If your Realme 16 music player refuses to play songs, you tap a track and nothing happens.
Sometimes it loads but does not start, or it skips immediately to the next file.
This problem is usually caused by app glitches, storage permission issues, or corrupted music files.
The good news is that you can fix it in just a few minutes.
Why Your Realme 16 Music Player Is Not Playing Songs
- The Music app is frozen or not responding properly.
- Storage permission is disabled for the Music app.
- The song file is corrupted or unsupported.
- The app cache is overloaded with temporary files.
- The system is restricting the app to save battery.
Restart the Music App
Sometimes the player stops working because it is stuck in the background.
Force closing it refreshes the app and clears minor glitches.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Music, and then tap Force stop.
Open the Music app again and try playing a song.
Check App Permissions
If storage access is denied, the Music app cannot read your audio files.
Without permission, it may show songs but fail to play them.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Music, and then tap Permissions.
Tap Files and media, and then select Allow.
Clear the Music App Cache
Cached data can build up over time and interfere with playback.
Clearing it does not delete your songs, it only removes temporary files.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Music, and then tap Storage usage.
Tap Clear cache, and then reopen the app.
Check the Audio File Format
Not all music formats are supported by default.
If the file is corrupted or unsupported, the player may skip it automatically.
Open your File Manager, and then locate the song file.
Try playing it with another media player, and see if it works.
If it does not play anywhere, the file may need to be downloaded again.
Disable Battery Restrictions
Battery optimization can prevent apps from running properly in the background.
If the Music app is restricted, playback may stop unexpectedly.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap App battery management, and then find Music.
Select Allow background activity, and test playback again.
Restart Your Realme 16
A full restart refreshes system services and clears temporary bugs.
It is one of the simplest but most effective fixes.
Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Restart.
Wait for the phone to reboot, and try playing your music again.
Music playback issues on the Realme 16 are usually caused by small software interruptions.
Once you refresh the app, restore permissions, or remove restrictions, your songs should play normally again.
FAQs
Why does my Realme 16 music player keep stopping?
This usually happens when battery optimization restricts the app or when the music file is corrupted. Disabling restrictions often fixes the issue.
Can unsupported audio formats cause playback failure?
Yes. If the file format is not supported by the default Music app, it may refuse to play or skip automatically.
Will clearing cache delete my songs?
No. Clearing the cache only removes temporary files. Your saved music files will remain untouched.
