How to download music on Xiaomi Mi 10: all ways of 2026

Xiaomi Mi 10 is a flagship smartphone with powerful hardware and excellent acoustics, but even it is not without restrictions when working with music files. Users often face problems: where to store tracks, how to bypass blocking streaming services and why downloaded songs disappear after a reboot. In this article, we will analyze 5 working ways to download music, from official applications to little-known life hacks for experienced users.

It's important to understand that not all methods are equally secure, some require root rights, others only work with certain versions. MIUI, We've identified the risks in each section so you can choose the best option. If you want music to play offline without too much manipulation, start with the first one. For advanced users, solutions from the fourth and fifth sections are suitable.

1.Official Appendices: Yandex Music and Boom

The easiest and most legal way is to use built-in services with support for offline mode. Xiaomi Mi 10 out of the box offers access to Yandex Music (in the CIS regions) and Boom Player (global version), both applications allow you to download tracks to the device without the risk of viruses or locks.

To save the song in Yandex Music:

• 📱 Open the app and find the right track or playlist.
• 💾 Click on three dots next to the name → select "Download».
• 📁 Files will be saved in the folder /Android/media/com.yandex.music/files/ (Available only through a file manager with root or ADB).
• ⚡ For a non-internet listening, go to the section “My Music» → «offline».

Boom Player works similarly, but has a limitation: the free version only allows you to download 10 tracks per month.

1. Register through Google or Facebook.
2. In your account settings, activate the Premium Trial Period (7 days).
3. Download the songs before the end of the trial.

⚠️ Note: When you delete the application, all downloaded tracks are automatically deleted. To save files, manually transfer them to the folder. /Music/ through MI File Manager.

2. Download through the browser: sites and extensions

If you don't want to install additional apps, you can download music directly through the browser, and on the Xiaomi Mi 10, Google Chrome or Mi Browser will do this, and the main thing is to use proven sources to avoid viruses.

The best sites to download music in 2026:

• 🎵 Zaycev.net – Russian-language database with quality up to 320 kbit / s.
• 🎧 MP3Juices — Open source search engine (YouTube, SoundCloud).
• 📀 Free Music Archive – Legal tracks under free licenses.

Downloading instructions:

1. Open the site in the browser and find the track.
2. Press "Download» → Select qualities (recommended 192 kbps or higher).
3. After downloading the file will appear in the folder /Download/.
4. Move him to /Music/ conveniently.

To speed up the process, you can use the AudioDownload extension (available for Chrome via Tampermonkey), which adds a download button to the pages with music:

// ==UserScript==


// @name         AudioDownload for Xiaomi




// @namespace    http://tampermonkey.net/




// @version      1.0




// @description Adds the audio download button to websites




// @match        :///*




// @grant        none




// ==/UserScript==





// Script code (installation via Tampermonkey)

⚠️ Attention: Some websites (for example, VK Music) blocks downloading through the browser. In this case, use the method in section 4.

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Before downloading, check the file format.The best option for Xiaomi Mi 10 —.mp3 or.m4a (AAC). flac and.wav formats take up a lot of space, but give better quality.

3. Cloud services: Google Drive and Telegram

If you’re afraid of losing your downloaded music when you drop your phone, keep it in the cloud. Xiaomi Mi 10 supports integration with Google Drive, Yandex Drive and Telegram, the latter being especially convenient with its bots and music channels.

Method 1: Google Drive

• 📁 Upload music files to the Disk via PC or phone.
• 📱 Open the Google Drive app on Mi 10.
• 💾 Press the track. → «Download" (the file will be saved in /Download/).
• 🔄 To avoid repeat downloads, enable “Offline Access” for the music folder.

Method 2: Telegram bots

There are bots in the messenger that search and download music on demand.

To save the track from Telegram:

1. Send a request to the bot and wait for a response.
2. Click on the audio file. → «Save it to the gallery».
3. The file will appear in the folder. /Telegram/Audio/.

⚠️ Warning: Bots can be blocked for copyright infringement. If the bot has stopped responding, check its status in the @BotNews.

Make sure there is enough space on the phone.|Connect to Wi-Fi to save traffic|Check the cloud storage quota|Turn off battery optimization for client applications-->

4. Advanced methods: YouTube and ADB

For users willing to take the time to set up, there are two powerful tools: download from YouTube and work through the Internet. ADB. These methods allow you to bypass restrictions and download music in high quality, but require technical skills.

Method 1: YouTube → MP3

With the Snaptube app (not available on Google Play), you can download audio tracks from YouTube:

1. Download. APK from the official Snaptube website (enable installation from unknown sources in Settings) → Annexes → Special access).
2. Find the right music on YouTube.
3. Press "Download» → select the format MP3 (bitrates available 128-320 kbit / s).
4. The file will be saved in /Snaptube/Download/Audio/.

Method 2: ADB-folder-command

Some applications (like Spotify) store downloaded tracks in encrypted folders, and you'll need to retrieve them to get them out. ADB:

adb shell


su




cp -r /data/data/com.spotify.music/app_appcom.spotify.music/files/music /sdcard/Music/




exit

This team copies music from Spotify's internal memory to a public folder. On Xiaomi Mi 10c MIUI 14+ This method only works on rooted devices or with an unlocked bootloader.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB You may lose your warranty. Before executing commands, back up through Settings. → System system → Backup.

5. Alternative applications: SoundCloud and 4Shared

If standard methods don't fit, look out for niche services.SoundCloud and 4Shared Allows you to download music without strict restrictions, but with some nuances.

SoundCloud:

• 🎼 Many tracks are available for free download (download button under the player).
• 🔍 Use the “To download” filter in the mobile application to search.
• 📥 Files are saved in /SoundCloud/Downloads/.

4Shared:

• 📂 The service works as a cloud storage with public files.
• 🔎 Search for music through search (for example, «mp3 320kbps»).
• ⚠️ Caution: Lots of outdated links and advertisements.

For convenience, use the application 4Shared Music (available on Google Play) automatically sorts downloaded tracks by genre and artist.

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Apps like SoundCloud and 4Shared They are often blocked in some regions. If the service is not available, use it. VPN (For example, ProtonVPN or Windscribe).

Problem Solving: Downloading errors and file recovery

Even with the right actions, there can be mistakes. Let’s look at the typical problems and ways to solve them on the Xiaomi Mi 10:

1. Files are not saved to the Music folder

• 🔧 Check the permissions for the application (for example, MI File Manager must have access to the storage).
• 📁 Manually create a folder. /Music/ via file manager.
• 🔄 Restart your phone - sometimes MIUI default-set.

2. Music is not played after downloading

• 🎵 Install a player with support for all formats (for example, VLC poweramp).
• 🔊 Check if the sound is turned off in the settings (Settings) → Sound).
• 📏 Make sure the file is not corrupted (try to play it on PC).

3. "Insufficient memory" error

On Mi. 10 s 128/256 This error occurs due to limitations MIUI You can write to certain folders:

• 🗑️ Clear the app cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management.
• 📱 Move the files to SD-card (if supported).
• 🔧 Turn off the function "Storage Optimization" in Settings → Memory.

If the music is missing after the update MIUI, check the folder /MIUI/music/ — Sometimes the system automatically transfers files there.

FAQ: Frequent questions about downloading music on Xiaomi Mi 10