How to download music on the phone Xiaomi: all the ways of 2026

Why Xiaomi is difficult to download music

Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) run on MIUI, the Android shell with unique limitations. Unlike pure Android, for example, there is no built-in download manager for music files by default, and some apps (like Google Play Music) are blocked in China, which creates problems for users who want to download music to Xiaomi phone legally and without viruses.

Another challenge is that MIUI aggressively optimizes background processes, which can interrupt or prevent downloaded tracks from being saved to a folder. For example, if you download a song through a browser, the system can “sleep” the download to save battery power. In this article, we will discuss 7 proven ways to download music to Xiaomi, including bypassing the restrictions of MIUI, selecting formats (.mp3,.flac) and storing files securely.

Important: All methods work on current versions of MIUI (14-15) and Android (12-14).If you have old firmware (e.g. MIUI 12 on Redmi Note 8), some steps may differ - check the version in Settings → About phone.

Method 1: Download music through the browser (without applications)

The most universal method is to use a mobile browser (like Google Chrome or the built-in Mi Browser), which is suitable for downloading individual tracks from sites like Zaycev.net or ProstoPleer, but has limitations: you can not download entire albums, and the quality depends on the source.

Instructions:

• 🌐 Open your browser and go to a music site (for example, https://zaycev.net).
• 🔍 Find the desired track through the search and click on the download button (usually indicated by the arrow down).
• 📁 Select a folder to save – it is better to create a separate Music directory in the root directory (/storage/emulated/0/Music).
• ⚙️ If the download does not begin, check the browser settings: Settings → Downloaded files → Allow downloads.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI By default, it blocks downloads from "unsafe" sources. If the file is not downloaded, go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → browser → Permits → Storage and enable access.

Disable Traffic Saving in your browser | Check storage access | Create Music folder manually | Use VPN to bypass locks

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Advantages of the method:

Method 2: Music download applications (TOP-3 for MIUI)

If you need to download music regularly, you should use specialized applications. We tested dozens of programs and selected the 3 most reliable for Xiaomi, which do not conflict with MIUI and do not contain hidden miners.

Best applications:

• 🎵 Snaptube – download music and videos from YouTube, VK, SoundCloud format MP3 (Up to 320 kbps. There is a built-in player and playlist creation function.
• 📥 YMusic is optimized for YouTube Music, allows you to download entire albums. Supports background playback (important for the user to download). MIUI, where applications are often closed).
• 🌍 Deezer Mod – a modified version of Deezer with the ability to download tracks in high quality (FLAC). Registration is required, but without a paid subscription.

⚠️ Attention: When installed APK-Files (not from Google Play) MIUI It will give you a warning, "Installation locked." To get around it, go to Settings. → Annexes → Special access → Install unknown applications and allow installation for your browser or file manager.

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Before installing an APK, check the hash file on VirusTotal’s website to avoid viruses masquerading as music apps.

Comparison of annexes:

Method 3: Download music through Telegram bots

A little-known but effective way is to use Telegram bots to download music, which is convenient if you already use the messenger: you do not need to install additional programs, and files are saved directly to the chat.

The best bots for music:

• 🤖 @MusicDownloaderBot — Searches for tracks by title and sends the file.mp3 It supports YouTube, VK, SoundCloud.
• 🎶 @DeezloaderBot — Download music from Deezer in high quality (up to the top) 320 kbps. Requires authorization.
• 📀 @SaveMusicBot — It retains entire playlists from Spotify and Apple Music (up to now). 50 track-at-a-time).

Instructions:

1. Open Telegram and find the bot by nickname (e.g. @MusicDownloaderBot).
2. Send the bot the title of the track or a link to it (e.g. from YouTube).
3. Wait for the bot to process the request (usually 10 to 30 seconds).
4. Download the file from the chat – it will automatically save to the folder Telegram/Telegram Audio.

⚠️ Note: Some bots may be blocked by Roskomnadzor. If the bot doesn't respond, try connecting via VPN (For example, 1.1.1.1 or ProtonVPN).

Method 4: Transfer music from a computer (USB, Wi-Fi, cloud)

If you already have a collection of music on a PC, you can transfer it to Xiaomi in a number of ways, which is suitable for large volumes (for example, lossless albums in FLAC) and guarantees 100% lossless quality.

Modes of transfer:

• 🖥️ Through USB-cable: Connect your phone to your PC in File Transfer mode (MTP). Copy files into a folder /storage/emulated/0/Music. If the folder is not displayed, create it manually.
• 📶 Over Wi-Fi (via Mi Drop or LocalSend): Install the LocalSend app on your PC and phone (free, no ads). Scan QR-code to connect devices. Select files on your PC and send them to your phone.

Through the cloud

Google Drive

Yandex Disk

1. Upload music to the cloud from your PC.
2. Open the cloud app on your phone and download files.

⚠️ Note: When connecting to USB Xiaomi can automatically convert files FLAC into MP3, If the optimisation option is enabled MIUI. To avoid this, go to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers → Disable the optimization of media files.

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To transfer music without loss of quality, always use original files (not converted, FLAC or WAV instead MP3 128 kbps.

Method 5: Download music from social networks (VK, TikTok)

Many users listen to music on social media but don’t know how to save it, and on Xiaomi, you can do this with special services or browser extensions.

How to download music from VK:

1. Open the audio recording in the VK app or on vk.com.
2. Copy the link to the track (click "Share → Copy the link").
3. Go to https://vkdownloader.net and paste the link.
4. Click Download - the file is saved in.mp3 format.

How to download music from TikTok:

• 🎵 Use the Snaptube app (already mentioned above) – it supports downloading soundtracks from TikTok.
• 🔗 Or use the site. https://ssstik.io: Copy the link to the video in TikTok. paste it on the site and click "Download." Select the option "Download". MP3" (videoless).