How to disable recording of conversations on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones under control MIUI It automatically records phone conversations, a feature that can be useful for storing important information, but often causes concern among users, and not everyone knows that these records are stored in the device's memory, take up space and can become a privacy vulnerability. This is especially true for Redmi Note owners. 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13C and other lines where the function is activated by default.

In this article, you’ll find all possible ways to disable recording conversations – from standard settings in the phone’s menu to hidden developer settings. We'll also look at how to delete records that are already saved, why a function can spontaneously turn on, and what to do if the settings aren't saved. MIUI 12, 13, 14 and 15 (including global and Chinese firmware versions).

Why Xiaomi Records Conversations and Where They Are Stored

The MIUI call recording feature was originally intended as a tool for business users and those who frequently make important phone calls, but is activated by default for all incoming and outgoing calls without notifying the subscriber, raising questions about privacy laws in some countries (for example, in the EU and the US, recording conversations without the consent of the second participant is prohibited).

Where the records are kept:

• 📁 folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec In internal memory (available through file manager).
• 🔍 In the application "Dictophon" (mic icon) in the section "Call records».
• ☁️ In the Mi Cloud, if sync is enabled (check Settings) → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud).

One hour of.amr recording takes ~10-15MB. If you talk on the phone often, 1-2GB of unnecessary files can accumulate in a month, and records remain even after you reset your phone to factory settings, if you don’t manually clean the folder.

Method 1: Disabling recording via phone settings (standard method)

The easiest way to deactivate the feature is through the Call Settings menu, which works on most Redmi models with MIUI 12-15 firmware, but may vary depending on the regional version of the software.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on three dots in the upper right corner (⋮) and select "Settings».
3. Go to the “Conversation Recording” section (or Call Recording in the global version).
4. Turn off the Auto-record calls (or Auto-record calls) slider.
5. In the list below, uncheck the boxes from the options: 📞 «Record all incoming» 📱 «Record all outgoings» 🔄 «Record selected contacts” (if included)

After turning off, check if the record icon has disappeared (🎤) If you don't, restart your phone. On some firmware (Redmi Note 9 Pro with a new phone). MIUI 12.5) settings can be reset after the update - in this case, repeat the procedure.

Open the Phone app | Go to call settings | Turn off automatic recording |Delete old records (optional) |Reboot phone-->

⚠️ Note: On Chinese versions of firmware (China) ROM) The item "Talk Record" may not be on the menu, in which case use the developer settings method or install global firmware.

Method 2: Delete records through file manager

Even after the feature is disabled, old records remain in the device’s memory, can be deleted manually or using system tools. Importantly, some files may be hidden, so use the built-in file manager or Total Commander with root permissions (if any).

How to clean the folder with records:

1. Open the Files app (or any other manager).
2. Go to internal storage (internal storage).
3. Find the file. MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec.
4. Select all files (usually with the.amr or.mp3) extension and click Delete.

adb shell rm -rf /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/*

⚠️ Note: If you use Mi Cloud, the records may sync to the cloud. To delete them from there, go to Settings. → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Storage management → Call records and clear the basket.

Method 3: Disable through developer settings (for hidden options)

On some firmware (especially China ROM), standard settings do not allow you to disable recording, in which case the “Developers” menu, where you can deactivate system services responsible for recording, will help.

How to open the developer settings:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Press 7 times in a row on the item "Version" MIUI» (A notification will appear saying, “You have become a developer»).
3. Return to the main settings menu and open a new section “More → For developers”.

Next, perform the following actions:

• 🔧 Find the option Disable call recording (or "Disable call recording" in Russian firmware). If it is not available, use the search by settings (magnifying glass icon).
• 📵 Disable services: com.android.server.telecom (responsible for handling calls) com.miui.voiceassist (voice assistant, can record conversations)

On MIUI 14+ firmware, the option may be called CallRecordingService, which completely blocks the recording, but can cause malfunctions in the phone (for example, loss of sound during calls). If problems arise after changes, return the settings to the original state.

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Before you change your developer settings, back up your Settings → Additional → Backup. This will help you recover from a crash.

Method 4: Use ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If none of the above methods worked, you can turn off recording via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the phone to your computer and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Enable USB debugging on your phone (Settings → Additional → Developers → USB debugging).
3. Connect Redmi to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put global call_recording_enabled 0


adb shell pm disable-user com.miui.voiceassist




adb shell pm disable-user com.android.server.telecom/.callrecording.CallRecordingService

Once you've done the commands, restart your phone. To get it back, use:

adb shell settings put global call_recording_enabled 1


adb shell pm enable com.miui.voiceassist




adb shell pm enable com.android.server.telecom/.callrecording.CallRecordingService

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause data loss or soft-brick, and do not change other settings unless you are sure of their purpose.

Why the recording of conversations can turn on again

Many users complain that after updating MIUI or resetting the recording function is activated again, due to Xiaomi’s policy that recording conversations is a “useful feature” and turns it on by default.

• 🔄 Update firmware - after major updates (for example, with the MIUI 13 by 14) settings reset.
• 📱 Reset to factory settings – all user settings return to default.
• ☁️ Sync with Mi Cloud – if another device has a record enabled, it can be duplicated.
• 🤖 Automatic optimization – Security function → Optimize sometimes resets settings.

How to prevent re-enactment:

1. After updating MIUI, check the recording settings immediately.
2. Turn off synchronizing your phone settings in Mi Cloud.
3. Use Tasker or MacroDroid to automatically disable the recording after the reboot.

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If you turn on a record after each update, install the Magisk module "Disable MIUI Call Recording" (requires root), which is the only way to permanently block the function at the system level.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you turn off the recording of conversations, users face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check your phone for viruses or spyware. Some malware can mimic recording conversations. Use Malwarebytes or Xiaomi's built-in "Security" to scan.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions