How to download music on Xiaomi 9 and Redmi: official and alternative methods

Downloading music to Xiaomi 9 smartphones and the Redmi line (including 9, Note 9, 9A and others) often raises questions among users. Despite the abundance of streaming services, many prefer to store tracks locally - to save traffic, offline listening or create personal playlists. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways, from legal services Mi Music and Yandex Music to specialized applications with support for high bitrate.

It is important to consider that download methods depend on the MIUI version (on Xiaomi 9 it is usually MIUI 10-12, on Redmi 9 it is MIUI 12-14) and the firmware region. For example, global versions may not have a pre-installed Mi Music, and in Chinese versions it may be blocked access to Google Play.

Also pay attention to audio file formats: modern Xiaomi smartphones support MP3, FLAC, AAC and WAV, but additional players may be required to play DSD or APE. If your goal is to save music as high as possible without loss, pay special attention to the section on specialized applications.

1. Official method: Mi Music (for Chinese and global firmware)

The Mi Music app (formerly Mi Player) is pre-installed on most Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones, allowing not only local files to be played, but also music to be downloaded from the built-in library.

• 🌍 Global version MIUI: A limited catalog of free tracks (mainly Chinese and Indian music) is available).
• 🇨🇳 Chinese Firmware: Full Access to the Library QQ Music and KuGou (registration required).
• 🔍 Album/Artist Search: Only works when connected to Chinese servers (may be required) VPN).
• 📥 Download: available for tracks marked "Free" or "Download" (cloud icon with arrow).

To download music through Mi Music:

1. Open the app and go to the Discover or Recommendations tab.
2. Find a track/album and click on three dots (⋮) near-name.
3. Select Download (if the option is active). Downloaded tracks will appear in the Offline tab.

⚠️ Note: Mi Music Global Firmware often lacks download functionality due to licensing restrictions. If there is no Download button, use alternative methods in the following sections.

2. Offline streaming services

If you use Yandex Music, Spotify, Apple Music or BOOM, you can download tracks for offline listening directly in the app, which is legal but has limitations:

Instructions for Yandex Music (relevant to Xiaomi 9/Redmi):

1. Install the app from Google Play or Mi App Store.
2. Log in and find an album/playlist.
3. Press three points (⋮) → Download.
4. Downloaded tracks will be available in the section My Music → Offline.

An important nuance: files downloaded through streaming services are protected by DRM and cannot be transferred to other devices or played outside the application. Additional tools will be required to bypass the protection (see the section on conversion).

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If you don’t have enough space on Xiaomi, select 128 kbps quality instead of 320 kbps in your streaming service settings – this will save up to 60% of memory without critical quality loss.

3. Specialized applications for music downloading

To download music from open sources (YouTube, SoundCloud, VK) So, you can use apps like Snaptube, Videoder, or NewPipe to save audio tracks in formats. MP3 or M4A We'll look at the bitrates.-3 decision:

• 🎵 Snaptube: supports YouTube, Facebook, SoundCloud, there's a built-in player and sorting by genre. Minus - advertising in the free version.
• 🔍 Videoder: Download music from 50+ websites, including VK Yandex Music (if the track is available without authorization) allows you to select a bitrate up to 320 kbps.
• 🛠️ NewPipe: open source, no ads, supports background playback and playlist downloads, minus no official playlists. APK Google Play.

How to download music via Snaptube:

Find the track through search |Select the format (MP3 or M4A) |Specify quality (128-320 kbps) |Push Download and wait until completion |Check the downloaded files in the Snaptube/Downloads--> folder

Warning: Some YouTube tracks may be copyrighted, and downloading such files may violate the platform’s user agreement, and to avoid blocking your account, use a VPN or download music from legitimate sources (such as Free Music Archive or Jamendo).

4. Download music from VK and Telegram

Social media remains one of the most popular sources of music, with VKontakte allowing you to download audio directly via a mobile app or web version, and Telegram using bots like @MusicDownloaderBot.

For VK:

1. Open the audio recording in the official appendix.
2. Press three points (⋮) → Save audio.
3. The file will appear in the Music/VK folder on the internal drive.

For Telegram:

1. Find bot @MusicDownloaderBot.
2. Send him a link to a track from YouTube or SoundCloud.
3. The bot will send an audio file - download it with a long tap message.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 12+ by default, the installation is blocked APK To install Snaptube or NewPipe, go to Settings. → Annexes → Special rights → Install unknown applications and allow installation for your browser.

5. Torrent trackers and P2P-network

Many users use torrent trackers to download rare albums or music in lossless formats (FLAC, WAV), and FrostWire, uTorrent or LibreTorrent (open source software without ads) will be suitable for this on Xiaomi 9/Redmi.

Algorithm of action:

1. Install a torrent client from Google Play or F-Droid.
2. Find a magnet link to a tracker (such as Rutracker or The Pirate Bay).
3. Add the link to the client and wait for the download to be completed.
4. The files will appear in the Downloads/Torrent folder.

Safety recommendations:

• 🔒 Use it. VPN (For example, ProtonVPN or Windscribe to hide your IP.
• 🛡️ Check the files with antivirus (in) MIUI Security Scan built into Settings → Security).
• 📁 Avoid executable files (.exe,.apk) – download only audio files.

6. Transportation of music from the computer

If you already have a music collection on your PC, you can transfer it to Xiaomi 9/Redmi via a USB-Type C cable or wireless network, which guarantees 100% lossless quality and does not require Internet.

Modes of transfer:

An important nuance for MIUI: when connecting via USB, select File Transfer (MTP) mode rather than Charging.

1. Check the cable (the problem may be in the damaged contacts).
2. Update Xiaomi drivers on your computer (download from the official website).
3. Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (stick 7 times) → Additional → For Developers.

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To play music in high resolution (FLAC, 24-bit/96kHz), install a Poweramp player or USB Audio Player PRO – the standard MIUI player does not support these formats.

7. Convert and edit downloaded music

If downloaded tracks have an uncomfortable format (for example, M4A instead of MP3) or low bitrate, they can be converted directly on your smartphone.

• 🔄 Audio Converter: Supports: MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG.
• ✂️ MP3 Cutter: Track trimming and metadata changes (title, album, cover).
• 🎛️ Lexis Audio Editor: Multi-track editor with effects.

How to convert M4A to MP3:

1. Open the Audio Converter and select the file.
2. Specify MP3 format and bitrate (recommended 192-320 kbps).
3. Press Convert and wait until it is completed.
4. The new file will be saved in the AudioConverter/Output folder.

Tracks downloaded through streaming services (Yandex Music, Spotify) cannot be converted into regular ones. MP3 because DRM-They will require audio recording using applications like AudioRec (quality will be lower than the original).

FAQ: Frequent questions