How to add song lyrics to Xiaomi: from built-in player to third-party apps

Do you listen to your favorite song on Xiaomi, but on the screen instead of text, only the album cover? The problem is familiar to many owners of Redmi, Poco or Mi smartphones. MIUI It doesn't always automatically load words into tracks, but there is a solution, and there are many.

In this article, we will analyze 5 working ways to add song lyrics to Xiaomi: from settings of the standard Mi Music player to using third-party applications like Musixmatch or Shazam. MIUI (12 to 14) and smartphone models, from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 13, and we will also find out why sometimes the text does not appear even after all the manipulations, and how to fix it.

1. Built-in MIUI player: how to turn on the display of song lyrics

The standard Mi Music app (or Music in global firmware) can show lyrics, but this feature is often disabled by default.

1. Open the Mi Music app and play any track.
2. Slip the album cover at the bottom of the screen to turn the player on the full screen.
3. In the upper right corner, click on the tri-point icon (⋮) → Select Settings.
4. Scroll down to the Song Text section and switch on Show the lyrics of the song.

If you don’t have an option, update the app via Google Play or App Store. MIUI. In the firmware MIUI 13/14 The path may be different: sometimes the text settings are hidden in the → Reproduction screen.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A POCO M3) built-in player does not support downloading texts from the Internet, in this case, you will need a third-party application.

After activation, the text should appear automatically for popular tracks.

• 🔄 Update the library: In the player settings, select Scan the device.
• 🌐 Check your Internet connection: Texts are downloaded from Xiaomi servers.
• 📥 Download text manually: Click on the text icon in the player → Download.

2. Musixmatch: The Best Song Text App on Xiaomi

Musixmatch is a leader in synchronized text services, and it integrates with Xiaomi's standard player, and shows words for even rare tracks.

1. Install Musixmatch from Google Play (link: open).
2. Launch the application and allow access to Media Files and Microphone (for music recognition).
3. In Musixmatch settings, enable the option of Floating Text (to display on top of other applications).
4. Return to Mi Music and play the track – the text will appear automatically.

For full operation, Musixmatch requires a premium subscription (from 290). ₽/month), but basic features are available for free:

• 🎤 Synchronization of text with music (karaoke mode).
• 🔍 Song recognition through a microphone (like Shazam).
• 🌍 Support 60+ languages, including Russian.

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If text in Musixmatch is displayed with a delay, try in the application settings to enable the option "Sync by time" and manually adjust the timing.

In the models with MIUI 14 (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi) K60) Additional adjustments may be required:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Musixmatch → Permissions → Enable “Show on top of other applications”

Manual addition of text to MP3-file

If the song is rare or the text is in a language that doesn't support the services, you can embed the words directly into the audio file.

• 💻 Computer with software Mp3tag (free: download).
• 📁 Song file in format.mp3 or.m4a.
• 📝 The lyrics of the song (you can copy from sites like Genius).

Instructions:

1. Connect Xiaomi to your PC and copy the song to your computer folder.
2. Open the file in Mp3tag, Go to the Extended Tags tab.
3. Find the field. LYRICS (or UNSYNCED LYRICS) And then you paste it in.
4. Save the changes (Ctrl) + S) and transfer the file back to the smartphone.

Important: Built-in player MIUI tag-reader LYRICS only in files with bitrates up to 320 kbit / s. FLAC or WAV This method won't work.

Download the song in format TXT|Check the audio file format (MP3/M4A)|Install Mp3tag PC-only|Synchronize words with music (in time)-->

4. Alternative players: Poweramp, VLC others

Xiaomi’s standard player doesn’t always handle text, especially for files in format FLAC or WAV. In this case, the third-party software will help:

Poweramp (paid, 349) ₽)

One of the most powerful players for Android with support:

• 🎵 Built-in tag editor (including) LYRICS).
• 🔍 Automatic download of texts from the Musixmatch database.
• 🎧 Equator with preset settings.

To include text in Poweramp:

Settings → Widgets / Block / Texts → Show the lyrics of the song → Select the source (Musixmatch or sewn tags)

VLC (free)

The universal player supports texts in.lrc format (timecode file).

1. Download the.lrc file for your song (e.g. from lrclib.net).
2. Place it in the same folder as the audio file, with the same name (e.g., the same file, song.mp3 song.lrc).
3. Open the song in VLC — text will appear automatically.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 12 and below VLC You may not display floating text due to system limitations. Update your firmware or use Musixmatch.

5. Online Services: Shazam, Genius and Others

If you do not want to install additional applications, the text can be found and copied manually:

Shazam

The app not only recognizes music, but also shows the words:

1. Open Shazam and wait for the track recognition.
2. Slip on the result. → Scroll down to the block Text of the song.
3. Copy the text and paste it into notes or tag editor.

Genius

Genius.com provides lyrics with explanations (including Russian-language songs) on how to use:

• 🔍 Enter the track name in the search on the site.
• 📋 Copy text (use the Copy Lyrics button in the mobile version).
• 📲 Insert words in Musixmatch or tag editor.

For convenience, you can add Genius to the quick bookmarks of the browser on Xiaomi:

Open Genius in Chrome → ⋮ → Add to the home screen

6 Why the lyrics of the song don't show up on Xiaomi: common issues

Even after all the manipulations, the text may not show, so let's look at the typical reasons and solutions.

If the problem persists, try:

• 🔄 Clear the player's cache: Settings → Annexes → Mi Music. → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 📱 Update firmware: B MIUI 14 corrected bugs with the display of texts.
• 🛠️ Reset player settings: In the application settings, select Reset.

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Xiaomi with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 9C POCO M4 Pro) texts can load more slowly due to the limitations of the chipset, in which case use offline mode in Musixmatch.

7. Additional chips: karaoke, translations and widgets

Text display is just the beginning, and Xiaomi can do a full-fledged karaoke or even translate songs on the fly:

Karaoke mode in Musixmatch

To sing to music with the words illuminated:

1. Open the song in Musixmatch.
2. Slip on the microphone icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. Choose Karaoke mode – the words will be highlighted in the beat of the music.

Translation of texts in real time

If the song is in a foreign language, use:

• 🌐 Google Translate: Copy text from Musixmatch and paste it into an app.
• 🎧 LyricsTranslate: lyricstranslate.com contains translations of popular songs.

Text widget on the main screen

To see the lyrics of the song without opening the player:

1. Install the Musixmatch widget (long tap on the home screen) → Widgets).
2. Choose a size. 4×1 or 4×2.
3. Set up the current track and text display.

Xiaomi with Always-on Display (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T Pro or Redmi K50 Ultra can display the lyrics of the song even on a locked screen:

Settings → Lock screen → Always-on Display → Setup → Add Musixmatch widget

FAQ: Frequent questions about the lyrics on Xiaomi