Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi: how to turn on and configure

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that helps you record important conversations, save evidence for legal purposes, or simply remember the details of conversations. However, many users face difficulties in setting it up: somewhere the option is hidden in the depths of MIUI, somewhere it requires additional permissions, and on some models it is completely absent. In this article, we will examine all the ways to activate the recording, from standard tools to bypassing restrictions using third-party applications.

It is important to understand that recording capabilities depend on three factors: MIUI version (12 to 14 at 2026), firmware region (global, Chinese, European) and smartphone model. For example, on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ with global firmware, the feature may be blocked due to local privacy laws, whereas on the POCO F5 with the Chinese version of the software it is available without restrictions.

Before you start setting up, make sure that your interlocutor agrees to the recording of the conversation – in some countries (for example, in the EU) illegal recording of audio without notice can entail legal liability.

1. Standard call record in MIUI: where to look for settings

In most modern smartphones Xiaomi (starting with Redmi 9 and X-rays) POCO X3) The recording function is built into the standard Phone application, but it varies depending on the version of the shell. MIUI:

• 📱 MIUI 12/13 (Global firmware: Open the phone application → Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Select Settings → Call recording. You can turn on automatic recording for all numbers or only for selected contacts.
• 🌐 MIUI 14 (European version): The path is changed - go to the phone → ⚙️ Settings → Additionally. → Recording of conversations, you may need to confirm access to the microphone.
• 🇨🇳 Chinese firmware: The feature is available without restrictions. → … → Settings → Record. You can set up a save format here (MP3 or AMR) file-folder.

If you don’t have a Call Record on your menu, it could mean one of three:

1. You have an outdated model (like the Redmi 8A or Mi A3 on Android One) where the feature is not provided.
2. The firmware is modified (castom or regional with restrictions).
3. The function is hidden due to legal requirements (e.g. firmware for India or the EU).

2 Why there is no call record: reasons and solutions

The lack of a write option in the menu is a common problem, especially on new models like the Xiaomi 13T or POCO F5 Pro. Here are the main reasons and ways to eliminate them:

A critical feature for Xiaomi owners on Android 12 and newer: Google has imposed restrictions on app access to the microphone during calls, which means that even if you turn on the recording in the settings, the system can block it, the solution is to use applications that bypass restrictions (for example, Boldbeast Call Recorder with root rights) or roll back on Android 11.

⚠️ Attention: On models with MIUI 14 and Android 13 (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra) standard recording can only work for incoming calls. Outgoing conversations are recorded with distortion due to Google restrictions!

3. set up automatic recording for all contacts

If the recording function is available, you can set it up to automatically start each call. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Phone app and go to Settings → Call Record.
2. Activate the Automatic Recording Switch.
3. Choose one of the options: 🔄 All calls - recording incoming and outgoing; 📞 Only incoming; 📱 Contacts only – entry only for numbers from the phone book; 🚫 Blacklist – Exclusion of certain numbers.

Conservation folder

By default, records are saved in the folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. To change the file format, go to Additional settings → Record format and choose between MP3 (better quality and AMR (smaller).

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Business User Advice: If you need to automatically send records to the cloud, use the Mi Cloud app with folder sync call_rec. For that:

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi Accounts → Mi Cloud
2. Enable synchronization for the Records section.
3. Make sure that the recording settings have saved to internal memory (the cloud does not sync files with the data). SD-map).

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 provide all the permissions requested (microphone, access to calls, storage).
4. In the app settings, select Audio Source – Voice Up Link + Down Link (1) is usually suitable for Xiaomi.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 13/13 Pro MIUI 14 Android 13 apps like Cube ACR They may not see outgoing calls because of the Google blockage.The solution is to use Boldbeast with root rights or roll back on the Internet. MIUI 13.

5 Where records are stored and how to export them

By default, records files are saved in one of the following places:

• 📁 Internal memory: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/
• 📁 SD-map: /storage/XXXX-XXXX/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ (where XXXX-XXXX — ID your card).
• 📁 For third-party applications: usually /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/ or /storage/emulated/0/CubeBackups/.

To export the records to the computer:

1. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (select File Transfer Mode in the Notification Curtain).
2. Open the folder with the records (see the paths above).
3. Copy files in.mp3 or.amr format to your hard drive.

To send a record through the messenger:

1. Open the Records app (or MIUI file manager).
2. Find the file you want, click on it and choose Share.
3. Choose the messenger (Telegram, WhatsApp) or email.

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If the entries are not played on your computer, convert them to MP3 using the free program fre:ac. To do this, drag the files to the program window, select the MP3 format and press Start.

6. Solving Call Recording Problems

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

• 🔇 Microphone locked: Go to Settings → Annexes → Permits → Microphone and make sure access is allowed for the Phone app or third-party recorder.
• 📵 Energy saving mode: In Settings → Battery → Power saving mode add the application record in exceptions.
• 📱 Conflict with other apps: Close all programs that use the microphone (e.g. Google Assistant or Shazam).
• 🔄 Cache failure: Clear the cache and application data Phone in Settings → Annexes → Application management.

If the problem persists, try the following steps:

1. Update your firmware to the latest version of MIUI via Settings → About Phone → System Update.
2. Install an alternative call app (like Google Phone) and check the recording in it.
3. Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

⚠️ Attention: POCO F4 GT Black Shark 5 may not work due to optimizations for game mode.

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If none of these things work, check if carrier-level recording is disabled. Some mobile networks (such as Jio in India) block call recording by default. The solution is to contact operator support or change the phone. SIM-map.

7 Legal aspects of recording conversations

Before using the call record, check your country's laws, here's a quick overview of the key regions:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: Recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, using the recording in court requires proof of its reliability.
• 🇪🇺 European Union (GDPR): Recording without consent is prohibited and punishable by a fine of up to 20 million euros.
• 🇺🇸 Most require at least one-party consent, but 12 states (e.g. California) require consent.
• 🇮🇳 India: Recording is permitted if it is for personal purposes and does not violate the right to privacy (art. 66E IT Act).

To avoid problems:

• 📢 Notify the interviewee of the recording at the beginning of the conversation (for example: “The conversation is recorded to record the information").
• 📝 Keep a consent log if the records are used for commercial purposes.
• 🔒 Keep files in a secure location (e.g., in an encrypted archive).

Important for entrepreneurs: If you record customer calls, be sure to include this in your website or contract privacy policy. In the EU, explicit consent (opt-in option) is required, and in Russia, notice is sufficient.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi