Recording conversations on Xiaomi: how to turn on and configure in 2026

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that helps to record important details of negotiations, save evidence or simply keep an archive of conversations. MIUI (particularly 14-15) This option is often hidden or restricted due to tighter privacy policies, and in some regions, call recording is blocked at the firmware level, for example, in EU countries due to data protection laws (GDPR).

In this guide, we will discuss all the current ways to enable recording conversations on Xiaomi, including official settings, circumvention of restrictions through ADB, as well as alternative applications. Separately, we will focus on the nuances for popular models — Redmi Note 12/13, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13/14 and others. If you come across the message “Talk recording is not available in your region”, here you will find working solutions.

1.Official method: recording through the standard application "Phone"

In most MIUI firmware, the recording function is built into the Phone app, but its visibility varies by region and version of the software.

• 📱 Open the phone application (pipe icon).
• ⚙️ Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Select Settings.
• 🎤 Scroll down to the Recording of Conversations section (if there is no item, proceed to the next method).
• 🔄 Turn on the Automatic Recording Switch or select Record Manually.

If there is no Call Record, it means that the feature is locked for your region or model, in which case one of the alternative methods will help (see sections below). On some devices (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 15), the recording can only appear after the first manual activation during the call - try clicking on the microphone icon in the call interface.

2. Unlock recording via ADB (for advanced users)

If the recording of conversations is hidden due to regional restrictions, it can be activated via the Internet. ADB-This method requires connecting a smartphone to a computer and works on most Xiaomi devices with a computer. MIUI 12-15. Important: after execution of commands the function will appear in the settings, but its stability depends on the model and firmware version.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers and turn on USB Debugging.

Connect your smartphone to your PC

Start the command line (Windows)

adb shell settings put global force_call_recording true

Then:

adb shell settings put global call_recording_notification false

(The second command disables the recording notification for the interlocutor).

Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU) After updating the system settings, recordings may be reset, and note that in the EU and the US, recording without notifying the interlocutor may violate local laws - use the function responsibly.

3. Alternative applications for recording calls

If the standard methods don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and we tested a few solutions and selected the most reliable ones for Xiaomi:

Before installing, check the app's permissions: it must have access to Microphone, Warehouse and Call Log. Android 10+ will also require permission to access notifications (for automatic recording).

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If the app doesn’t record the voice of the person, try turning on the hands-free mode for 1-2 seconds during the call – this often helps to activate the microphone for recording.

4. Features of recording on popular Xiaomi models

The conversation recording function can work differently depending on the model and version of MIUI, and we have collected up-to-date data for the most common devices:

• 📲 Xiaomi 13/13 Pro (MIUI 14–15): Recording is available through ADB Or third-party apps. The standard phone app has a hidden feature.
• 📲 Redmi Note 12/13 (MIUI 14): In some regions, recording works out of the box, but requires manual activation during a call (the Record button appears after clicking on three dots).
• 📲 POCO X5/F5 (MIUI 14 for POCO): Maintains recording through ADB, but you may need to turn off battery optimization for a recording application.
• 📲 Xiaomi 12T/12S Ultra: Global firmware records blocked, Chinese (China) ROM) work without limitation.

On devices with a Snapdragon processor (such as the Xiaomi 13 or POCO F5), recording is usually more stable than on models with MediaTek (such as the Redmi Note 12), where audio quality issues may occur.

5 Where records are stored and how to export them

By default, conversation records are stored in the device’s internal memory along the way: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

or

/storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/

(depending on the version of MIUI).

To transfer the recordings to the PC or the cloud:

1. Connect your phone to your computer via USB (select File Transfer mode).
2. Go to the folder with the records (see the paths above).
3. Copy files (usually in.m4a or.mp3) format to your PC.
4. For automatic sync, use Google Drive or Mi Cloud (set up autoload for the records folder).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI Records are encrypted and not played on other devices. To avoid this, select the save format in the Phone app settings. MP3 (if available).

6. Legal aspects of recording conversations

Before using the call record, please read the laws of your country, and most regions have the following rules:

• 🌍 Russia: It is allowed to record conversations without notice if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation).
• 🌍 European Union (GDPR): Recording without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited and may entail a fine.
• 🌍 Most states require at least one-party consent).
• 🌍 Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus: Similar to Russia – recording is allowed for personal use.

If you plan to use the recordings in court or for dispute resolution, check the evidentiary requirements. For example, in Russia, a notarized transcript of a recording has more legal force than the audio file itself.

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Even if the recording is permitted by law, it is ethically correct to warn the interlocutor about the recording of the conversation - this will help to avoid conflicts.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Xiaomi users often encounter common mistakes when recording conversations, and we have collected the most common cases and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check to see if your device has custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) installed, in which case the record may not work due to the lack of proprietary Xiaomi drivers.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions