Screen recording on the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi: a complete guide with nuances

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a feature that everyone can use, from streamers and gamers to ordinary users who want to save an important moment from a video chat or write a bug in the application. But despite the obvious utility, many owners of the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi 9A or POCO X3 face problems: recording is cut off, sound is not recorded, and video is stored in low quality. In this article, we will examine all the ways of recording the screen – from built-in MIUI tools to third-party applications, and also reveal hidden settings that Xiaomi does not advertise in the official instructions.

It’s important to understand that screen recording functionality is not just a smartphone model, but also a firmware version. For example, MIUI 14 has the ability to record internal sound (previously only available through workarounds), and older versions (MIUI 12 and below) require additional software to install. We’ll look at solutions for everything from the budget Redmi 8A to the flagship Redmi K50.

Built-in screen recording in MIUI: where to look and how to use

The easiest way to record a screen on Xiaomi Redmi is to use the built-in Screen Recorder tool that is available in most versions of MIUI. To find it, follow the following steps:

• 📱 Open the notification panel (swipe from top to bottom).
• 🔍 Find the "Screen Record" icon. If it's not there, tap it. ⚙️ "Edit and add the widget manually.
• 🎥 Click on the record icon, confirm permissions (if requested) and select options:

In the menu settings of the record you will see options:

• 🔊 Sound: No sound, Microphone or Inner sound (not available on all models).
• 🎞️ Quality: from 480p before 1080p (model).
• 🔄 Showing touches (useful for tutorials).

Once the recording is started, a control panel with a timer and pause/stop buttons will appear at the top of the screen, and the finished video is saved to the gallery in the ScreenRecordings or Screen Records folder.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 7A Redmi 8s MIUI 11) there may be no built-in screen recording, in which case you will have to use third-party apps or update the firmware.

Why screen recording doesn’t work: Common mistakes and solutions

If the built-in recorder refuses to start or the record is interrupted, the reasons may be as follows:

Especially, users are faced with the problem of no sound, because since Android 10, Google has tightened security policies, and the system's internal sound recording is blocked by default, and this can be solved in two ways:

1. Use a microphone (but then the surrounding noise will be recorded).
2. Activate internal sound via ADB (requires a PC connection).

If you don’t want to mess with ADB, the alternative is apps like AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen, which can bypass Android’s limitations (but require additional permissions).

Side of the application for recording the screen: TOP-3 with pros and cons

The built-in MIUI recorder is suitable for basic tasks, but if you want advanced features (like webcam recording, logo overlay or streaming), you have to turn to third-party solutions. We tested dozens of applications and selected the best three:

1. AZ Screen Recorder ✅ Free version without watermarks. ✅ Support 1080p/60 FPS internal sound (on some models). ❌ Advertising in the free version.
2. Mobizen Screen Recorder ✅ Built-in video editor. ✅ Possibility to stream on YouTube or Twitch. ❌ Registration is required for some functions.

DU Recorder

• ✅ Front camera footage (PIP-regime).
• ✅ There are no time limits for recording.
• ❌ Aggressive advertising.

When selecting an application, pay attention to the permissions it requests. For example, if a program needs access to Accessibility Service, this may be a sign of spyware. Before installing, check reviews on 4PDA or XDA Developers.

Close unnecessary applications (saves resources)

Check the vacant space (1 minute 1080p = ~100 MB)

Disable notifications (to avoid getting into the video)

Energize the "Do not disturb" mode"-->

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Netflix or Disney)+) Block screen recordings due to protection against piracy (DRM). In this case, you'll see a black screen or an error notification, and you can't get around that restriction without root rights.

How to record a screen with sound from a game or application

Gamers on Xiaomi Redmi often face a problem: the built-in recorder records video, but there is no sound from the game. This is due to the fact that MIUI by default blocks the capture of the audio stream from the applications.

• 🎮 Use Gamer Mode: In some models (e.g. Redmi) K40 Gaming) has a separate recorder for audio-enabled games. Launch the game, call the Game Turbo panel and tap the recording icon.
• 🔊 Install. AZ Screen Recorder and in the settings, enable the option "Capture internal sound" (does not work on all firmware).
• 🖥️ Connect your smartphone to your PC via Scrcpy and record the screen from your computer (sound will be transmitted over the computer). USB).

For owners of POCO F3 or Redmi Note 10 Pro, there is another life hack: if the game supports Google Play Games, you can use the built-in recording feature of this service, which saves both video and sound, but with a duration limit (up to 10 minutes).

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If the game is lagging while recording, lower the resolution to 720p and turn off the touch impressions. This will reduce the load on the processor.

Where screen recordings are stored and how to transfer them to the PC

By default, the video is saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Movies/ScreenRecordings/


or




/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots/

To transfer files to your computer, you can use:

• 📂 Windows Explorer: Connect your smartphone to USB file transfer (MTP).
• ☁️ Cloud services: upload videos to Google Drive or Mi Cloud.
• 📲 Transfer apps: Xender, Send Anywhere or Mi Drop (from Xiaomi).

If the file is empty, check:

1. Is the option "Hide system files" in the file manager enabled?
2. Are the videos stored elsewhere (for example, on the SD-map).
3. Are files automatically deleted (if cache cleaning is enabled)

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High-resolution videos (1080p) take up a lot of space. Move them to your PC or cloud regularly to avoid clogging your smartphone memory.

Hidden screen recording features on Xiaomi Redmi

Few people know, but MIUI has undocumented screen recording capabilities that can be activated via ADB or hidden menus.

• 🔍 Record without timer: By default, the notification bar displays a time counter. To remove it, follow the command: adb shell settings put global settings screenrecord_long_press 0
• 🎤 Separate microphone and system sound recording: in some firmware, you can save two audio tracks separately (useful for editing).
• 📱 Recording from an external microphone: if you connect USB-C Bluetooth microphone, it can be selected as a source of sound.

Another hidden feature is recording in the background. Usually when you fold the recording panel, the process is interrupted, but if you turn on the developer mode (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version, tap 7 times) and activate the option “Do not stop recording when blocking”, the video will continue to be recorded even if you fold the application.

In the models with AMOLED-screen (e.g. Redmi) K50 Pro) video can be recorded in HDR, But you need to manually enable the appropriate profile in the camera settings (yes, this affects the recording of the screen!).

How to record screen on old Xiaomi Redmi models (up to MIUI 12)

If you have a Redmi 5, Redmi Note 7 or another model with a MIUI 9-11, you may not have any built-in screen recording at all.

1. Update your firmware to the latest available version (even if it’s MIUI 12.5, there’s already a recorder).
2. Use Google Play Games: If you want to record gameplay, this service offers built-in recording (but with limitations).
3. Install a third-party recorder: AZ Screen Recorder or ScreenCam even runs Android 8.1.

Redmi 4X and older devices may require rooting to record sound fully, but we do not recommend this due to security risks and loss of warranty, but rather upgrade to a modern model or use a PC to record through Scrcpy.

⚠️ Note: Some of the older ones are (MIUI 8 and below) third-party recorders can cause the processor to overheat. Watch the temperature of the smartphone and do not record video for more than 15-20 minutes in a row.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi