Instructions
If your smartphone already has Root rights, you need to install an application that can work with the file system and see folders hidden from regular file managers. One such program is Total Commander.
Install the application, give it root access and go to the system/media/audio/ui .
The files Lock.ogg and Unlock.ogg are responsible for the voice acting of locking and unlocking, respectively. Just in case, we rename them (for example, to Lock_old.ogg and Unlock_old.ogg) and copy sound files in OGG format into the folder with which we need to replace the standard system sounds. Their names must match those that were originally on the files that were renamed to be on the safe side.
It would seem that’s all, but after rebooting the smartphone, you will notice that new files are not played, but instead there is silence. It's all about file permissions .
By long pressing on the new sound file, we call up its context menu, select the “Properties” item, and in it click on the “RWX” button.
All that remains is to set R rights for all user types (677) and click on the “Apply” button.
If everything was done correctly, then after the smartphone is rebooted, those events for which new files are installed will be re-sounded.
Other instructions:
- How to get root rights on Xiaomi
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The MIUI system add-on, created by the company specifically for its own smartphones, significantly changes how you work with the device. This largely applies to simple audiovisual things - a Xiaomi device is easy to distinguish due to recognizable ringing and locking signals. However, not all users like this approach - many want to return the classic sounds from Android. We'll tell you how to change the locking sound tone on Xiaomi.
Possible problems
The app restarts, so the play bar flies out of the notification bar. Try activating all notifications of the standard player. Usually the problem can be solved in this way; sometimes rebooting the device helps.
Controls from the lock screen do not open. If even the instructions don’t help you in any way to set up song management, then try resetting the application settings. To do this, you need to delete the program cache in the “ applications ” section. After resetting the settings, the notification setting is deleted, so you will have to configure it again. Service, xiaomi mi 11 smartphone repair, spare parts in stock, free diagnostics!
If you read the article carefully, you will be able to configure player control from the lock screen. Good luck!
Step-by-step instruction
An important point is that blocking sounds change in the root directories of the system, and therefore you will need Root rights to access them. In the case of Xiaomi, this procedure is complex and time-consuming, and it is also unsafe for the smartphone if you do not know what you are doing. Therefore, we recommend that you study in detail the method of obtaining Root rights on your phone here, and only then change the system unlock sound . The instructions are written for smartphones for which Root rights have already been obtained.
Step one
You need to get a file manager to view system folders. By default, MIUI, and therefore everywhere except Redmi Mi A1, has its own “Explorer”, but to be sure that the necessary functionality is available, we recommend installing the “ES Explorer” application on the device - this is the best utility and completely free. You can download it officially from Google Market.
Step two
In Explorer, go to the path /system/media/audio/ui, where a set of ogg format files will appear. This is what system sounds are. Let's figure out what's what:
- Camera_click — sound of the photo taken;
- Effect_Tick - dull sound of tapping on the screen;
- Lock - locking sound;
- Unlock - screen unlock sound;
- LowBattery - low battery warning sound (20% and below);
- VideoRecord—signal to start video recording.
Replacing each of these sounds will result in a change to the system, so we recommend making a backup copy of each file.
Step three
To fully replace the sound, you need to replace the old file in the /system/media/audio/ui folder with a new one, with an already selected signal. Similar files exist in abundance on Android websites, where you can download them. Another option is to make them yourself. We will explain in the next step.
Step four
If the desired sound is recorded or found in Mp3 format, it is worth turning it all into OGG. This is done using an online sound converter, for example, https://convertio.co/ru/mp3-ogg/ - here, using a clear interface, the file is converted to the desired format.
Pay attention to the volume of the new sound and whether it has a lot of hiss - it's likely that the new locking tone will be annoying in some way.
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Step five
After the completed operations, reboot your smartphone. Now the system sounds have been updated to the new signals.
How to set sound for SMS in MIUI 12
I came across the fact that many users cannot assign sound for incoming SMS messages in MIUI 12, but not through their own fault, but because, for a reason unknown to me, not all firmwares have this feature.
I’m sure this is a simple oversight, and this feature should be returned in one of the future updates, but for now I’ll show you how to do it on a phone with a similar feature.
Go back to the “Sound and Vibration” .
But this time we select the item
“Notifications” . Scroll to the very bottom of the page and see the lonely “Messages” .
By clicking on it, you will be able to select a specific preloaded effect, or one of two sets, or even a song, if you want, by clicking on the line “Select a melody on the device.” Return to content
basic settings
When a Xiaomi phone is new, just unpacked, all functions are available, because... blocking is disabled. For it to appear, it must be enabled using one of three user authentication methods.
In order to protect your phone and enable locking, you need to go to Xiaomi settings.
Find the “Lock and protection” item and set up protection in any way convenient for you: fingerprint, PIN code or password.
Sleep mode - Set the time after which the phone will automatically lock.
Wake to show notifications – if you enable this item, then when any notification appears, the phone will turn on the screen and work for a while. If you do not like to be distracted, or do not want to show others about your network activity, I recommend disabling this menu. Wake up with volume buttons – if you find it convenient to wake up your phone using the hardware volume buttons located on the side of the case, then enable this option. But you will still have to authenticate using the method you configured. Quick launch of the camera - when you enable this item, it is possible to activate the camera without unlocking the phone completely by double pressing the volume down button. If you encounter situations where you need to access the camera instantly, enable this feature.
Advanced settings
Notifications on the locked screen - you can choose from three options: do not show, show partially, show completely. Adjust to your taste, depending on the situation. Inscription – you can make an inscription that will always be displayed on a locked phone. This can be useful if you are afraid of losing your phone. You can enter the phone number of your relatives or friends into this menu, and if the phone is found, there is a chance that they will call it and return it. Or you can put a funny phrase here. Unlocking via Bluetooth - if you have a wireless Bluetooth device that you often use and carry with you, for example, headphones or a Mi Band fitness bracelet, then you can set the unlocking to happen automatically. As soon as the phone is connected to the declared Bluetooth device, it will automatically skip this screen, believing that you are nearby and there is no need to protect the phone data. “Smart case” mode – when using a special smart case, when you close it, the phone will be locked automatically, and will also automatically unlock when the case is opened. “In your pocket” mode – using a special algorithm, it monitors the operation of the screen sensor and does not unlock the phone if it is in the pocket and not in the user’s hand.
Very rarely does the screen in your pocket turn on, but this is rather the exception than the rule. Return to content
Six useful sound settings in Android and iOS
The volume control on the side of the case is not the only thing responsible for the sound on smartphones. There are dozens of sound options available for settings - from the sound of pressing on-screen buttons to setting different melodies for calls from different contacts.
You can adjust the music equalizer, lower the music volume without affecting the alarm volume, and even remove the click when the screen turns off, putting the device into sleep mode.
Below are six audio settings on Android Lollipop and iOS 8.4.
1. Sound when pressing buttons on the screen
For some, the sound when pressing buttons helps, but for others it irritates. You can turn it on and off.
On Android:
Settings -> Language and input -> Keyboard and input methods. Select the keyboard to use.
For the default Android keyboard, tap Settings -> Key Sound. You can also adjust the vibration response of the keys.
If you are using a third-party keyboard, you will have to look for settings. For the popular SwiftKey keyboard, tap Sounds & vibration and set your keypress sound settings.
On iOS:
Click Settings -> Sounds.
At the bottom of the screen, use the Keyboard Clicks switch.
2. Smartphone lock sound
There is something comforting in the sound of a device locking when you know for sure that it is locked and inaccessible to strangers. But if desired, this sound can be turned off.
On Android:
Settings -> Sounds and notifications -> Other sounds -> Screen lock sound.
On iOS:
Settings -> Sounds -> Lock sound.
3. Prevent volume buttons from changing alarm and ringer volume [iOS]
An interesting problem for iPhone and iPad owners who use them as an alarm clock: the volume keys reduce the volume of music, YouTube videos, etc., but they can also reduce the volume of the ringtone and alarm. To correct the situation, iOS has a setting that prevents the volume button from changing the sound of alarms and calls.
Settings -> Sounds -> Calls and alarms -> Change buttons. Set the switch to the Off position.
Note: There is no similar setting on Android, but there is a Settings -> Sounds and notifications section with three separate sound settings sliders.
4. Setting custom ringtones for individual contacts
Everyone knows that you can change ringtones and text messages. However, it is not so obvious that you can set a separate melody for each contact, so that when you hear it from afar, you know who is calling.
On Android:
Open the Contacts app (or People app on Android KitKat), then tap a contact card.
Click the Edit button (with the pencil icon), then the button with three vertical stripes at the top, then the Set ringtone option. Select a new ringtone.
On iOS:
Open the Contacts app, tap a contact, tap the Edit button, then go to the Ringtone field.
Tap your current ringtone (probably the default one) and select a new one.
While you're here, there's a Text Tone setting at the bottom; it allows you to set a text message sound for a contact.
5. The device vibrates when calling and pressing
Does vibration count as sound? It may well be that the device vibrates when making a call, emitting a buzzing sound.
Vibration can be turned off.
On Android:
Settings -> Sounds and notifications -> Vibrate on calls. Next, click Other sounds -> Vibration feedback.
On iOS:
Settings -> Sounds -> Vibrate on calls. You can also turn off Vibrate on Silent when vibration does not work when the device is in silent mode.
6. Adjusting equalizer levels
Android has five adjustment bars, while iOS has preset equalizer settings.
On Android:
Settings -> Sounds and notifications -> Audio effects (this is a button, not a title.)
Make sure the Audio Effects switch is turned on, then set the level to five columns.
If your device is connected to wired stereo speakers, click the Wired Stereo tab to select effect profiles (such as 3D Stereo, Home Theater, Live Stage, etc.) or Surround settings.
On iOS:
Settings -> Music -> Equalizer, then select a preset option.
Based on materials from https://www.pcworld.com/article/2947906/phones/6-gotta-know-sound-settings-for-android-and-ios.html
