Why Xiaomi doesn’t always see the lyrics on a song – and how to fix it
You listen to your favorite track on Xiaomi, but instead of the lyrics on the lock screen or player, only the album cover and the title of the track are displayed? This is standard: most streaming services (like Spotify or Yandex Music) do not show the lyrics of the song by default – you need to turn it on manually or download it separately.
The reasons for the lack of text can range from license restrictions (some labels forbid the display of words) to the settings of your smartphone. For example, in MIUI 14/15 and the new HyperOS, the default display of song lyrics is disabled in order to save traffic. Fortunately, there are several ways to get text, from built-in tools to third-party apps.
In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods for downloading or saving song lyrics on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO – including ways to listen offline and export to a text file. All instructions are relevant for 2026 and work on most models, from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Method 1: Enabling embedded text display in MIUI/HyperOS
If you listen to music through the standard Music app (or Mi Music on older versions), the lyrics may already be available — you just need to activate it. MP3-files with built-in lyrics tags (for example, downloaded from iTunes or Deezer).
To enable the display:
- Open the Music app and start the track.
- Touch the "Three Dots" icon» (⋮) top-right.
- Select Settings → Display the lyrics of the song.
- Activate the switch to show text.
If the text doesn't appear, it's not in the file's metadata, and then the next way is to help.
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On some Xiaomi models (e.g. POCO F5), the lyrics are automatically displayed on the lock screen – just swipe your finger up the album cover.
Method 2: Download text through search applications
For songs that are not in the local library, you will need third-party services.
- 🎵 Musixmatch is the largest synchronization database with Spotify and Apple Music.
- 📄 Genius - not only lyrics, but also decoding the meanings of songs (English-language).
- 🔍 SoundHound – recognizes music by sound and shows text.
Instructions for Musixmatch (recommended for MIUI):
- Install the app from Google Play.
- Run the song in any player (e.g. Spotify).
- Open Musixmatch – the text will appear automatically (if the song is in the database).
- Click on the “Download” icon (↓) to save the text offline.
Important: Musixmatch may not work with pirated versions of Spotify or modified APKs (such as Spotify Premium Patched), in which case the text will only be displayed for local files.
Install the latest version of the application |Enable overlay permission (to display on top of other applications) |Check your Internet connection |Update the text base in the Musixmatch--> settings
Method 3: Manually save text (screenshot or copy)
If you want the lyrics as a file (for example, to print or edit), the easiest way to do this is to take a screenshot of the text and recognize it.
- Find the lyrics in Musixmatch, Genius, or even Google Search (enter the query “song text [title] [songwriter]”).
- Take a screenshot: On Xiaomi without physical buttons: swipe three fingers down the screen. On models with power button: press Power + Volume down.
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Alternatively, use applications to recognize text from the photo:
- 📖 Google Lens (built into Google Photos).
- 🔎 Text Fairy (working offline).
How to save the lyrics in TXT format?
Method 4: Voice assistants and smart speakers
If you have a Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker or Google Assistant set up, you can request the lyrics in voice, which is convenient when you are busy (e.g., cooking or driving).
Examples of teams:
- “OK, Google, show the lyrics to the song [title] from [songwriter].”
- “Alice, find the words of the song.”
The assistant will open the text in the browser or read it aloud (if the screen Reading function is enabled in the special features settings) to save the result:
- Copy the text from the browser.
- Send it to yourself on Telegram (bot @SaveAsBot saves messages to file) or in Notes.
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Voice assistants are the ones who find English lyrics most often. For Russian songs, it's better to use Musixmatch or Genius.
Method 5: Tag editing MP3-file (for advanced ones)
If you store music locally (for example, in the Music folder on your smartphone), you can embed text directly into the music. MP3-It's gonna take a file:
- 💻 PC or laptop (on a smartphone, editing tags is inconvenient).
- 🎵 Tag editing software: Mp3tag (Windows or Kid3 (Linux/macOS).
- 📄 Text of the song in format LRC or TXT.
Step-by-step:
- Download the lyrics in LRC format (for example, from the LRCLIB website).
- Connect Xiaomi to your PC and copy it MP3-file-to-file.
- Open the file in Mp3tag, go to the Extended Tags tab.
- Find the LYRICS or UNSYNCEDLYRICS field and paste the text.
- Save the changes and transfer the file back to your smartphone.
Now, when you play a track through Xiaomi Music or Poweramp, the text will be displayed automatically.
| Method | Internet is required | It's offline. | Suitable for streaming. | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in mapping in MIUI | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes, if the text is in the metadata) | ❌ No. | ⭐ |
| Musixmatch | ✅ Yes, for download) | ✅ Yes (after downloading) | ✅ Yes (Spotify, Apple Music) | ⭐⭐ |
| Screenshot + recognition | ✅ Yes, for a search) | ✅ Yes, after saving) | ❌ No. | ⭐⭐ |
| Voice assistant | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. | ⭐ |
| Editing MP3 tags | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No. | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Frequent Problems and How to Solve Them
Even after all the manipulations, the lyrics may not show up.
⚠️ Note: If you use modified versions of Spotify (such as with a patch for premium features), Musixmatch will not work due to a lock. API. In this case, download the text manually through the browser.
Problem 1: Text is in Musixmatch, but it doesn’t show up in Spotify.
Decision:
- Update both apps to the latest version.
- In Musixmatch settings, enable the option to Show on top of other apps.
- Restart Spotify and give Musixmatch access to the microphone (for track recognition).
Problem 2: The lock screen displays characters instead of text.
Solution: This means that the file metadata has the text written in the wrong encoding. Use Mp3tag to re-save the text in UTF-8 format.
⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 10C) The text display function on the lock screen is disabled at the firmware level. MIUI Or use third-party players like Poweramp.