How to enable call recording on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: all ways + error solving

Why does recording calls on Redmi Note 10 Pro work differently than on other smartphones?

Owners of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro often face surprises when trying to record a phone conversation. Unlike many Android devices, where the feature is activated in two clicks, it depends on the version of MIUI, regional firmware and even the carrier, the fact that since 2021, Google has tightened the rules for recording calls in Android 11+, and Xiaomi has been forced to adapt its devices to new requirements.

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet/sweetin model), the recording can be locked at the system level, hidden in deep settings or completely absent from the standard Phone app. But that doesn’t mean that the feature is not available! In this article, we will analyze all working methods, from official to workarounds, including settings for global (Global), Chinese (China) and Russian (RU) MIUI 12.5-14 firmware.

Before proceeding to the instructions, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI. If you MIUI 13+, Some of the methods may not work.
• 🌍 Firmware region: Chinese versions (CN) Often deprived of recording function due to local laws.
• 📞 Phone app: the default should be com.android.dialer, not a third-party dialer.

Official method: recording through the standard application "Phone"

If your Redmi Note 10 Pro runs on global or European firmware (e.g. MIUI Global 12.5.7), the chance of detecting the built-in recording feature is quite high.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the magazine tab (the icon of the clock at the bottom of the screen).
3. Press on. ⋮ → Settings → Recording calls.
4. Turn on the Write Automatically or select Write Manually.

If you don't have a Call Record menu, your firmware doesn't support it, and then you can go to the alternative methods below.

Check out MIUI version (should be 12.5–14)

Make sure you use the standard Xiaomi dialer

Disable VPN (may block access to settings)

Check the free space on your phone (minimum 1 GB)

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An important nuance is that even if the feature is enabled, the record may not be saved due to operator restrictions, for example, MTS and Beeline in Russia sometimes block the recording at the network level, in which case only third-party software will help.

Hidden settings: how to enable recording through the engineering menu

Some Redmi Note 10 Pro firmware (especially Chinese ones) have hidden call recordings in the engineering menu, which doesn’t work on all devices, but it’s worth a try:

1. Open the phone app and enter the code: ##4636##
2. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down to Turn on VoLTE call recording (or similar).
4. Activate the option and restart the phone.

If the code doesn’t work, try an alternative:

##847##

This code opens the MIUI Hidden Settings menu, where call recordings are sometimes hidden.

⚠️ Warning: Changes to the engineering menu may cause modem malfunctions. If the mobile network disappears after activation of the recording, reset the network settings to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting settings.

Alternative methods: third-party applications and workarounds

If the standard methods do not work, there are two options:

1. Use third-party applications to record.
2. Install custom firmware with recording support (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS).

Top.-3 Applications for recording calls to Redmi Note 10 Pro:

Before installing third-party software:

• 🔧 Allow the application to access the Microphone and Storage in Settings → Annexes → Permits.
• 📴 Turn off battery optimization for the recording application (otherwise it will be closed in the background).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone after installation – this will help avoid conflicts with your phone. MIUI.

Standard (built into MIUI)

Cube Call Recorder

ACR (Another Call Recorder)

Truecaller

Other (I will write in the comments)

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⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 10 Pro with firmware MIUI 13.0.4+ Some recording apps may not capture the voice of the interlocutor due to the limitations of Android 12, in which case only root access or replacing the firmware will help.

Solving problems: why the record is not saved or turned on

Frequent errors when recording calls on Redmi Note 10 Pro and how to fix them:

• 🔇 Recording silent or only your voice heard: Check if VoLTE is enabled in Settings → SIM-map → Call VoLTE. Turn off Voice Improvement in call settings. Install Cube Call Recorder and select VoIP sound source.
• 📁 Record files are not saved: Check the permissions to write in Settings → Confidentiality → Permits → Storage. Clear the phone app cache in Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the cache. Change the storage path to internal memory (do not SD-map).
• 🚫 Record button is inactive: Update MIUI Up to the latest version through Settings → The phone. → System update. Check if the incognito mode is set in the settings SIM-Reset the network settings (Settings) → SIM-map → Resetting settings).

If neither method worked, the reason could be a modem-level hardware lock, and there are two options left:

1. Install custom firmware with recording support.
2. Use an external voice recorder (e.g. Sony ICD-UX570) with Bluetooth connection.

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If the recording is interrupted during a conversation, try turning off the Traffic Savings feature in the settings. SIM-This option sometimes conflicts with background recording processes.

Radical solution: custom firmware with recording support

If you're willing to go to extremes, installing custom firmware (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS) is guaranteed to solve the problem of recording calls. MIUI.

The following is a step-by-step instruction for the Redmi Note 10 Pro:

1. Unlock bootloader through the official Xiaomi website (requires an account binding Mi).
2. Install TWRP Recovery for sweet/sweetin (see the current version on XDA Developers).
3. Download the Pixel Experience (Android 13) or LineageOS 20 firmware for sweet.
4. Reboot to TWRP, backup and flash the firmware.

Advantages of custom firmware for recording:

• 🎧 The recording works on Android 12-14 without restrictions.
• 📂 Files are saved in format MP3 or WAV time-marked.
• 🔧 No conflicts with VoLTE/VoWiFi.

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware will void warranty and may lead to a device blink if you make an error. M2101K6G (global version) or M2101K6I (Indian).

Legal aspects: can you record calls in Russia and other countries?

Before you activate the recording, make sure you do not violate local laws.

For commercial purposes (e.g. for business purposes), recording conversations without notifying customers can lead to legal action.

• 📢 Warn the interviewer in advance of the recording (for example: “Conversation is recorded to improve the quality of service").
• 📝 Keep records no longer than the required period (in Russia - up to 3 years).
• 🔒 Do not distribute records without the consent of participants.

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In Russia, recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is not a criminal offense unless you distribute it publicly, but using such a recording in court as evidence will be extremely difficult.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Redmi Note 10 Pro