How to crop a track on Xiaomi: everything from standard tools to professional applications

Cutting audio files on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that both amateur musicians and ordinary users face when they want to create an original call alert or cut a favorite snippet of a song. Unlike computers that use full-fledged audio editors like Audacity for this purpose, on mobile devices, the process often raises questions about which tools to choose, how to preserve the sound quality and not lose the original file.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to trim tracks on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, from built-in MIUI functions to specialized applications from Google Play. Special attention will be paid to the nuances of working with different formats (.mp3,.m4a,.wav), saving metadata and optimizing files for calls or instant messengers. If you are looking for a way to quickly cut a piece of a song without installing unnecessary programs or, on the contrary, you want to professionally edit the track, here you will find detailed instructions with step-by-step screenshots and expert tips.

1. Standard MIUI instruments: cropping through "Music" and "Files"

Xiaomi has integrated basic audio editing functions directly into MIUI firmware, which allows you to crop tracks without installing third-party applications, but the capabilities of such tools are limited. Let's consider two official ways.

Method 1: through the Music app

The built-in Mi Music player (or Music in global firmware) supports cropping tracks to create calls or alarms.

1. Open the Music app and find the track you want in the library.
2. Slip along the track, then select ⋮ → Use it as → A bell (or alarm clock).
3. In the editor that opens, drag the sliders on the timeline to highlight the snippet.
4. Click Save – the file is automatically saved to the Ringtones or Alarms folder.

⚠️ Attention: This method only works to create calls/alarms. The source file is not changed, and the cropped version is saved in a compressed.ogg format with loss of quality.

Method 2: File Manager (File Manager)

The MIUI file manager can also cut audio, but the functionality is hidden deeper:

1. Open Files, find the audio file and tap it.
2. In the lower menu, select More → Cut (on some firmware, the option is called Edit).
3. Specify the beginning and end of the fragment by moving the markers on the scale.
4. Click Ready - the file will be saved to the same folder marked cut.

2.Pruning Apps: TOP-5 Solutions for Xiaomi

If the built-in MIUI tools aren't enough, specialized applications come to the rescue, and we tested dozens of programs and selected the top 5 based on compatibility, functionality and no advertising.

For basic trimming, MP3 Cutter or Ringtone Maker is suitable. If you need advanced features (overlay effects, work with FLAC), look at AudioLab or Lexis.

Download the app from the official store (not APK)

Check permissions (access to files and microphone)

Create a backup copy of the original track

Close other applications to save RAM-->

3.Professional cropping: Audacity on Xiaomi via Termux

For users who want maximum accuracy and control over audio, there’s a way to run a full-fledged Audacity editor right on their smartphone.This requires installing Termux (a Linux emulator) and a few commands, but the result justifies the effort.

Instructions:

1. Install Termux from F-Droid (not from Google Play!).
2. Enter the commands in order: pkg update & & pkg upgrade pkg install wget proot-distro proot-distro install ubuntu proot-distro login ubuntu apt install audacity
3. After installation, launch Audacity via the audacity command.
4. Import the file through File → Import → Audio.

Important: This method is only suitable for smartphones with a Snapdragon 8xx series processor (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, POCO F5 Pro). On budget models (Redmi Note 12), Audacity will brake.

4.Practical pruning via PC: synchronization with Xiaomi

If you can't edit audio on a small screen on a smartphone, you can transfer files to a computer, crop them there, and then return them back, and let's look at two reliable ways to synchronize.

Method 1: USB-cable

Connect your smartphone to your PC and select File Transfer (MTP) mode. The music folder is usually located on the path Internal Drive → Music or MIUI → music. Copy files, edit them to Audacity/Adobe Audition, then return them back.

Method 2: Mi Drop or the cloud

For wireless transmission:

• 📱 Install Mi Drop (built-in) MIUI) or Google Drive.
• 📤 Upload audio files to the cloud from your phone.
• 💻 Download them to PC, edit and download back.
• 📥 Return files to your smartphone via the same cloud.

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When transferring via USB, disable battery optimization for the Files app (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization) to avoid connection breakage.

5. Optimizing cropped tracks for Xiaomi

After trimming, the audio file may weigh too much or have an incompatible format. To ensure that the track is correctly played as a bell or player, follow these tips:

1. Format conversion

Xiaomi smartphones work best with:

• 🎵.mp3 (128-320 kbps bitrate – universal format.
• 🔔.Ogg (optimized for calls, weighs less).
• 📀.m4a (AAC, high quality with small size).

Use MediaHuman Audio Converter (PC) or Audio Converter (Android) to convert.

2. Setup of metadata

If the cropped track does not appear in the player, check the metadata (ID3 tags):

• 🏷️ Open the file in MP3Tag (PC or Star Music Tag Editor (Android).
• 📝 Make sure the fields Title, Artist, Album are filled.
• 🔄 Save the changes and reboot the player.

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For calls to Xiaomi, the optimal track length is 30-40 seconds, and longer files may be cropped by the system or not play fully.

6. Frequent errors and their solution

When you trim audio on Xiaomi, users are faced with typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The cut track is not maintained

Causes and solutions:

• 📁 Insufficient memory: Free up space or save the file to SD-map.
• 🔒 No permissions: Go to Settings → Annexes → [programme] → Permits and enable access to storage.
• 🐞 Application Bug: Reinstall the program or use an alternative.

Problem 2: Loss of quality after pruning

To avoid the deterioration of sound:

• 🔊 Choose applications with lossless support (for example, Lexis Audio Editor).
• 📉 Do not save a file in.ogg or.aac low bitrate format.
• 🔄 Use the original file with a bitrate of at least 192 kbps.

⚠️ Note: If you cut the track for a call, the system MIUI It automatically converts it to.ogg with 64 kbps bitrate. To maintain quality, install the cropped file as a Music File, not as a Call.

7. Creating ringtones for Xiaomi: features

The cropped track can be used not only for listening, but also as a bell, alarm or notification, but there are nuances associated with the limitations of MIUI.

How to set a cropped track as a call:

1. Place the file in the Ringtones folder (create it at the root of the storage if it is not available).
2. Go to Settings → Sounds and vibration → Call.
3. Select your file from the list.

Limitations:

• ⏱️ Maximum length of call – 5 minutes (longer cut automatically).
• 📏 Optimal length – 30-40 seconds (cyclic playback).
• 🔊 The format should be.mp3,.ogg.m4a.

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