Xiaomi’s current smartphones, including the flagship Mi 9, have powerful built-in screencasting functionality. Users no longer need to search for and install dubious apps from third-party stores to capture gameplay, create a training video or fix a bug in the system. The built-in tool works stably, does not waste excess energy and is integrated directly into the MIUI shell.
However, despite the default feature, many device owners do not know where exactly the desired button is hiding or how to activate sound recording from the microphone. Often users confuse the usual screenshot menu with advanced video capture capabilities. In this article, we will discuss in detail all ways to activate screen recording on the Xiaomi Mi 9, quality settings and nuances of working with audio.
To start, you do not need superuser rights or complex manipulations of the user. ADB-All the tools are already built in and ready to use after minimal setup. Let's look at how to access this useful functionality through the standard smartphone interface.
Activation through the Quick Settings Panel
The fastest and most affordable way to start recording is to use a notification curtain, which is the standard way for all Android devices with a MIUI shell. By default, the icon can be hidden in the second page of the menu, so you must first find and secure it for easy access.
To open the control panel, swipe down from top to bottom across the screen. If you don't see the icon right away, swipe again or click on the edit button (usually a pencil or three dots). In the list of available widgets, find the Screen Recorder or Screen Recorder item.
⚠️ Note: If you can’t find the icon in the list of available widgets, it may have been removed in previous interface settings. Try resetting the control panel settings or checking for system updates.
Once detected, drag the icon into the curtain active area, and now you just need one tap to start recording, and the system immediately starts counting down and creates a floating control window that allows you to pause or terminate the process at any time.
The advantage of this method is that you don't have to open additional apps, you can quickly respond to what's happening on the screen, which is especially important when recording dynamic moments in games or rare system errors.
Search for the application in the program menu
If using the curtain is inconvenient or the shortcut has been accidentally removed, you can always run the feature through the main app menu. On the Xiaomi Mi 9, system utilities are often grouped into folders to save space on the desktop.
Look for a folder called Tools, or Tools, and that's where the default utilities are: calculator, voice recorder, scanner, and of course Screen Recording. The icon is usually a video camera on a white or blue background.
- 📱 Find the Tools folder on your desktop.
- 🎥 Open the application "Screen recording".
- ⚙️ Press the settings button (cogs) for preconfiguration.
- 🔴 Press the red button to start recording.
Launching through the app allows you to immediately jump to the quality and source settings without starting recording.This is useful if you plan to create a long video with specific parameters and do not want to risk missing an important point while searching for a button in the curtain.
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For quick access to the function, you can add a screen recording shortcut directly to the desktop, by long pressing the icon in the application menu.
Customization of quality and sound parameters
Before you start creating content, it is important to properly configure the capture settings. Xiaomi Mi 9 has a great display, and to make the video quality, you need to set the appropriate resolution. Go to the settings of the screen recording application.
In the Video Quality section, you can choose between 720p, 1080p, and 2160p (4K). For social networks like Instagram or TikTok, 1080p is enough to balance the quality and size of the file. If you record high-resolution gameplay for YouTube, choose 4K, but remember that such files take up a lot of space.
| Parameter | Recommendation | Influence on the file |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution 720p | For quick sending to messengers | Minimum size |
| 1080p resolution | Standard for YouTube and Social Media | Average size |
| Resolution 2160p | Professional content | Very large size. |
| Frequency of personnel | 60 FPS for games, 30 FPS for interface | Affects smoothness. |
Special attention should be paid to the audio settings. From the audio settings menu, you can select the source: Microphone, System sound or a combination of them. To record gameplay with comments, select a microphone. If you want to capture only the sounds of the application (for example, music or dialogue in the game), select the system sound.
⚠️ Note: System audio recording may not be available in some applications due to Android security policy limitations, especially in instant messengers or banking programs.
Use of side menu and hot keys
When you're recording, you have a floating control window on the screen, which allows you to stop recording, pause, or add comments in real time, but you can use hidden gestures or side menus to keep the screen from cluttering.
Some versions of MIUI have a side menu called by a swipe from the edge of the screen, and you can find additional tools like drawing on the screen or adding watermarks, which makes the process of creating educational videos more professional.
☑️ Pre-recording checks
Also worth mentioning is the volume hot keys, which you can activate in the screen recording settings a feature that allows you to stop or pause recording by double pressing the volume buttons, which is extremely convenient when the hands are occupied by the controller or the phone is fixed in the holder.
Remember that during recording, notifications can block content. It is recommended to activate the Do Not Disturb mode in advance, so that a random message does not spoil the frame and interrupt the recording of confidential information.
File management and formatting
Once the recording is complete, the file is automatically saved to the gallery. Xiaomi Mi 9 defaults to MP4 format, which is compatible with most devices and platforms. Videos can be found in the Screen Records album or in the shared photo feed.
It allows you to do basic editing right after you record it. You can crop the beginning and end of the video by removing the extra seconds of finding the right button or the final actions. For more complex editing, you better use third-party applications, but for quick editing, built-in tools are enough.
Where are the records stored?
If you plan to record a lot of high-resolution video, keep an eye out for free space. A minute of 4K recording can take tens of megabytes. Clean the gallery regularly or set up automatic upload to cloud storage.
Troubleshooting and troubleshooting
Sometimes users find that the recording does not start or stops after a few seconds, most often due to a lack of RAM or aggressive battery optimization, check whether the application is worth recording in the list of limited.
Another common problem is the lack of sound, so make sure you select the right audio source in the settings, and if you're recording audio from a microphone, check if it's covered with a cover or a finger while you're playing.
- 🔇 Check the volume level of the media and microphone.
- 📱 Make sure there are no critical system errors on the screen.
- 💾 Free up space if your memory is more than 90%.
- 🔄 Restart the device if the function has stopped responding.
⚠️ Warning: When you record protected content (movies from online cinemas, paid courses), the screen may turn black. DRM, which cannot be bypassed by standard means.
In conclusion, the screen recording feature on the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a powerful tool in skilled hands.Putting the settings right will allow you to create professional quality content directly from a mobile device, without the need to connect to a PC.
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The main secret of quality recording is to pre-tuning the resolution and sound source before the capture, not during the process.