Adding text to audio files on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge that music lovers, cover artists, and people who want to make listening easier face. Unlike iPhones, which have a full-time Apple Music player with synchronized text support, Redmi owners have to use workarounds. In this article, we will discuss 3 workflows: from built-in MIUI features to third-party apps and online services that work even on budget models like Redmi 10A or Redmi Note 11.
It is important to understand that MIUI It does not support editing metadata of audio files out of the box – unlike photos where you can change them. EXIF-But with workarounds (including hidden File Manager and third-party utilities), the problem is solved in 5-15 minutes. We tested all methods on the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+ (MIUI 15) and Redmi 9T (MIUI 14) - results are equally stable.
1. Method: Built-in metadata editor in Files (MIUI 14/15)
Few people know, but the standard Files app from Xiaomi can edit audio tags — including the name of the track, the artist and the lyrics of the song. The function is hidden in the depths of the menu, but works without installing additional programs.mp3,.m4a and.flac.
How to do this:
- 📂 Open the Files app and find the audio file (for example, in the Music or Download folder).
- ✏️ Hold your finger on the file, then press More (⋮) → Information.
- 🎵 In the window that opens, tap the song text on the field (if it is not available, scroll down).
- 📝 Insert text (you can copy it from the Internet or from a.lrc file.
⚠️ Note: This method does not support time synchronization (karaoke effect). If you need lighting lines, use the method №2 or №3.Some users also complain that after the update MIUI Edited tags reset – check the result after rebooting your phone.
The file format is just MP3/M4A/FLAC|The folder is not in the cloud (Mi Cloud can block changes)|File's not secure. DRM|Free memory (minimum) is sufficient 100 MB)-->
2. Method: Applications for editing tags (AutoTagger, MP3Tag)
If the Files editor isn’t enough, use specialized tools. We tested 5 apps from Google Play and selected the two most stable Xiaomi Redmis:
| Annex | Support for LRC | Synchronization of text | Advertising | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoTagger | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Manual/auto | ❌ No (premium) | Play Market |
| MP3Tag | ❌ No. | ❌ Only static text | ✅ Eat (cleansed by purchase) | Play Market |
| Music Tag Editor | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Only manually. | ✅ Aye (banners) | Play Market |
🔹 AutoTagger is the best choice for Redmi, as it supports the.lrc format (synchronized texts) and has a built-in search for lyrics based on Musixmatch:
- Install the application and give access to the files.
- Choose a track → Edit Tags → Lyrics.
- Click Search Lyrics to automatically search or paste text manually.
- To sync tap Sync Lyrics and manually adjust the timings.
⚠️ Attention: Redmi with Snapdragon processor 4xx (Like Redmi. 9A) AutoTagger can slow down when processing large playlists (100)+ In this case, use the Music Tag Editor, which is less resource-intensive.
AutoTagger|MP3Tag|Music Tag Editor|Other |Not editing tags-->
3. Method: Online services (without installing programs)
If you don't want to download apps, use web tools that work directly in Xiaomi's browser (like Mi Browser or Chrome) and are suitable for one-off tasks.
- 🌐 MetaTogger –.lrc support, export to file.
- 🌐 MP3Tag Online is a simple interface, but without synchronization.
- 🌐 Synchredible – specializes in karaoke texts.
🔹 Step-by-step instructions for MetaTogger:
- Open the site in your browser and click Select MP3 File.
- Download the audio file from your phone (maximum 50MB).
- Go to the Lyrics tab, paste the text and set up timings (if necessary).
- Click Save – the file is downloaded with updated tags.
💡 Useful tip: If the lyrics are.lrc but not synced to the music, check the file encoding. Xiaomi Redmi only handles correctly UTF-8. To convert, use the Encoding Fix app from the Play Market.
Why is the text not displayed in the player?
4 How to check if the lyrics have been added to the song
After editing the tags, you need to make sure that the changes have been applied, and you can do this in three ways:
- Through Files: Open the file in Files → Info. Check the Song Text field, where the text you have entered should be displayed.
- In third-party player: Install Poweramp or Musicolet. Open the track and swipe up, text should appear.
On PC:
- Connect Redmi to your computer and copy the file.
- Open it in iTunes or VLC, and all tags are displayed there.
💡 Perfectionist Advice: Use the program for accurate synchronization LRC Generator on a PC. It analyzes the audio track and automatically puts time stamps.
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If you're a lot of lyrics, create a Lyrics folder in the root of your memory on Redmi and store all the.lrc files there, making them easier to search and edit.