How to download music on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all the ways from the cloud to the cloud USB-cable

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is a popular smartphone with support for memory expansion to 512 GB via microSD, but even with such a stock users often face the question: how to download music correctly so that it plays without failure? Unlike the iPhone, where everything is tied to iTunes, Android devices like Redmi 9 offer flexibility – from direct download from the browser to synchronization with cloud services.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to download music to Redmi 9, including nuances with file formats (for example, why.flac may not play), memory optimization and solving common errors like "file is not supported." Particular attention will be paid to the hidden folder Music in MIUI, which the system creates automatically, but not all users know how to use it.

1. Download music through USB-computer-cable

The most reliable way is to transfer files from your PC to USB, which doesn't require any additional software, just a standard Type-C cable that comes with Redmi 9, and the main advantage of this method is that you control the folder structure and you can sort tracks by album or artist.

Connect your smartphone to your computer and select File Manager (MTP) file transfer mode in the Redmi 9 screen notification. If this does not appear, check the developer settings: sometimes the MTP mode is disabled due to experimental features. On your PC, the smartphone will appear as a removable disk — usually under the name Redmi 9 or Xiaomi.

• 📁 Where to save music? The optimal path: internal memory → Music (or) SD-map → This folder is automatically scanned by a standard player. MIUI Music.
• 🔄 File formats: Supported.mp3,.wav,.ogg,.m4a. flac files can be played with delays – it is better to use third-party players like Poweramp for them.
• ⚡ Transmission speed: When used USB 2.0 (standard 9) speed — 30-40 MB/s. To speed up, turn off synchronization of photos in MIUI copy-time.

⚠️ Note: If the PC does not see the smartphone when connecting, try another one USB-port (preferably on the back of the system unit) or update MediaTek drivers via Device Manager. 20% of the time, the problem is solved by restarting both devices.

Make sure the cable is working (try charging)

Enable MTP mode in the notification curtain

Create a music folder on internal memory or SD-map

Disable antivirus on PC (can block transmission)

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2. Download music directly through the browser on the smartphone

If you don't have access to a computer, you can download music directly to Redmi 9 via your browser, a method that is convenient for downloading individual tracks or albums from sites like Zaycev.net or SoundCloud. However, beware: many resources distribute files with broken tags (incorrect track titles, album covers).

Instructions:

1. Open the browser (Chrome or MIUI Browser) and find the desired track.
2. Press the download button (usually indicated by the arrow down).
3. In the Save As menu, select the Music folder or create a new one (e.g. Downloads/Music).
4. After downloading, check the file through MIUI File Manager (the folder icon on the desktop).

Downloaded files are often saved in Downloads with names like audio_12345.mp3. To ensure that the player correctly displays metadata, rename the files manually or use applications like MP3 Tag Editor for Tag Editor.

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3. Synchronize music through cloud services

Cloud storage like Google Drive, Yandex Disk or Mi Cloud allows you to download music to Redmi 9 without a wire or computer, the main advantage is access to tracks from any device and automatic backup. Minus – you need to pre-download files to your smartphone to listen offline.

Let’s look at the example of Google Drive:

1. Download music files to Google Drive from your computer via the web version or mobile app.
2. Open the Drive app on Redmi 9 and find the downloaded tracks.
3. Click on the file and select Save to the device (the arrow icon down).
4. Please specify the Music folder as your save location.

For Yandex Disk, the algorithm is similar, but there is a caveat: the application saves files to YandexDisk/Downloads by default. For the player to see the music, transfer files to Music manually through MIUI File Manager.

⚠️ Note: When using Mi Cloud (the built-in Xiaomi cloud), keep in mind that the free tariff is limited to 5 GB. Music files take up a lot of space - for example, an album in.flac format can weigh 500 MB.

4.Use of specialized music applications

Apps like Deezer, Spotify or Yandex Music allow you to listen to music online, but also allow you to download tracks for offline listening. On Redmi 9, this is convenient if you don't want to bother with manual downloading files.

• 🎵 Spotify: Downloaded tracks are stored in encrypted form and are only available through the app. They can not be transferred to another player.
• 📱 Yandex Music: Allows you to download to 10 000 tracks are offline, but files take up space in the folder Android/data/ru.yandex.music And not visible to other players.
• 🔓 Deezer: Free version is not available – requires a premium subscription (~169 ₽/moss).

To downloaded music does not occupy system memory, in the application settings specify saving to the SD-For example, in Yandex Music it is done this way:

1. Open the app and go to Settings → Memory.
2. Choose. SD-Map in the section "Place of music conservation".
3. Click Transfer existing tracks if they are already downloaded to internal memory.

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If you use Spotify and want to migrate playlists to another service (like Yandex Music), use TuneMyMusic, a web service that converts playlists between platforms for free in minutes.

5. Music transmission over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi (without wire)

If you have another smartphone, tablet or computer that supports Bluetooth 4.0+, you can stream music without cable, which is slower than USB, but convenient for transferring 1-2 tracks. For large volumes (albums, playlists), you better use Wi-Fi.

Bluetooth transmission:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices and pair them.
2. On the sender device, select files and click "Send" → "Bluetooth".
3. On Redmi 9, confirm the files are accepted. They will be saved to Bluetooth or Downloads.
4. Transfer files to the Music folder via MIUI File Manager.

Wi-Fi transmission (via FTP or local area network):

You'll need an application like FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer.

1. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On Redmi 9, open up. FX File Explorer, go to the Network → FTP-server and run it.
3. On another device, enter the FTP address (shown on the Redmi 9 screen) in your browser or file manager.
4. Copy the music into the Music folder.

⚠️ Note: When transferring over Wi-Fi, turn off mobile Internet on Redmi 9 to avoid network conflict. FTP depends on the router: at a frequency of 5 GHz it can reach 50 Mb / s, at 2.4 GHz - no more than 20 Mb / s.

6. Solving problems with music reproduction

Sometimes downloaded music is not played or played with errors, and here are the typical reasons and ways to fix them on Redmi 9:

If the MIUI Music player constantly resets settings or does not save playlists, clear its cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find MIUI Music and click Clear Cache.
3. Reboot your smartphone.

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To play music in high quality (for example,.flac or 320 kbps mp3), turn off the option “Battery Saving” in the player – it reduces bitrate to reduce power consumption.

FAQ: Frequent questions about music on Xiaomi Redmi 9