Xiaomi Redmi 9 remains one of the most popular budget smartphones even in 2026, but many users still do not know how to properly enable screen recording on this device. Unlike flagship models, where the screencasting feature is put on the Quick Settings panel, here it is hidden deeper — and this causes confusion. In this article, we will examine all the working methods, from built-in MIUI tools to bypassing restrictions through Game Turbo and third-party applications.
The feature of Redmi 9 (codenamed lancelot) is that the screen recording is implemented here via the ScreenRecorder module, which can conflict with certain shells. For example, when the power saving mode is activated, the recording can be interrupted, and in games it will automatically turn off after 3 minutes. We tested all methods on the firmware MIUI 12.5-14 (including global and European builds) and revealed nuances that are not written even in the official documentation.
1. Record the screen through the notification panel (standard method)
The most obvious way is to use the built-in MIUI feature, but it's not always available out of the box. On Redmi 9, the default screen recording button is hidden, and you have to add it manually. Here's how to do it:
- Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar, then swipe again to open the full panel.
- Slap the icon. ⚙️ Edit (or ⋯ → Edit the panel in some versions MIUI).
- Find the icon in the list of inactive buttons 🎥 Record the screen (or Screen Recorder) and drag it to the top of the screen.
- Click Ready and return to the main screen.
Now the record button will appear in the Quick Settings panel to start recording:
- Slap the icon. 🎥 — A pop-up window with settings will appear.
- Select resolution (default 720p, but can be upgraded to 1080p), quality (standard or high), and sound source (microphone, system sound, or both).
- Click Start and confirm the permission to write (the countdown timer will appear in 3 seconds).
⚠️ Attention: If the button 🎥 Screen recording is not available, so your firmware is cropped by the manufacturer (often found in devices for the Russian market). №2 or №3.
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2. Record through Game Turbo (for games and applications)
Game Turbo is a proprietary game mode from Xiaomi that optimizes performance but also contains a built-in recorder.This method is suitable if you need to record gameplay or the work of a particular application (such as TikTok or YouTube).
Algorithm of action:
- Open the application you want to record (such as PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).
- Swipe from left to right across the screen to open the Game Turbo panel (if the swipe doesn’t work, check your gesture settings in Settings → Additional settings → Gestures).
- In the Game Turbo panel, tap the icon. 🎥 Recording (may be called Record in English version).
- Set up settings: Resolution: 720p or 1080p (high resolution is not available in all games); Bitrate: 4 Mbps to 12 Mbps (the higher the quality, but the higher the weight of the file); Sound: only microphone, only game, or both.
Press Start – the recording will begin after the countdown.
The advantage of this method is that Game Turbo automatically optimizes FPS (frames per second) for the game, reducing the lags.
- 🔴 Recording is interrupted if the game is folded into the background.
- 🔴 In some games (for example, Call of Duty: Mobile) the recording is blocked due to cheat protection.
- 🔴 Maximum recording time: 10 minutes (limited) MIUI heat-prevent).
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If the Game Turbo record stops, try turning off the FPS optimisation option in the mode settings, which will reduce performance but increase recording stability.
3. Use of third-party applications (for advanced features)
If the built-in methods are not satisfied (for example, you need to record the screen for longer than 10 minutes or with a webcam overlay), you will have to install third-party software. We tested 5 popular applications and selected the two most stable for Redmi 9:
| Annex | Max, permission. | Bitreit | Microphone support | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ Screen Recorder | 1080p | 12 Mbps | ✅ Yes. | Overlaying the camera, drawing while recording, no watermarks |
| DU Recorder | 2K (Redmi 9 runs as 1080p) | 20 Mbps | ✅ Yes. | Built-in video editor, streaming on YouTube, but there is advertising |
| Mobizen | 1080p | 8 Mbps | ✅ Yes. | Gesture support, recording from the front camera, but requires registration |
We recommend AZ Screen Recorder as the easiest and most advertising-free option.
- Download the app from Google Play (or APK from the official site if the Play Market isn't available).
- At the first start, grant permissions: 📱 Overlay over other windows (for control panel). 🎤 Recording of sound (if you need a microphone). 📁 Access to storage (to save video).
Set the parameters:
- Resolution: 1920×1080 (Full HD)
- Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps (optimum for Redmi 9)
- Orientation: Auto or Portrait/Landscape.
- Press the red REC button and the recording will start after the countdown.
If the video is not displayed:
- 🔍 Check if files are hidden (enable the display of hidden folders in the file manager settings).
- 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes MIUI Does not update the media index immediately after recording.
- 📥 Make sure there is enough space on the device (video) 1080p borrower ~150-200 MB/min).
How to recover lost records?
5. Recording optimization: how to reduce lags and improve quality
The Redmi 9 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 processor that can't always handle 1080p recording on high bitrate.
- ⚡ Close the background applications before recording (use Settings) → Annexes → Clean up).
- 🔋 Connect charging – recording the screen severely drains the battery (up to 15-20% in 30 minutes).
- ❄️ Turn off energy saving in Settings → Battery → Energy saving regime.
- 🎮 Reduce the permit to 720p, If you are recording dynamic videos (games, videos).