me a solution for this problem

    Model: Redmi note 3

    1. Matt

      you may need to upgrade to the latest MIUI version when available. see the reply to @Simant Mishra below.

  3. Simant Mishra

    I changed my ringtone but still d previous ringtone is getting played….but in d settings it’s showing d ringtone i have selected…

    Is any1 else facing d same problem.

    Any1 who has a solution to this problem,share it!!!

    Redmi note 3
    MIUI Global 8.0|Stable 8.0.1.0(LHOMIDG)

  4. tandel krunal

    but after update the ringtone remains default even also changing the ringtone so what to do if any body know this problem share the solution

    1. Matt

      so you mean the default ringtone on xiaomi phone can’t be changed? What’s your phone model and MIUI version pls?

      1. Simant Mishra

        I am also facing the same issue. After changing my ringtone, the ringtone is not changing and the previous ringtone is played.
        Phone is: Redmi note 3 and
        version is:MIUI8

        1. Matt

          it seems to be a bug of the MIUI version you are currently using. I have just upgraded to MIUI version 8.6.9.1 Beta. there is no problem of the ringtone update or setting as described above. In the change log i can see a thread about settings fix – ‘fix issue with setting a new ringtone’. generally speaking, bugs may be fixed in new MIUI version. So i think you can upgrade to the latest MIUI version when available, this should fix the ringtones update issue.

        1. Matt

          I do have this problem on my Redmi phone.
          if the previous ringtone is always played on your phone, you can try to set the same ringtone in different names twice. for example, if you want to set xxxx.mp3 as the new ringtone, go to create a copy of it xxxx-copy.mp3 first, then set them as the new ringtone. it is annoying though.

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