Recording calls to Xiaomi Redmi 9A: all ways to enable the feature

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 9A can be required in a variety of situations, from saving important business negotiations to fixing evidence in legal disputes. However, not all users are aware that standard MIUI features on this model have limitations - the call recording function here does not work as clearly as on the flagship devices of the brand. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to activate the record, including hidden system settings, third-party applications and workarounds for different versions of the firmware.

The Redmi 9A feature is that it doesn’t include a single tap of the call recording, either the correct configuration of system settings or the installation of additional software. We have tested all methods on current versions of MIUI 12/13/14 and are ready to provide proven instructions. It’s important to note that in some countries, call recording is regulated by law – check local regulations before using the feature.

Standard MIUI recording capabilities on Redmi 9A

Unlike more expensive Xiaomi models, where call recording is built into the Phone app, on Redmi 9A, this feature is often hidden or disabled by default. However, in some regional firmware, it is available through system settings.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Scroll down to the Call Record section (if there is one).
4. Activate the switch and select the file save format (.amr by default).

If you don't have Call Record on the menu, your version of MIUI doesn't support this out of the box, and you'll have to use alternative methods, which we'll talk about later, and note that even if you activate it successfully, the standard record can be unstable, sometimes missing the first seconds of a conversation or interrupting the recording when you switch between the speaker and the headset.

⚠️ Note: Some of the firmware for Redmi 9A (Especially European and Indian calls, the call recording is locked at the core level. MIUI In Settings → The phone, if it ends at EEA or IN, The standard method may not work.

Hidden MIUI settings for recording activation

Even if there is no visible record in the Phone app menu, it can be enabled via an engineering menu or hidden system settings, a method that works on most versions of MIUI 12-14, but requires caution - incorrect changes can lead to failures.

Instructions for activation through the test menu:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##6484###
2. In the menu that appears, select Audio → Call Record.
3. Activate Enable Call Recording (also known as VoIP Call Recording).
4. Restart your phone to apply the changes.

After that, the Phone app should have a recording button during the call (usually in the form of a dot mug), and if the menu does not open, your firmware will block access to these settings.

• 🔧 Use Activity Launcher app (available on Google Play) to find hidden activity com.android.server.telecom.settings.CallRecordingSettings.
• 📱 On some versions MIUI Recording is activated through Settings → Special facilities → Call services.
• 🔄 If nothing helps, try changing your phone region to India or Russia in the settings (this may unlock the feature).

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Before using the engineering menu, back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup. Some changes to the test menu can reset your network settings.

Applications for recording calls: TOP-5 tested

If the standard methods didn't work, we've only used third-party apps, and we've tested dozens of programs and selected those that work well on Redmi 9A without root rights, all of which are available on Google Play, but some require additional customization to work properly on MIUI.

For any of these applications to work smoothly on Redmi 9A, you need to:

1. Enable permission to record sound in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Microphone.
2. Add the app to the autorun list: Settings → Battery → Consumption Management → Autorun.
3. Disable battery optimization for the recording application.

⚠️ Attention: Applications for recording calls on Android 11+ (including Redmi 9A With the updated firmware, you may not capture the sound of the interlocutor due to the limitations of Google, in which case only root or using a headset with a microphone will help.

Google Drive: A workaround without apps

A little-known way to record conversations on the Redmi 9A is to use Google Drive to automatically save audio, a method that doesn’t require additional software, but has limitations: only your voice is recorded (unless you use a headset), and the quality depends on the phone’s microphone.

Instructions for setting:

1. Install and configure the Google Drive app (if not installed).
2. Open Settings → Backup.
3. Activate the option to back up audio (may be called audio recording).
4. During the call, turn on speakerphone and start recording through the Google Drive widget.

The main advantage of this method is that files are automatically saved in the cloud and accessible from any device.

• 🎤 Only your side of the conversation is recorded (unless you use a headset with a microphone).
• 📶 Requires a stable Internet connection for synchronization.
• 🔊 The quality of the recording depends on the surrounding noise.

Solving the problem: Why call recording doesn’t work

Even after you set up the call recording on Redmi 9A correctly, we've collected some of the most common problems and ways to solve them:

If none of the methods worked, the reason could be:

• 🛠️ Hardware malfunction of the microphone (check its operation in the Dictaphone application).
• 🔒 Blocking by the operator (some mobile networks prohibit recording calls).
• 📱 Older version of the firmware (update) MIUI through settings → Updating the system).

Check the microphone in the recorder

Update the firmware to the latest version

Reset network settings in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks

Try another application to record

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Legal aspects: when to record calls

In Russia and most CIS countries, recording telephone conversations without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed only if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, the use of such recordings in court or public broadcasting requires compliance with a number of conditions.

The main legal nuances:

• 📜 In Russia, the record can be used as evidence in court, if it does not violate the confidentiality of correspondence.
• 🌍 In the EU (including the Baltic States) notification of the second participant is required.
• 📱 In Ukraine, recording without consent is prohibited, except when it is necessary to protect the rights of the recorder.
• 🏛️ Kazakhstan and Belarus have similar rules to Russia.

Before using the record for legal purposes, consult a lawyer, and in some cases, the court may find the record inadmissible evidence if:

• It was made in secret in a country where it is forbidden.
• The file has been edited or has no authentication.
• The record violates the rights of third parties (for example, it contains personal data).

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Always notify the person you are using the recording if you plan to use it for official purposes, which will eliminate legal risks and give the recording legitimacy.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 9A call recording