How to set up a phone call record on Xiaomi Redmi 10: all ways of 2026

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 10 can be useful in a variety of situations, from saving important business information to fixing verbal agreements. However, standard MIUI settings are not always obvious, and in some regions the recording function is completely hidden due to legal restrictions. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to activate recordings, from official tools to workarounds for firmware where the function is blocked.

The feature of Redmi 10 (Models 2021/2022 with MIUI 12.5-14) is that call recording is implemented here through the built-in Phone application, but its availability depends on the software version and regional settings. If there is no write button in your menu, this does not mean that it can not be turned on: sometimes it is enough to change the system language or use hidden commands.

It is important to understand that recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor may violate the laws of your country. In Russia, for example, according to Art. 138 of the Criminal Code, recording negotiations is allowed only with the notification of the second party.

Checking for Call Recording Support in Your MIUI Version

Before you set up a record, make sure your firmware supports it. In different versions of MIUI for Redmi 10, the function can be:

• 🔹 Available by default – the record button appears automatically when you call.
• 🔹 Hidden – Requires a change in region or language of the system.
• 🔹 Absent – in some firmware for Europe and the US, the record is blocked at the core level.

To check the current status:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Make a test call (for example, to another number).
3. When talking, look at the screen: if there is a “Write” button (microphone or circle with a dot), the function is active.

If you don't have a button, move on to the next section, where we'll look at how to activate it. On firmware in India (world version), the record is usually available out of the box, whereas in European builds it is often deleted.

Method 1: Enabling recording through the settings of the "Phone" application

The easiest method is to activate the feature in the standard call settings menu, which works on most versions of MIUI for Redmi 10, unless the recording is locked at the firmware level.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) top-right → Choose "Settings».
3. Go to the "Talk Recording" section (or Call Recording if you speak English).
4. Activate the Automatic Record switch or select Record all calls.
5. Please indicate which calls to keep: 📞 Incoming 📱 Outgoing 🔄 All calls.

After activation, all conversations will automatically be saved in the folder. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec The files are.amr or formatted.mp3 and can be played by any player.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14 the record may not work with SIM-Operator cards that block this function at the network level (e.g, Tele2 In Russia, try using the second one. SIM or switch to MTS/Beeline.

Method 2: Change region or language to unlock the function

If you don’t have a “Talk Record” section in your settings, it’s likely that the feature is hidden due to regional restrictions, and the solution is to temporarily change the system language or region to a supported one (e.g. India).

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Language and input.
2. Select "Add Language" and add English (India) or Hindi.
3. Make the added language the main one (drop it to the first position).
4. Reboot the phone.
5. Open the Phone app and check for the Call recording section in the settings.

If you have a post, you can return the language you used to use, the function will remain active. If not, try changing the region:

1. Install MoreLocale 2 from Google Play (developer rights required).
2. Select India (IN) and apply the changes.
3. Reset the device.

How to set up Cube Call Recorder ACR:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you request (microphone, call access, storage).
3. Select in the settings: 📌 Source: Loud Communication (for better quality). 📌 File format: MP3 (or WAV high-quality). 📌 Autodelete: Disable so that files are not erased.

"Automatic recording."

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Boldbeast) require manual audio source selection in settings. Redmi 10 is usually suited to Mode 1 or Mode 6 mode – experiment if the recording is not going.

Method 4: Manually enable through the engineering menu (for advanced)

If none of the above methods worked, you can try activating the recording via the Engineering Mode, which is suitable for advanced users and requires caution.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code ##36446337## (or #4636## → go to Phone Information).
2. From the engineering menu, select Audio → Normal Mode.
3. Find the Call Recording option and set the Enabled value.
4. Save the settings and restart the phone.

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Record files take up little space (≈1–2 MB per minute in AMR format), but when used actively, they grow rapidly.

Solving common problems

Even after you set it up correctly, the recording may not work properly. Consider the typical errors and their solutions:

If the recording doesn’t work at all, check:

1. MIUI Version: On some beta firmwares, the function may be disabled.
2. Root rights: If you have them, try apps like Call Recorder – Root.
3. Hardware serviceability of the microphone: record a voice note through the "Dictorney" - if there is no sound, the problem is in the hardware.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Redmi 10