How to loop video on a Xiaomi phone: All the ways (2026)

Video looping on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that can be used to create live wallpaper, short videos for social networks or continuous playback of favorite moments. Although MIUI does not offer a built-in tool for a seamless cycle, there are several ways to circumvent this limitation, from standard gallery features to third-party applications with advanced functionality.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, including hidden MIUI chips, ad-free apps, and even a video-sound solution. All the instructions are relevant for Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi phones based on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS, and take into account the features of different versions of the firmware. If you need to loop video for WhatsApp, TikTok or just for personal use, here you will find the best option.

1. loop through the standard Xiaomi Gallery (no apps)

The easiest way is to use the built-in replay feature in the Gallery app, which is suitable for short videos (up to 30 seconds) and does not require additional software installation. However, it has a limitation: the video will be played again with a pause between cycles, rather than smoothly.

To activate looping:

1. Open the Gallery app and select the desired video.
2. Click on the icon “More” (three dots in the upper right corner) → Replay in the cycle.
3. The video will start playing again after the end of the cycle, and to cancel the cycle, press the same button again.

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If you don't have a Play button in the loop, update the Gallery app via Play Market or MIUI App Store. On some firmware, this feature is hidden in the Play Settings menu (the gear icon).

⚠️ Important: this method only works inside the Gallery app. When you send a video to messengers or social networks, the cycle will reset. For seamless looping (without pauses), read the next section.

2. Seamless looping with CapCut (for social networks)

TikTok’s CapCut app is one of the best tools for creating smooth cycles. It’s free, watermark-free (when set up correctly) and supports high-resolution export. It’s perfect if you need to loop videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok or YouTube Shorts.

Step instructions:

1. Install CapCut from the Play Market or App Store.
2. Import video to the project: click New Project → select a file.
3. Go to the timeline and find the Cycle button (the icon with arrows in a circle).
4. Select a Seamless Cycle and adjust the duration (15 seconds by default).
5. Export 1080p or 4K video if the original supports it.

Footage at the beginning and end of the video visually match | Video cropped to the desired length (maximum 60 seconds for TikTok) | Sound smoothly looped (no clicks) | Original resolution not lower than 720p

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🔹 The Benefits of CapCut:

• 🎬 Smooth transition between cycles (without jerks).
• 🎵 Ability to loop sound along with video.
• 📱 Optimized for Xiaomi: does not slow down even on budget models (Redmi Note 10, POCO X3).

⚠️ Note: if the video contains dialogue or music with a clear beginning/end, the seamless cycle may sound unnatural).

3. loop through Live Wallpaper (for screen wallpaper)

If the goal is to make live wallpaper from your video, MIUI has a hidden feature that allows you to loop the video right on the lock screen or home screen.This method works on all Xiaomi phones with MIUI 11 and newer, including the Redmi K50, Xiaomi 13 and POCO F5.

How to set up:

1. Open the settings → Wallpaper → Live wallpaper.
2. Select Video Wallpaper → Add video and upload your file.
3. Enable the option to loop the video (will appear after you select the file).
4. Apply the wallpaper to the Lock Screen or Home Screen.

📊 Comparison with other methods:

⚠️ Attention: on phones with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi 12 Pro, Redmi) K60) Continuous video wallpaper playback can cause pixels to burn out.We recommend using static frames or limiting display time in screen settings.

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4. Advanced looping in KineMaster (for professionals)

KineMaster is a powerful video editor that allows you not only to loop a video, but also to adjust smooth transitions, add effects and even synchronize sound, a method suitable for creating professional videos where editing accuracy is important.

Step-by-step:

1. Install KineMaster and import the video into the project.
2. Drag the video to the timeline and duplicate it (click on the clip → Duplicate).
3. Place the duplicate immediately after the original and use the Trimming tool to combine the end of the first clip with the beginning of the second.
4. For a smooth transition, add the Crossfade effect (in the Transitions menu) lasting 0.3–0.5 seconds.
5. Export your video in MP4 format with Full HD resolution.

🔹 Secret Trick: If the video contains music, use the KineMaster audio mixer to:

• 🎶 Align the beats at the beginning and end of the track.
• 🔊 Remove clicks when looping (with the help of Fader).
• 🎵 Add background music that masks the transition.

Important: The free version of KineMaster will have a watermark on the video. To remove it, export the project through Settings → Watermarkless (once a day) or purchase a premium subscription.

5. Automatic looping through Shortcut Maker (for tech-savvy)

This method is suitable for power users who are ready to take advantage of hidden Android features. With the help of the Shortcut Maker app, you can create a shortcut that will automatically play video in a loop through a standard player.

Instructions:

1. Install Shortcut Maker from Play Market.
2. Select Activity → search com.android.gallery3d (or com.miui.gallery for MIUI).
3. In the list of activities, look for MovieActivity or VideoPlayerActivity.
4. Create a shortcut on the home screen, and when you open it, the video will play in a loop.

⚠️ Note: this method may not work on HyperOS (the new firmware of Xiaomi), as the path to gallery activities has changed. ADB-commands for forced cycle-in:

adb shell settings put global video_loop_enabled 1

🔧 Technical nuances:

• 🛠️ Developer rights are required (included in Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press).
• 📱 In some models (POCO F4, Xiaomi 11T) This method can cause the gallery to freeze.

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Shortcut Maker allows you to bypass the limitations of MIUI, but requires caution: incorrect settings can lead to a failure of system applications.

6. Video looping with online services (without software installation)

If you don't want to install apps, you can use online tools to loop videos right in your browser, which is suitable for one-time tasks or when you need to quickly edit a video on someone else's phone.

Top.-3 service-tested:

1. Kapwing (www.kapwing.com) – supports looping with duration settings and music additions.
2. EZGIF (ezgif.com is a simple tool for creating GIF or MP4-cycle.
3. Clideo (clideo.com) – allows you to loop video without losing quality.

🔹 How to use (in the example of Kapwing):

1. Upload the video to the site (maximum 500MB in the free version).
2. Select Loop Video from the tool menu.
3. Set the number of repetitions (or select Infinite Loop).
4. Download the result in MP4 or GIF format.

⚠️ Note: Online services have limitations:

• 🚫 Privacy: Video uploaded to a third-party server (do not use personal videos).
• 📶 Requires a stable Internet (on the mobile network may be lags).
• 💰 Free versions often add watermarks or limit duration.

FAQ: Frequent questions about video looping on Xiaomi