Where Threads Videos Save in Xiaomi HyperOS and MIUI
Problem Summary
You downloaded a Threads video on a Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO device, but it does not appear immediately in Mi Gallery.
Why This Happens
Xiaomi HyperOS routes browser downloads to internal storage Downloads folder, but the Mi Gallery media scanner can experience indexing delays for newly saved web media.
How to Resolve It
- Open the system "File Manager" app on your Xiaomi or Redmi phone.
- Tap the folder icon at the top and open the "Download" directory.
- Look for the recently saved MP4 file starting with threaa-.
- Tap More (three dots) > Move, and select DCIM > Camera to force instant indexing in Mi Gallery.