How to record a screen on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 13-14 Android 12-14

Recording the screen on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge faced by gamers, streamers, creators of training videos and users who want to save important moments from the display. Despite the apparent simplicity, the functionality of recording the screen in the video is not a problem. MIUI It has nuances, from sound limitations to performance issues on budget Redmi models or POCO. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods - from built-in tools to professional applications - and also reveal the hidden settings. MIUI, This allows you to record a screen with internal sound without ROOT.

It is important to understand that recording capabilities depend on the Android version (12, 13 or 14) and shells MIUI (13, 14). For example, on Xiaomi. 13 Pro MIUI 14 recordable 4K@60FPS, while on the Redmi Note 10 s MIUI 13 Global maximum — 1080p@30FPS. We tested all methods on current firmware 2026 The authors of the study highlighted the optimal solutions for different scenarios: from fast recording of a conversation in Telegram to capturing gameplay in Genshin Impact.

1.Integrated screen recording in MIUI: where to look and how to set up

The most obvious way is to use a standard tool. MIUI Screen Recorder.It's available on all Xiaomi, Redmi and smartphone POCO shell-proof MIUI 12 to find him:

1. Turn the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Find the Screen Recording tile (the icon with the mug and dot) and if it's not there, tap the pencil icon (Edit) and add the tile to the active ones.
3. Click on the tile, confirm permissions (if requested) and wait for the floating record menu to appear.

Before starting the recording, pay attention to the settings (the gear icon in the floating menu):

• 🎤 Sound source: microphone, media sound, or both. MIUI 14 there is an option to record internal sound without ROOT (It does not work on all models).
• 📱 Permission: from 480p before 4K (It depends on the model. POCO F5 readily available 1440p@60FPS, on the Redmi. 9A — only 720p@30FPS.
• ⚙️ Showing touches: useful for tutorials.
• 🔄 Autostop: Time (maximum 30 minutes) or when screen locks.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T s MIUI 13 EEA) recording internal sound through the built-in tool is blocked by Google policies, in which case the workaround will help - see method 3.

Once set up, tap the recording button (red circle) and confirm the start. DCIM/ScreenRecords or Movies/ScreenRecords (depending on the version MIUI). The main plus of the method - does not require the installation of third-party applications, but there are also disadvantages:

2.Recording the screen with internal sound: bypassing the limitations of MIUI

One of the most common problems is the inability to record internal sound (music, sounds from games or videos) without the need to record it. ROOT. V MIUI 14 partially solved this problem, but on many devices, the option is still blocked:

Method 1: Enabling the hidden option through ADB

This method works with Xiaomi with Android 10+ It doesn't require super-user rights:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm your trust in the device.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command: adb shell settings put global capture_internal_audio 1
4. Reboot your smartphone.

Then, in the built-in screen recording settings, the option "Record internal sound" will appear. If the command does not work, try an alternative option:

adb shell settings put global enable_screenrecord_internal_audio 1

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13 Global for Redmi Note 11) this command is reset after the system update.

Method 2: Use ScreenCam application without ROOT)

If ADB It seems complicated, install ScreenCam from Google Play. It is one of the few apps that manages to record internal audio on Xiaomi without having to use it. ROOT Due to the specifics of the AudioRecord API into MIUI.

Algorithm:

1. Install ScreenCam and open it.
2. In the settings (⚙️ → Select "Internal Audio (No Root)".
3. Click "Start Now" and confirm permissions.
4. Start a video or game that you want to record.

The app will create a floating panel with a recording button, and the video will be saved in the ScreenCam folder in internal memory. ~0.5 seconds.

Make sure the version MIUI lower 12.5|Enable debugging on USB (if you use ADB)|Close background applications that use a microphone|Check the vacant space (1 minute 1080p@60FPS = ~150 MB)-->

Third-party applications for screen recording: TOP-5 Xiaomi

If the built-in tools don't work well, consider third-party solutions. We tested dozens of apps and selected the best ones for Xiaomi, with compatibility in mind. MIUI HyperOS (new shell for flagships of 2026).

For POCO F4 GT and other Xiaomi smartphones recommend Mobizen or AZ Screen Recorder – they are better than others at recording high-frequency gameplay (120+ FPS) Optimization for Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2.

If you need to record long streams (for example, broadcasts in Twitch), pay attention to the following: DU Recorder – it supports live streaming from the screen without having to save video locally. However, note that Redmi with a MediaTek processor (for example, Redmi Note) 12 Pro+) Possible lags when recording in 1080p@60FPS.

💡

Before recording the game, close all background applications through Settings → Annexes → Cleanup RAM. This will reduce the load on the processor and reduce the number of friezes in the recorded video.

4.Write screen on Xiaomi with PC: Mirroring and Capturing

If you want to record a screen with maximum quality or with additional effects (for example, overlaying a webcam), connect your smartphone to your computer. There are three reliable ways:

Method 1: Scrcpy (free, without charge) ROOT)

scrcpy is an open source software for mirroring and controlling an Android device from a PC, and it transfers images from a Xiaomi screen to a computer with minimal latency (~30-70 MS), which allows video recording through OBS Studio or any other screen grabber.

Instructions for Windows:

1. Download scrcpy and unpack the archive.
2. Connect your smartphone to USB, set up the debugging USB.
3. Run scrcpy.exe from the unpacked folder.
4. On the PC, open up. OBS Studio, add the source "Capture window" and select the scrcpy window.
5. Set up the bitrate (recommended) 15-25 Mbps for 1080p) and start recording.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 No lags even in heavy games (tested on Genshin Impact and Call of Duty Mobile).
• 🎤 You can record sound from the PC microphone separately.
• 🖥️ Supports 1440p and 4K (if the smartphone supports).

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 When you first connect to scrcpy, you may be asked to "Master over other windows" permission.

Method 2: Vysor (simple but limited)

Vysor is a friendlier alternative to scrcpy, but with a free version limited (resolution no higher than the previous version). 720p). Suitable for recording application interfaces or simple games.

How to use:

1. Install Vysor on PC and connect Xiaomi to USB.
2. Put the debugging on. USB and confirm the connection.
3. In Vysor, select your device and press "View".
4. Use the built-in recording tool or capture the window through OBS.

Cons of Vysor:

• In the free version, there is a watermark.
• Delay. ~100-200 MS (not suitable for dynamic games).
• No, no. No. 120. FPS.

Method 3: ApowerMirror (for streamers)

ApowerMirror allows you not only to mirror the screen, but also to stream it directly to YouTube or Twitch. 1080p@60FPS and the camera overlay with PC.

Features:

• 🎥 Built-in editor for video clipping.
• 🔊 Recording sound from a PC or smartphone microphone.
• 📶 It works on Wi-Fi (but it’s better to use it) USB stability).

5. Screen recording in games: optimization for POCO and Black Shark

Gamers on Xiaomi face unique problems when recording gameplay: drawdowns FPS, Artifacts in the video or the app's complete collapse. MIUI It aggressively optimizes the background, and the system perceives the recording of the screen as a "background task:

Settings for POCO F4 GT, Black Shark 5 and other gaming smartphones

1. Open Game Turbo (Settings) → Special facilities → Game Turbo).
2. Add the game to the list and activate the Performance mode.
3. In the screen recording settings, select: Resolution: 1080p (on 4K It'll be hot). FPS: 60 (even if the game is supported 120 FPS, High frequency recording gives you powerful artifacts: 12-15 Mbps (above - overheating, below - "soap").

"Battery optimization"

Settings → Annexes → Battery management → Choice of applications

For the records in PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty: Mobile is recommended for use AZ Screen Recorder with settings:

• 🎯 Permission: 1280×720 (optimally for social networks).
• 🔄 FPS: 30 at 60 FPS video").
• 🔊 Sound: microphone only (inner sound of the game should be added later in the editor).

Black Shark has Shark Space, a proprietary tool that allows you to record gameplay with minimal performance loss, to activate it:

1. Swipe down from the upper right corner to open Shark Space.
2. Click on the recording icon (video camera).
3. Select "Quality: High" and "Sound: Internal" + microphone".

⚠️ Attention: On Black Shark 4 Pro when recording 2K@60FPS processor temperature can reach 60-65°C. Use a cooling stand or take breaks every time 15-20 minute.

💡

For maximum FPS In the recording, turn off "Show touch" and lower the resolution to 720p. It will reduce the burden on you. GPU and prevent drawdowns.

6. Problem Solving: Why screen recording on Xiaomi doesn't work

Even with the right settings, recording the screen can fail, and we've collected some common errors and ways to fix them:

After the update MIUI The screen recording stopped working, try it:

1. Clear the cache of the "Screen Record" application (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Screen recording → Clear the cache).
2. Reset the settings "For developers" (Settings) → Additionally. → For developers → Resetting settings).
3. Install an update for the Security app (it is responsible for recording permissions).

On Xiaomi 13 Ultra and other flagships with HyperOS, there may be a “Recording stopped due to security policy” error due to Google’s new restrictions on screen recording in banking applications.

• Use scrcpy to record from a PC.
• Or set it up. AZ Screen Recorder and in the settings, disable the option "Detect secure applications".

7. Optimization of recorded video: cropping, compression, adding sound

After recording a video, processing is often required: cropping unnecessary fragments, compressing to send to messengers or overlaying a soundtrack. Here are the tools optimized for working with video with Xiaomi:

Pruning and compression

• 📱 On a smartphone: CapCut – free editor with support 4K InShot is a simple interface, but watermarked in the free version. VivaVideo is suitable for vertical video (for TikTok or Reels).
• 🖥️ On PC: DaVinci Resolve – Professional Editor (free version supports) 4K). Shotcut – Open source without restrictions. VLC — fast-paced.

Adding sound

If you recorded the video without the internal sound, you can add it later:

1. Download the audio track (such as the sound from the game) on PC.
2. Open the video in Shotcut or CapCut.
3. Import the audio file and sync it with the video (CapCut has a “Autolevelation” feature).
4. Export the project with settings: Format: MP4 (H.264). Bitrate video: 10-15 Mbps. Bitrate of sound: 192 kbps.

To compress video without loss of quality, use HandBrake (PC) or Video Compress (Android).

• 📏 Permission: 1280×720.
• 🔄 FPS: 30.
• 📦 Bitrate: 5 Mbps.
• 🎵 Audio: AAC, 128 kbps.

8.Alternative methods: recording via a second smartphone or camera

If the software methods are not suitable (for example, on Xiaomi with custom firmware), you can write the screen "in the forehead" with the help of a second device.

• 📱 Smartphones with damaged display (but working sensor).
• 🔒 Devices with locked screen recording (corporate phones).
• 🎮 Console games through Xiaomi Mi TV Stick.

You'll need:

• Second smartphone or camera (e.g. Xiaomi Civi 3 with a camera)