How to transfer music from phone to phone via Bluetooth to Xiaomi

In the era of cloud storage and instant messengers, classic Bluetooth seems like a thing of the past, but for Xiaomi smartphone owners, it remains one of the most reliable ways to transfer files without using the Internet. Often there is a situation when you urgently need to share a track with a friend while in an area without network coverage, or you just want to preserve the original quality of audio that is compressed when sent through social networks. In Xiaomi devices with the shell of MIUI and HyperOS, the process of data exchange has its own nuances that distinguish it from standard Android.

The main challenge users face is not the interface of devices, but the file manager visibility settings. MIUI security by default binds media content from external connections, which leads to search errors. However, with the right algorithm of actions, you can establish a stable communication channel between any two Xiaomi or Redmi gadgets, ensuring fast transfer of music libraries.

Before you start setting up, make sure that both devices are enabled with wireless and geolocation activated, as modern versions of Android require access to location for Bluetooth scanning. This is a mandatory security requirement, ignoring which makes your phone invisible to search. Next, we will discuss the detailed process of preparing and directly transferring files.

Preparation of devices for pairing

The first step is to adjust the visibility of both smartphones correctly. Unlike older phones, modern Xiaomi does not always automatically become visible to everyone around you immediately after the feature is turned on. You need to manually activate the detection mode so that the receiving device can find the sender in the list of available gadgets.

Go to the Bluetooth settings on both phones. The path is usually: Settings → Bluetooth. Make sure the switch is in the active position. On the device that will be transmitting (the sender), you need to click on the model name or the gear icon next to it to open the extended menu. Here it is important to check that the phone is visible to other devices.

• 🔍 Enable “Visibility for All” or “Device Visibility” in the enhanced Bluetooth settings on both smartphones.
• 📱 Make sure the screens of both phones are on, as in sleep mode some Xiaomi models stop broadcasting the detection signal.
• 🔐 If the system requests pairing confirmation, check the codes on the screens and click on “Confirm” or “Conjugate” on both devices.

⚠️ Note: When you try to pair with an unknown device in a public place, the system may issue a security risk alert. Make sure you connect to a friend's phone, not a stranger with a similar name.

Once paired successfully, the devices are stored in memory, and reconnection will occur automatically when Bluetooth is turned on. However, pairing alone is not enough to transfer files, you need to properly configure the permissions to the file system, which will be discussed in the next section.

Configure access rights to MIUI and HyperOS

The most common problem users face when trying to transfer music is that the receiver phone simply “can’t see” the files on the sender phone, even though the connection is installed. This is due to the MIUI Optimization mechanism and the built-in file manager, which restrict access to the media library by default.

To fix this, the transmitter must open the File Manager app. In the Explorer settings, which are usually hidden in the About menu (you need to click on the version several times), you should activate the display of hidden files. The simpler way is that the system will request permission to access photos and media files on its first attempt.

Settings → About Phone → (7 times tap on "Version MIUI") → Advanced Settings → Include USB- Debugging (optional for advanced users)

It's also worth checking your privacy settings. In newer versions of the HyperOS shell, when you transfer a file over Bluetooth, the system might ask, "Let me access the gallery?" If you accidentally click "Discard," the transfer won't start, so you'll need to start the transfer process again or reset the permissions in the application settings.

• 📂 Open Explorer, click on the menu (three bars) and make sure that the hidden files are shown.
• 🛡️ When requesting access to media files during the transfer, always select “Allow».
• ⚙️ Check if Invisible mode is installed in your Bluetooth profile if this option is available in your version of the software.

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If Xiaomi’s standard conductor doesn’t see music files, try using the built-in Mi Music app, select a track, click “More” (three dots), and select “Send” → “Bluetooth.” This often bypasses the file manager’s limitations.

Process of transferring music files

Once the devices are paired and the access rights are configured, you can start direct transfer. The process can vary depending on whether you are using a standard MIUI interface or a third-party file manager. The most reliable way is to use the built-in Music or Explorer application.

Open the music folder on the sender phone. Select the tracks you want with a long press. In the bottom menu that appears, select the Send button (an icon with an arrow or three dots → Send) and in the transfer method list, select Bluetooth.

The receiving device will pop up a file request window. You must click "Accept." From that point on, the data copying process will begin. The transfer speed depends on the Bluetooth version (4.0, 5.0, 5.2) and the distance between devices. It is not recommended to delete the file from the queue or turn off the screen during the process, although modern versions of Android usually allow you to lock the screen without interruption.

Search for and management of received files

Once the transfer is successful, users often wonder where exactly their music went. In the Xiaomi file system, the path to the files received is strictly regulated. By default, all data that came through Bluetooth is stored in the root directory of internal memory in the bluetooth folder.

To find tracks, open Explorer and go to internal storage. Look for a folder called bluetooth (sometimes called btsync or just BT depending on the Android version), which is where all the audio files, pictures and documents you receive are stored. For ease of listening, you can move them to a standard Music folder.

If you use a third-party player, it may not automatically see new files, so you need to go to the player's settings and force the library to update or specify the path to the /storage/emulated/0/bluetooth folder, which will allow the indexing system to rescan the directory and add tracks to the general list.

⚠️ Note: Do not rename the bluetooth folder manually through third-party root file managers, as this may disrupt the system data exchange service and new files will no longer be saved.

To sort music, it is recommended to create separate folders by genre or artist within the Music directory.This will not only organize your library, but also speed up the work of the standard Xiaomi player, which does not have to scan unnecessary metadata in a common pile of files.

Typical problems and ways to solve them

Despite the simplicity of the technology, Xiaomi users often face a number of specific bugs, one of the most common problems being the status of “Waiting” or “Latency”, when the file is not transferred, hanging in the initial stage, often associated with energy saving.

MIUI aggressively optimizes background processes, and if the sender decides that the Bluetooth service consumes too much power, it may suspend transmission, and to avoid this, it is recommended to turn off the power saving mode during transmission, or add the Bluetooth and Explorer app to the battery exclusion list.

• 📉 Problem: Low transmission speed. Solution: Bring the devices closer together (up to) 1-2 meters) and remove metal obstacles between them.
• ❌ Problem: File Not Supported Error Solution: Make sure the file format is compatible (MP3, FLAC, AAC), and on the receiving device there is sufficient free memory.
• 🔄 Problem: Transfer breaks by 99% Solution: Clearing the Bluetooth app cache in application settings often helps (Settings) → Annexes → All applications → Bluetooth → Clear the cache).

Also, it is worth considering that transferring a large number of files one by one (for example, an entire album at once) can lead to desynchronization of data packets. The optimal solution is to transfer files in one or small groups of 3-5 tracks, which reduces the load on the clipboard and minimizes the risk of protocol error.

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The main cause of transmission failures is the aggressive energy saving of MIUI. Disabling energy savings during file sharing solves 90% of communication breakdown problems.

Alternatives and comparison of transmission methods

While Bluetooth is a universal standard, it is not without its flaws, chief among them being low speed.It is not critical to transfer a single track, but it can take hours to pump an entire music library. Xiaomi owners should consider alternative methods built into the ecosystem.

The most effective replacement is technology. MI Drop (known as ShareMe) is a proprietary solution from Xiaomi that uses Wi-Fi Direct to transfer data. 20-40 It's higher than Bluetooth, and it doesn't require pairing every time.

Another option is to use cloud services or a local area network, and if both phones are connected to the same Wi-Fi router, you can use Google’s Nearby Share feature, which also works faster than classic Bluetooth using a combined transmission protocol.

In conclusion, Bluetooth remains an indispensable tool for fast transfer of a pair of tracks “here and now” when you do not want to open applications or register with services. However, for regular sharing of large amounts of data, Xiaomi owners better learn the built-in tool ShareMe, which works on the same principles of device detection, but with much greater efficiency.