How To Customize Message Notification Sounds on Redmi Devices

Navigating the Redmi Message Notification Sound Settings

Trying to change the message notification sound on a Redmi device can be a bit of a rollercoaster. It sounds simple—just pick a new tone and go—but in reality, there are so many layers, hidden menus, and sometimes even resets that it gets tricky. I’ve been there — after messing around with these settings for a while, I found out it’s partly MIUI’s fault, partly just how Xiaomi hides some options. If your notification sounds keep reverting or aren’t where you expect them to be, you’re not alone. This took me way longer than it should’ve to dial in and finally get it to stick. So, here’s the deal broken down, hopefully in a way that makes sense.

Opening the Messages App and Accessing Profile Settings

The first step is pretty straightforward but could trip you up. Open the Messages app (the little chat bubble icon)—you might find it right on your home screen or in the app drawer, sometimes tucked inside a folder named “Tools” or “Messaging.” Once you get inside, look for your profile picture or icon in the top right corner—sometimes it’s a tiny avatar, sometimes initials—tapping that should open some messaging options or settings. Honestly, on some MIUI versions, this menu feels poorly labeled or nested behind other menus, so don’t get discouraged if it’s not obvious.

Diving into Message Settings

From that menu, you want to find and select ‘Messages’ or ‘Messages Settings.’ It could be directly in the menu, or sometimes under Advanced Settings—varies a lot between MIUI versions. Xiaomi likes to keep a lot of options bundled under confusing names. Once there, you’re looking for options related to notifications, sounds, and alerts. If things feel scattered, don’t worry, it’s normal. Sometimes you might even need to go to Settings > Notifications & Control Center > App Notifications and locate Messages in that list. It’s a bit of a treasure hunt, but once you find it, you can tweak notification preferences including sounds.

Customizing Notification Alerts

Inside the notification or message-specific settings, look for options like Notification Sound or Message Notifications. That’s usually where you can control how your Redmi lights up or makes noise when a new message arrives. When you tap on it, you’ll likely see a list of pre-installed sounds—beeps, chimes, whatever Xiaomi bundled in their default setup. You can pick one from these, but if you want something more personal, you can copy your own sound files into the /Notifications or /Ringtones folder via a file explorer app — I used ZArchiver, but others like FX File Explorer work too. Just keep the audio files in formats like .mp3 or .ogg.

Selecting and Applying Your Favorite Ring Tone

Once you’ve found or added your preferred sound, tap it for a preview—I think it’s usually a quick tap that plays the sound so you can decide if it’s right. When you’ve got your winner, hit ‘Apply’ or ‘OK.’ Be aware that sometimes these changes don’t show up immediately; you might need to restart the Messages app or even reboot the phone for it to recognize your new sound. I ended up doing both to finally see the new tone kick in. You can also check in Settings > Sound & Vibration > Notification Sound to see if it’s reflected there, just to be sure.

Final Checks and Troubleshooting

I’ll admit, sometimes the settings stubbornly refuse to save, or the sound reverts after a reboot. To fix this, IForce Stopped the Messages app via Settings > Apps > Manage Apps, then cleared the cache, and restarted. Xiaomi’s MIUI really likes to cache stuff and hide options in weird places. Also, make sure that Dedicated Notification Sounds isn’t turned on elsewhere—check under Privacy & Security or Security > Misc. If your notification sound still doesn’t change, toggling Adaptive Notifications or disabling Do Not Disturb modes temporarily could help, because they can sometimes override custom sounds.

It’s worth mentioning that if your device’s MIUI version is older or a bit more locked down—say, on a device that’s running an OEM version or has been downgraded to stock MIUI or even Windows 10—you might find some options missing or grayed out. In such cases, updating to the latest MIUI or even switching to a custom ROM might be necessary, although that’s a whole other story.

Hope this helps—trust me, it took me ages to get everything right. It’s frustrating, but persistent digging through menus and maybe clearing cache a couple of times was what finally made the new notification sound stick. Xiaomi’s layered interface can be a pain, but once you figure it out, it’s pretty satisfying to get it just how you want.

Checklist to double-check:

• Make sure you’ve entered the correct Message Settings.
• Added or selected the right sound for notifications.
• Rebooted or restarted the Messages app after making changes.
• Cleared app cache if still issues.
• Confirmed that no conflicting modes are enabled—like Do Not Disturb.

Anyway, hope this saves someone else a weekend. Good luck tweaking those notifications!