Recording conversations on Xiaomi Redmi: how to turn on, configure and save

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a useful feature that helps you capture important details of negotiations, save evidence for legal purposes or simply keep an archive of conversations. However, many users face difficulties in setting it up: somewhere the option is hidden in the depths of the menu, somewhere requires additional permissions, and some firmware is completely absent. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to enable recordings, from standard MIUI tools to third-party applications, and also explain how to avoid typical errors when saving files.

It is important to understand that the recording capabilities depend on three factors: MIUI version (12, 13 or 14), Redmi model (e.g. Redmi Note 11 or Redmi 10C) and firmware region (global, Chinese or European). For example, in Chinese versions of MIUI, the recording function is often locked at the system level, and in global versions it may require manual activation. We covered all scenarios so that you can customize the recording regardless of these nuances.

1. Standard MIUI conversation record: where to look for settings

Most Xiaomi Redmi models (starting with Redmi 9 and later) have a recording feature built into the Phone app, but the location varies depending on the shell version. MIUI 14 has made the path easier, and MIUI 12 will have to dig deeper. Here's a universal algorithm:

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Recent section (watch icon in the bottom menu).
3. Tap on. ⋮ (three dots in the upper right corner) → Settings.
4. Select a Call Record (in some versions, a Call Record).
5. Activate the Write automatically or set up rules for individual contacts.

If you don't have Record Conversations on the menu, your firmware doesn't support out of the box. In this case, go to the alternative methods below. Also note that some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ for the Chinese market) may have their recording blocked due to local privacy laws.

Where are records saved? Default files in.amr or.mp3 folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec You can listen to it on any player or send it to a messenger, but there's a pitfall here: when you reset your phone to factory settings, the folder with the records is deleted without recovery if you don't make a backup.

2.Why there is no option to write in the settings: possible reasons

Phone Menu Recording is a common problem, especially for Redmi users with custom or Chinese firmware, and here are the main reasons and ways to fix them:

• 📱 Regional restrictions: On devices for the Chinese market (with China firmware) ROM) Call recording is blocked by law. ROM or use third-party applications.
• 🔄 An outdated version MIUI: V MIUI 11 and below, the recording function was not available on all models. → The phone. → Update of the PO.
• 🛠️ Disabled system permissions: Check if the phone application has been revoked in Settings → Annexes → Permits (need Microphone and Warehouse).
• 📲 Modified firmware: If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS), the standard record may not work. Install alternative software from the next section.

To determine exactly why, check your firmware version: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. If there is a CN at the end of the name (for example, MIUI 14.0.5 CN) – you have Chinese firmware, and the standard record is not available.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) K50) post-update MIUI 14 the record stops working due to a bug in the system, in which case it will help to roll back to the previous version or reset settings through Settings. → Additionally. → Reset.

3. Alternative recording methods: third-party applications

If the standard feature is not available, third-party programs come to the rescue, we tested 5 popular applications for recording calls and selected the best options for Xiaomi Redmi:

To install any of these applications:

1. Download APK from an official website (such as Cube ACR) or from Google Play.
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Launch the application and grant rights to Microphone, Phone and Warehouse.
4. In the program settings, select the write format (we recommend MP3 to save space) and the save folder.

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If the application does not record calls, try to enable the option “Use an alternative recording method” or “Mode for the recording” in its settings. MIUI". This helps to bypass the system’s limitations.

Importantly, some banking services and messengers (such as WhatsApp) block the recording because of privacy policies, in which case only a second phone with the recorder on will help.

4 Manual recording through the engineering menu

On some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi 9T or Redmi Note 10 Pro), call recording is hidden in the engineering menu, a method that requires caution but allows you to activate the function without third-party software.

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code ##36446337## (some models have code ##4636## → Phone Information → Settings).
2. In the engineering menu, look for the Audio or Call Settings section.
3. Activate Voice Call Recording or Enable Call Record.
4. Save the changes and restart the phone.

After that, the standard Phone app will have a recording button during the call (usually in the form of a red circle), note that the engineering menu may differ on different models, and incorrect changes in settings can lead to malfunctions in the communication module.

⚠️ Note: Redmi with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 10A) Changes in the engineering menu can cause loss IMEI. Before experimenting, be sure to make a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

5. set up automatic recording for individual contacts

If you don’t need to record all calls, but only conversations with certain subscribers (such as colleagues or customers), set up the rules in the standard Phone app:

1. Open Contacts and select the desired number.
2. Tap on. ⋮ → Recording conversations (or always recording).
3. Specify which calls to record: All, only incoming or outgoing.

For mass tuning:

• 📇 Go to the phone. → Recent → ⋮ → Settings → Recording of conversations → Rules of record.
• 🔍 Select Add rule and specify contacts or numbers (masks can be used, for example, +79* for all Russian rooms).
• 📁 Set a folder to save records (by default – CallRecordings in internal memory).

Please note: if you are using a double SIM (Dual SIM), The rules of the record are set separately for each card. To avoid confusion, assign each card to the same card. SIM Unique name in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks.

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Automatic recording by the rules saves space on the phone and eliminates the need to manually enable the fixation of each call.

6 Where records are stored and how to transfer them to a computer

By default, the records files are saved in one of the following folders (depending on the MIUI version and the way you write):

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec — standardization MIUI.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings — for third-party applications (e.g. Cube) ACR).
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings — if a built-in dictaphone was used.

To transfer the recordings to the computer:

1. Connect Redmi to the PC via USB-cable (select File Transfer Mode in the Notification Curtain).
2. Open the folder with records (see the paths above) and copy the files to the hard drive.
3. To save space, convert.amr to.mp3 with programs like Audacity or online converters.

If the folder with records does not appear on the PC, check:

• 🔍 Is it enabled to show hidden files in Windows Explorer (View) → Hidden elements).
• 📱 Are not the rights to access storage for the Phone or voice recorder application disabled.
• 🔄 Have you been reset after the update? MIUI (In this case, the folder could have moved).

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To avoid losing records when resetting your phone, set up automatic folder synchronization call_rec with Google Drive or Mi Cloud through the Files app → Backup.

7. Solving the Problem: Why Calls Are Not Recorded

If the record does not start or files are saved empty, check the following points:

A special case is recording calls via a Bluetooth headset. On Redmi with MIUI 14, this feature is unstable: sound can only be recorded from your microphone, without the voice of the interlocutor.

1. Turn off your Bluetooth headset before calling.
2. Use a wired headset with a 3.5mm connector (if you have one on your model).
3. Install the Boldbeast app and select Bluetooth Fix in its settings.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G And other models with Dimensity processor, Bluetooth recording can be completely blocked because of the chipset's features, and in this case, only manual recording on a recorder remains.

Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi Redmi