How to turn on screen recording on Xiaomi phone: all ways + error solving

Introduction: Why you need a screen recording on Xiaomi and what it takes

Screen recording on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones is a useful feature that can be used to create gameplay, save streams, demonstrate app performance, or even capture evidence in controversial situations. Unlike screenshots, video recording allows you to convey the dynamics of interaction with the device, which is especially valuable for training materials or error reports.

In modern versions of the firmware MIUI 14/15 screen recording is integrated at the system level, but its settings and capabilities depend on the phone model. For example, the flagship Xiaomi 13/14 supports recording in 1080p resolution at 60 FPS, while the budget Redmi Note 12 can be limited to 720p and 30 FPS. In addition, it is important to consider the limitations on recording DRM-protected content (Netflix, Disney+) – such videos will be displayed in a black screen.

Before you start, make sure that on your device:

• 📱 Up-to-date version installed MIUI (Update through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system)
• 🎤 Microphone and storage access allowed for Screen recording
• 🔋 Battery charge not less than 20% (recording consumes a lot of energy)

Method 1: Standard recording of the screen through the notification panel

The fastest method is to use the built-in MIUI Screen Recorder tool, which is available on all devices running MIUI 12 and later, including the POCO F5, Redmi K60 and other popular models, to activate the recording:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Screen Record icon (if not, click Edit and add manually).
3. Tap the icon and confirm permissions (microphone, file access).
4. Press Start and the countdown will begin in 3 seconds.

When you record, you'll see a floating panel with a timer and control buttons on the screen.

• ⏸️ Put the record on hold.
• 🎤 Turn on/off the microphone
• ✏️ Make notes on the screen (available on the MIUI 15)
• ❌ Stop the recording.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) The recording can automatically stop after 10 minutes. This is a system restriction, you can only circumvent it through third-party applications.

Method 2: Advanced recording settings in MIUI

If you don't like the default settings, you can change them in the settings menu.

1. Open Settings → Special Options → Screen recording.
2. In the Video Quality section, select:

Frequency of staff

30 FPS

60 FPS

Show touch

Pay attention to the sound source parameter:

• 🔇 No sound, just video.
• 🎤 Microphone – Recording your voice
• 🔊 System sound – sound from applications (not working on all models)

Method 3: Screen recording via Game Turbo (for gamers)

If you're recording gameplay, use the built-in Game Turbo mode, which is optimized for gaming, and allows you to capture video with minimal lags.

1. Start a game (such as Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile).
2. Swipe from left to right across the screen to open the Game Turbo panel.
3. Click the Record icon (or Broadcast if you need to stream).
4. Select quality – 1080p 60 FPS is recommended for gaming.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎮 Optimized rendering (less friezes)
• 📊 Display FPS temperature CPU real-time
• 🔕 Ability to hide notifications during recording

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Redmi Note 11), recording via Game Turbo can lead to artifacts in the video if the performance mode is simultaneously enabled.

Method 4: Third-party applications for screen recording

If the built-in MIUI tools don’t suit you, consider alternatives from Google Play:

• 📱 AZ Screen Recorder – Supports recording 4K, Video editor, no watermarks available.
• 🎥 DU Recorder - convenient for streams, there is a built-in title editor.
• 🎮 Mobizen – optimized for gameplay, low resource consumption.

When choosing an application, pay attention to:

• 🔒 Permissions: Some request access to Special Gesture Intercept capabilities.
• 📤 Weight. APK: heavy applications (over 50MB) can slow down recording.
• 💰 Paid Features: Free versions often have limited quality or watermark overlays.

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Before installing a third-party recorder, check the reviews from the last month – some apps after updates start showing ads on top of the record.

To avoid productivity problems:

1. Close the background applications through Settings → Applications → Launched.
2. Turn off animation in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times, then select Windows Animation: 0.5x).
3. Use a cooling stand if the recording lasts more than 20 minutes.

Solving common problems when recording screen

Even on newer devices (Xiaomi 14, POCO F5 Pro), users are faced with typical bugs.

If the recording does not start at all:

1. Reboot the phone.
2. Clear the cache of the Screen Record application in Settings → Applications.
3. Update MIUI to the latest version.
4. Reset the special features settings (Settings → Special features → Reset).

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On MediaTek Helio devices (like Redmi 10A), screen recording may not work smoothly due to a weak processor, in which case lower the resolution to 480p and turn off the audio recording.

Where records are saved and how to edit them

By default, the video is saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Movies/ScreenRecords/

or (on some models):

/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots/

To change the place of conservation:

1. Open Settings → Special features → Screen recording → Save folder.
2. Choose the internal memory or SD-card (if supported).

For basic editing, use the built-in Gallery app:

• ✂️ Cutting – Removing unnecessary fragments.
• 🎨 Filters - Color correction.
• 📝 Text - addition of subtitles.

For professional installation we recommend:

• 🎬 CapCut – free, easy for beginners.
• 🎥 KineMaster – Support for multi-layer video.
• 💻 Adobe Premiere Rush – for synchronization with the desktop version.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi