How to return the app “Music” on the smartphone Xiaomi: from simple ways to radical solutions

Did you accidentally delete the standard Music app** on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO and now you can't listen to local tracks? Or did it just disappear after the MIUI update? Don't panic - you can get it back in a number of ways, and most of them don't require technical skills.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven methods for restoring an app, from basic (search in hidden folders and install via Google Play) to advanced (manual installation of.apk, resetting and even working with ADB). You’ll also learn why an app can go missing on its own and how to prevent it in the future. If you’re a Mi 11 user, Redmi Note 10 or any other model on MIUI 12/13/14, the instructions will be right for you.

Before you start, check if the app is hidden in the menu. To do this, swipe up the main screen, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Hidden Apps. If Music is there, just uncheck. If not, read on.

1.Recovery through Application Management in MIUI

The fastest way to return a standard application is to use the built-in MIUI function to restore remote system programs, a method that works on most Xiaomi, Released devices after 2018 (starting with MIUI 10).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the upper right corner, click on the magnifying glass icon (search) and type “Music»**.
• 🔄 If the application appears in the list, but is not installed, next to the button Restore – click on it.
• ⏳ Wait until the process is complete (usually 10–30 seconds).

If there is no Restore button, then the application was not removed through standard system tools, but either deactivated or manually removed (for example, through ADB or root access).

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global for the European region, the standard Music app can be replaced by Mi Music or Google Play Music, in which case it will not be possible to restore the original application using this method.

2. Installation via Google Play (alternative versions)

If the standard recovery didn’t work, you can install the official version of Xiaomi’s Music app via Google Play, called Mi Music, and is available for all Android 5.0+ devices.

How to determine:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. In the search bar, type Mi Music - Xiaomi Music Player.
3. Select an app from developer Xiaomi Inc. (check to match the icon with the original one – white note on an orange background).
4. Click Install and wait for the download to be completed.

If Mi Music doesn’t appear in the search, it could mean that:

• 🌍 Your region on Google Play does not support the app (solution: use it) VPN Change the region of your account).
• 📱 Your device is not compatible with Android (solution: update your firmware or use.apk).
• 🔒 App removed from the store (solution: download.apk from a verified source, see the next section).

Once installed, Mi Music will automatically pick up all your local tracks from the Music and MIUI/Music folders. If there is no music, check the app's permissions in Settings → Applications → Mi Music → Permissions (Store and Media files must be enabled).

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If album covers are not displayed after installing Mi Music, clear the app cache in the settings and restart the phone.

Manual installation APK-File (for experienced users)

If previous methods didn’t work, you can install the app manually by downloading a.apk file, a method that is suitable for devices with MIUI where the standard app has been removed or replaced, and for users who don’t have access to Google Play.

Where do you get APK? Only from verified sources:

• 🔗 APKCombo (select the latest stable version).
• 🔗 APKPure (check reviews and ratings).
• 🔗 Xiaomi-APK (specialized resource for firmware and applications Xiaomi).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the.apk file of the Music app** (search com.miui.player for the original package).
2. Transfer the file to your phone (for example, via Telegram, mail or cable).
3. In your phone settings, allow installation from unknown sources: Settings → Applications → Special Permissions → Install Unknown Apps → select a browser or file manager.
4. Open the downloaded.apk and click Install.
5. After installation, restart the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Installation APK Always check the hash amount of the file (for example, via VirusTotal) and read reviews. If after installation the phone starts to slow down or show ads, immediately delete the application and scan the device with antivirus.

4. Reset application settings (without data loss)

If the Music app didn’t get deleted but stopped working or disappeared from the menu, the problem could be a system settings crash, in which case resetting the app settings will help – this will return all system programs to factory state without affecting your files, photos or contacts.

How to perform the reset:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Find Reset option (on some models it is hidden behind Additional settings).
3. Select Reset App Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
4. Confirm the action by entering a password or pattern lock.
5. After the reboot, check if the Music app appears on the menu.

This method also helps if:

• 🎵 The app is on the list but does not open (flying out or showing an error).
• 🔊 Music files are not displayed in the player, although they are in the memory of the phone.
• 📱 The app icon has become gray or inactive.

⚠️ Note: Resetting application settings will delete all stored data in games and programs (for example, progress in games, logins in messengers). → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

5. Radical methods: factory reset and flashing

If neither of the previous methods worked, there are two extreme options: a complete reset of the phone or flashing through Fastboot. These methods will return the device to its original state, but require backup data.

Reset to factory settings:

1. Back up important data (photos, contacts, messages) through Mi Cloud or Google Account.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Select Reset all settings (or Delete all data).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

Fastboot Flashing (for advanced users):

This method requires a computer, USB Type-C cable and official firmware for your model.

• 🖥️ Download the official firmware for your model from en.miui.com.
• 🔧 Install the Mi Flash Tool on PC.
• 📱 Transfer the phone to Fastboot mode (clip the power supply) + Loudness down when the phone is off).
• 🔗 Connect your phone to your PC and run the firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.

After flashing all data will be deleted, but you will get a clean system with all standard applications, including Music.

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Before radical methods, always check if there is a simpler solution, for example, on some firmware, the Music app is hidden in the Tools or Multimedia folder.

Why does the music app disappear on its own?

Sometimes a standard app goes missing without you, and here are the most common reasons:

• 🔄 Update MIUI: New firmware versions can replace or remove old system applications. MIUI 14 instead of "Music" can be installed Mi Music with a different interface.
• 🧹 Optimization of the system: MIUI Automatically removes rarely used applications to free up memory (disables in Settings) → Battery and productivity → Optimizing memory).
• 🛠️ Cache reset: Clearing the cache of system applications (for example, through CCleaner) can cause a player to malfunction.
• 📦 Conflict with other players: Install third-party music applications (e.g. Poweramp or Poweramp) VLC) Sometimes it deactivates the standard player.

To prevent the app from disappearing in the future:

• 🔒 Stop optimizing it: Settings → Battery and productivity → Choice of applications → Music. → No restrictions.
• 📌 Secure the icon on the main screen (long press). → Secure).
• 🚫 Don’t use a “cleanup master” from third-party developers – they often delete system files.

FAQ: Frequent questions about restoring the Music app