Recording calls to Xiaomi Redmi 9C: all ways to enable and configure

Xiaomi Redmi 9C is a budget smartphone with extensive capabilities, but the feature of recording phone conversations in it is not always obvious. Many users are faced with the fact that the option is either absent from the menu or works with restrictions due to the features of the MIUI firmware. In this article, we will discuss all available methods of recording activation, including hidden settings, third-party applications and bypassing regional locks.

It's important to understand that depending on the MIUI (global, Chinese, European) version and the region of the firmware, the process may differ. For example, in some builds, the recording option is hidden due to legal restrictions, but it can be returned through an engineering menu or editing configuration files. We'll look at both legal and alternative ways, with detailed screenshots and warnings about possible risks.

Why can't Redmi 9C have call records?

The reasons for the lack of the Redmi 9C call recording feature fall into two categories: software and legislation. First, some versions of MIUI (especially global ones for the EU) have removed the option due to the requirements of the GDPR, the European data protection regulation.

Key factors affecting the availability of records:

• 🌍 Firmware region: in Chinese (CN) Indian (IN) version MIUI The entry is usually available in European (EU) — no.
• 📱 Version. MIUI: In older builds (below 12.5), the option may have been present, but disappeared after the updates.
• 📞 Phone app: A standard application may not support recording if it is modified to be a carrier.
• 🔒 Operator Policy: Some Mobile Operators Block Recording at Level SIM-map.

If your Redmi 9C is purchased in Europe or is stitched with a global version of MIUI, the chances of finding the built-in record are minimal, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to activate the feature – we’ll show you workarounds below.

Method 1: Enabling recording through the standard “Phone” application

If the recording function is not hidden in your firmware, it can be activated in a few steps. Open the Phone app, go to Settings (three dots in the upper right corner) and check for the Record Conversations item. In some versions of MIUI, it is hidden deeper — the path can look like this:

Phone → Settings → Additional → Recording conversations

If you have an option, turn it on and set the parameters:

• 🔄 Automatic Recording: Choose which calls to record (all, outgoing/incoming, or by contact).
• 📁 Reservation location: by default, files are stored in /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/calls/.
• 🔊 Record Notice: Enable an alert for the interlocutor (required in some countries!).
• 🗑️ Autoclean: Configure to delete old records if memory is scarce.

Open the Phone app | Go to Settings (three dots) | Find Record conversations | Activate the function and configure the parameters-->

Important: If you don't have a Record Conversations item on the menu, don't try to search for it by settings -- some firmware has it hidden at the system level, so move on to the following.

Method 2: Activate through an engineering menu (for power users)

If the standard method didn't work, you can try to turn on the recording through the Engineering Mode, which requires caution, since incorrect changes can disrupt the phone.

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##4636## This will open the Testing menu.
2. Go to the Phone Information (or Phone Information) tab.
3. Scroll down and find Turn on call recording (or similar). If it's not, it's not the right way to go for your firmware.
4. Activate the option and restart the phone.

In 80% of cases, this method only works on Chinese (CN) versions of MIUI for Redmi 9C. Global firmware may not have a point or be inactive.

After activating the recording via the engineering menu, check if the item appears in the settings of the Phone application. If not, try making a test call and make sure that the recording is being recorded (the files will be in the folder). /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/).

Method 3: Using Third-Party Applications

If the built-in methods don’t work, there is a third-party option, and the following applications will work for the Redmi 9C (tested for compatibility with MIUI 12-14):

Before installing a third-party application:

⚠️ Note: In some countries (e.g. the U.S. and Canada), recording calls without notifying the person involved violates the law. 9C s MIUI 13+ Applications may require additional permissions in Settings → Annexes → Special access → Sound recording.

For maximum compatibility, we recommend Cube Call Recorder - it is better adapted for MIUI and MediaTek Helio G35 processors, which are in the Redmi 9C.

1. Open the application and provide all the permissions requested (microphone, access to calls, storage).
2. In the settings, select the Record Source: Voice Call (not Microphone, otherwise only your voice will be recorded).
3. Activate Automatic Recording and add exceptions for unwanted contacts.

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If a third-party app doesn't record the voice of the person you're talking to, try settings to turn on "Fix recording issues" or "Alternative recording method." On Redmi 9C, this often solves the problem of one-way recording.

Method 4: Editing Configuration Files (for Advanced)

This is a method that works for people who are willing to work with system files, and it allows you to enable hidden call recording by editing the configuration. MIUI. Root access is required or ADB-team.

Instructions for users with root:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
2. Click on /system/csc/others.xml or (newer versions of MIUI): /system/csc/feature.xml
3. Find a line with the ConfigCallRecording or CallRecording option.
4. Change the value from false to true.
5. Save the file, set the rights to 644 (rw-r--r---) and restart the phone.

For users without root, you can try it. ADB-Teams (required included Debugging by USB):

adb shell settings put global call_recording_enabled 1

After completing the command, check for the record in the Phone application.

⚠️ Note: Editing system files may cause phone malfunctions or loss of warranty.Before changes, back up via Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset. on Redmi. 9C s MIUI 14+ This method may not work due to enhanced protection of the system partition.

Method 5: Bypassing regional restrictions through firmware change

If all previous methods failed, the radical solution is to change the firmware to a version where call recording is unlocked, for example, you can reflash Redmi 9C from global (EU) to Chinese (CN) or Indian (IN) version of MIUI.

• 🔄 Data loss: when changing the firmware, the phone will reset to factory settings.
• 📶 Network problems: some regions may not work 4G-ranges.
• 🔒 Blocking Mi Account: if the firmware is incorrect, the phone may require unlocking through the Xiaomi account.
• 📱 No updates: Unofficial firmware may not receive OTA-update.

If you decide to take this step, follow the instructions:

1. Download the desired version of MIUI from the official Xiaomi website (choose Redmi 9C codenamed angelica).
2. Unclose the firmware file and place it in the root of the phone’s memory.
3. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
4. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Select the firmware file.
5. Specify the downloaded file and wait for the process to be completed (the phone will reboot several times).

After firmware, check for a record in the Phone application. If the item appears but the record does not work, you may need to reset the network settings in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

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Changing firmware is an extreme method that should only be used if other methods have not worked. On Redmi 9C, it is recommended to choose firmware marked "Stable" to avoid bugs.

Where are the records of calls stored and how to manage them?

By default, the call records on Redmi 9C are saved in the folder:

/sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/calls/

or (in some firmware):

/sdcard/Recordings/Call/

The files are.amr or.mp3 and are named by the template:

Number phone date time.amr

To simplify the work with records:

• 📂 Transfer to PC: connect your phone to your computer and copy files from the specified folder.
• ☁️ Cloud Storage: Set up automatic download to Google Drive or Mi Cloud via the Files app.
• 🗑️ Clean up: Delete old records regularly as they take up space in memory.
• 🔍 Search: Use the Mi File Manager app to quickly search for records by date or number.

If the records are not saved, check:

1. Is there enough space on the phone (minimum 500 MB of free space required)?
2. Whether saved in the recording settings is enabled (Save records).
3. Are there any restrictions from the antivirus application (for example, Google Play Protect can block access to the microphone).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 9C call recording