When the music player on your Xiaomi 15 Ultra refuses to play songs, it can ruin workouts, commutes, or simple downtime. You tap a track, nothing happens, or the app freezes without any sound. In most cases, this issue is caused by app glitches, permission problems, or system settings that are easy to fix once you know where to look.
Why Your Xiaomi 15 Ultra Music Player Is Not Playing Songs
- The music app does not have permission to access storage or media files.
- The app cache is corrupted after an update or long usage.
- Battery or background restrictions are blocking playback.
- Audio output is set to the wrong device, such as Bluetooth.
- The music file format is unsupported or the file is damaged.
Restart the Music App
Sometimes the music player gets stuck running in the background. Restarting it refreshes the app and clears temporary glitches that prevent playback.
Open Recent apps, and then swipe away the Music app.
Open the Music app again, and then try playing a song.
Check App Permissions
The music player cannot play songs if it cannot access your audio files. This usually happens after a system update or when permissions were denied by mistake.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Music, then tap Permissions and allow access to Audio or Files.
Clear the Music App Cache
A corrupted cache can stop the app from loading or playing tracks properly. Clearing it removes temporary data without deleting your songs.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Music, then tap Storage and clear the cache.
Disable Battery Restrictions for the Music App
Aggressive battery optimization can stop music playback, especially when the screen is off. Removing restrictions allows the app to run normally in the background.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap App battery saver, select Music, and choose No restrictions.
Check Bluetooth and Audio Output
If your phone is connected to a Bluetooth device, sound may be playing somewhere else. This often makes it seem like the music player is broken.
Open Settings, and then tap Bluetooth.
Turn Bluetooth off, or disconnect any paired audio devices and test playback again.
Test a Different Music File
Some music files may be damaged or unsupported. Playing another file helps confirm whether the issue is with the app or the song itself.
Open the Music app, and then choose a different song.
Try a downloaded file or a track stored locally on your phone.
Update the Music App and System
Bugs in older versions of the app or system software can interfere with playback. Updates often include fixes for audio and media issues.
Open the App Store, and then update the Music app.
Open Settings, then tap About phone and check for system updates.
Music playback issues on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are usually tied to permissions, restrictions, or temporary software glitches. Once the app has proper access and no background limits, songs should play normally again.
FAQs
Why does the music player show songs but not play them?
This usually happens when the app lacks storage permission or when the cache is corrupted. Granting permissions and clearing the cache often fixes it.
Can Bluetooth cause the music player to appear silent?
Yes. If your phone is connected to earbuds, a car, or a speaker, audio may be routed there instead of the phone speaker.
Do I need to reinstall the music app if nothing works?
Reinstalling is a last resort. It helps if the app files are corrupted, but most playback issues are fixed by permissions, cache clearing, or disabling battery restrictions.
