How to transfer music from one Xiaomi phone to another: 2026

Transferring music files between Xiaomi smartphones may seem like a trivial task, but in practice users face nuances from volume restrictions to compatibility issues. In 2026, owners of Redmi, POCO or Mi have at least 7 working ways to transfer tracks - from classic Bluetooth to branded tools like Mi Share or Quick Share (for new models), the choice of method depends not only on the speed, but also on the file format, the availability of the Internet and even the version of MIUI.

In this article, we will analyze each option with the specifics of the Xiaomi ecosystem: where to find hidden settings, how to circumvent file size restrictions, and why it is sometimes easier to use third-party applications instead of built-in tools, focusing on the transfer of playlists (not just individual songs) and the preservation of metadata - information about the artist, album and cover.

If you're moving from iPhone to Xiaomi or vice versa, there's a solution here, too, and for older models like the Redmi Note 5 or Mi A2, here's an alternative method that works even without the latest updates.

1. Music transfer via Mi Share (formerly Mi Drop)

Xiaomi’s Mi Share solution is optimized for file sharing between the brand’s devices.It uses Wi-Fi Direct, which provides speeds of up to 20 MB/s (in theory), but in practice, much depends on the phone model and the version of MIUI. The main advantage is the lack of restrictions on file size (unlike Bluetooth), and the minus is possible failures when transferring a large number of tracks.

To take advantage of Mi Share:

• 📱 Open the Files app on both phones (or swipe down for the notification bar and find the Mi Share icon).
• 🔄 On the sender phone, select Send, on the receiving phone - Receive.
• 🎵 Select music files (you can use the entire folder) and confirm the transfer.
• 🔗 Wait for devices to connect via Wi-Fi Direct (location permission may be required).

On models with MIUI 14+, the Mi Share interface has changed: it is now integrated into Quick Share (a joint project of Xiaomi and Google). If you have a new firmware, look for this item. For older smartphones (for example, Redmi 9 on MIUI 12), you will have to use the classic version.

⚠️ Note: When transmitting more 50 Mi Share can hang during the preparation stage. Break the music into parts by parts 20-30 track.

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If Mi Share doesn’t find a second phone, check if Wi-Fi Direct is enabled in the settings (Settings → Connections → Additional).

2.Using Quick Share (for MIUI 14 and later)

Quick Share is a joint development of Google and Xiaomi, designed to replace the outdated Android Beam. the feature is available on smartphones with MIUI 14 and above (for example, Xiaomi 13, POCO F5, Redmi Note 12). The main advantage is cross-platform: you can send files not only to other Xiaomi, but also to Samsung, Google Pixel and other devices with Quick Share support.

Instructions for music transmission:

1. Activate Quick Share in Settings → Connections → Quick Share.
2. On the sender phone, open the Files app, highlight the tracks and tap Share → Quick Share.
3. Confirm receipt on the receiving device (may be required) PIN-code-scan QR).
4. Wait for the transfer to be completed (status is displayed in the notifications).

Quick Share is comparable to Mi Share, but stability is higher due to optimization from Google. However, there is a limitation: files over 2 GB are only transmitted over Wi-Fi (not Bluetooth).

3. Classic Bluetooth: When there's nothing else

If both phones don’t support Mi Share or Quick Share (like you have Redmi 7A on MIUI 10), Bluetooth remains.This method is universal, but extremely slow: transferring a 10-song album can take 5-10 minutes, and many Xiaomi models limit the file size to 50 MB.

How to transfer music via Bluetooth:

• 🔵 Turn on Bluetooth on both phones (Settings) → Bluetooth).
• 🔍 On the sender phone, find the second phone in the device list and connect (may be required). PIN, usually 0000 or 1234).
• 🎶 Open the Files app, highlight tracks, click Share → Bluetooth and select the target device.
• ⏳ Confirm reception on the second phone and wait until it is completed.

Some MIUI firmwares lose track metadata (title, album cover) when transmitting via Bluetooth, so that you avoid this, archive the music to.zip before sending it, and unpack the archive on the receiving phone.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 12.5 and later, if you transmit long-term via Bluetooth, the power saving for this connection can automatically turn off. To avoid a cliff, charge both phones or connect to a power source.

4. Wi-Fi transmission over a local area network (without the Internet)

One of the fastest ways is to create a Wi-Fi hotspot on one phone and connect to it from the other. FTP or HTTP-For example, an application. FX File Explorer or Built-in Explorer MIUI.

Step-by-step:

1. On the sender phone, open Settings → Access Point and modem → Mobile Access Point.
2. Remember the name of the network and password (or set your own).
3. Connect the second phone to this network.
4. Run it on the sender. FTP-server (for example, through FX File Explorer → Network access → Launch. FTP-server).
5. On the receiving phone, enter the address specified in the browser FTP-server (e.g., server, ftp://192.168.43.1:2221).
6. Download the necessary music files.

Wi-Fi speeds reach 30-50MB/s, which is 10-20 times faster than Bluetooth, so you don't interrupt the connection and keep track of the battery, and you can use applications like Send Anywhere or LocalSend to automate the process.

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5. OTG cable: for large music collections

If you need to transfer tens of gigabytes of music (for example, a collection in FLAC or WAV format), the best option is an OTG cable (or a USB-C to USB-C adapter for new models), this method is independent of wireless network speeds and allows you to transfer files at speeds up to 100 MB / s (using USB 3.0).

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable OTG (or USB-C to USB-C Xiaomi 12/13/14).
• 📁 Flash drive or external drive (if transmitted via an intermediate device).
• 🔧 File Manager (e.g. Mi File Manager or Solid Explorer).

Instructions:

1. Connect the OTG cable to the sender phone.
2. Connect the second end of the cable to the receiving phone (or insert a flash drive).
3. Open the file manager and find the music folder (usually /storage/emulated/0/Music/).
4. Copy files to a flash drive or directly to the memory of the second phone.

Xiaomi with MIUI 13+ may request permission to access the drive when it first connects via OTG. Allow it or the files won't show up. If the phone doesn't see the flash drive, check the file system format: Xiaomi supports FAT32, exFAT and NTFS (but the latter may need additional software).

6.Cloud services: Google Drive, Mi Cloud and others

If both phones have Internet access, the easiest way to download music to the cloud is to download it to the second phone. Xiaomi has its own cloud storage, the Mi Cloud, but it only provides 5GB for free. Alternatives:

• ☁️ Google Drive (15GB free, Android integration).
• 🎵 Yandex Disk (10 GB free, convenient for users from Russia).
• 📁 Dropbox (2GB free, but high sync speeds).
• 🎶 SoundCloud (if you want to share a playlist, not files).

How to transfer music through Google Drive:

1. On the sender phone, open Google Drive and click + → Download.
2. Select music files and wait for the download to be completed.
3. On the second phone, open Google Drive, find the downloaded files and download them (click on three dots → Download).
4. Transfer the downloaded tracks to the Music folder (so that they appear in the player).

An important nuance: Some music players (such as Mi Music) do not see files downloaded through the browser, in which case use the file manager to move tracks to the standard /Music/ folder.

⚠️ Note: When uploading files to the cloud in format.m4a (AAC) or.flac can be converted to.mp3 To avoid this, archive the music in.zip before downloading.

7. Specialized applications for music transmission

If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't work, you can use third-party apps, which often offer additional features: transfer the entire playlists, save metadata, compression without loss.

Top.-3 music-transfer applications:

• 📲 Send Anywhere – Wi-Fi Direct or cloud transmission, up to 10MB/s, support for large files.
• 🔄 LocalSend - open analogue of AirDrop, works without the Internet, data encryption.
• 🎧 Music Transfer – specializes in music files, saves album covers and tags.

Example of transfer via Send Anywhere:

1. Install the app on both phones.
2. On the sender, select the files and click Send – a 6-digit key is generated.
3. On the receiving phone, enter this key in the Receive field.
4. Confirm the transfer (files will be saved to the Download/SendAnywhere folder).

The advantage of these apps is cross-platform, like LocalSend not only runs on Xiaomi, but also on iPhone, Windows or Linux, which is true if you're switching from iOS to Android and want to migrate your purchased music from iTunes.

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To transfer music between iPhone and Xiaomi, it is better to use LocalSend or Send Anywhere – they store track metadata, unlike AirDrop, which often converts files to.m4a.

FAQ: Frequent questions about music transfer to Xiaomi