How to download music on Xiaomi Redmi: official and alternative ways

Downloading music to Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge that millions of users face. Despite the abundance of streaming services, many prefer to store tracks locally, to save traffic, offline listening on the subway or traveling where there is no stable Internet. However, not everyone knows that the download methods depend on the device model, version. MIUI and even regional restrictions.

In this article, we will look at all the current methods of 2026, including official applications (for example, Mi Music), third-party services like Spotify or Yandex Music, as well as little-known tricks to circumvent restrictions.

If you are using Redmi Note 12, Redmi 13C older models (e.g. Redmi) 9A), Some instructions may differ due to the firmware features, and we will point out these nuances in the relevant sections.

1.Official method: Mi Music app

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in Mi Music app, which is preinstalled on all Xiaomi smartphones with a shell. MIUI. It supports both streaming and downloading tracks for offline listening, but with important limitations.

To download music through Mi Music:

• 📱 Open the Mi Music app (note icon on white background).
• 🔍 Find the right track or album through search.
• ⬇️ Click on three dots next to the track and select Download (or Add Offline»).
• 📁 Files will be saved to the folder /MIUI/Music/ (Available through any file manager).

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 Mi Music is far behind Spotify or Apple Music, with many Western artists missing.
• 🌍 In some regions (e.g. Europe), the download function may be disabled due to license agreements.
• 💰 Part of the tracks are available only by subscription (price from 169). ₽/month).

If Mi Music doesn't work, go to alternatives, but first check if your carrier is blocking access to music services, which is true for some Tele2 or Yota rates.

2. Offline streaming services

Popular platforms like Spotify, Yandex Music or Apple Music allow you to download tracks for offline listening, but with pitfalls. DRM Not available outside the application.

How to download music via Spotify on Redmi:

1. Install Spotify from Google Play (or via APKMirror if the app is blocked in your area).
2. Sign up or sign in to your account (the free version doesn’t support offline!).
3. Go to the application settings → «Quality of music» → Select “Very High” (for best sound on Redmi with Hi-Res Audio support).
4. Add an album or playlist to the library, then click on the down arrow to download.

Comparison of services for Xiaomi Redmi:

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Note: If you use Redmi with custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), some services (like Apple Music) may not work due to lack of Widevine certifications. L1. Check status. DRM appendix DRM Info.

3. Download music through the browser

If you don't want to use apps, you can download music directly through your browser, like Chrome or Mi Browser, which is suitable for rare tracks or live recordings that aren't available on streaming services.

Step-by-step:

• 🌐 Open your browser and find a site with free music (e.g. zaycev.net, mp3party.net or soundcloud.com).
• 🔍 Enter the track name in the search bar of the site.
• ⬇️ Click on the Download button (usually indicated by the down arrow).
• 📥 In the window that appears, select “Download” (not “Open in the application»).
• 📁 The file will be saved to the Download or Download folder.

Challenges and solutions:

• 🚫 File not downloaded: Check if the browser blocks downloads (in Chrome, these are settings) → «Sites» → «Downloads. MIUI 14 may work protection against “suspicious files” – disable it in Settings → Annexes → Special rights → Downloading unknown applications.
• 🎵 Track not played: Make sure the file is in format.mp3 or.m4a. Some sites offer music in.webm that is not supported by a standard player. MIUI. Use it. VLC or Poweramp for playback.

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Attention: On sites like this mp3juices.cc or convert2mp3.net There are often fake download buttons that lead to ads or viruses. URL before the download - it should end at.mp3 or zip, not.exe!

4. Cloud storage: Google Drive, Yandex Drive, Telegram

Few people know, but cloud services can be used not only for backups, but also for downloading music, which is handy if you already have a collection of tracks on your PC or laptop.

Method 1: Google Drive

1. Download music from your PC to Google Drive via the web version (drive.google.com).
2. Open the Google Drive app on Redmi.
3. Find the downloaded file, click on three dots → «Download».
4. The track will appear in the Download folder.

Method 2: Telegram bots

There are bots on Telegram that search and download music on demand.

• 🤖 @MusicDownBot — Search for tracks on SoundCloud and YouTube.
• 🤖 @VKMuzBot — leap VK Music (requires authorization).
• 🤖 @DeezloaderBot — loading with Deezer (quality up to) 320 quid).

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Attention: Bots are kind of @DeezloaderBot Your bot account or your Telegram account may be blocked.Use at your own risk!

Method 3: Yandex Disk

If you have Yandex Plus, you can download music directly from Yandex Music to the cloud and then to your phone:

1. In the web version of Yandex Music, add the track to My Tracks.
2. Click on “Download” (only available to subscribers).
3. Open the Yandex Disk application on Redmi and download the file.

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If you frequently download music through the cloud, create a separate folder (like Music) and add it to Favorites for quick access.

5. Specialized applications for music downloading

Google Play has dozens of music download apps, but most of them are either dead or infected with viruses. We tested several reliable options for Xiaomi Redmi.

Top.-3 tested applications:

How to install Snaptube on Redmi:

1. Download. APK from the official website (naptubeapp.com).
2. In the phone settings, allow installation from unknown sources: Settings → Annexes → Special rights → Installation of unknown applications → select the browser.
3. Install. APK And open Snaptube.
4. Find the track on YouTube and click “Download» → select the format MP3.

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Attention: Apps like Snaptube may violate YouTube's rules, and an account that is frequently downloaded may receive a warning or a lock. VPN (For example, ProtonVPN to reduce the risk.

6.Move music from your computer to Xiaomi Redmi

If you already have a collection of music on your PC, it’s easiest to transfer it to your phone via a PC. USB-cable, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, this method guarantees high sound quality and no DRM-restraint.

Method 1: Through USB-cable

1. Connect Redmi to your PC via cable (use Xiaomi’s original cable for a stable connection).
2. On your phone, select file transfer mode: "File transfer» (MTP).
3. On a PC, open the phone folder and find the Music directory (or create it manually).
4. Drag the music files into the folder.
5. Turn off your phone and check the tracks in the Mi Music or Google Play Music app.

Method 2: Wi-Fi (without cable)

You will need to use Send Files to TV (It works for phones too, or LocalSend:

1. Install LocalSend on PC and Redmi from Google Play.
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On PC, select files and send them to your phone.
4. Take the files to Redmi.

Compatible music formats for Xiaomi Redmi:

• 🎵.mp3 — It is supported by all models.
• 🎵.m4a (AAC) — Best quality at the same size.
• 🎵.FLAC – Lossless, but takes up a lot of space (supported on Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ newer).
• 🚫.Wav – not recommended due to its large size.
• 🚫.Ogg – may not be reproduced on older models.

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For better sound on Xiaomi Redmi, use formats.m4a (AAC) Or.flac (if your model supports Hi-Res Audio). Avoid.wav, which takes up 5-10 times more space without a noticeable improvement in quality.

7. Solving Downloaded Music Problems

Sometimes downloaded tracks don't play, disappear, or sound distorted, and we'll look at the typical problems and their solutions.

Problem 1: Music is not played in Mi Music

• 🔍 Check the file format – Mi Music does not support.flac on budget models (Redmi) 10A, Redmi 9C).
• 🔄 Move the files to the folder /MIUI/Music/ (Sometimes the app doesn’t see tracks in Download).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes a media scanner MIUI It does not update the library immediately.

Problem 2: Low quality sound

• ⚙️ Check the sound settings: Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound quality → select "High».
• 🎧 Connect headphones – Redmi speakers often distort basses at high volume.
• 🔊 Set an equalizer (like Wavelet from Google Play).

Problem 3: Music is lost after the update MIUI

It's a known mistake. MIUI 13/14, When the system resets the permissions to the folders after the update:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Mi Music.
2. Click on “Permissions” and turn on storage access.
3. Restart the Mi Music app.

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Note: If you downloaded music through torrents or pirated sites, the files may contain hidden data (tags) ID3), You can use the app to prevent reproduction. MP3Tag metadata-cleaning.

FAQ: Frequent questions about downloading music on Xiaomi Redmi