The functionality of modern Xiaomi smartphones has long gone beyond simple calls and messages, becoming a powerful multimedia tool. Owners of the popular model Redmi Note 8 Pro often face the need to capture what is happening on the display: whether it is passing a difficult level in the game, creating a training video or saving correspondence. the built-in Screen Recorder utility allows you to do this without installing third-party software, providing high quality images.
Activating this option may not seem obvious to beginners, as the icon is not always displayed on the default home screen. However, MIUI provides flexible tools to control this process, allowing you to adjust sound settings, resolutions and even add a picture from the front camera in real time. Understanding the intricacies of this module will help you create professional content directly from your phone.
In this guide, we will take a look at all the steps of settings, from finding the hidden button in the notification curtain to advanced bitrate settings. You will learn how to avoid common mistakes, such as no sound or low resolution of the final file. Deep immersion in the system capabilities of Android based on the MIUI shell will open new horizons for your gadget.
Search and activate a standard application
The first step to get started is to find a system application that is already embedded in your device’s firmware. Unlike some other manufacturers, Xiaomi hides the Screen Record label in the Tools folder or directly in the menu of all applications, but not on the desktop. The best way to access the recording feature is to use a control panel that is called by a top-down swipe.
If you don't see the icon you want in the first buttons in the curtain, you need to go to widget editing mode. To do this, click on the three-dot button or the pencil icon in the upper right corner of the notification panel. In the list of available but hidden items that opens, find the "Record Screen" item and drag it to the active zone.
⚠️ Note: Some global versions of the firmware MIUI The app may be called a Screen Recorder or have an icon with a video camera image rather than a standard voice recorder logo.
An alternative way to start is to use a voice assistant Google Assistant or Xiao AI. Just say "Screen recording" and the system automatically starts the desired module. This method is especially convenient when the user's hands are busy, for example, while playing or working with documents. However, manual intervention through the application interface will still be required to initially adjust the parameters.
Configuring quality parameters and resolution
The quality of the final video depends on the selected settings that are available in the menu of the application itself. By default, the system can offer standard settings, but for the Redmi Note 8 Pro with its powerful Helio G90T processor, higher settings are available. To change them, launch the application and click on the gear in the upper right corner of the interface.
In the Settings section, you will find the Resolution option, where you can select a value from 720p to 1080p. For recording gameplay or detailed instructions, it is recommended to choose the maximum available resolution, since the smartphone screen has a pixel density to assess the difference. Also, the frame rate is configured: 30 fps is enough for static content, but for dynamic games it is better to install 60 fps if this option is supported by the current version of the software.
Path to Settings: Screen recording → Settings (cog) → Resolution/BitrateThe important parameter is bitrate, which determines the amount of data being processed per second. High bitrate ensures clarity of the picture and no compression artifacts, but greatly increases the file size. If you plan to upload videos to social networks where additional compression occurs, you can choose average values. For archiving important data, you better use maximum quality.
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When recording video in 1080p and 60 fps resolution, the size of one minute of recording can reach 50-80 MB. Make sure that there is free space on the internal drive in advance.
Configuration of sound accompaniment
One of the most popular features in content creation is the ability to record sound. The Android system on Xiaomi smartphones offers three main modes of audio track operation: microphone, system sounds or a combination of them. Choosing the right mode is critical to ensure that the viewer hears what he needs, rather than background noise or silence.
Microphone mode records all external sounds, including your voice and room noise, which is ideal for creating video comments or reviews that require live communication with the audience, but it is worth considering that in this mode, system sounds (music from the game, messenger notifications) will not be recorded unless they are played through the speaker and captured by the microphone, which often leads to low audio quality.
System Sounds mode allows you to capture the internal audio stream of the device in digital form without loss. This is the best choice for recording the passage of games or music tracks. Note that when you choose this mode, the microphone turns off, and you can not speak comments. In some versions of MIUI, the option of simultaneous recording is available, but it can work unstable on older versions of Android.
- 🎤 Microphone: Records external sounds, is suitable for comments and interviews.
- 🔊 System sound: Records internal audio stream, ideal for gaming and music.
- 🔇 No Sound: Video is created without audio track, useful for creating GIF or quiet demonstrations.
⚠️ Note: When recording system sounds, notifications of incoming calls or messages may interrupt the recording or be recorded in video unless Do Not Disturb mode is enabled».
Use of front camera and effects
A unique feature of Xiaomi’s built-in recorder is the ability to overlay images from the front camera over the main screen, a feature known as Picture-in-Picture (PiP) that allows content creators to show their reactions in real time, which is extremely popular among streamers and bloggers, and you can activate this option right while recording by clicking on the corresponding camera icon in the floating menu.
Once you turn on the mode, you'll see a window with a front-facing image that you can move around the screen and change sizes, which gives you complete control over the composition of the frame: you can move your face into a corner so you don't overlap important elements of the interface of the game or application. The quality of the image from the camera depends on the lighting, so for best results, it's recommended to be in a well-lit room.
Secrets of the camera in the background
And you can also choose whether the microphone will only transmit sound to video when the camera is active, or if it's constantly, so you can flexibly manage the balance between your voice and the app's sounds, and remember that activating the camera increases the workload on the processor and can lead to faster battery discharge and heat.
Drawing and annotation tools
To create training materials and technical instructions, you often need to highlight a certain element on the screen or make a note. The built-in Drawing tool allows you to do this in real time without interrupting the recording. In the recorder control panel, there is a pencil icon that activates the annotation toolkit.
The user can access different color markers, line thickness, and even hand-drawn or straight lines, which is especially useful when you need to show where to click in the complex menu of MIUI settings. All drawing activities are recorded in a video file, making the instructions as clear as possible for the viewer without the need for editing.
However, use this tool with caution: an excess of drawings can overload the frame and distract attention from the main content. It is recommended to use the annotations point-by-point, only to focus on important details. Once you finish drawing, the tools automatically hide, leaving no traces on the final video, if they were not saved in the frame.
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Table of comparison of recording modes
For the convenience of choosing the optimal settings, we will give a comparative table of the main parameters available in the application, understanding the differences between them will help to avoid situations where the recording is interrupted or takes up too much space.
| Parameter | Poor quality | Medium quality | High quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permission | 720p | 1080p | 1080p (60 fps) |
| Bitreit | 4 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 12+ Mbps |
| File size (1 min) | ~30MB | ~60 MB | ~90MB |
| CPU load | Low. | Medium | Tall. |
The mode you choose depends on your goals. If you're recording video for quick messaging, where the quality is still cut, there's no point in loading the processor with maximum settings. At the same time, for YouTube or creating an archive, it's better to use high bitrate to keep the text and small interface elements detailed.
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The optimal balance between file quality and size for the Redmi Note 8 Pro is achieved at 1080p resolution and a bitrate of 8-10 Mbps.
Solution and optimization
Despite the stability of MIUI, users may face a number of problems: often a recording is cut off by itself or a video is produced without sound, most of which is due to an aggressive energy saving system that kills background processes, or to a conflict of applications using audio output.
If recording is interrupted, try adding Screen Recording to the battery exception list. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Protection and find the process you want, and make sure that you don't run other voice recorders or voice assistants that can monopolize the microphone.
Another common problem is low 60 fps recording performance. The Helio G90T processor is powerful, but it's prone to heat. If you notice an FPS or lag drop, close all the extra applications in the background and reduce the recording resolution. Regularly cleaning the system's cache also helps keep the video capturer running smoothly.
⚠️ Warning: With long-term high-resolution recording, the smartphone body can heat up significantly.This is a normal physical reaction, but it is recommended to remove the case for better heat sink.