Xiaomi’s Music app: a complete guide to work and setup

The standard application “Music”** on Xiaomi smartphones is not just an audio player, but a full-fledged media center with integration into the ecosystem. MIUI. Many users don’t even realize that it has much more to do than play tracks from a phone’s memory. In this article, we’ll look at how an application works at the system level, what hidden features it has, and why it sometimes doesn’t behave as expected.

From the basic interface to the finer equalizer settings, from synchronization with the Mi Cloud cloud to working with external speakers, we’ll cover everything you need to know. And we will also tell you how to solve typical problems such as missing playlists or playback errors that often occur after updates. MIUI. If you want to get the most out of a standard player, read on.

Application architecture: how "Music" interacts with the MIUI

The Music app** (com.miui.player package) is not a standalone program, but a part of the firmware. MIUI. It is closely integrated with:

Unlike other third-party players (like Poweramp or Poweramp). VLC), Standard application uses system API MIUI It's a way to optimize battery consumption and integrate with control gestures, like double-pressing the volume button to switch tracks only works with it, but it also makes it dependent on the firmware version: after major updates (e.g., with a new version of the device). MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) interface and functions can change dramatically.

It's important to understand that Music doesn't just play files, it manages a media session at the Android level.

• 🎵 It can conflict with other players if they do not close the session correctly.
• 🔋 Its background activity affects battery consumption (especially when using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🛠️ Resetting the application settings (Settings) → Annexes → Music. → Warehouse → Clear data) resets all playlists and equalizer settings.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Xiaomi Eu ROM or custom firmware, the standard Music app can be removed or replaced with AOSP In this case, some of the functions (for example, synchronization with Mi Cloud) will not work.

Main functions: what can the standard Xiaomi player

At first glance, the interface of the app seems minimal, but there are a lot of useful features hidden under the hood.

One of the most underrated features is the automatic download of album covers, and if there's no image in the track metadata, the app tries to find it online by the album's title and artist, but it doesn't always work consistently, especially for lesser-known artists.

Another feature is the “For Running” mode** (Settings) → Playback modes: In this game, the player automatically selects tracks at a pace that matches your step (if you have headphones with a motion sensor, for example, Xiaomi AirDots Pro).

How to add music: sources and formats

The Music app can play audio from multiple sources, and let's look at each in detail.

1. Local files

By default, the player scans the following folders:

/storage/emulated/0/Music/


/storage/emulated/0/Download/




/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/Music/




/storage/emulated/0/AudioBooks/

To add my folder:

1. Open the Settings. → Folders for scanning.
2. Click Add folder and select the desired directory (for example, /storage/emulated/0/MyMusic/).
3. Confirm your selection and wait until the scan is completed (it can take up to 5 minutes for large collections).

If the files are not displayed, check:

• 📁 File extension (should be in lower case:.mp3, not.MP3).

2.Mi Cloud Cloud Storage

To synchronize playlists:

Note that the audio files themselves are not uploaded to the cloud, only playlists (the track list and their order) are synchronized. To play music, the files must be on the device.

3. Streaming (streaming)

Some models (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12) have a Recommendation tab in the Music app that displays tracks from:

• 🎧 YouTube Music (if you have an app installed).
• 🎵 Spotify (a premium account is required).
• ☁️ Mi Music (Chinese streaming service, works only with the VPN).

⚠️ Note: If you are using Global ROM, The streaming tab may not be available due to regional restrictions, in which case you will have to install separate apps to listen to music online (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.).

Sound tuning: equalizer, effects and problems

One of the main advantages of the standard player is the built-in 10-band equalizer with the ability to save your own presets.

1. During playback of the track, click on the icon ⚙️ (gear) in upper right corner.
2. Select the Equalizer.
3. Set up the sliders or select a ready preset.

The following effects are additionally available:

• 🔊 3D-sound - emulation of surround sound (works only with headphones).
• 🎛️ Bass amplifier – increases low frequencies (can distort sound on cheap speakers).
• 🎚️ Normalizing volume – aligns the sound level between tracks.

If the sound is interrupted or distorted:

On Qualcomm Snapdragon devices (e.g. Poco) F5 or Redmi K60) There's an additional audio chip available (like the Snapdragon Sound) that improves the sound quality over Bluetooth:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Bluetooth Sound Quality.
2. Choose High Quality (AAC) or LDAC (if supported by headphones).

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If after connecting the headphones the sound became quieter, check the settings of Absolute Volume in Settings → System system → For developers, disable this option if it's active.

Synchronize with other Xiaomi devices

One of the key benefits of Xiaomi’s ecosystem is the ability to sync music across devices.

1. synchronize playlists through Mi Cloud

As mentioned, playlists sync between Xiaomi smartphones if:

• 📱 Both devices have a Mi Account Authorized.
• ☁️ Synchronization enabled in Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Music.
• 🔄 Music app updated to the latest version.

But there's a caveat: the audio files themselves don't sync, so if you've created a playlist on Xiaomi, you know. 12T, If you log in to the same Redmi Note 11 account, you'll see a list of tracks, but you'll need to have the files on the second device to play them.

2. Transfer of music to speakers and headphones

The Music app supports the following wireless transmission protocols:

To connect:

1. Open the notification bar and hold the Bluetooth icon.
2. Select a device from the list (e.g. Xiaomi Buds) 3T).
3. In the Music app, click on the speaker icon in the upper right corner and select the connected device.

If the sound is interrupted when transmitted over Bluetooth:

• 📶 Check the distance to the device (no more than 10 meters without obstacles).
• 🔋 Make sure there is enough charge on the headphones or column.
• 🔄 Reconnect the device (forget it in Bluetooth settings and reconnect it).

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For stable Bluetooth operation LE Audio both devices (smartphone and headphones) must support this protocol. On older models (for example, Redmi Note 8), it does not work.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even a standard application has a problem, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

1.The app doesn't see the music.

If the tracks are not displayed in the media library:

• 🔍 Check that the files are in the scanned folders (see section above).
• 🔄 Update the media library: Settings → Update the media library.
• 📁 Move the files to the folder /Music/ and restart the application.
• 🛠️ Clear the application data: Settings → Annexes → Music. → Warehouse → Clear the data (all playlists will be deleted!).

2.The music is interrupted or slowed down

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Energy saving: add the app to exceptions (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → Music. → No restrictions).
• 📶 Poor Bluetooth connection: reconnect the device or change the codec to SBC (less demanding of connection).
• 🎵 Heavy formats: convert FLAC or WAV into MP3 320 kbps.

3. The equaliser is not working

If the equalizer settings do not apply:

• 🔊 Check that the “Run” mode or other presets are not activated.
• 🎧 Make sure your headphones are connected (on some devices, the equalizer only works with them).
• 🔄 Restart the application or smartphone.

4.Playlists Disappeared After Update

This is a common problem after an update. MIUI. To restore playlists:

1. Check if sync with Mi Cloud is enabled.
2. If the playlists were on SD-reconnect it and wait for the scan to be done.
3. In extreme cases, use the backup (if you did a backup through Settings). → System system → Backup).

⚠️ Warning: If you use Root access or custom recovery (TWRP), don't clean the file. /data/data/com.miui.player/ manually - this will lead to the loss of all player settings!

Hidden functions and life hacks

The Music app has a few non-obvious features that few people know about.

1. Hot keys

Some models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra) support gestures and buttons:

• 🔇 Press the volume button - pause / playback.

To activate:

1. Go to Settings → System → Gestures and buttons.
2. Select Music Management.
3. Turn on the options.

2.Sleep mode

In addition to the standard timer, there is a hidden mode "For sleep"** (Settings) → Reproduction modes → It's for sleep:

• 🌙 The music gradually fades before turning off.
• 📵 All notifications are turned off (except alarm clocks).
• 🔋 Optimized battery consumption.

3.Playlist exports

To save the playlist to the file:

1. Open the playlist and click on ⋮ (three-point).
2. Choose Export.
3. Specify the folder to save (the file will be in the format.m3u).

This file can be imported into other players (for example, VLC poweramp).

4. Album cover modifications

If the album cover is not displayed correctly:

1. Press and hold the album in the media library.
2. Choose Change the cover.
3. Upload a new image from the gallery or take a photo.

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If you listen to podcasts or audiobooks, create a separate folder for them (for example, for example, /AudioBooks/) And add it to the scanner, so they don't mix with the music in the library.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the music app on Xiaomi