How to completely disable screen recording on Xiaomi: from icons to background processes

Screen recording on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is a useful feature for creating guides, streams or saving important moments. But sometimes it works incorrectly: it spontaneously turns on, hangs in the notification panel or interferes with privacy. Worst of all, when recording is in the background without you knowing it, it not only eats up battery power, but can lead to a leak of personal data.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to disable screen recording on Xiaomi devices, from basic removal of the icon from the curtain to deep blocking of system processes. Describe the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and models (including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5). Also find out why the recording can turn on itself and how to prevent it forever.

Why is screen recording on Xiaomi turned on by itself?

If you notice that the screen recording is activated without your involvement, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🔄 Failure to work MIUI: After system updates, some functions (including screen recording) may not work well.
• 🤖 Permissions applications: games (e.g. Genshin Impact), streaming platforms (Twitch, YouTube) or recording utilities (e.g., Genshin Impact, AZ Screen Recorder can automatically start system recording.
• 📱 Gestures or hotkeys: on some models (POCO F4 GT, Black Shark – Screen recording is tied to physical buttons or combinations (e.g., Power) + Volume Down).
• 🛠️ Viruses or malware: Some Trojans masquerade as system utilities and include a record for spying.

Before you turn off the function, check if it is behaviorally related to a particular application.

1. Close all active programs through the recent applications.
2. Restart your phone in Safe Mode (press the power button → hold off “Switch off” → press “OK” on the request for Safe Mode).
3. If the record does not appear, it is the fault of third-party software. Remove the newly installed applications.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later screen recording can be activated when you connect to Mi Share or Xiaomi Cloud to demonstrate the screen. → Connection and sharing.

Method 1: Remove the record icon from the notification panel

The easiest method is to hide the screen recording button from the quick menu (curtains).This will not turn off the function completely, but will prevent accidental pressing.

Instructions:

1. Turn the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ («Edit" or "Configure»).
3. Find a Screen Recording tile (usually with a video camera icon or a dot mug).
4. Drag it to the Unused section (or click on the cross if it appears).
5. Save the changes.

On some firmware (MIUI 13 Global), the tile may be called Screen Recorder or Screen Recorder, and if it is not listed, the feature is embedded in another menu (see Method 2).

Method 2: Disabling screen recording in system settings

If the icon is deleted but the recording is still running, it needs to be deactivated at the system level, and depending on the version of MIUI, the path to settings may vary.

For MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Select Screen Recorder (or Screen Recorder).
3. Turn off the slider "Allow screen recording".
4. In some firmware, you can also remove permissions for applications that use recording.

For MIUI 11 and older:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Screen recording.
2. Click Disable or uncheck the tick with Allow recording.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) The screen recording is tied to the developer mode. If you activate it, check the settings along the Settings path. → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Click on the version 5 times, then return to the optional version → For developers and disable Screen Recording through ADB).

Method 3: Blocking permissions for applications

If the screen recording is started due to third-party programs (games, messengers, launchers), you need to manually deny them access to this function.

How to do this:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you suspect (e.g. TikTok, Discord, Game Turbo).
3. Go to Permits. → Additionally.
4. Find the option “Screen Record” or Display over other apps and turn it off.
5. For full lock, also forbid display over other windows.

List of apps that frequently request screen recording:

• 🎮 Games: Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty (using recording for streaming or replay).
• 📹 Streaming platforms: Twitch, YouTube Studio, TikTok.
• 🔧 Utilities: AZ Screen Recorder, DU Recorder, Game Tools (built-in) MIUI gamer).
• 💬 Messengers: Discord (Go Live function), Telegram (screen broadcasts).

On devices with MIUI 14 and HyperOS, some system applications (such as Mi Video or Xiaomi Community) can automatically access the screen recording. To fix this, reset permissions for all applications through Settings → Apps → Reset application permissions.

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If you can’t find a suspicious app, use Settings → Battery → Battery Use and check which programs are actively consuming charge while recording the screen.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods do not help, you can block the recording of the screen at the system level using the ADB-This method is suitable for users who are ready to work with Android Debug Bridge.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times)
2. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux).
4. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices (the name of your device should appear).
5. Run the command to turn off screen recording: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.screenrecorder
6. Reboot the phone.

To return the function back, use the command:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.screenrecorder

⚠️ Warning: Disabling the com.miui.screenrecorder system application may cause malfunctions MIUI, firmware-in-chief MIUI 13/14. Before executing commands, make a backup copy through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Method 5: Resetting settings to factory (extreme case)

If the screen recording doesn't turn off either way, and the problem interferes with the work, you're left resetting to factory settings, which is a radical method that will delete all the data from the phone, so use it only as a last resort.

How to reset your settings:

1. Back up important data (photos, contacts, messages) through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset or Mi Cloud.
2. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data (or Factory Reset).
4. Enter your password (if required) and confirm the reset.
5. After restarting, set your phone as new.

After resetting, the screen recording will be disabled by default.

• 🔄 All applications and data will be deleted.
• 🔒 Mi Account will remain tied to the device (unless you untie it in advance).
• 📱 On some models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi) K60 Pro) re-activation may be required after discharge.

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Resetting to factory settings is the last chance to get rid of the problem. Before you do, be sure to check all previous methods and make sure that it is the screen recording that is to blame, not a virus or hardware failure.

Additional tips: how to prevent spontaneous recording

To prevent screen recording from turning on without your knowledge, follow these guidelines:

• 🔒 Turn off auto-update apps in Google Play and Mi App Store – sometimes updates bring screen recording bugs.
• 🛡️ Install an antivirus (such as Malwarebytes or Bitdefender) and check your phone for malware.
• 📵 Stop background activity for suspicious apps in Settings → Battery → Battery consumption management.
• 🔄 Update regularly MIUI — in new versions, fix screen recording bugs (especially relevant for MIUI 14.0.5+).
• 🔍 Check the permissions of new apps before installing (especially if they request access to Screen Records or Special Features).

If the problem only occurs in certain applications (such as games), try:

• Disable the built-in recording (usually in the graphics or broadcast settings).
• Use the game mode without recording: Settings → Special features → Game Turbo → Disable recording.
• Install an alternative launcher (e.g., Nova Launcher) that does not conflict with system functions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi