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 capture important conversations, interviews or just save memorable conversations. However, many users face difficulties in activating it: the recording button is not in the call interface, the function is unstable, then it is not at all in the firmware. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to enable recording of conversations on Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi devices with current versions of MIUI 14/15.

It's important to understand that recording capability depends on three key factors: MIUI version, smartphone model, and firmware region. For example, on global versions (Global ROMs), the feature is often disabled due to legal restrictions, whereas on Chinese (China ROM) or Indian firmware, it is available by default, and we'll look at both standard methods and workarounds for devices where recording conversations is blocked.

1. Checking support for recording conversations with your Xiaomi model

Before you try to turn on a recording, make sure your Xiaomi smartphone supports this feature at all.Some budget models (like the Redmi 9A or POCO C31) may not have hardware support for recording voice during a call. Here's how to check it:

• 📱 Full support models: Xiaomi 13/14 series, Redmi Note 12/11 Pro+, POCO F5/X5 Pro, Mix Fold 3. Here, the recording works out of the box on most firmware.
• ⚠️ Models with limitations: Redmi 10/10A, POCO M4 Pro – recording may not be available on global firmware, but is available in Chinese.
• ❌ Models without support: Redmi 9C/9A, POCO C30/C31 — Hardware restrictions do not allow you to record conversations even through third-party applications.

To determine your firmware, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI. If the name is Global at the end (e.g. MIUI Global 14.0.5), you have a global version where the record is most often disabled. Chinese firmware is designated as China or CN.

2. Standard way to include recording (for supported models)

If your Xiaomi supports recording conversations, you can activate it right during the call.

1. Make or receive an incoming call.
2. During the call, click on the “More” button (three dots) in the call interface.
3. In the menu that appears, select the item "Record" (or Record in English firmware).
4. The recording of the conversation will begin - this will be reported by a notification in the upper panel and an audio signal (if not disabled).
5. To stop the recording, click on the "Record" button again.

Ready records are saved in the folder MIUI/sound_recorder/calls They can be listened to through the standard recorder app or any file manager.

Check the available space on your phone (minimum 50 MB)

Make sure you have the microphone on (no permissions blocked)

Turn off the "Do Not Disturb" mode during the call.

Confirm the recording with the interlocutor (by law, notification is required)

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⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14+ The recording can automatically stop after 30 minutes, and this is a restriction that's enforced by privacy laws in the EU and India, and to record a long conversation, you have to stop and start the recording again.

3. How to enable recording on global firmware (if no button)

On global versions of MIUI (especially in the European and Indian markets), the recording button is often hidden due to legal restrictions, but can be returned by hidden settings or configuration changes.

Method 1: Activate through the Engineering Menu (for advanced users)

This method requires access to the engineering menu (#4636##) and does not work on all models.

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##4636###


2. Go to the tab "Phone Information" (Phone Information)).




3. Scroll down and find the item "Set Audio Profile" or "Audio Mode".




4. Select the option "VoIP Mode" or "VoLTE + VoIP".




5. Save the changes and restart the phone.




6. After the reboot, check for the recording button when the call is made.

On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G), this method activates recording only for VoIP calls (WhatsApp, Telegram), but not for regular cellular calls.

Method 2: Change the firmware region (requires unlocking the bootloader)

A more reliable, but more complicated, way is to change the firmware region from Global to China or India.

• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool (requires Mi Account binding and waiting). 7-15 days).
• 📥 Download the firmware for your model with regional code CN (China) or IN (India from Xiaomi Firmware Updater.
• 🔧 Fastboot or Recovery (instructions depend on the model).
• 🔄 After the firmware, reset the settings (Wipe Data).

⚠️ Warning: Changing the firmware region may result in loss of warranty, inoperability of some features (e.g. Google Pay or Netflix) HD) and problems OTA-We recommend you to back up the data before the procedure.

4. Alternative ways to record conversations

If the standard methods don't work, you can use third-party solutions. Let's look at three proven options:

Method 1: Application "Cube Call Recorder ACR"

One of the most popular applications for recording calls on Android, supports Xiaomi, but requires the right settings:

1. Download Cube Call Recorder ACR from Google Play.
2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you request (microphone, call access, memory).
3. In the application settings, select: 🎤 Source: "Speaking" (or Voice Call) + Mic). 📁 File format: MP3 or WAV (quality). 🔔 Notifications: Enable the option "Show Notice of Recording".

Make a test call – the recording should start automatically.

The application supports cloud storage records (Google Drive, Dropbox) and has a built-in player. minus - in the free version, a limitation on the duration of recording (up to 30 minutes).

Method 2: Google Drive (for recording via speakerphone)

If you need to record a conversation once, you can do without specialized applications:

1. Open Google Drive on your phone.
2. Press "+" → Vote recording.
3. Turn on speakerphone during the call.
4. Start recording in Google Drive – the microphone will record both ends of the conversation.
5. When finished, save the file to the cloud or on your device.

On Xiaomi devices, you can additionally protect the folder with records:

1. Open the Files app.
2. Find the file. MIUI/sound_recorder.
3. Press three points. → "Protect the folder".
4. Set a password or fingerprint to access.

⚠️ Note: If your phone is stolen or lost, the conversation records can be retrieved by the attackers. To avoid this, turn on Remote Cleanup in your Mi Account settings. → Xiaomi account → Security of the device).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi