Recording conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 10: all ways and life hacks

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 10 can be useful in a variety of situations, from fixing important business conversations to saving memories of conversations with loved ones. However, not all users know that this feature is not always available out of the box - it needs to be properly configured or activated through hidden menus. In this article, we will discuss all working ways to enable recording, including regular MIUI tools and third-party solutions, and also explain how to circumvent typical system limitations.

The Redmi 10 (Make 2021/2022 with MIUI 12.5–14 firmware) is that call recording can be blocked due to regional restrictions or operator policies. For example, in some EU countries this feature is disabled at the firmware level. But don’t rush to install questionable applications – first check all the official methods we described below.

1. Checking the recording support in the regular application "Phone"

Before looking for workarounds, make sure your Redmi 10 supports recording conversations in a standard app at all.

1. Open the Phone app (the phone icon on the home screen).
2. Dial the number and make a test call (you can use your other phone).
3. During the conversation, carefully examine the screen: if there is a “Record” button in the interface (usually in the form of a mug or microphone), then the function is activated.

If you don't have a button, go to the next section. On MIUI 13+ firmware for the European region, the record is disabled by default, but it can be returned through hidden settings.

Enabling recording through the Engineering Menu (MTK)

On Redmi 10 with the MediaTek Helio G88 processor (most versions), recording conversations can be activated via an engineering menu, which works even if the button is not in the interface:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##36446337###
2. In the menu that appears, select MTK Settings → Engineer Mode → MTK Logger.
3. Find the option "Voice Call Record" and set the Enabled value.
4. Save the settings and restart the phone.

When you reboot, the Phone app should have a recording button, and if it's not, check the Settings → Special Options → Additional section, where the switch sometimes hides.

Record the current sound settings|Check the battery charge (minimum 50%)|Connect to Wi-Fi in case of resetting|Do not interrupt the process until it is completed.-->

3.Configure via MIUI Hidden Settings (without root)

MIUI 12.5-14 firmware has hidden settings that allow you to enable a recording without superuser permission.

1. Install the application "MIUI Hidden Settings" from Google Play (XDA developer).
2. Open the app and go to System → Call Settings.
3. Find the option "Enable Call Recording" and activate it.
4. Return to the standard Phone app – the recording button should appear.

If you don’t have an option, try an alternative route:

• 📱 Enter the phone code in the app: ##4636##
• 🔧 Select Usage Statistics → Call Settings
• 🎤 Activate Auto Call Recorder"

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If the hidden settings record never came up after activating, try resetting the Phone app settings in the Settings menu → Apps → App management → Phone → Storage → Clear the data. This often helps to bring back hidden features.

4. Use of third-party applications (if the standard methods do not work)

If none of the above methods worked, there is a third-party option, the best applications for recording calls on Redmi 10:

Before you install, check the app's permissions: it must request access to the microphone, storage, and phone calls, and without these permissions, the recording will not work.

⚠️ Note: Some recording apps (e.g. Boldbeast) require you to turn off battery optimization to work properly. → Battery → Optimizing the battery → Select applications → Find the recording software. → Turn off optimization.

5. Problem Solving: Why is the record not working?

If you have activated a record but it doesn’t start or saves empty files, check the following points:

• 🔇 Microphone turned off: Make sure the microphone is not locked during the conversation (e.g., with a finger or cover).
• 📵 Operator restrictions: Some mobile operators (e.g. Tinkoff Mobile or Tele2) They block the recording at the network level. SIM-map.
• 🔒 Privacy Policy: In some countries (Germany, France) recording conversations is prohibited by law, and MIUI automatically hides this function.
• 🛠️ Firmware failure: If the record stopped working after the update, try resetting the network settings to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

If the problem persists, check the system logs through the MatLog app (available on Google Play).Look for errors with CallRecorder or Telecom tags.

6. Where are the records stored and how to keep them?

By default, conversation records on Redmi 10 are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

The files are.amr or.mp3 (depending on the firmware) and are named by the template:

Call_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_Number.amr

To transfer the recordings to your computer or to the cloud:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (select File Transfer Mode).
2. Go up the path and copy the files you want.
3. For automatic sync, install Google Drive or Dropbox and set up autoboot from the folder call_rec.

⚠️ Note: If you use a third-party recording app, the path to the files may be different. ACR record-keeping /storage/emulated/0/CubeCallRecorder/. Check the app settings to find out the exact path.

7. Legal aspects: can conversations be recorded?

Before you activate the recording, make sure you don't violate local laws. Here are the key points for different countries:

If you plan to use the recordings in court or to resolve disputes, notify the person in advance of the recording. In some countries (for example, in the United States under the laws of the state of California), the consent of all participants in the conversation is required.

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Even if the recording is legally permitted, sharing it without the consent of the other party may be considered a violation of the right to privacy.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Redmi 10