Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi: 5 ways with photo, sound and without root

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a useful feature for creating gameplay, training videos, saving streams or fixing errors in the application. However, many users are faced with the fact that the option is either missing from the menu, or recording video without sound, or emitting a saving error. The reason lies in the features of the MIUI shell, where the function can be hidden, disabled by default or work with restrictions depending on the model (Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10C, POCO X5, etc.).

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to enable screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi, from standard MIUI 14/15 tools to workarounds for devices with outdated firmware versions. We will focus on setting up recording with sound (including microphone and system sounds), as well as solving typical problems: black screen when recording, clipping video or no button in the notification curtain. If you tried to record the screen through Settings → Special features and did not find the right item there, do not rush to install third-party applications: most likely, the function is simply hidden elsewhere.

1. Standard method: recording through the notification panel

The fastest way to activate screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi is to use the Quick Settings Panel, but here's a caveat: on some models (such as the Redmi 9A or Redmi Note 8 Pro), the default recording button is missing from the curtain.

1. Open the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Click on the Edit icon (pencil or three dots in the upper right corner).
3. Find the inactive buttons “Screen Record”** (an icon with a circle and a dot inside).
4. Drag it to the active area (upper screen).

After adding the button:

• 🎥 Start recording: tap the icon in the curtain, and a delay timer will appear (3 seconds).
• 🔊 Turn on the sound: Before recording starts, click on the gear settings and activate the Sound Record (select Microphone, System Sound, or both).
• ⏹ Stop recording: Pull the notification curtain and press Stop or use a floating panel with a timer.

Important: On Redmi with MIUI 12 and below, the recording button may be called Screen Recorder and require pre-activation in the security settings. If the icon is not in the quick settings list even after editing, move on to the next method.

Activation via MIUI settings (if the button is not in the curtain)

If the screen recording is not displayed in the notification bar, it can be enabled via the settings menu. Instructions are current for Xiaomi Redmi on MIUI 13/14/15:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Screen recording.
2. Activate the Screen Record switch (if it is grey, click on it).
3. Return to the notification bar and check for the button (you may need to restart the device).

On some firmware, the path to settings is different:

• 📱 Redmi Note 11/12: Settings → Annexes → Screen recording.
• 📱 POCO X3/X4: Settings → System and device → Additionally. → Screen recording.
• 📱 Redmi 8/9: Settings → Special facilities → Screen recording.

On Redmi with global firmware (EEA) Screen recording function may be blocked due to limitations EU-In this case, changing the region to "India" or "Russia" through the Settings will help. → Additionally. → Region (resetting will be required).

3. Screen recording with sound: setting up microphone and system sounds

By default, Xiaomi Redmi records video without sound. To add audio:

1. Run the recording through the notification panel.
2. Before you start recording, tap on the settings gear (near the Start button).
3. Turn on the options: 🎤 Microphone to record your voice. 🔈 System sound – to capture sound from games/applications.

Start recording

Sound problems and their solutions:

On Redmi with Android 12+, system sounds may not be recorded due to Google’s policy, in which case it will help to turn on the developer mode and activate the option of debugging over USB (instructions in the next section).

Enabling a record through Developer Mode (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can activate hidden recording options through the developer menu, which is suitable for Redmi on MIUI 12-15 and allows you to bypass the limitations of recording system sounds.

Steps:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version (you will be notified "You are a developer").

Settings → Additional settings → For developers

Screen recording with sound

Enable screen recording audio

Reset the device.

After that, the notification panel will appear an extended version of the screen recording with the option to capture internal audio. K50, POCO F4) This method only works after resetting the network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and networks → Resetting network settings).

5 Third-party applications: when standard methods do not work

If the built-in screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi refuses to work (it makes an error, writes a black screen or does not save a file), third-party utilities will come to the rescue. MIUI:

• 📹 AZ Screen Recorder – supports recording with sound, no watermarks and time limits. Plus: runs on Redmi with Android 10–14.
• 🎬 DU Recorder – allows you to stream the screen in real time and record video in resolution up to 1080p.
• 🔧 Mobizen – Optimized for gaming (supports recording from 120) FPS Redmi Note 12 Turbo).

Instructions for setting up AZ Screen Recorder:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, grant permissions to Overlay over other windows and Record audio.
3. In the application settings, select: Resolution: 1920×1080 (Full HD). Bitrate: 12 Mbps (for better quality). Sound source: Microphone + system sound.

Click on the floating recording button (or via notification).

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI 14 Global Some applications (e.g. Mobizen) may require optimisation to be disabled MIUI in the battery settings (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery → Select applications → Shut down).

6. Solving common problems

Even after successful screen recording activation, Xiaomi Redmi users face typical errors.

• 🖥 Black Screen in Record: Reason: Conflict with Privacy Protection in MIUI. Solution: Turn it off in Settings → Confidentiality → Special access → Screen recording.
• 📁 Video is not saved: Check free space on the device (needs at least 500 MB) and permissions for the recording application in Settings → Annexes → Permits → Warehouse.
• ⏱ Recording ends after 3-5 minutes: Power saving mode is triggered. Add the recording app to the exceptions: Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → Select applications → Screen recording → No restrictions.

If the video is recorded but slows down or breaks, try:

• Reduce the resolution to 720p.
• Turn off the sound recording (it loads the processor).
• Close background applications through Settings → Apps → Cleanup.

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Before an important recording, transfer your phone to Plane Mode, which will prevent interruption due to calls or notifications.

7.Alternative methods: recording via PC or second phone

If none of the methods worked (for example, on Redmi 7A or Redmi Go with outdated firmware), you can record the screen through a computer or other smartphone:

Method 1: Using scrcpy (for PC)

1. Download scrcpy and install it on your computer.
2. Connect Redmi to USB with USB Debugging enabled.
3. Run the command in the terminal: scrcpy --record file.mp4
4. Add the flag --audio=mic to record the sound (Android 11+ is required).

Method 2: Recording from another phone

• 📱 Use a second smartphone with a camera (for example, POCO X3).
• 🎥 Set it on a tripod or fasten it with tape over the Redmi screen.
• 🔊 To record sound, connect an external microphone or use a voice recorder.

These methods are relevant for technical support when you need to fix an error in the operation of the device, or to create training videos without the risk of failure of the program record.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi

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On Xiaomi Redmi with MIUI 14+, the built-in screen recording supports up to 2K resolution (on models with a 1440p display), but for stable operation it is recommended to choose 1080p and a bitrate not higher than 15 Mbps.