Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 10 C have evolved into powerful multimedia centers that not only consume content, but also actively create it. One of the most sought-after features for bloggers, gamers and ordinary users is the ability to capture what is happening on the display in real time. This may be necessary to create tutorials, save a rare moment in the game or demonstrate an error in the application. Fortunately, in the shell of MIUI, which the Android system in Xiaomi devices is based, this tool is built-in by default and does not require the installation of third-party software.
Unlike earlier versions of Android, which had to search for workarounds or get root rights, owners of Redmi 10 C have access to the advanced recorder right out of the box. However, many users are not aware of hidden quality settings or how to activate sound recording from the microphone at the same time as the system audio. In this article, we will discuss all aspects of working with the built-in on-screen recorder so that you can get professional-quality video.
Before we get into the technical details, it’s worth noting that the functionality may vary slightly depending on the version of the firmware installed on your device. However, the basic principles of operation remain the same throughout the Xiaomi ecosystem. We’ll look at both the standard method of activating through the notification curtain, and the deeper settings that allow you to customize the writing process for specific tasks.
Activation of the built-in recorder through the control center
The fastest and most obvious way to start capturing an image is to use a quick-setting panel known as a "curtain." On the Redmi 10 C model, it is accessed by swipe from top to bottom. The standard icon set often has a "screen recording" shortcut that looks like a video camera. If you don't see it on the first screen, try swiping to the right to open the second page of the widgets, or tap on a pencil to edit the list.
When you click on the icon, you'll see a floating recording management menu on the screen, which contains a timer, a pause button, and a termination button. Importantly, when you start, the system can request permission to access the microphone or display on top of other applications -- permissions that need to be confirmed to work correctly -- without which recording can be done without sound or interrupted when you switch windows.
⚠️ Note: If you are recording sensitive data, remember that some banking applications automatically block screen recording for security purposes, and the video will have a black screen instead of an image of the bank interface.
For convenience of constant use, you can adjust the shortcut so that it is always at hand. Some users prefer to add the recorder widget directly to the desktop, although this is less common in MIUI than using a curtain. The main thing is to make sure that the device has enough free space, since high-resolution video files can take up a significant amount of memory.
Customization of quality and sound parameters
Not everyone is happy with the standard recording quality that the default system offers. Owner Xiaomi Redmi 10 C can flexibly manage the parameters of the video stream. To get into the settings menu, you need to click on the gear in the recorder interface or find the appropriate item in the general settings of the system, which adjusts the resolution, frame rate and bitrate.
Special attention should be paid to audio track settings. The system allows you to choose the sound source: only system sounds (what you hear in your headphones), only a microphone (your voice and sounds around), or a combination of both sources. To create full reviews or play through games with comments, it is critical to choose the System Sounds and Microphone mode, but this option is not available in all regions and versions of the firmware due to licensing restrictions.
- 🎥 Permission: It is recommended to choose 1080p balance between the quality and size of the file, although available and 720p save space.
- 🎞️ Frame rate: For dynamic games, it is better to set 60 fps, if the processor allows, for static tutorials, 30 fps is enough.
- 🎙️ Bitrate: High bitrate improves picture clarity, but significantly increases the weight of the final video file.
You can also activate touch display in this section, which draws a white circle at the point of pressing your finger, which is very useful when creating training videos. Without this option, viewers will have a hard time knowing where you are clicking on the Redmi 10 C screen, especially if the finger overlaps the interface element.
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Use Do Not Interrupt or Game Mode during recording so that incoming calls or notifications don’t spoil the frame or stop the audio track.
Using Game Mode to Record Gameplay
For gamers, MIUI features a Game Turbo (formerly known as Game Center) that is not just a launcher for games, but a full-fledged overlay that provides enhanced recording capabilities. When you run a game through this service, a special panel appears on the side, where recording features are brought to the fore and optimized for minimal impact on performance.
The advantage of recording through Game Turbo is that it prioritizes resources. 3D-application, and tries to distribute the load so that the recording of the video does not cause a fall FPS (In addition, there are available (presets) settings for popular games, which eliminates the manual configuration every time.
| Parameter | Standard entry | Recording through Game Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Impact on FPS | Medium/High | Minimum |
| Blocking notifications | Optionally. | Automatically. |
| Access to audio settings | Complete. | Complete. |
| Display of statistics | No. | There is (FPS, CPU boot) |
Another useful feature of the game mode is the ability to take screenshots and record videos without leaving the game. The toolbar can be folded so that it does not interfere with the review, and call a re-swipe. This makes the Game Turbo the preferred choice for recording long game sessions on the Xiaomi Redmi 10 C.
☑️ Checklist before recording
Screen recording with voice assistant
It's not always convenient to reach for the screen, especially if your hands are busy or you're in the process of playing. In these situations, the Google Assistant voice assistant or the built-in Mi AI (depending on the region) comes to the rescue, which allows you to start the process of capturing an image by simply saying a command.
What worked is you first set the assistant to activate, usually by holding the power button or swipe from the bottom corner of the screen for a long time, and then you say, "Start recording the screen" or "Screen record," and the system recognizes the command and starts the service.
But there are limitations to this method: Voice control may not work if the room is noisy or if the microphone is busy with another application, and the assistant may not always be able to stop recording on a voice command, so you may need to use a floating window or physical buttons to complete the process.
⚠️ Warning: When using a voice assistant, make sure the microphone does not record your launch command in the final video if you want to keep the audio track clean.
Third-party alternatives from Google Play
While Xiaomi’s built-in tools are powerful, some users prefer third-party solutions, with many apps on the Google Play store, such as AZ Screen Recorder or DU Recorder, offering features that are not available in stock firmware, such as an embedded video editor, the ability to stream straight to YouTube, or drawing on the screen in real time.
Using third-party software makes sense if you want a specific compression codec or file format that the standard gallery doesn’t support, and these apps often have more flexible bitrate settings and allow you to choose a specific area of the screen to record, rather than the entire display.
However, it's worth remembering about resource consumption: Third-party apps are often less model-specific than system counterparts. On the Redmi 10 C, which is in the budget segment, running a heavy third-party recorder can lead to noticeable interface lags and fast battery discharge.
Why is system recording better than third-party recording?
Where to find and how to edit finished videos
Once you've finished recording, the file is automatically saved to the gallery, and in the MIUI shell, you create a separate folder or album called Screen Recorder, and you can find it by opening the Gallery app and going to the Albums tab, and you can sort all the videos by date.
The built-in gallery editor allows you to do basic processing: trimming the beginning and end, applying filters or even adding music. For more serious editing, such as cutting tracks from the microphone and system or overlaying subtitles, you better use specialized applications like CapCut or InShot, which work perfectly on the Helio G85 processor installed in the Redmi 10 C.
If you plan to send videos via instant messengers, pay attention to the file size. High quality recording can lead to files of hundreds of megabytes, in which case it is useful to compress the video or change its resolution directly in the editor before sending it.
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Automatic save to a separate album "Screen Records" allows you to quickly find the right material among hundreds of photos and screenshots, without creating chaos in the main tape of the gallery.