Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro have evolved into powerful multimedia hubs that allow you to store thousands of music tracks right in your pocket. However, standard file navigation is often uncomfortable when you need to quickly launch your favorite selection of songs for workout or trip, which is why creating a playlist becomes a key skill for comfortable use of the audio capabilities of the device.
With the MIUI operating system that you have installed on your gadget, the process of organizing a music library has its own peculiarities that differ from pure Android. Users often find that the standard interface does not offer an obvious Add to the List button on the home screen. The function of creating playlists is hidden in the context menu of tracks or is available through folder management in the Music application. Understanding this logic will save you time and nerves.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithm of actions for owners of Redmi Note 9 Pro. You will learn how to group tracks, how to switch between them and what to do if the system does not see new files. We will look at work with both the standard Mi Music application and popular third-party solutions that can offer more flexible functionality.
Preparation of a music library and a file system
Before you start grouping tracks, you need to make sure that your audio files are correctly located in the device memory. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has built-in storage and supports microSD cards, which gives ample space for the collection. Standard media scanner automatically indexes the contents of folders, but sometimes it requires the user's help to work correctly.
The Android file system requires that music tracks have the correct metadata or are in the accepted directories. If you downloaded an album from the Internet, it could get into the Downloads folder, which the player scans the last, and to optimize work, you better move files to the Music folder or create a separate directory with an understandable name.
Use the built-in Explorer app to manage files. Go to the storage section, find the downloaded tracks and move them, which will make it easier to navigate and speed up the search for the right compositions when creating lists.
- 🎵 Make sure that the files have an extension.mp3,.FLAC or.WAV for maximum compatibility.
- 📂 Create a separate MyPlaylists folder to structure your collection.
- 🔍 Check for tags. ID3 (album, artist, so that the sorting works correctly.
- 💾 If you use a memory card, make sure it is formatted in an exFAT file system or FAT32.
⚠️ Note: When moving files between internal memory and memory card, the Music app may require re-scanning the library.
💡
Use the Hide feature in the guide for system folders with ringtones so that they do not horn your eyes in the overall music list.
Creating a playlist in the standard Mi Music app
Redmi Note 9 Pro owners default to Mi Music, which offers a flexible enough experience for basic needs. To create a new playlist, you don't have to search for hidden settings in deep menus. The whole process is done directly from the track library or through the management of existing lists.
Open the app and go to the Tracks or Folders tab. Find the song you want to start creating a compilation with. Click three dots next to the title of the track or hold your finger on the track until the context menu appears. In the list that opens, select Add to Playlist.
The system will ask you to select an existing list or create a new one. Click on the Create Playlist button, type in a desired title, like "Sport" or "On the Road," and confirm the action. Now the selected track is in the new collection, and you can add other songs to it in a similar way.
☑️ Algorithm for creating a list
It is important to note that the Mi Music interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI. In some updates, the creation button may be directly in the Playlists tab as plus + in the corner of the screen. If you don't see the desired option in the context menu of the track, try going to the playlist section and create an empty list from there, and then fill it out.
| Action. | Wherever | The result |
|---|---|---|
| Creation of a new | Contextual track menu | An empty list appears with the selected track |
| Addition of track | Inside an existing playlist | Track is copied to list structure |
| Removal of track | Editing of the list | Tracks are removed from the list only, files remain. |
| Rename | Playlist settings (three points) | Change of the displayed name of the collection |
Setting up third-party players for Redmi Note 9 Pro
Standard tools don’t always satisfy the demands of audiophiles. If you prefer a more advanced equalizer or support for Hi-Res codecs, you should pay attention to third-party applications. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has enough performance of the Snapdragon 720G processor to handle heavy audio formats in real time without delay.
Popular players like Poweramp, VLC or Musicolet have their own playlist creation mechanisms that are often more convenient than the system ones, and once they install an application, they will ask permission to access the files when they first run it, and it's critical that they give that access, otherwise they won't scan the library.
Most third-party players have the same logic for creating lists: you go to Playlists, click the creation button, and select tracks from a sorted list, and the advantage of these programs is that they can automatically sort by genre, year, or ranking you give them.
⚠️ Note: When installing a third-party player, configure it as the default application for opening audio files, otherwise the system may continue to run the standard Mi Music when you click on the file in Explorer.
Some players allow you to import playlists from.m3u or.pls format. This is especially useful if you are switching from another device or using a computer to control music. Simply copy the playlist file to the phone's memory and open it through the installed player.
Why can a third-party player work better?
Managing and editing of reproduction lists
Creating a playlist is just the beginning. To listen comfortably, you need to be able to manage content effectively. In Redmi Note 9 Pro, editing takes place through a long tap on a track inside an open list, which activates the selection mode, allowing you to move, delete or copy songs.
The sorting function inside the playlist is often underrated, and you can arrange the tracks by hand (Drag-and-Drop) by dragging them around a special icon (usually three stripes) in the right order, which is ideal for creating atmospheric sets where sequence is important, for example, for meditation or a party.
Also available are Shuffle and Repeat, which are on the play screen in Xiaomi's standard player, and clicking on the repeat icon changes the modes of repeating a single track, repeating the entire list, or playing it once.
- ✂️ To remove the track from the list, select it and click the basket icon – the original file will not be deleted.
- 📝 Rename playlists regularly to understand what’s inside Collection 1 after a month».
- 🔄 Use the “Update” feature in the playlist menu if you have added tracks to the folder manually through your computer.
- 📤 Export lists to a file so you don’t lose structure when resetting your phone settings.
Note the limitations of the file system. If you use the FAT32 file system on a memory card, there may be restrictions on the number of files in a single folder, although this is rare for music playlists. However, if the list contains thousands of tracks, the application may run slower.
Problems with displaying music and their solution
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro users sometimes face a situation where the created playlist “empty” or new tracks are not added to the library. Most often the reason lies in the aggressive optimization of the battery, characteristic of the MIUI shell.
To solve this problem, go to Settings → Applications → All apps. Find your player (like “Music”) and select “Battery and Performance” (or “Saving Charge”). Set “No Limits” mode, which will allow the app to fully scan memory and update lists even in the background.
Another common problem is hidden files. If your tracks have a Hidden attribute (start with a dot in the file name or flagged with the properties), the player will ignore them. Check the settings for displaying hidden files in the explorer and undo this attribute from the music folder.
⚠️ Note: After updating the operating system MIUI Application permissions may be reset. If the music is missing, recheck the permissions under Application Protection or Permissions Manager».
Also worth mentioning is the codec conflict: If you’re trying to add.m4a tracks (protected DRM from iTunes) or specific formats without codecs, the player can see them, but not play them, and in such cases, it’s recommended to use converters or install codecs through third-party players like VLC.
💡
90% of music loss problems are solved by removing the battery limitations of the player app in the MIUI settings.
Synchronization and backup of playlists
A playlist is essentially a text file with a list of paths to audio files. On the Redmi Note 9 Pro, this data is stored in hidden app directories. To avoid losing the compiled selections when changing your phone or resetting, it is recommended to make regular backups.
The most reliable way is to use cloud services. Many players allow you to export the playlist to a.m3u file. This file weighs only a few kilobytes and contains only names and paths. Save it to Google Drive or Mi Cloud. If necessary, you can restore the structure on any device.
For users who listen to music offline, PC sync is essential. Connect your phone over USB, select File Transfer (MTP) mode, and copy the folder with the music and playlist files to your computer, which will create a physical copy of your library.
Remember that when you transfer to another device, the paths to the files may change (for example, if the music was on a memory card with a letter). /storage/sdcard1, And on the new phone, she'll be /storage/extSdCard). In this case, the playlist will require rewriting the tracks, which is able to do advanced players when importing.