Where on Xiaomi store downloaded songs from Yandex Music: full guide 2026

Listening to music offline through Yandex Music on a Xiaomi smartphone, but can’t find where downloaded tracks are stored? You’re not alone — users often find that the application hides files in non-obvious folders and standard file managers do not display them. In this article, we will analyze all possible storage paths, learn how to find music manually and through settings, and also tell you how to transfer tracks to a memory card or another phone.

The problem is complicated by the fact that Xiaomi is modifying Android with its shell MIUI, It sometimes changes the standard paths to files, and Yandex Music uses its own caching system, which doesn't always match users' expectations. But don’t worry, we’ve tested all the current versions of the app (including 2026.4.0) on different Xiaomi models (from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra) and are ready to provide accurate instructions.

Spoiler: In 90% Songs are in a hidden folder. /Android/data/ru.yandex.music/files/music, But there are nuances with access rights and the version of the app. Read on to get to the bottom of it.

Why songs from Yandex Music are not visible in the gallery or file manager

The main reason is hidden system folders. Android by default (and even more so). MIUI) It doesn't show the user the service directories of the applications to avoid accidentally deleting important data, which is why you won't find downloaded tracks in standard folders like Download or Music.

The second reason is the storage format: Yandex Music stores tracks in encrypted form (the.ym extension) to prevent pirated distribution, which means that even if you find files, players like Google Play Music or Google Play Music. VLC They will not be reproduced without conversion.

The third feature is dynamic caching, which can automatically delete tracks that are rarely listened to when the device runs out of memory, and this behavior is regulated in settings, but many users are unaware of it.

• 🔍 Folder hidden: by default /Android/data/ non-reflect MI File Manager without enabling the mode of displaying hidden files.
• 🔒 Access rights: Starting with Android 11, apps are forbidden to freely write files to root folders – Yandex Music bypasses this through its isolated storage.
• 🎵 File format: Tracks are saved in a proprietary.ym format, not in a standard format.mp3 or.m4a.
• 🗑️ Autoclean: The app can remove cache if memory is not enough, unless you manually disable this option.

Where exactly are the downloaded songs stored: the exact ways for Xiaomi

On smartphones Xiaomi with MIUI (Music is saved in one of three folders depending on the version of the application and the user's settings. Here are the current paths (checked on the user's settings). MIUI 14 and HyperOS 1.0):

Important: Xiaomi with HyperOS can start with a /sdcard/ instead /storage/emulated/0/, But these are symbolic links to the same folder. If you can't see the Android folder at the root of the storage, you've disabled the hidden file display (how to turn it on, read the next section).

To check which path is being used on your device:

1. Open Yandex Music and download any track.
2. Launch it. MI File Manager (or any other root-righted conductor).
3. Enter ru.yandex.music in the search bar – the manager will show all the related folders.

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If you use a memory card, but the songs are stored in internal memory, go to the settings of Yandex Music → "Memory" and manually specify SD-card.

How to enable the display of hidden folders on Xiaomi

By default. MI File Manager (standard conductor on Xiaomi) does not show system and hidden folders. To see the path to music, you need to enable the corresponding option:

1. Open up. MI File Manager (Folder icon on the home screen).
2. Slip on the three-point menu in the upper right corner → Choose "Settings".
3. Scroll down and activate the "Show Hidden Files" switch.
4. Back to the root directory (/storage/emulated/0/) And find the Android folder.

If you use a third-party file manager (such as Solid Explorer or a file manager) FX File Manager, similar process:

• 📁 In Solid Explorer: ☰ → Settings → Hidden files → Show me.
• 🔍 V FX File Manager: ⚙️ → Show hidden files and system folders.

Starting with Android 11, apps are not allowed to view the contents of other apps' folders, and if you see the ru.yandex.music folder, you can't open it:

⚠️ Note: To access files, use the built-in Explorer MI File Manager or installed through Google Play (e.g. Files by Google).Root-righted conductors (e.g. Root Explorer) can cause errors in the work of Yandex Music.

How to transfer music from Yandex Music to a memory card or PC

If you find a folder with tracks, but want to transfer them to SD-card, other phone or computer, please note:.ym files will not be played outside of Yandex Music. You need to either convert them or use workarounds.

Method 1: Transfer through MI File Manager (without conversion)

1. Find the file. /Android/data/ru.yandex.music/files/music/.
2. Select the desired tracks (long press). → checkmark).
3. Click "Copy" or "Cut".
4. Go to the folder on SD-map (e.g., map, /Music/Yandex/) And put the files in.

Note: The transferred tracks will only be played in Yandex Music if you specify a new folder in the application settings.

Method 2: Conversion to MP3 (PC)

• 💻 Connect Xiaomi to your computer via USB (Select the File Transfer Mode).
• 📂 Copy.ym files on your PC.
• 🔄 Use a converter (e.g. YMusic bootloader or a scalable converter). 4K Video bootloader for conversion to.mp3.
• 🎧 Now tracks can be listened to in any player.

⚠️ Note: Converting.ym files may violate Yandex Music's terms of use.

Method 3: Change the save location in the settings

To ensure that new tracks are immediately retained on SD-map:

1. Open Yandex Music → "Profile" (human icon) → "Settings".
2. Select "Memory" → "Place of preservation of music".
3. Point the folder to SD-map (e.g., map, /storage/1234-5678/Music/).
4. Confirm the selection and restart the application.

How to recover deleted songs from Yandex Music cache

If you accidentally cleared the cache or deleted the music folder, there is a chance to restore the tracks. On Xiaomi, you can use standard tools or third-party utilities to do this.

Method 1: Recovery through the basket MIUI

Shell MIUI It has a built-in bin where files are stored for up to 30 days:

1. Open the MI File Manager.
2. Put it on the basket in the bottom menu.
3. Find the ru.yandex.music folder or files with the.ym extension.
4. Select the necessary elements and click "Restore".

Method 2: Using DiskDigger (without root)

If the cart is empty, try the DiskDigger utility:

1. Install DiskDigger from Google Play.
2. Select "Full Scan" (no root access rights will be limited).
3. Filter the results by expanding.ym or.mp3.
4. Save the recovered files to a new folder.

⚠️ Warning: Recovery only works if no new data is written to the deleted files, and the faster you start the process, the better the chances of success.

Method 3: Re-downloading through Yandex Music

If recovery has not worked:

• 🔄 Open Yandex Music → "My music" → "Downloaded".
• 🎵 Find tracks with the Download icon (they were deleted locally but stayed in your library).
• 📥 Click on the download cloud to re-save the song.

How to turn off automatic cleaning of Yandex Music cache

By default, the app can delete rarely listened tracks if the device runs out of memory.

1. Open Yandex Music → "Profile" → "Settings".
2. Go to the "Memory" section.
3. Turn off the option "Automatically vacate the seat".
4. Set the cache limit manually (recommended 5GB if the device memory allows).

Also check the settings. MIUI:

• 📱 Go to the phone settings. → "Annexes" → "Application management".
• 🔍 Find Yandex Music → "Memory".
• 🚫 Turn off "Cache cleaning in case of memory shortage".

If you often listen to music offline, add the folder ru.yandex.music to the exceptions of the battery optimizer:

1. Go to "Settings" → "Battery and productivity".
2. Select "Battery Optimization" → "Annexes".
3. Find Yandex Music and install "No Limits".

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Turning off automatic cache cleaning increases the space occupied, but ensures that downloaded tracks do not disappear unexpectedly.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Problem 1: The ru.yandex.music folder is empty, even though the songs are downloaded.

Decision:

• 🔄 Re-launch the Yandex Music app.
• 📥 Check the other way: /Android/obb/ru.yandex.music/ (Sometimes the files are stored there).
• 📦 Remove and reinstall the app, then download the tracks again.

Problem 2: You can’t copy files, it gives you an error called “No access.”

Decision:

• 🔓 Use it. MI File Manager instead of third-party conductors.
• 📋 Grant permission to access memory in Android settings ("Settings" → "Annexes" → "Yandex Music" → "Permits").
• 💻 Connect your phone to your PC and copy files via Windows Explorer or Mac Finder.

Issue 3: After the transfer to SD-song map not reproduced.

Decision:

• 📁 Make sure the folder is on SD-map Android/data/ru.yandex.music/files/music/.
• 🔄 In the settings of Yandex Music, specify a new storage place (section "Memory").
• 📵 Restart your phone after transferring.

Problem 4: Tracks are downloaded but not played offline.

Decision:

• 🔄 Update the Yandex Music app to the latest version.
• 📥 Remove and download the tracks again.
• 📵 Check if the battery saving mode for the application is turned on.

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