How to download music in the music app on Xiaomi Redmi: official and alternative methods

The standard Music app** on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones often raises questions among users: why there is no download button, how to save songs offline, and whether it is possible to circumvent the limitations of MIUI. Unlike Apple Music or Spotify, where offline mode is sewn into tariffs, everything works differently here - and not always intuitively.

In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to download music through the Music app** (including hidden features), explain why some tracks can not be saved, and suggest workarounds for Redmi Note 11, Redmi 10C, POCO F4 and others, and compare the application capabilities in different regions (global / Chinese firmware) and explain how to avoid errors when downloading.

If you’re looking for a way to listen to music without the internet, don’t close the page: below you’ll find a unique guide to activate the hidden caching mode in MIUI 14, which is not even described in the official Xiaomi documentation.

1.Official method: download through "Music" (with restrictions)

The Music app** (com.miui.player package) in MIUI has a built-in track download feature, but it only works for certain sources.

• 🎵 Supported services: songs from the Mi Music Store (not available in all regions) and some local radio stations.
• 🚫 Restrictions: You can’t download tracks from YouTube Music, Spotify or VK Music directly.
• 💾 Storage: Files are saved in a folder /MIUI/Music/Download/.mgg format (Secure Xiaomi format).

To download the song officially:

1. Open the Music app** and find the track through search.
2. Click on the three dots next to the song title → select Download** (if the option is active).
3. Wait for the download to complete (progress is displayed in the notification panel).

The track is available on the Mi Music Store|There is a button "Download" (not a grey field)|Freely. ≥500MB of memory|Connecting to Wi-Fi (recommended)-->

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If the Download button is inactive, try changing the region in the MIUI settings to India or China, where the directory is wider.

⚠️ Note: Downloaded.mgg tracks cannot be transferred to another phone or played through third-party players, but are linked to your Mi Account account and device.

2. Hidden caching mode in MIUI 14+ (undocumented function)

MIUI 14 and later has a hidden caching option that allows you to save songs in the background. This feature is not advertised by Xiaomi, but works on most Redmi models (tested on Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO X5 Pro).

How to activate:

1. Open Music** and play the song from the Mi Music Store.
2. Close the app (without stopping playback) and wait 5-10 minutes.
3. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Music → Memory.
4. Click “Clear Cache” and a pop-up will appear with the sentence “Save Cached Tracks”.

⚠️ Note: Cached tracks are automatically removed through 30 If you don't play them, you can save the song forever, move it from the folder. /Android/data/com.miui.player/cache/ into /Music/ via file manager.

Standard "Download" in the annex|Caching (hidden mode)|Third-party applications (e.g. Snaptube)|Manual download from PC|Another option-->

Alternative methods: circumvention of restrictions

If the official methods do not work, use one of the proven workarounds:

• 📱 Snaptube/VIDMATE: Download music from YouTube in format MP3 320 kbps, then import to Music** via Settings → Import of songs.
• 💻 Transfer from PC: Connect Redmi to USB, copy the files.mp3/.flac folder /Music/, Then update the library in the app.
• ☁️ Cloud Services: Upload songs to Google Drive or Mi Cloud, then open them through Music (Open with the help feature»).

For models with IR Blaster (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro+), you can use the remote control to control playback on external devices (columns, TVs), but this will not solve the problem of offline listening.

4 Why songs don't get downloaded: Common mistakes

If the Download button** is inactive or the process is interrupted, check:

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global Stable (e.g. Redmi) 9A) The Mi Music Store directory may be empty due to licensing restrictions, in which case only changing the firmware to the new one will help. MIUI China or use of third-party applications.

5 Storage Optimization: How to Make Space for Music

Downloaded tracks take up space in memory, so before downloading the playlist:

1. Go to Settings → Memory → Storage Analysis.
2. Delete unnecessary files (cache, duplicate photos, unused applications).
3. Activate “Dumpster Cleanup”** in the Security App.

For models with microSD support (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro):

• 📁 Move the folder. /Music/ Memory card via file manager.
• 🔄 In the "Music" settings** indicate the path to SD-map as the main storage.

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On Redmi with 64 GB of memory, it is recommended to leave ≥ 5 GB of free space for stable MIUI operation and music download.

6. Comparison with other music applications

If the built-in Music app** doesn't suit you, consider alternatives:

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI 13 and below, the Music app** may conflict with Google Play Music.To avoid crashes, turn off autosynchronization in your Google Account settings.

7.Security: How to Avoid Viruses When Downloading Music

By downloading music from unverified sources, you risk getting malware.

• 🛡️ Use only official stores (Mi Music Store, Google Play Music) or verified apps (Snaptube, 4K Video bootloader).
• 🔍 Before installation APK Check the hash file on VirusTotal.
• 📵 Disable installation from unknown sources in Settings → Security after downloading.

Redmi with MIUI 14 has a security scanner built in, which automatically checks downloaded files, and if you see a warning that "file may be dangerous" delete it immediately.

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