How to set up a permanent record of phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: all ways

Owners of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 often face the need to record important phone conversations — whether it is business negotiations, interviews or just saving valuable information. However, standard MIUI settings do not always provide an obvious way to enable automatic recording of all calls. In this article, we will analyze all available methods, from official functions to bypassing system restrictions.

It’s important to understand that recording capabilities depend on the firmware version, regional settings, and even the carrier. For example, in some countries, recording conversations without notifying the interlocutor may violate privacy laws. We’ll look at the legal ways that work on the Redmi Note 8 with MIUI 11-14, as well as alternative solutions for users who have standard options disabled.

If you’re looking for a reliable way to save all incoming and outgoing calls without manually running recordings, this guide will help you customize your system to your needs, from basic settings in the Phone app to installing third-party utilities, here you’ll find a solution to even Xiaomi’s most stringent restrictions.

Official Call Recording Settings in MIUI

The standard Phone app on the Redmi Note 8 has a built-in recording feature, but it is often hidden or restricted to regional policies.

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 Record of Conversations section (if not, see the next section).
4. Turn on the Automatic Record switch and select the call type (All, Incoming or Outgoing Only).

If you don't have a Call Record menu, it means that the feature is disabled at the firmware level, and one of the alternative methods described below will help, and check if the section is hidden under additional settings, which sometimes appears after the MIUI update.

Why can the recording function be disabled?

On the Redmi Note 8, recording conversations are often blocked for the following reasons:

• 📍 Regional restrictions: In some countries (e.g. the EU), recording without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited by law, so Xiaomi disables the feature at the firmware level.
• 🔄 An outdated version MIUI: In the firmware older MIUI 12 Automatic recording may have worked differently or not at all.
• 📱 Modified firmware: If you use custom software (like LineageOS), standard features MIUI may be removed.
• 🔒 Operator Policy: Some mobile operators block the recording at the network level (for example, through VoLTE settings).

To check if the lack of feature is regional, try changing the country in your phone settings (for example, India or Russia, where recording is allowed).

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Language and Region.
2. Select the country where entry is allowed (e.g. India or Russia).
3. Restart your phone and check for the recording option in the Phone app.

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If you have a write feature after you change your region, but the interface language has changed, return the original language in the settings without changing the country.

Hidden ways to enable recording without root rights

If the standard method didn’t work, try activating the recording via the engineering menu codes or hidden settings, which do not require superuser rights and work on most versions of MIUI.

Method 1: Code for recording

Enter the following code in the Phone app:

##2663##

After that:

1. In the menu that opens, select Auto Call Recording.
2. Set the Enable value (Included).
3. Reboot the phone.

Method 2: Configure through USSD-team

Some users confirm the following sequence is working (tested on Redmi Note 8 with MIUI 12.5):

##7465625##

This code opens the SIM Toolkit menu, where the write option may be hidden, and if the menu doesn't appear, it's not suitable for your firmware.

Make a backup copy of the data

Check the battery (minimum 50%)

Remember the current network settings

Do not interrupt the setup process-->

Use of third-party applications for recording

If the built-in methods don't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue. The best ones support the Redmi Note. 8 and circumvent the constraints MIUI. Here's the top.-3 tested solutions:

Before installing, check the permissions of the application: it must request access to the microphone, Contacts and Phone calls.

1. Open the application and enable Automatic Recording.
2. In the settings, specify the save format (for example, MP3 or WAV).
3. Add the application to the battery optimization exceptions (Settings → Battery → Optimization), otherwise the recording may be interrupted.

Manual control of recording during the call

If the automatic recording doesn't work, you can manually run it while you're talking.

1. During the call, click on the Record button (mic icon or mug) on the screen.
2. After the conversation is over, the recording will be stored in the CallRecordings folder in internal memory.
3. To listen to the recording, open the Phone app → Journal → Select a call → Details → Play.

On the Redmi Note 8 with MIUI Global firmware, the recording button can only appear after the first manual start. Try recording one call manually - after that, the automatic recording option is sometimes activated in the settings.

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If the recording button is not displayed during the call, check if it is disabled in the settings of the Phone application → Record conversations → Show the recording button.

Solving Call Recording Problems

Even after setting up, the recording may not work properly. Consider typical problems and their solutions:

• 🔇 Recording is not saved: Check if there is enough space on the device (records take up) ~1–2 MB per minute. Clear the cache of the Phone app (Settings) → Annexes → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 📵 Recording ends: Disable Battery Optimization for the Phone app and the recording utility (if you use a third-party utility).
• 🔊 Poor sound quality: In the recording settings, select the format WAV instead MP3 (Better quality, but larger file size).
• 🚫 Feature disappeared after update: Recoil to previous version MIUI or installing custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu) can return the feature.

If the recording is working but the interlocutor is not heard (or vice versa), the problem may be in the microphone or speaker.

1. Record your voice note through a standard voice recorder.
2. Listen to it – if the quality is poor, clean the microphone (the hole next to the main camera) or check the device for damage.

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To improve recording quality, turn off Noise Reduction in the call settings (Settings → Sound → Voice Improvement) This will help if the recording sounds muffled.

Legal aspects of recording conversations

Before you turn on a permanent entry, make sure it doesn't violate local law. Most countries have the following rules:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: It is allowed to record conversations without notice if you are a party (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), but using the recording in court requires proof of its reliability.
• 🇺🇸 USA: Most states have a very good deal of unilateral consent (you consent to the recording as a participant), but California and Washington require bilateral consent.
• 🇪🇺 European Union: In most EU countries, recording without notifying the interlocutor is prohibited (for example, in Germany or France), except if the recording is for personal purposes and is not distributed.
• 🇮🇳 India: Recording conversations is allowed if you are a member, but it is forbidden to post recordings without consent.

⚠️ Note: In some countries (e.g. Germany or Austria) for illegal recording of conversations, fines are imposed before the date of the recording. €10,000 Before using the function, clarify local laws or notify the person about the recording (for example, using an automatic voice message).

If you are recording for business correspondence, it is safer to obtain the written consent of the interlocutor in advance (for example, via email or messenger). CRM-systems, for example, Bitrix24 or Zoho CRM) There are built-in tools for legally recording calls with notification.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Redmi Note 8