How to turn off screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Modern Xiaomi smartphones, including the popular budget Redmi 9A, have a variety of content-creating features, including a built-in screencaster, but users often need to limit this ability on their device, and this may be due to the desire to protect personal data, prevent accidental recording of confidential correspondence, or limit children’s access to creating screenshots in games.

The MIUI operating system that runs Redmi 9A doesn’t have one universal “Disallow Everything” button, but there are a set of measures to achieve this goal: you’ll need to understand security settings, application access rights, and the specific features of Second Space mode, and understanding these mechanisms will allow you to have full control over what’s happening on your screen.

In this article, we will take a look at all the available methods for limiting video capture functionality, how system restrictions protect banking applications, how to manually block access to specific programs, and what workarounds every Android smartphone owner should know about.

System Restrictions and Data Protection in MIUI

The MIUI operating system has built-in security mechanisms that automatically block the ability to create screenshots and videos in certain applications, primarily banking programs such as Sberbank Online or Tinkoff, as well as incognito modes in browsers. When you learn to start recording a screen in such applications, the system will issue a notification that action is impossible due to security policy.

This feature is implemented at the level of the secure flag in Android, which prohibits the capture of the contents of the window. For the average Redmi 9A user, this means that you do not need to configure anything to protect your financial data from accidental or malicious recording by third-party programs.

However, if you want to expand this list of secure applications or make sure that no program has unnecessary rights, you will have to manually check the permissions. In MIUI 12 and more recent versions that are relevant to Redmi 9A, rights management has become more flexible. You can deny any application access to the clipboard or overlays, which indirectly affects the ability to intercept the image.

⚠️ Note: Completely disable system protection in banking applications is impossible without root rights and firmware modification, which is highly recommended for ordinary users due to the risk of losing funds.

It's important to understand that standard system tools are primarily about protecting data, not completely banning a function for the sake of banning it, so to have total control, we're going to need additional customization methods, which we'll talk about later, and managing these parameters is in the deep layers of the security menu.

Access rights management for applications

To prevent specific applications from recording their screen, you have to restrict their rights. In Redmi 9A, this is done through the settings menu. Go to Settings, then select Apps and find All Apps. Here you need to find a program you don't trust or the Screenshots system app.

Within the settings of a particular application, look for permissions or other permissions. The access list can have items related to displaying over other windows or accessing memory. Although there may not be a direct screen record switch here, limiting background activity and access to storage significantly reduces the likelihood of successful video capture.

Special attention should be paid to applications that require access to special features, often through this section malicious or just overly curious programs get control of the screen, and disable access to special features for all programs except those in which you are 120% sure.

It’s also worth checking the list of apps with device administrator rights. Go to Settings → Password & Security → Privacy → Special Access Rights → Device Administrator Apps. If there are unknown programs there, disable them immediately. This is a critical step for the security of your Xiaomi.

Use of the “Second Space” mode

One of the unique features of MIUI is the Second Space feature, which is actually creating a second profile on one Redmi 9A phone that is completely isolated from the main one, so you can set the second space so that only the necessary work or children's applications are installed, and you can not install screen recording tools there.

To activate this feature, go to Settings and find Second Space. Create a new profile, set a separate password or fingerprint to log in. In this space, you can either not install Screenshots or simply not license it. When a child or colleague has a phone, you can be sure that they won't be able to record your main screen.

This is effective for separating personal and work information, for example, in the main space you have all the social networks and banks, and in the second space you have only games or educational applications, and even if in the second space someone tries to do a screencast, your personal data in the first profile will remain secure and will not be displayed.

Using second space is not just a way to hide icons, it's full-fledged virtualization of the environment, and data isolation in this case works at the file system level, making it impossible for applications from one space to access the clipboard or gallery of another without your express permission.

Parental Control and Digital Well-Being

If your goal is to limit screen recording for a child using Redmi 9A, the best solution is to use built-in parental controls. MIUI has Google’s Family Link app or its own Security solution that allows you to manage device time and features.

By setting up a child’s profile, you can block the installation of new apps from Google Play, which will prevent third-party screen recorders from downloading, and you can also restrict the use of certain categories of apps. While an outright ban on the built-in screen recording function through parental controls is not implemented in all versions of Android, limiting the installation of analogues solves 90% of the problems.

In Digital Well-being, you can set time limits for specific games or programs, and if a child tries to record a game, they simply won't be able to run a recorder app unless you give them permission to do so, and this creates an effective barrier to random or intentional capture of what's happening on the screen.

• 🔒 Set a password on your phone settings so your child can’t change configuration.
• 📱 Use guest mode to temporarily transfer the device.
• 🚫 Turn off the ability to buy in-app to avoid surprises.
• 👁️ Check your installed app history regularly in your Google account.

It is important to update your restriction lists regularly, as kids learn to bypass simple barriers quickly. Parental controls are not a one-time setup, but a process that requires attention. In the Redmi 9A, these features work steadily and do not overload the battery.

Specialized applications for blocking

Because the standard MIUI interface does not have a Global Recording Ban button, users often turn to third-party solutions, and in GetApps or Play Market, you can find blocker apps that work on a shield principle, and they put a transparent layer over the screen that intercepts commands from screenshots and videos.

One popular type of software is Screen Pinning, which allows you to nail one app to the screen so you can't leave or fold without entering it. PIN-While the application is fixed, screen recording buttons and screenshots are often blocked automatically by the system.

To activate the screen fix, go to Settings, search for Affix or find this item in Password and Security → Privacy → Special Access Rights. Enable the function. Now, by running the desired application and selecting the fixation option in the menu of recent applications, you will reliably protect the screen from outside interference.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party blockers, read reviews carefully. Some may contain ads or collect data about which apps you use most often.

Using these tools requires them to have broad access rights, including the right to draw over other windows. This creates a potential vulnerability, so download programs only from trusted developers with high ratings. For Redmi 9A, with its modest characteristics, it is better to choose lighter versions of such applications, so as not to slow down the system.

Technical Features and Limitations of Recording

It is worth noting that the Redmi 9A is based on the MediaTek Helio G25 processor and has HD+ screen resolution (720x1600). The built-in screen recorder is optimized for these characteristics, but it is not omnipotent. There are technical limitations that can help in blocking: for example, if free RAM (RAM) is not enough, the system can complete the recording process itself.

Also, screen recording is not possible during some system processes or when you are actively using certain features, such as the Floating Window in some scenarios. Understanding these nuances helps predict the behavior of the device. If you want to be sure that the recording is not going, you can simply put a high load on the processor by running heavy play - in which case the background recording is often interrupted or crashes.

It's also important to consider that any attempts to software-proof screen recording can be bypassed by physical methods, such as taking pictures with another phone or camera. So digital hygiene and mindfulness remain the main tools of protection. Don't rely blindly on software locks if information is critical.

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For maximum security, use a physical keyboard (OTG) or enter data blindly, relying on memory if you are afraid of hidden cameras or spyware.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Full screen locking on Xiaomi requires a comprehensive approach: from setting access rights to using isolated spaces, since there is no single button for this.