Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all ways with instructions and life hacks

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi 9 smartphones is a useful feature that can be used to create guides, streams, save game moments or demonstrate the operation of applications. Despite the budget price category, the model supports built-in recording tools, but their capabilities are limited by the MIUI version and the firmware region. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, from standard to alternative using third-party utilities, and also reveal the unique nuances of recording sound from the microphone on Redmi 9, which are not documented in the official instructions.

It’s important to understand that screen recording functionality on Redmi 9 depends on the shell version: in MIUI 12/13, the menu interface is different from MIUI 14, and in global firmware, some options available in Chinese builds may not be available. We tested all methods on current versions of the software (as of 2026) and identified key differences.

Built-in screen recording in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on

The standard screen recording tool on Redmi 9 is hidden in the Quick Settings panel, but its availability depends on the version of MIUI. In firmware for Russia and Europe, the function can be disabled by default - it must be activated manually.

To check the availability of the tool:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the Screen Record icon (the icon with the circle and the dot inside). If it's not there, tap the icon «⚙️ Edit" (or "Pencil") in the upper right corner of the panel.
• 🔄 In the list of available tiles, find “Screen Recorder” (or “Screen Recorder”) and drag it to the active area.

If the tiles are not even in the hidden list, it means that your version of MIUI does not support embedded recording, then go to the section pro third-party applications.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 9s MIUI 12.5 and below, the system audio recording may not work due to the limitations of Android 10.

Step-by-step: Screen recording by standard means

When you add Screen Record tile to the Quick Settings panel, it takes a few seconds to start up.

1. Open the notification panel and tap the Screen Record icon.
2. In the window that appears, select the parameters: 🎤 Sound: "On" for microphone or "System sound" (if available). 📊 Quality: 1080p detailing. 👆 Touch: Turn on if you need to show gestures.

Start.

To stop the recording, re-open the notification bar and tap the red recording icon or tap Stop in the floating window.

The finished video will be saved in the gallery in the ScreenRecordings folder (or Screen Records). The files are.mp4 format with the H.264 codec, which ensures compatibility with most players.

Close unnecessary applications (saves resources)

Check the vacant space (1 minute Full HD = ~100 MB)

Turn off notifications (so they don’t get in the video)

Connect the charger (recording discharges the battery on 10-15% hourly)-->

Sound problems: Why the microphone or system sound is not recorded

One of the most common problems with Redmi 9 is the lack of sound in the recorded video.

• 🔇 Microphone not recorded: Check if microphone access permission is blocked for Screen Recorder tool in Settings → Annexes → Permits → Also make sure the microphone is not physically silenced (e.g., by dust in the connector).
• 🎵 No system sound: On MIUI 12.5 and below, the system sound is only recorded in Chinese firmware. ADB-command to unlock a function or third-party applications like AZ Screen Recorder.
• 🔊 Sound is recorded with a delay: This is a hardware feature of the Redmi 9 due to a weak Helio processor G80. Try to lower the bitrate to 4 Mbps or record without sound.

To unlock system sound recording via ADB:

1. Turn on Developer Mode (7 times tap the build number in Settings → About phone).
2. Activate Debugging by USB in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output true
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Resets settings after updating MIUI. The team will have to be re-executed.

Best Third-Party Screen Recording Apps on Redmi 9

If the built-in function is not satisfied (for example, due to lack of sound or low performance). FPS), We'll look at alternative programs. 5 popular applications and selected the top-3 for Redmi 9:

To install any recording applications, you will need to provide permissions:

• 📱 Overlay over other windows (for floating control panel).
• 🎤 Microphone (if you need a voice comment).
• 📁 Storage (for saving video).

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Before recording the game, open Settings → Special Permissions → Game Turbo Mode and turn it off. Turbo Mode limits the performance of the background, which can cause the FPS in the record to fall.

How to record a screen with internal sound without ROOT

On Redmi 9, recording internal sound (music, game sounds) without superuser rights is only possible via workarounds. We tested 2 working methods:

Method 1: Use of the second device (for sound)

If you want to record gameplay with sound:

1. Connect Redmi 9 to your PC via USB-C and enable File Transfer.
2. Start recording the screen on your phone (without sound).
3. Simultaneously, record system audio from your PC via Audacity or OBS Studio using a virtual audio cable (e.g., VB-Cable).
4. mount video and audio tracks in any editor (e.g. CapCut).

Method 2: ScreenCam App (ScreenCam App) MIUI 14+)

ScreenCam is a tool from Xiaomi that can record internal sound on new versions of the firmware, install it through the Mi App Store (Chinese account required) or download APK from trusted sources (for example, APKMirror).

Optimizing Recording: How to Reduce Lags and Improve Quality

The Redmi 9 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 processor that is not optimized for long-term high-resolution screen recording, to avoid slowing down:

• ⚙️ Set the permit. 720p 4 Mbps bitrate (this will reduce the load on the CPU).
• 🔄 Close the background applications through Settings → Annexes → Launched.
• 🔋 Connect the charger (recording discharges the battery to the 10-15% hourly).
• 🎮 For games, turn off the Game Turbo mode in the settings.

If the video is “teared” (low FPS), try:

1. Switch to Mobizen app – it’s better optimized for MediaTek.
2. Reduce the frame rate to 30 FPS (in the recording settings).
3. Clear the cache through Settings → Storage → Clean.

Built-in function MIUI|AZ Screen Recorder|DU Recorder|Mobizen|Other-->

Where are the records stored and how to transfer them to the PC

By default, the video is saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Movies/ScreenRecordings/


or




/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/ScreenRecordings/

To transfer files to your computer:

1. Connect Redmi 9 to your PC via USB-C.
2. Select File Transfer (MTP) mode in the connection notification.
3. Open the ScreenRecordings folder on your phone through Windows/macOS Explorer.
4. Copy files to the desired directory on the PC.

Alternative modes of transmission:

• ☁️ Cloud: Upload video to Google Drive or Mi Cloud (Xiaomi's built-in cloud).
• 📤 Messengers: Send the file to yourself in Telegram (supports files up to 2 GB).
• 🔗 FTP-server: Use the application FX File Explorer to create a local server.

⚠️ Note: When connecting to a PC through USB 2.0 (old ports) transfer of large files (>1 GB) can take 10+ Use it to speed up. USB 3.0 or Wi-Fi (via LocalSend).

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On Redmi 9, when you record a screen longer than 30 minutes, the video is automatically broken into 4 GB pieces (FAT32 file system restriction).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi 9