How to set up a record of phone calls on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: step-by-step instructions

Recording phone conversations on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro can be useful in a variety of situations, from fixing important business agreements to preserving evidence in controversial situations. However, the standard features of MIUI are not always obvious, and after system updates, the function sometimes “hide” or works incorrectly. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to configure call recording, from embedded tools to third-party applications, and also solve typical problems with file saving and access to the microphone.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro (codename begonia) is a model released in 2019 but still supported by MIUI updates. This means that the call recording interface may vary depending on the firmware version. We have taken into account all the nuances and prepared universal instructions that work on MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese builds).

1. Check call recording support on Redmi Note 8 Pro

Before you set up a record, make sure your model and MIUI version support this feature. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, recording conversations works out of the box, but with caveats:

• 📱 Global firmware (EEA, Russia, Global: Available but may be hidden in some regions due to local laws.
• 🇨🇳 Chinese firmware (China) Stable/Developer): The recording works without restrictions, but requires Russification.
• ⚠️ MIUI 13+: In some builds, the record is automatically disabled for compliance GDPR (if you are in the EU).

To check the current version of MIUI, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. If you have Chinese firmware without Google services, you will need to install an alternative application to record calls (more on this below).

2. Enabling recording through the standard application "Phone"

The easiest way is to use the built-in feature in the Dialer app, which is relevant for MIUI 12-14:

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the section Record conversations (in some versions – Record calls).
4. Activate the Write automatically switch or select Write manually.
5. Tell me which calls to record: 📞 All incoming 📱 All outgoing 🔄 Selected contacts (configure in the subscriber profile)

After activation during the conversation, a recording notification will appear at the top of the screen. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec (File access → Internal memory).

Make sure your phone has enough memory (minimum 500MB)

Check permissions for the "Phone" application in the settings

Disable the power saving mode for the "Phone"

Reboot the device after changing the settings-->

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14 entry may not work if in the Privacy settings → Special access → Record conversations not enabled permission for the Phone app. Check this item if the feature is inactive.

3. Alternative recording methods: third-party applications

If the standard feature doesn’t work or you need advanced features (such as cloud storage or transcription), use third-party apps.

Before installing, check the application permissions in Settings → Apps → Permissions. To record calls, you will need access to:

• 🎤 Microphone.
• 📞 Call magazine.
• 💾 Storage (to save files)

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If the app doesn’t see calls, try disabling battery optimization for it in Battery Settings and Performance → Battery Optimization.

4. Solving problems with call recording

Frequent errors on the Redmi Note 8 Pro and how to fix them:

🔴 Problem: The recording button is inactive or gray

Causes and solutions:

• 📵 Regional restrictions: On firmware for the EU (EEA) The solution is to change the region of the phone to India or Russia in Settings → Additionally. → Region.
• 🔄 Failure MIUI: Restart your phone and clear the phone app cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🛠️ No permission: Check the settings → Confidentiality → Special access → Recording of conversations.

🔴 Problem: Records are not saved or are lost

What to do:

• 📁 Check the storage folder: By default, the files are in MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. If there is no folder, create it manually.
• 🗑️ Cache cleanup: Sometimes MIUI Deletes old records automatically. Turn off this function in Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup → Autocleaning.
• 🔗 Sync with Mi Cloud: Enable Record Backup in Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup.

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. PixelExperience) may not have call recording due to the lack of proprietary libmiui libraries, in which case only returning to the official library will help. MIUI.

5 Where records are stored and how to export them

By default, records files are saved in format.m4a (AAC-codecs) and ~1-2 MB per minute of conversation to find them:

1. Open the File Manager application.
2. Move into the Inner Memory → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec.
3. Files are named by template: call_[date [time] [number] [number].m4a.

To export records to PC or cloud:

• 🖥️ Connect your phone to your computer through USB (file transfer).
• ☁️ Upload files to Google Drive or Mi Cloud via the Files app (long press on file) → Share).
• 📧 Send an email (limit to 25MB for most email services).

6. Legal aspects of recording conversations

Before making any calls, please read your country's laws, and most regions have the following rules:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: Recording of a conversation is allowed without notifying the interlocutor if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.
• 🇪🇺 EU (GDPR): Most EU countries require that the recording be notified (e.g. Germany or France), except for “personal purposes” of recording».
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Laws vary by state, 12 states (e.g. California) require consent from all participants in a conversation.

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, you can configure an automatic recording notification via the standard Phone app:

1. Go to Settings. → Recording of conversations.
2. Enable the Notify of Record option (if available).
3. Please specify the text of the notification (for example, “Conversation is recorded”).

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Even if the recording is permitted by law, its publication or distribution without the consent of the interlocutor may be considered a violation of the right to privacy (Article 152.2 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation).

7. Recording Optimization: How to Improve Sound Quality

The quality of the recordings on the Redmi Note 8 Pro depends on several factors: microphone, noise level and codec.

• 🎙️ Use the main microphone: Keep your phone closer to the sound source while you talk. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the main microphone is located at the bottom of the case (near the connector). USB-C).
• 🔇 Turn off noise reduction: In some firmware MIUI You've activated noise cancellation for the microphone, which makes recording worse. → Sound. → Improvement of sound → Noise suppression when speaking.
• 📶 Check the network: If the signal is bad (for example, in the subway), the recording may be interrupted. Use Wi-Fi calls (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Wi-Fi calls when the quality of the communication is low.

For professional recording (e.g., interviews), connect an external microphone via USB-C (requires a USB-C adapter → 3.5mm). Redmi Note 8 Pro supports OTG, but check the microphone compatibility in the Cube ACR app before buying.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Redmi Note 8 Pro