How to speed up or slow down your music on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 12-14

Changing the speed of music playback on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that musicians, podcasters, athletes, and even ordinary users who want to adjust the track to their rhythm. Unlike iPhone or Samsung, where this feature is often built into the standard player, on devices with MIUI firmware, it is not so obvious. Some of the option is hidden in the depths of the settings, and some of it is not at all, it depends on the phone model and the version of the shell.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to change the pace of the track, from built-in Mi Music tools and Google Play Music to third-party applications with advanced features. Particular attention will be paid to the hidden features of MIUI 14, which allow you to adjust speed without installing additional software – this is true for owners of Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5.

1.Standard Mi Music player: where to look for speed settings

The standard Mi Music app (or Music in the Russian version of MIUI) has limited editing options, but some firmware versions still have a speed change option. Here's how to find it:

• 📱 Open the Music app and select a track to play.
• ⚙️ Click on the three dots in the top right corner (or swipe up the playback screen).
• ⏱️ In the menu, look for the item Playback Speed or Tempo (in the MIUI 13+ He could be in the sub-menus of Effects).
• 🎚️ Move the slider in the range from 0.5× 2.0× (step×).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 12 and below, this item may not be available, and the function is not available for streaming music (for example, tracks from Yandex Music or Spotify, opened through Mi Music.

If your Mi Music version doesn’t have a speed change option, don’t worry – this is typical for most budget models (Redmi 9A, POCO M3).

2.Google Play Music: A Universal Solution for All Xiaomi

Google Play Music (not to be confused with YouTube Music!) is still one of the most functional players for changing the playback speed on Android. Despite the fact that the service is closed to new users, the application itself continues to work and supports local files.

1. Download Google Play Music from Google Play (if removed, look for APK on trusted sites like APKMirror).
2. Upload local tracks to the player (via Settings → Music Import).
3. Open the track and tap the three-point menu in the upper right corner.
4. Select the playback speed and set the value from 0.25× to 4.0×.

The advantage of this method is that Google Play Music keeps its pitch when speed changes, while many third-party players distort their voice, which is critical for vocal tracks or podcasts.

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If the speed change has made the sound "robotic," try turning on the option Save pitch in the player settings. It's available in Google Play Music and some third-party apps.

3. Third-party players with pace adjustment: TOP-3 for Xiaomi

If the built-in solutions don’t fit, look at the specialized apps, and we tested dozens of players and selected the three most stable ones for Xiaomi:

• 🎵 Poweramp – a paid player with support for 0.1×–4.0×, It works on all versions of the tone and equalizer. MIUI. Disadvantage: Free version limited to 15 days.
• 🎧 Musicolet – free offline player with Tempo function (up to 2.0)×). Supports folders and playlists, plus no ads and restrictions.
• 🎛️ VLC for Android – universal player with the option Playback Speed (up to 3.0)×). Feature: can distort sound at strong acceleration.

For installation:

1. Download the selected player from Google Play.
2. Open the app settings and find the Effects or Sound section.
3. Activate the Speed Adjustment option (in Poweramp it is Tempo in DXC Effects).
4. During playback, use a slider or +/- button to change the tempo.

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⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro with a MIUI 13) Third-party players may conflict with the system Media Server. If the music starts to "brake" or interrupt, try to turn off the Adaptive Battery in the power settings.

Hidden MIUI 14 function: changing speed through the Laboratory

MIUI 14 (Android 13+) has an experimental playback speed control feature hidden in the Lab menu, which doesn't work on all devices, but if your smartphone is on the supported list (Xiaomi 13/13T/14, Redmi K60, POCO F5 Pro), try the following algorithm:

1. Open Settings → About phone and tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
2. Return to the main settings menu and select Additional → Laboratory.
3. Find the Multimedia section and turn on the Advanced Playback Control switch.
4. Now, when playing music through Mi Music or Video Player, an additional panel with a speed slider will appear.

This feature is tested by Xiaomi and may disappear after the firmware update. If the option does not appear after activation, check if it is blocked by MIUI Security (in the security settings, turn off the Protection against system changes for 10 minutes).

5. File Editing: How to Change Speed Forever

If you need to constantly listen to a track at a changed speed (for example, for training or training), it is more logical to edit the file itself.

• 💻 Audacity (desktop program) - allows you to change the pace without losing quality.
• 📱 Lexis Audio Editor (Android) – a mobile editor with Time Stretch function.
• 🌐 Online converters (for example, AudioAlter) – convenient for one-time tasks.

Instructions for Lexis Audio Editor:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Import the track through Open File.
3. Select the Tempo instrument (metronome icon).
4. Set the percentage change (e.g. 120% to accelerate by 20%).
5. Save the file in MP3 or WAV format.

⚠️ Note: When editing files FLAC or AAC For professional work, use Audacity with settings:

Effects → Change the pace → Algorithm: "WSOLA" (no distortion)


Effects → Change pitch → Correction: “Off.” (save voice)

6. Features for specific Xiaomi models

Some Xiaomi devices have unique limitations or additional features to change the speed of music.

Another option is available for Xiaomi Pad 6 and other Xiaomi tablets: DeX mode (if supported) with desktop editors like Audacity running through Linux on DeX. However, this method requires technical skills and is not suitable for everyday use.

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On devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra), real-time speed change is smoother thanks to hardware acceleration of DSP.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the speed of music on Xiaomi