Recording conversations on Xiaomi Mi 9: all ways to turn on and configure

Recording phone conversations on the Xiaomi Mi 9 can be useful in a variety of situations, from fixing important business negotiations to preserving evidence in controversial moments. However, many users are faced with the fact that the standard recording function is either absent from the menu or unstable, the reason lies in the features of MIUI firmware and regional restrictions, in some countries recording calls is prohibited at the legislative level.

In this article, we will discuss all working ways to include recording conversations on Mi. 9 (including the Mi models 9 SE mi 9T), Regardless of the firmware version, you will learn how to activate the built-in function through hidden settings, set up a record through the Google Phone app, and which third-party utilities are guaranteed to work on this device. MIUI 12/13/14 and circumventing restrictions for Russian and European versions of smartphones.

Before you get to the settings, make sure your Xiaomi Mi 9 is updated to the latest available firmware. In older MIUI builds (below 11.0), the recording function may be missing or error-free. Also check if your mobile operator is blocking the recording - some providers (such as MTS or Beeline) limit this ability at the network level.

1. Standard MIUI conversation record: where to look and how to turn on

In most versions of MIUI firmware for Xiaomi Mi 9, the conversation recording function is hidden in the phone app settings, but its availability depends on the regional firmware:

• 🌍 Global/European version (EEA): The recording is usually disabled by default due to GDPR.
• 🇨🇳 Chinese version: feature available, but may require Russification.
• 🇷🇺 Russian version: recording allowed, but sometimes hidden in deep settings.

To check for the presence of an embedded record:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the recent (call log) section.
3. Tap on. ⋮ (three dots in the upper right corner) → Settings.
4. Scroll down to Record conversations (if not, read the next section).

If the Record conversations item is present, activate it and select the following options:

• 🔄 Automatic recording: for all incoming/outgoing calls.
• 🎤 Manual recording: the button will appear during the conversation.
• 📁 Reservation folder: by default, files are stored in /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/.

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If you don’t have a “Recording conversations” option in your settings, try changing the region in your phone settings to India or Indonesia – these firmware features are often available.

Hidden MIUI settings: how to enable recording through the engineering menu

If the standard method didn’t work, you can try activating the recording via the engineering menu (#4636##.#.) This method works on the Mi 9 with MIUI 10-12 firmware, but it takes care – incorrect changes can disrupt the phone.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Set Audio Mode block.
4. In the Voice Call field, select VoIP mode (this will enable recording support).
5. Save the settings and restart the phone.

Important: once VoIP mode is activated, the recording will only work for calls over the mobile network (not for VoIP applications like WhatsApp or Telegram). If the mobile connection is lost after the reboot, return the settings to the original state.

3. Google Phone Recording: A Reliable Way for MIUI 13/14

The Google Phone app (aka Google Phone) offers built-in conversation recording that is more stable than the standard MIUI feature, a method that works for the Xiaomi Mi 9 on MIUI 12-14 and does not require root rights.

Steps to set up:

1. Remove or disable the standard Phone app from Xiaomi (via Settings → Applications → Application Management).
2. Install Google Phone from the Play Market.
3. Open the app, tap on. ⋮ → Settings → Recording of conversations.
4. Enable the option to Always Write or select Write selectively.
5. Accept the notice of compliance with the laws (the recording will be accompanied by a voice alert).

Advantages of the method:

• 🔍 It works on all versions. MIUI (including European and Russian assemblies).
• 📂 Files are saved to Google Drive (you can set up automatic synchronization).
• 🔊 Recording quality is better than in the standard Xiaomi app.

Delete the standard Phone app |Install Google Phone from Play Market |Configure the entry in the application settings |Configure the permissions to access the microphone and memory | Make a test call to check-->

4 Third-party applications: TOP-3 programs for recording calls

If the built-in methods don't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, and we tested dozens of apps and selected the three most reliable ones for Xiaomi Mi 9:

Before installation, check:

• ⚙️ In the security settings MIUI (Settings → Special facilities → Special Rights Applications allow the application to Record sound and display over other windows.
• 📱 B Settings → Annexes → Permissions management give access to Microphone, Warehouse and Call Log.

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Third-party apps may conflict with Xiaomi’s built-in Phone app. Disable or uninstall standard call software before using it.

5 Problem Solving: Why Mi 9 Recording Doesn't Work

If the recording of conversations is not started, the reasons may be as follows:

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Mi 9 with firmware for the European Union (EEA) Call recording is locked at the core level, and you can only get around this restriction by flashing it to the global or Chinese version. MIUI.

Checklist for diagnosis:

• 🔇 Check if the microphone is switched off in Settings → Sound. → Microphone.
• 📵 Make sure that no Do Not Disturb mode is activated during the call.
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the recording doesn’t work due to temporary glitches MIUI.
• 📲 Update the firmware to the latest version (in) MIUI 14 Recording is more stable).

If the problem persists, try:

1. Reset the settings of the Phone application (Settings → Applications → Phone → Storage → Reset).
2. Install custom firmware Xiaomi.EU - it records conversations unlocked.
3. Use an external voice recorder (such as Easy Voice Recorder) with the speakerphone on.

Legal aspects: can conversations be recorded without consent

In Russia, the recording of telephone conversations is regulated by article 138 of the criminal code of the Russian Federation and the Federal law "On communications".

• 📜 For personal use, the recording is allowed without notifying the interlocutor if you are a participant in the conversation.
• ⚖️ For public distribution (for example, in court) the consent of the second participant is required.
• 🚫 It is forbidden to record conversations of third parties (for example, through a speakerphone).

In Europe (GDPR) and the US, the rules are tougher — recording without consent can be considered a privacy violation. If you use the Mi 9 abroad, check local laws.

⚠️ Attention: Some operators (e.g. Tele2) can block the recording at the network level. If after setting up you only hear your speech and the interlocutor does not, this is the problem. Solution: use applications that support VoIP recording (e.g. Cube Call Recorder).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi Mi 9