Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi Note: from basic settings to professional tricks

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones is a feature that everyone can use, from creating gameplay videos to saving important video instructions. But not all users know that the ability to record in MIUI goes far beyond the standard button in the curtain. In this article, we will discuss not only basic methods, but also hidden chips that will allow you to record the screen with sound, without watermarks and even in high resolution.

The Redmi Note line is a variety of models (from Note 8 to Note 13) and firmware versions. Some recordings are enabled with a single touch, and some require activation in the settings. We took all the nuances into account and prepared a universal guide that will be suitable for both beginners and experienced users.

Built-in screen recording: where to look and how to turn on

The easiest way to start recording is to use the standard MIUI tool, which is available on all Redmi Notes starting with MIUI 10 and up, but there are pitfalls: on some models (like the Redmi Note 8 Pro with global firmware), the feature can be hidden by default.

To activate it:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Record the screen and turn on the slider.
• 🔧 On some versions MIUI The other way: Settings → Additionally. → Screen recording.
• 🎯 After activation, the “Screen Record” icon will appear in the notification panel (an icon with a dot in a circle).

If the button is not even after turning on, don’t panic. On the Redmi Note 10/11/12 with MIUI 13+, the record can be hidden in the Tools section (swipe down twice → Edit → add the recording widget).

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On Redmi Note 9 Pro and older, screen recording is automatically saved to the DCIM/Screenshots folder. To change the save location, use a file manager or third-party applications.

Recording settings: resolution, FPS and sound sources

The built-in MIUI tool allows you to flexibly configure recording options — but not all users know where these options are hidden. Once you click on the record icon, a small window will appear in the curtain with a choice:

• 🎥 Video resolution: from 480p before 1080p (Redmi Note 12 Pro+ readily available 1440p).
• 🔊 Sound source: microphone, system sounds, or both.
• ⚡ Frequency of frames: 30 FPS (default or 60 FPS (smooth-play).
• 👆 Showing touches: useful for tutorials.

On the Redmi Note 11S and later, when you select a resolution of 1080p 60 FPS, you automatically turn off the system sound recording - this is the MIUI limitation. To get around it, you will have to use third-party applications like AZ Screen Recorder.

⚠️ Attention: On the Redmi Note 8T note 9C with a Mediatek Helio processor G80/G85 recording 1080p 60 FPS It can cause lags. We recommend limiting it to a small number of lags. 720p 30 FPS steady-work.

Screen recording with internal sound: bypassing the limitations of MIUI

One of the main problems with embedded recording is that you can't capture system sound in some modes, like on the Redmi Note 10, when 60 FPS is turned on, the sound automatically turns off.

1. Use third-party applications: 📱 AZ Screen Recorder – supports system sound recording on all Redmi Note models (you need to enable the option in the application settings). 🎤 Mobizen – allows you to select the sound source separately for the microphone and system.

Activate the hidden MIUI function

adb shell settings put global capture_internal_audio 1

This command must be entered through ADB (by connecting the phone to the PC), and after rebooting, the "Internal Sound" option will appear in the recording settings.

On the Redmi Note 12 Pro and the newer MIUI 14, the problem is partially solved – system sound is available in all modes except 4K. But the recording quality leaves much to be desired: sound can be distorted when the processor is under high load.

Hidden Screen Recording Chips on Redmi Note

Few people know, but MIUI has undocumented screen recording capabilities.

• 🎬 Pause during recording: during the recording session, swipe down the notification bar and click on the recording icon, the "Pause" button appears. MIUI 12+.
• ⏱️ Autostop timer: in the recording settings (Settings) → Special opportunities → Screen recording → Additionally), you can set automatic termination in 5, 10 or 15 minutes.
• 🖼️ Without watermark: by default MIUI Adds the Xiaomi logo to the corner of the video. To remove it, hold the recording icon in the curtain before recording, and the option "Without watermark" appears".
• 🔄 Recording from the webcam: on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and newer you can simultaneously record the screen and video from the front camera (includes in the recording settings).

Another great thing is that you can quickly turn on the recording through gestures.

1. Go to Settings → Gestures → Quick gestures.
2. Select "Three-click on the screen" and assign the action "Screen recording".

Clear the app cache | Turn off notifications | Check the free space (minimum 1 GB) | Close the background applications |Enable Do Not Disturb mode-->

The Best Third-Party Screen Recording Apps

If embedded tools MIUI Not to mention, for example, you need to write down 4K Or with a separate bitrate setting, you'll have to install third-party software. 10 Apps and selected top-3 For the Redmi Note:

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro and later, the AZ Screen Recorder allows you to record in 4K 60 FPS without losing quality — which is not possible with standard means. But there is a nuance: at this resolution, the video takes ~ 1 GB in 5 minutes, so check the free space before recording.

⚠️ Attention: On the Redmi Note 8/9 Snapdragon-powered 665/720G Applications like Mobizen can cause overheating when recording in 1080p 60 FPS. Watch the temperature of the phone!

If you want to record long streams (like broadcasts or online lessons), look at DU Recorder, which has a feature that automatically breaks videos down by time, which will save you from losing data if the recording is interrupted due to memory shortage.

Problem Solving: Recording interrupted, no sound, lag

Even on the top-end Redmi Note, users are having problems recording screens, and here are some of the most common mistakes and solutions.

• 🚫 The recording is interrupted through 3-5 mins: Reason: limitation MIUI Solution: Go to Settings → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start and turn it on for the recording application. → Battery → Battery Optimization Select “No Limits” for Recorder Application.

No sound on the record.

On Redmi Note 11 and later, check to see if Quiet Sound is activated in the recording settings. Also make sure that Settings → Sound does not turn off the system sound for the applications.

Lags and low FPS

Reduce the resolution to 720p and turn off the recording of touch. On weak models (Redmi Note 8) it helps to activate the performance mode in Settings → Battery.

On the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ with Dimensity 1080, when writing in 4K, an artifact can appear in the form of green stripes. This is a firmware bug, a temporary solution: update MIUI to the latest version or use AZ Screen Recorder with a bit rate of no more than 30 Mbps.

Tips for professional recording: bitrate, codecs and editing

If you're recording a screen for YouTube, streaming or professional purposes, standard MIUI settings won't be enough.

• 📊 Bitrate: For 1080p 60 FPS optimally 20-30 Mbps, for 4K — 40-50 Mbps. AZ Screen Recorder is set up in manual mode.
• 🎥 Codecs: preferable H.265 (HEVC) — It gives you a smaller file size at the same quality, but not all players support it.
• ✂️ Installation: Use the built-in editor for quick cropping MIUI (gallery → For complex editing, CapCut or KineMaster.

Streamers use the Webcam Recording feature (available in Mobizen and DU Recorder) to overlay video from the front camera over the screen, ideal for reactions or comments during play.

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To record gameplay on Redmi Note, always turn off Adaptive Brightness and set a fixed brightness of 80-90% to prevent exposure spikes in the video.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi Note