Modern Xiaomi smartphones, which run on the shell of MIUI or HyperOS, have become powerful multimedia centers that can replace portable players. However, the standard music player does not always correctly display the lyrics, which can annoy users who are used to seeing the words of the song on the screen. The problem often lies not in the device itself, but in the format of a music file or the absence of a special file with text.
For the song to be displayed in sync with the music, the system must read the metadata or external file of the appropriate format. Owners of Redmi and POCO devices often face a situation where tracks are playing, but the screen remains empty or shows a static cover, the solution lies in the correct preparation of files and choosing the right software.
In this article, we will discuss the technical aspects of implementing lyrics in your media library. We will consider the native features of the system, the operation of third-party applications and the features of encoding that affect the readability of text on the display of your gadget.
LRC Technology: How Text Synchronization Works
The basis for displaying karaoke mode in digital audio players is the LRC format (LyRiCs), a simple text file that contains lines of a song with time stamps indicating the exact start of each line when playing, without these labels, the player will not be able to synchronize the text with the audio stream.
Files with the.lrc extension have a simple structure that even an inexperienced user can understand when viewed through a notebook. Each line begins with a timecode in [mm:ss.xx] format, followed by the text itself. Xiaomi smartphones analyze this file and output the corresponding line at the right time.
⚠️ Note: If the time stamps in the file are knocked down or do not match the length of the track, the text will appear late or ahead of time, making reading meaningless.
There are two main ways to embed this information into a phone's music library: the first involves storing the text separately, and the second involves embedding the data directly into an audio file, both of which have their advantages and disadvantages depending on the player used.
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For perfect synchronization, always use ready-made LRC-files downloaded from trusted sources, as manual timecode placement requires professional software and time.
Search and preparation of lyric files
You have to find the right file before you upload it to your phone. Simply copying text from a search engine is not enough, because it doesn't have time stamps, you have to find the synchronized version or create it yourself.
There are several sources where you can find ready-made solutions for popular tracks, most often users turn to specialized databases or use the functions of automatic search in advanced players.
- 🔍 Specialized sites: Resources like LRCLib or text databases labeled “synced lyrics” provide ready-made files that you just need to download.
- 🎵 Built-in search: Some players, such as Musicolet or AIMP, have the function of searching text on the database within the application.
- 🛠️ Manual creation: Programs like Aegisub or online services allow you to download text and arrange timecodes manually while listening to the track.
It is important to monitor the encoding of the file. To correctly display Cyrillic on a Xiaomi smartphone, the file must be saved in UTF-8 format. If you see instead of the letters "crazy", then the file is saved in ANSI or other incorrect encoding.
Method 1: Use of a separate method LRC-file
The most versatile way to get the text to show up is to put the lyrics file in the same folder where the music track is located, a method that works with most standard and third-party players on Android.
For the file naming system to work properly, it has to match. track_01.mp3, The file with the text should be called track_01.lrc. The extension changes, but the name remains identical.
The process of addition is as follows:
- Copy the downloaded.lrc file on your smartphone.
- Place it in the Music directory or in the folder where the corresponding audio file is located.
- Make sure the file names match (letter registry may matter).
- Restart the music app or update the track library.
Some players require files to be in the root folder of the music store, others search for them in subfolders. If text does not appear, try moving both files to the same shared directory without attachment.
☑️ Checking the correct connection LRC
Method 2: Embedding text into ID3-tagging
A more advanced and tidy method is to stitch text directly into an MP3 or FLAC file, in which case the text becomes part of the file and travels with it, eliminating the risk of losing lyrics when moving the track.
To implement this method, the PC uses MP3Tag or similar metadata editors. There are also apps on the smartphone that allow you to edit tags, such as Star Music Tag Editor.
Text in ID3-tags can be stored in two types:
- 📝 USLT (Unsynced Lyrics: Normal text without time reference, displayed as a static page.
- ⏱️ SYLT (Synchronized Lyrics: Synchronized text that scrolls to the beat of the music (not supported by all players).
When editing tags, it is important not to confuse the Text field with the Synchronized Text field. Xiaomi’s standard player can ignore embedded tags, preferring external files, so this method is better tested in conjunction with quality third-party players.
⚠️ Note: When editing tags, always back up files because there is a bug in the structure. ID3 This can make the file unreadable for some devices.
Setting up the display in the standard Xiaomi player
The regular Music app on Xiaomi smartphones has its own lyrical features, often because users don’t see the text simply because the feature is disabled in the settings or the interface is hidden.
When playing a track, try swiping the lock screen or player interface left or right. Often the text is hidden in the adjacent interface tab. If the text is in the file but not displayed, check the application settings.
Algorithm for activation:
- Open the Music app.
- Go to the profile menu or settings (usually a person icon or three dots).
- Find the Settings section and select Playback Settings.
- Activate the switch Show the lyrics of the song or Download the lyrics of the song.
It is worth noting that the standard MIUI/HyperOS player sometimes requires an Internet connection to automatically download text from its database (usually services like Jingling or other partner databases).
Why is the text not loaded automatically?
Third-party players for Xiaomi: the best solutions
If standard means to achieve the desired result is not possible, you should pay attention to third-party software. Third-party players often have more powerful engines to work with the software. LRC-Files and better handle encoding.
The Android market offers a variety of options, but not all are equally good friends with MIUI optimization.Some can fly out of memory, interrupting the text display, so it is important to properly configure the background work.
| Annex | Support for LRC | Interface. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicolet | Complete. | Built-in | Minimalist |
| AIMP | Complete. | Through plugins. | Classical. |
| Pulsar | Basic | No. | Modern. |
| Poweramp | Expanded | Plugins | Professional |
It is recommended to try Musicolet as a completely free ad-free solution that works great with external LRC files. For audiophiles willing to pay for quality, Poweramp with its customizable skins for text is the ideal choice.
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Third-party players often ignore Xiaomi’s system limitations on background work, which ensures stable text display even when the screen is locked.
Resolving encoding and display problems
One of the most common problems is that instead of text, you see a set of incomprehensible characters. This is a classic encoding problem. Android defaults to waiting for you to see a set of incomprehensible characters. UTF-8, while many of the older LRC-files may be encrypted Windows-1251 or UTF-16.
To fix this, open the lyrics file on your computer via Notepad or an advanced editor like Notepad++. Select the File menu -> Save as and in the Encoding field select UTF-8. Rewrite the file on your phone.
There may also be problems with the path to the file, and some players can't read text if it's in deep nested folders or folders with names in Cyrillic. Try simplifying the folder structure.
⚠️ Note: Do not use special characters or emojis in file names LRC, If your player is old, it can lead to a parsing error and a lack of text.
In rare cases, the problem lies in the audio format itself. If you use FLAC with Ogg Vorbis Comment tags built in, and the player expects ID3v2, the text may not count. Tag conversion via PC software solves this problem.