How to transfer music from conductor to playlist on Xiaomi Redmi 9C: 3 working ways

Shifting music files from system conductor to playlist on Xiaomi Redmi 9C seems like an easy task, but users often have difficulties. The problem is that the standard MIUI Music app doesnโ€™t always automatically scan new tracks, and manually adding requires knowledge of interface nuances. In this article, we will examine all the current ways, from built-in tools to third-party applications, that will simplify the creation and management of playlists.

Feature of Redmi 9C (model M2006C3LG base-based MIUI 12/13) So, for example, if you download songs from your browser or get them over Bluetooth, they may not be displayed in the library without additional actions. SD-map or cloud storage.

1.Preparation: checking the location and formats of music files

Before you port music, make sure the files are system-compliant.The Xiaomi Redmi 9C supports basic audio formats, but some codecs may not play.

Open the Files (Files) and check:

  • ๐Ÿ“ Storage folder: This is usually an internal storage folder. โ†’ Music or SD Card โ†’ Media โ†’ Audio. If files are in Download or another folder, they need to be moved.
  • ๐ŸŽต File format: optimal โ€”.mp3,.m4a,.FLAC,.WAV. Avoid rare formats like.ape or.ogg unless additional codecs are installed.
  • ๐Ÿ“› File names: they must contain Latin or Cyrillic without special characters (e.g. #, %) 01 Track.mp3 They may not be correctly displayed in the player.

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If music files are not displayed in Explorer, connect your smartphone to your PC via USB in File Transfer (MTP) mode and check them through Windows Explorer or macOS Finder. Sometimes files are hidden due to a MIUI indexing failure.

FormatSupport for Redmi 9CNotes
.mp3โœ… Yes.The Best Choice for Compatibility
.m4a (AAC)โœ… Yes.High quality with smaller size
.flacโš ๏ธ Partially.Requires the installation of codecs (for example, via VLC)
.wavโœ… Yes.Without compression, takes up a lot of space.
.oggโŒ No.Not supported by a standard player

Critical feature of Redmi 9C: If the music files are on SD-The card may not be visible to the standard player due to limitations. MIUI The solution is to transfer files to internal memory or use third-party applications.

2. Method 1: Add music through a standard MIUI Music player

The built-in MIUI Music app allows you to create playlists, but the interface is not always intuitive. Here's how to add tracks from the conductor:

  1. Open the guide (Files) and find the folder with the music.
  2. Select the desired tracks with a long tap (a tick will appear).
  3. Press More. โ†’ Open with help โ†’ Music.
  4. In the player, go to the Playlists section (list icon at the bottom of the screen).
  5. Tap Create a playlist, enter the title and click Ready.
  6. Select the added tracks and click Add to the playlist.

The music folder is located in Internal Storage/Music.

The files are supported in the format (.mp3,.m4a)

The title of the playlist does not contain any gaps at the beginning/end.

SD-The card (if used) is formatted in FAT32-->

If the tracks do not appear in the player library, update the media base:

  1. Open Settings โ†’ Applications โ†’ Application Management.
  2. Find the Music and select the Warehouse.
  3. Click Clear Data (this wonโ€™t delete files, just reset the cache).
  4. Reboot your smartphone โ€“ MIUI rescans your media files.

โš ๏ธ Warning: After clearing the player data, all created playlists will be deleted. Pre-export them through the player settings โ†’ Export playlists (if the feature is available in your version) MIUI).

3. Method 2: Using Google Play Music (an alternative to MIUI)

If the standard player is not satisfied, install Google Play Music (available on Google Play even after the service is closed). SD-map and supports cloud synchronization.

Instructions for adding music:

  1. Install Google Play Music (if not already removed from your area).
  2. Open the application and allow access to the files.
  3. Go to the Library โ†’ Songs โ€“ here you will see all the tracks found on the device.
  4. Pick tracks, click. โ‹ฎ โ†’ Add to the playlist โ†’ New playlist.
  5. Give me a name and save it.

Advantages of this method:

  • ๐ŸŽง Automatic scanning SD-maps (unlike the cards) MIUI Music).
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Synchronize playlists between devices through a Google account.
  • ๐ŸŽ›๏ธ Extended equalizer with presets.

Standard MIUI Music

Google Play Music

VLC or other third party

I don't listen to music on my phone.-->

Important: If Google Play Music doesnโ€™t see files, check the scanning settings:

  1. Open the application and go to Settings โ†’ Library Update.
  2. Turn on the Scan option. SD-map.
  3. Click Update the library manually.

Method 3: Third-party applications (VLC, Poweramp, Musicolet)

For advanced users who need additional features (e.g. crossfade, tags) ID3, support FLAC), We'll have alternative players.-3 variant:

AnnexPlusesCons
VLCSupport for all formats, no advertisingNo cloud synchronization
Poweramp10-band equalizer, themes of designPaid full version (~300 โ‚ฝ)
MusicoletWithout internet, lightweight (5MB)Outdated interface

How to add music to the playlist via VLC:

  1. Install VLC for Android.
  2. Open the application and allow access to the files.
  3. Go to Audio โ†’ Folders and select a directory with music.
  4. Add tracks to the playback queue.
  5. Press. โ‹ฎ โ†’ Save as a playlist.
How to transfer a playlist from VLC to MIUI Music?
1. V VLC export the playlist to the format.m3u (through โ‹ฎ โ†’ Playlist exports). 2. Move the file.m3u Internal Storage/Music/Playlists. 3. Reboot the smartphone โ€“ the playlist will appear in MIUI Music (if the format is supported).

โš ๏ธ Note: When using Poweramp, do not activate the trial through third-party sites - this can lead to a block of your Google Play account.

5. Problem Solving: Why Music Is Not Added to Playlist

If tracks are not displayed or added, check out the following points:

  • ๐Ÿ” Files hidden: In Explorer, enable the display of hidden files (โ‹ฎ โ†’ Settings โ†’ Show hidden files).
  • ๐Ÿ“ต SD-card is not recognized: Reconnect the card or format it in FAT32 (not exFAT!).
  • ๐Ÿ”Š No sound in the player: Check if the mode is not on Do not disturb or No sound in the notification curtain.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Media scanner failure: Install Rescan Media app and run scan.

If the problem persists, try resetting your media settings:

  1. Go to Settings โ†’ Applications โ†’ Application Management.
  2. Find a media storage facility (Media Storage).
  3. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
  4. Reset the device.

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If you don't add music after all the manipulations, the problem may be the corrupted files, check them on a PC using Audacity or reboot the tracks from a reliable source.

6. Optimizing Music Storage on Redmi 9C

On the Redmi 9C with 32/64GB of storage, it is important to manage your music library effectively.

  • ๐Ÿ—ƒ๏ธ Sort by folder: Create a Genre/Artist/Album structure โ€“ so the player will better group tracks.
  • โ˜๏ธ Cloud Storage: Upload music to Google Drive or Yandex Drive, and use Streaming in the player (available in Poweramp or Google Drive). VLC).
  • ๐Ÿงน Cleanup of takes: Remove Duplicate Files app will find repeating tracks.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Automatic reservation: Set up playlist sync via Google Play Music or SoundCloud.

To save space, convert files to.m4a (AAC) at a bitrate of 192-256 kbps. This will reduce the weight of tracks by 30-40% without noticeable loss of quality. Use Audacity (PC) or MediaHuman Audio Converter to convert.

7. Alternative options: streaming and online players

If you donโ€™t want to store music on your device, consider streaming services:

  • ๐ŸŽต YouTube Music: Free access to millions of tracks (with ads) Paid subscription (169) โ‚ฝ/m) removes restrictions.
  • ๐ŸŽง Spotify: Track download limit (3,333 songs per device), but a wide playlist catalog.
  • ๐Ÿ“ป SoundCloud: Many independent artists, you can create your own playlists.
  • ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Yandex Music: Optimized for Russian-speaking users, there is an offline mode.

To add local tracks to Spotify or YouTube Music:

  1. Move the files to the Internal Storage/Music folder.
  2. In the player settings, enable the option to Show local files.
  3. Add tracks to the playlist via the web version or mobile app.

โš ๏ธ Note: When using streaming services on Redmi 9C Turn off autoload music in mobile data (Settings) โ†’ Transfer of data โ†’ Autoload media to avoid overspending traffic.

FAQ: Frequent questions about transferring music to Xiaomi Redmi 9C

Can you create a playlist right in the conductor without opening the player?
No, the standard MIUI Explorer doesnโ€™t have a playlist creation feature, you can only open files through the player (as described in Method 1) or use third-party file managers like Solid Explorer that support integration with music apps.
Why did all the playlists disappear after the MIUI update?
This is a well-known Redmi 9C problem when upgrading to MIUI 13+. Playlists are stored in a player database that is reset. To avoid losses: Before upgrading, export playlists to.m3u via VLC or Poweramp. Save files to the cloud (like Google Drive). After upgrading, import playlists back.
How to transfer a playlist from Redmi 9C to another phone?
There are two ways: Through.m3u: Export the playlist to a VLC or Poweramp. Transfer the.m3u file and the music files themselves to a new device. Import the playlist to the player. Through Google Account: Sync playlists to Google Play Music. On a new phone, log in to the same account and download music. If you use Spotify or YouTube Music, playlists sync automatically when you log in.
Can I add music from a flash drive (OTG) to a playlist?
Yes, but with limitations: Connect the flash drive through OTG-Open the conductor and find the files on the flash drive. Copy them into internal memory or onto the memory. SD-map (direct addition with OTG-The drive is not supported by most players. Add tracks to the playlist in any of the ways described. VLC Poweramp can play files directly from OTG, playlists will only be stored if the tracks are on a permanent medium (internal memory)./SD).
How to remove album covers that are not displayed correctly in the player?
The player takes covers from file tags or downloads them from the Internet. To fix: Install a tag-editing app like Musicate. Open the file and delete/replace the cover in the ID3 Tags section. Save the changes and update the player library. If the covers are downloaded automatically (like in Poweramp), turn off this option in the player settings.