Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all ways and hidden chips

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi 9 is a useful feature that can be useful for creating gameplay, saving video instructions or demonstrating the operation of applications. However, not all users know that this smartphone has three official ways to activate recording without installing additional programs. Moreover, depending on the version of MIUI, the interface may differ, which often causes confusion.

In this article, we will not only break down the standard method through the notification bar, but also alternatives using Game Turbo mode and the hidden Screen Recorder feature in the developer settings, focusing on recording quality, resolution and frame rate settings, parameters that directly affect the size of the final file and the smoothness of the video.

Method 1: Record through the notification panel (fastest)

This is a basic method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, and the main advantage is instant access without unnecessary settings. However, it has a limitation: by default, recording is done without sound from the microphone (only system sounds).

To activate the recording:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the Screen Record icon (usually a dot-in circle or video camera icon) and if it's not there, tap it on a pencil and add it to the active elements.
• 🎥 Click on the recording icon, and a countdown timer will appear (3 seconds), and then the screen capture will begin.
• ⏹ To stop recording, pull the notification bar down and tap the “Screen Record” notification or click on the floating “Stop” button".

Video is automatically saved to the gallery in the ScreenRecordings folder or Screen Records. The default resolution is 720p, but it can be changed (more on that below).

Method 2: Record through Game Turbo (for gamers)

If you want to record gameplay with maximum quality and minimal impact on performance, use the built-in Game Turbo mode.

• 🎮 Record the sound from the game and the microphone at the same time.
• 📊 Choose permission before 1080p and bitrate to 12 Mbps.
• ⚡ Use hardware acceleration to reduce lags.

Instructions:

1. Open the game or application you want to record.
2. Swipe from left to right across the screen to call the Game Turbo panel (if it doesn’t appear, turn it on to Settings → Special Features → Game Turbo).
3. Click on the video camera icon in the toolbar.
4. Select the quality settings (recommended 1080p/60 FPS for dynamic gaming).
5. Slip "Start" and start recording.

The video will be saved in the GameTurbo folder in the gallery. Please note that in this mode you can not record system menus (for example, phone settings) - only games and applications.

Make sure the game supports the Game Turbo|Close background applications for stable operation|Connect the charger during long recording|Check the vacant space (1 minute 1080p/60FPS = ~500 MB)-->

Method 3: Hidden recording through developer settings

Few people know, but Redmi 9 has a hidden screen recording feature with advanced settings, which is available through the developer menu.

• 🔧 Select the sound source (microphone, system sound or both).
• 📹 Set up bitrate and permission manually.
• 🛠 Turn off the display of touch gestures on the record.

How to turn on:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the Screen Recorder option (could be called Screen Recording for Developers).
4. Turn it on and configure the settings: Video Resolution: 1080p or 720p. Bit Rate: 4 to 12 Mbps (the higher the quality, but the more weight of the file).

Run the record through the notification bar (as in Method 1), but now with your settings.

Important: at high bitrate (12 Mbps), one minute of 1080p video can take up to 90 MB. If space on the phone is limited, choose 720p with a bitrate of 6 Mbps.

Customizing the recording quality: resolution, FPS and bitrate

The recording options will determine how smooth and detailed the video will be. On Redmi 9 with a Helio G80 processor, the following combinations are available:

To change the settings:

1. Start recording in any of the described ways.
2. Slip on the floating recording panel (will appear after start).
3. Select Settings (cogs) and adjust the parameters.

Top.-3 Proven applications for Xiaomi:

1. AZ Screen Recorder supports 4K recording (on Redmi 9 maximum 1080p), there is a built-in editor.
2. DU Recorder - convenient for streams, there is a function of drawing on the screen during recording.
3. Mobizen – synchronizes with a PC, allows you to manage the recording from a computer.

Before installing, check permissions: the application will need access to Overlay over other windows and audio recordings. These settings are manually enabled in Settings → Applications → Special Access.

⚠️ Warning: Some antiviruses (e.g. Avast) block third-party recorders from operating as suspicious. Add the app to exceptions or temporarily disable protections.

Where to find recorded videos and how to edit them

By default, all screen recordings are saved in the folder:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Movies/ScreenRecordings (staff-recorder).
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/GameTurbo (Recordings through Game Turbo).
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Movies/[Title appendices] (for third-party recorders).

To edit the video:

1. Open the gallery → find the video → tap “Edit”.
2. The built-in MIUI editor allows you to crop videos, add music or text.
3. For advanced editing, use CapCut, KineMaster or InShot (available in the Play Market).

If the video is not displayed in the gallery, check the folder through a Explorer (for example, Mi File Manager). Sometimes files are hidden due to cache - restart the Gallery application.

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Videos with screen recording take up a lot of space. Regularly transfer them to your PC or cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) to avoid clogging your phone's memory.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Redmi 9