Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi Note with sound: full instruction

Modern Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones have become powerful multimedia centers that allow you not only to consume content, but also actively create it. One of the most popular features for gamers, bloggers and ordinary users is the ability to capture what is happening on the display. Often there is a need to save the passage of a difficult level in the game, demonstrate an in-app bug or simply share a highlight from the social network. The built-in tools of the MIUI and HyperOS system provide excellent tools that do not require the installation of third-party software.

However, standard settings often have limitations, especially when it comes to capturing internal audio. By default, the system can ignore game or video sounds, recording only silence or noise from the microphone. This is due to Android privacy policies that have changed in different versions of the operating system. Understanding the intricacies of the built-in voice recorder and on-screen recorders allows you to bypass these limitations and get a quality result.

In this guide, we will take a detailed look at the action algorithm for Redmi Note 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 models, learn how to activate hidden settings, choose the right sound source, and avoid common mistakes such as missing an audio track or abruptly breaking a file.

Activation of the built-in recorder through the control panel

The fastest and most efficient way to start capturing an image on Xiaomi is to use the system curtain notifications. The developers of MIUI have integrated the screencasting function directly into the quick access interface, which makes the process as convenient as possible. You don't have to search for a separate application on the menu, just swipe a few times across the screen, which is especially true when you need to quickly capture the fleeting moment.

To start, unlock your smartphone and lower the curtain from top to bottom. If you don't see the icon you want from the first buttons, click on the edit button (usually a pencil icon or three dots in the corner). In the list of available widgets, find the Screen Record element and drag it to the active zone, after which the icon will be available for instant launch at any time.

Once the widget is activated, a floating control window will appear on the screen, and that's where the key settings that you need to check before you start are hidden. Notice the microphone icon: if it's crossed out, no sound will be written. Pressing it changes the modes of operation, allowing you to select the source of the audio stream, a critical step that is often missed by beginners.

It's worth noting that the interface may be slightly different across different firmware versions, and HyperOS has made the design more minimal, but the functionality has remained the same. If standard methods fail to activate a feature, it may be limited in your region or shell version, so it's worth checking for system updates or changing the region in your phone settings.

Customization of sound sources: microphone or system

The main difficulty in creating video instructions or letsplays on Android is choosing the right audio source. The system offers two main options: recording through a microphone or capturing system sound. The first option records all external noises, including your voice and sounds from speakers, which often leads to low quality. The second option allows you to get pure digital sound directly from the application.

To select the desired mode, click on the microphone icon in the floating recorder window. There will be a menu with three options. The Microphone mode is suitable for voice comment, but background noise can drown out the sound of the game. System Sound mode is ideal for gameplay, since it only records the internal audio files of the application. The third option, Microphone and System Sound, is not available on all Android models and versions, but is the most desirable for streamers.

⚠️ Note: On Android versions below 10, system audio capture may not be available or work unstable due to Google's security limitations.In this case, the only option is to use an external microphone or connect the phone to a PC.

It's important to remember that when you select System Sound, your voice won't be recorded unless you're using a mixing headset. Some users have resorted to the trick of playing music or game sound through speakers and recording it through a microphone, but the quality of that audio will be mediocre. For professional results, it's better to use System Audio Mode, and to apply comments already during editing.

Also, privacy is important: When recording system audio, some messengers (such as Telegram or WhatsApp when calling) can block audio from being transmitted to the record file, replacing it with silence, a normal security behavior that is almost impossible to prevent by software at the user level.

Detailed configuration of quality parameters

To get a video of acceptable quality, it is not enough to just press the start button. In the Screen Recording app settings, accessible through a gear in the floating menu, important parameters are hidden. Here you can adjust resolution, frame rate and bitrate. Standard settings are often underestimated to save space, but modern Redmi Notes are able to write in FullHD and higher without losing performance.

In the section “Quality settings” it is recommended to set the value “Full” or select a specific resolution corresponding to the matrix of your screen. For the Redmi Note 12 Pro or older models, the resolution of 2400×1080 is relevant. Frame rate affects the smoothness of the video: 30 fps is enough for static instructions, whereas for dynamic games it is better to set 60 fps if the smartphone processor copes with this load.

Special attention should be paid to the video orientation setting. By default, the recorder can follow the screen rotation, which leads to black bars when editing; it is better to fix the orientation of "Portrait" or "Landscape" depending on your goals. Also in this menu you can include the display of touches, which is useful for training videos, but redundant for gameplay.

Remember that high settings require more free storage space. 60 fps video minutes can take anywhere from 50 to 150 MB depending on the bitrate. Make sure your Redmi Note has enough free storage in advance, otherwise the recording will be interrupted automatically.

Use of third-party applications for advanced functions

If Xiaomi’s built-in functionality seems limited to you, the Google Play store offers a variety of alternatives. Third-party apps like XRecorder, AZ Screen Recorder or DU Recorder often provide more flexible bitrate settings, real-time drawing capabilities, and built-in video editors.

The main advantage of third-party software is that it can bypass some system constraints, such as some software that can record sound from internal applications that block the system recorder, and it can also offer a feature called Picture-in-Picture, which is very popular with bloggers.

⚠️ Warning: When installing third-party recorders, keep a close eye on the permissions requested. Many require access to contacts, location and file system, which may be redundant for a simple screencaster.

The downside of using third-party solutions on the Redmi Note is the aggressive MIUI energy saving system. The system can kill the recording process in the background if you roll the recorder application. To avoid this, you need to go to the battery settings, find the installed application and set the “No Limits” mode.

Another important aspect is watermarks. Free versions of popular recorders often add their logo to the video angle. Xiaomi's built-in tool strips this drawback, making it more preferable to create clean content without the need for subsequent cropping.

Solving Common Sound Problems

The most common problem that Redmi Note owners face is the lack of sound in the finished video, despite the correct settings. This can be caused by an application conflict. If you have a music player or podcast running in the background, the system recorder may not be able to capture the audio stream due to another application's access to the audiojack.

Another reason is Do Not Disturb or No Sound. In some versions of the firmware, when silent mode is on, the recorder forcibly turns off audio recording to keep the silence from breaking. Before you start shooting, make sure that the media volume is not twisted to zero, even if you are using system sound mode.

If the sound is intermittent or stuttering, the problem may be a lack of processor resources. 3D-The game's graphics can overload the SoC of the smartphone. Try to lower the graphics settings in the game itself or reduce the recording quality in the recorder settings. Also close all background applications before starting the process.

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If the sound is only recorded from the microphone, and you want a system, try running the game, then folding it, turning it on, and then unfolding the game, sometimes it helps to grab the audio channel.

And there's a situation where there's sound in the headphones, but it's not written into a file. This is because Android redirects the audio stream to a Bluetooth headset or wired headphones, and the recorder listens to the speaker. To guarantee the result when recording system sound, it's better to turn off external audio devices.

Features of the game mode and Game Turbo

Xiaomi gaming smartphone owners are probably familiar with Game Turbo, a tool that not only optimizes performance, but also provides its own interface for recording the screen. When you run a game through Game Turbo, a panel appears on the side, which also has a recording button. This method is often preferred, since it is better integrated into the gameplay.

The main advantage of recording through Game Turbo is the minimal impact on FPS. The system prioritizes the game resources, and the video encoding process is less priority, which prevents lags, and you can quickly respond to messages without interrupting the recording, and broadcast the screen in real time.

But there's a caveat: Game Turbo's audio settings may be different from the system settings, and you also need to check if the microphone is activated, and if you're communicating with Discord or TeamSpeak while you're playing, you might not be able to record it, because the voice channel takes precedence over the system audio, and you'll have to choose between recording the conversation or recording the game sound.

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To record gameplay with minimal performance losses, always use the built-in Game Turbo feature, not third-party apps.

Some users complain that when recording via Game Turbo, the video is turned inverted or with black fields, this is solved by forced orientation in the settings of the Game Turbo itself or in the system parameters of screen recording.

Saving, editing and searching files

Once you've finished recording, the file is automatically saved to the gallery, and you can find it in the Screenshots album or in a separate ScreenRecorder folder inside the file manager. → MIUI → screen_recorder. Default file format — MP4, Compatibility with any video editor or social network.

Xiaomi's built-in gallery editor allows you to do basic trimming of the beginning and end of the video, as well as apply filters. However, for more serious work, such as adding subtitles or transitions, it is better to use specialized applications like CapCut or InShot. These are perfectly optimized for the Snapdragon and MediaTek processors installed in the Redmi Note.

If you plan to upload videos to YouTube or Instagram, note the aspect ratio: Vertical videos (9:16) look better in Stories and TikTok, whereas horizontal videos (16:9) are standard on YouTube. Change the orientation of the phone before recording begins, as it is difficult to change this post-facta without losing quality and appearing black bars.

Clean your records folder regularly. Video files take up a significant amount of memory, and a crowded drive slows down your entire smartphone. Use cloud storage or PC to archive important content so your Redmi Note always runs fast.