Recording conversations on Xiaomi: how to turn on and configure on any smartphone

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a feature that can be useful in a variety of situations, from saving important business negotiations to fixing evidence for legal purposes. However, many users are faced with the fact that the recording option is either absent from the menu or works with restrictions, this is due to both MIUI policy and legal regulations in some countries.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to enable conversation recording on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, from standard settings to workarounds for models where the feature is blocked. We’ll focus on the nuances of working on the latest versions of MIUI 14 and MIUI 15, and consider alternative applications and their security. If you’re looking for a reliable way to save audio conversation without breaking laws, this guide is for you.

Why Xiaomi may not have a call record feature?

Before we get to the instructions, it's important to understand why recording conversations isn't always available out of the box.

• 📱 Regional restrictions: In some countries (e.g. the EU), recording calls without notifying the interlocutor is prohibited by law, so Xiaomi removes this feature from firmware for certain regions.
• 🔄 Version. MIUI: In older versions of the shell (up to) MIUI 12) the record was available by default, but in new releases it is often hidden or moved to another menu.
• 📵 Smartphone model: On budget devices (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) The function may be missing due to hardware limitations.

Google has also tightened requirements for apps to record calls on Google Play since 2023, and now they must comply with local privacy laws, which has led to the removal of many popular utilities, another reason why standard methods may not work.

⚠️ Note: In Russia, recording of telephone conversations is allowed only with the notification of the interlocutor (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), the use of records in court without the consent of the second party can be considered inadmissible evidence.

Method 1: Standard call recording via call settings (MIUI 14/15)

If your Xiaomi smartphone supports recording out of the box, it can be activated in a few steps, a method that works on most models with MIUI 14 and MIUI 15, including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Recording of Conversations section (on some models it may be called Auto Recording).
4. Activate the Write automatically switch or select Write manually.
5. In the Storage section, specify where to save files (internal memory or MicroSD).

When activated during the call, a recording button (usually a dot-shaped circle) will appear. Click on it to start recording the conversation. Finished files will be available in the folder. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec or through the Dictatorphone app.

Check the MIUI version (settings → About the phone)

Make sure that the function is not hidden by regional restrictions

Free up space on the internal drive (minimum 500 MB)

Disable the power saving mode for the "Phone" application"-->

If you don't have a Conversation Record section in your settings, it means that the function is locked at the firmware level, in which case you can move on to the following ways.

Method 2: Hidden activation via engineering menu (for advanced)

On some Xiaomi models, the recording of calls is hidden in the engineering menu, which requires caution, as incorrect actions can lead to malfunctions in the phone.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to Turn on/off call recording (also known as Voice Call Recording).
4. Activate the option and restart the smartphone.

After the reboot, the Phone app should have a write button. If the combination ##4636### doesn't work, try the alternative code:

#847## for models based on Qualcomm processors
#36446337## for devices on MediaTek

⚠️ Warning: Changing the parameters in the engineering menu may lead to loss of warranty or unstable operation of the communication module. If after activation there are problems with calls (cliffs, noise), return the settings to the original state.

Method 3: Third-party applications for recording calls

If the standard methods don't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, but there are two key nuances:

• 🔒 Security: Many apps require permission to access calls, which can be used to collect personal data.
• 📱 Compatibility: Since Android 10, Google has limited the ability of recording applications, so some programs may not work on new versions MIUI.

We tested several solutions and selected the three most reliable ones:

For the correct operation of Boldbeast Call Recorder on Xiaomi, you need:

1. Install the application and open it.
2. In the settings, select Record Mode → 1 (for) MIUI).
3. In the Fix Recording Issues section, activate the Fix Xiaomi Miui option.
4. Reboot the phone.

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Before installing a third-party app, check the reviews from the past 3 months. Many utilities stop working after MIUI updates, and developers do not always promptly fix problems.

Method 4: Recording via a second phone or external device

If software methods are not suitable (for example, due to legal restrictions), you can use hardware solutions, which guarantees 100% performance, but requires additional hardware.

Options:

• 📱 Second smartphone: Put the second phone next to you and turn on the recorder (like the standard Dictaphone app on Xiaomi.
• 🎤 External voice recorder: Devices like Sony ICD-UX570 or olimpus WS-853 They provide clean sound and long-term autonomy, connect via Bluetooth or through a 3.5 mm connector (if you have one on your Xiaomi).
• 🔊 Conference headset: Some models (like the Jabra Speak 510) have a built-in conversation recording feature, connect it to your smartphone via Bluetooth and activate the headset recording.

The advantage of this method is that it does not depend on firmware and legal restrictions, since the recording is done on an external device. However, note that the interlocutor can hear the sound of the recording (for example, the click of a button on a recorder), so warn him beforehand about fixing the conversation.

How to save and protect recordings of conversations?

Recorded conversations often contain sensitive information, so it's important to keep them properly stored. Here are some tips:

• 🔐 Encryption: Use applications like Cryptomator or VeraCrypt to encrypt your records folder. Xiaomi also has a built-in Safe Files folder feature.
• ☁️ Cloud storage: Upload files to Google Drive or Mi Cloud, but only if they are encrypted.
• 🗑️ Delete: If the record is no longer needed, delete it through the Schroeder files (for example, in CCleaner) to prevent recovery.

We also recommend renaming the records to avoid confusion, such as:

2026-05-15_ Ivanov Ivan Agreement Sale.mp3

This will help you quickly find the right record and prove its authenticity if necessary.

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Keep records for no longer than is required for your purposes. According to FZ-152 "On personal data", prolonged storage of records without the consent of the interlocutor can be considered a violation.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you record a conversation on Xiaomi, users encounter common mistakes, and we've collected the most common ways to fix them:

If none of the solutions worked, try resetting the phone app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the phone and select the Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

Standard MIUI function

Third-party applications (Cube, Boldbeast, etc.)

External voice recorder or second phone

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