How to remove the restriction on the time of recording video on Xiaomi smartphones

Have you ever encountered a situation where a Xiaomi camera suddenly stops recording video after 5, 10 or 30 minutes? This is standard behavior for most of the brand's smartphones — the recording time limit is the default firmware. The reasons are diverse, from overheating of the processor to artificial limits in firmware to save resources. But the good news is that in 80% of cases this limitation can be bypassed or significantly increased recording time.

The problem is relevant for all Xiaomi lines, whether it is a budget Redmi Note 12 or flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Even after the transition to HyperOS in 2026, many users continue to complain about sudden video cliffs. In this article, we will discuss 7 working methods for increasing the recording time — from simple camera settings to profound changes in system files. Importantly, not all methods are universal, so we will indicate which models and versions of firmware they are suitable for.

Before you start setting up, check out two key points:

1. Free space on the device (video in 4K takes ~400 MB / min).
2. Body temperature - when overheating above 45 ° C, the camera is forcibly turned off.

If that’s all right, we’ll move on to the limit increase.

1. Camera settings: hidden recording time settings

The safest way is to use the built-in Camera app options, with the newer versions of MIUI 14+ and HyperOS hiding some of the settings in the advanced settings.

Open the Camera app → Go to Settings (⚙️) → Video settings. Here, look at two key parameters:

• 🎥 Max: Video duration – if the option is active, set the No Limits or Maximum value.
• 🔄 Automatic video sharing – disable this feature so that the recording does not split into segments.
• 📱 Performance mode – choose High to reduce lags (relevant for Redmi with Snapdragon processors) 4/6 series).

Some models (such as the POCO F5 or Xiaomi 13T) may not have these options, so move on to the next method.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with HyperOS 1.0.3.0+ If you choose to choose, you may be alerted to overheating without restriction. This is normal, the system simply informs you of the risks of long-term recording in the system. 4K/8K.

Changes in regional settings (bypassing artificial limits)

The time limit for recording is often determined by the region of the firmware, for example, in European versions of MIUI, the limit is stricter than in global or Chinese versions, due to local privacy laws (in the EU, recording videos longer than 30 minutes can be considered video surveillance).

To get around this:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on the kernel version line to activate advanced region settings.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → Region and select India or Hong Kong (there are softer limits).
3. Restart the device and check the recording time in the Camera app.

On models with HyperOS, this method works only with a rooted phone - the standard interface does not allow you to change the region without resetting the settings.

3. Use of third-party cameras (GCam, Open Camera)

Xiaomi's stock app Camera often has software limitations that alternative solutions lack.

1. Google Camera (GCam)

• 📸 Supports video recording without time limits on most Xiaomi models (except the newest ones with HyperOS).
• 🔧 Requires manual configuration file (.xml) configuration for your model.
• ⚠️ On some devices (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) Stabilization may not work.

2. Open Camera

• 🎞️ Allows you to record video before memory or battery discharge is exhausted.
• 📊 There is manual bitrate and resolution setting (useful to save space).
• 🔄 Supports external microphones through OTG.

Download APK from official sources:

• GCam for Xiaomi (select the version for your processor).
• Open Camera (available on Google Play)

⚠️ Note: When using GCam on Xiaomi 12S Ultra and newer artifacts may appear in the form of a green stripe when recorded in 4K. This is due to the incompatibility of Leica drivers.

4. editing the build.prop file (for advanced)

This method requires an unlocked bootloader and root rights, but it has the maximum effect. We'll edit the build.prop system file, which contains the write restriction settings.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root access (such as Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system/build.prop and back up the file.
3. Open the file in the text editor and add the lines: media.stagefright.recording.max-duration=0 media.profile.video.encode.high.duration=0
4. Save the changes, set the rights 644 and restart the device.

These settings disable the software limits on the duration of the video. After you reboot, check the recording in the stock camera - the restriction should disappear.

Backup current firmware |Install Magisk to manage root |Check free space in /system | Download original build.prop for recovery-->

5. Disconnect background processes (performance optimization)

A common cause of a recording break is a lack of RAM or conflict with background tasks, especially for devices with 4-6 GB of RAM (for example, the Redmi 9A or the POCO M4 Pro).

How to optimize the system before shooting:

• 🧹 Close all applications through the recent → Clear it all up.
• ❄️ Activate Performance Mode in Settings → Battery → Regimes.
• 🚫 Turn it off. MIUI Optimization (if root is available): Adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.powerkeeper
• 📵 Turn on Air Mode before recording to avoid interference from the mobile network.

On HyperOS devices, it is also useful to turn off Adaptive Brightness and set a fixed value (e.g., 50%) to reduce the processor load during recording.

Refrigeration of the device (physical methods)

Overheating is the main reason for the forced shutdown of the recording, and even if you've removed the software constraints, the hardware shutdown is at 47-50.°No one's canceled. How to fight:

Passive cooling:

• 🧊 Use radiator stickers (such as from Arctic) on the back.
• 🌬️ Shooting in a ventilated room or with a fan pointed at the phone.
• ☀️ Avoid direct sunlight – black cases Xiaomi heat up by 10-15°C faster than light.

Active cooling:

• 💨 Connect. USB-cooler OTG (long-range).
• 🔋 Use powerbank with cooling function (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 2).

On Xiaomi Black Shark and other gamers, you can activate liquid cooling mode through the SharkSpace app – this will increase recording time by 30-40%.

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If you interrupt the recording in exactly 29 minutes and 59 seconds, that's a 100% software limit, and physical cooling methods won't help, you need to edit build.prop or use an alternative camera.

7.Alternative methods: external registrars and cloud services

If all of the above methods have not worked, consider workarounds:

1.External registrar

• 📼 Connect. USB-webcam (for example, Logitech) C920) through OTG And use it to record on a PC.
• 🎥 Use an action camera (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Action Camera) 4K) in conjunction with a smartphone as a monitor.

2. Cloud streaming recording

• 🌐 Configure the stream to YouTube Studio or Twitch from your smartphone – the video will be saved to the server without restrictions.
• ☁️ Use Xiaomi Cloud to automatically download video segments (available on HyperOS).

These methods are relevant for professional shooting, when you need to record video for longer than 2-3 hours (for example, for streams or conferences).

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The most reliable way for most users is to combine an alternative camera (Open Camera) + cooling the device, which gives you up to 2 hours of continuous recording in the 4K heat-free.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the time of recording on Xiaomi