Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi 9T: 5 Proven Ways With Quality Settings

Xiaomi Redmi 9T โ€” One of the most popular budget smartphones with rich multimedia capabilities, but not all users know how to record the screen correctly without loss of quality or sound. MIUI We will focus on the nuances that the manufacturer does not advertise: for example, how to record internal sound without root rights or why video can โ€œbrakeโ€ at high resolution.

It is important to understand that the screen recording capabilities on Redmi 9T It depends on the firmware version. MIUI 12 is based on Android 10, but many users have already upgraded to MIUI 14 (Android 12) We tested all the methods on the latest versions of the software and identified those that work steadily. If your phone is still on the old firmware, at the end of this article there is a guide on how to upgrade without losing data.

We'll also look at alternative solutions for specific tasks, like streaming games, recording video with headphones, or creating screencasts from a webcam, and for each case, we'll choose the best tool and give you recommendations on settings.

1. Standard screen recording through MIUI: Where to look and how to set up

The easiest way is to use the built-in screen recording function that is in the MIUI Starting with version 11. 9T It's available out of the box, but many users can't find it because it's not obvious:

  1. Open the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
  2. Find the Screen Record button (an icon with a circle and a dot inside), if it's not there, tap the pencil icon (Edit) and add it to the active buttons.
  3. Click on the recording button and confirm the beginning (a countdown timer of 3 seconds will appear).

By default, the video is saved to the folder. DCIM โ†’ ScreenRecordings in format MP4 permittingly 720p bitrate ~8 Mbps to change the parameters:

  1. After pressing the recording button, tap the gear ("Settings").
  2. Select permission: 480p, 720p or 1080p (on the Redmi 9T maximum โ€” 1080p, but it can fall FPS).
  3. Activate the โ€œRecord Soundโ€ option (microphone or system sounds โ€“ see the next section).
  4. Turn on "Show touches" (useful for tutorials).

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If the screen recording button is missing after the update MIUI, Reset the notification panel settings: go to Settings โ†’ Notification panel โ†’ Additionally. โ†’ Reset the settings.

Limitations of the standard instrument:

  • โŒ No internal sound recording (only from microphone or without sound).
  • โŒ Maximum 1080p@30fps โ€” upon 60fps The video will be intermittent.
  • โŒ No pause โ€“ to stop recording, you need to click โ€œStopยป.

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Standard entry MIUI Suitable for fast screencasts, but not for professional tasks (streaming, editing).

2. How to record internal sound (system audio) without root

One of the biggest problems with recording the screen on Redmi 9T โ€” Inability to capture sound from games or applications through standard means. MIUI Blocks this function out of the box, but there are workarounds:

Method 1: Screen Recorder App โ€“ No Root

It's one of the few apps that can record internal audio to Xiaomi without the rights of a superuser.

  1. Download the app from Google Play.
  2. When you first start, allow access to Overlay Over Other Windows and Sound Records.
  3. Select the sound source: Internal Audio (No Root).
  4. Start recording โ€“ the sound from the games and video will be recorded.

Cons:

  • โš ๏ธ It doesn't work on all versions. MIUI (on MIUI 14 may require additional manipulation).
  • โš ๏ธ Video and sound can be desynchronized during long recordings.

Method 2: Use of the ADB-Teams (for advanced teams)

If you are willing to spend 10 minutes setting up, this method gives you a stable result:

  1. Get Redmi on board. 9T to the PC and activate the debugging USB (Settings โ†’ The phone. โ†’ Version. MIUI โ€” Tap 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings โ†’ For developers).
  2. Download. ADB Tools and execute command: adb shell settings put global capture_internal_audio 1
  3. Reboot your phone and try recording the screen with a standard instrument โ€“ the sound should be captured.

โš ๏ธ Attention: After update MIUI The setting is reset, and some apps (e.g. Netflix) block the recording of the sound on the policy. DRM.

Why? MIUI block out recording of internal sound?
Smartphone manufacturers restrict this feature because of licensing agreements with content rights holders (music, movies, games), such as recording audio from Spotify or YouTube Music, may violate their terms of use, but for personal use (such as recording gameplay), this workaround is legal.

3.The Best Third-Party Screen Recording Apps

If the built-in tools are not enough, consider the top-3 And all of them are tested on Redmi. 9T and compatible with MIUI 12โ€“14:

AnnexInner soundMax, permission.FeaturesCons
AZ Screen RecorderโŒ (just from the microphone)1080p@60fpsNo watermarks, video editor, streamingAdvertising in the free version
DU Recorderโœ… (through ADB)1080p@30fpsWebcam recording, editingIt takes a lot of permission.
MobizenโŒ1080p@60fpsConvenient interface, cloud storage10 minutes in the free version

Selection recommendations:

  • ๐ŸŽฎ For games: AZ Screen Recorder (60fps + low-consumption).
  • ๐ŸŽค For streams: DU Recorder (supports broadcasting on the YouTube/Twitch).
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ For tutorials: Mobizen (convenient editor with added text).
๐Ÿ“Š What screen recording app are you using?
Standard in MIUI
AZ Screen Recorder
DU Recorder
Mobizen
Other
I'm not recording the screen.

4. Quality optimization: resolution, bitrate, FPS

On the Redmi. 9T Snapdragon-powered 662 and 4 GB RAM recording 1080p@60fps It can lead to lags. Optimal settings depending on the task:

The challengePermissionFPSBitreitCodec
Social media (TikTok, Instagram)720p308 MbpsH.264
Games (PUBG, Genshin Impact)1080p3012 MbpsH.265 (HEVC)
Reviews of annexes1080p6015 MbpsH.264

How to change these parameters in AZ Screen Recorder:

  1. Open the app. โ†’ ยซSettingsยป โ†’ ยซVideo qualityยป.
  2. Select Permission, Bitrate and FPS.
  3. Activate. HEVC (H.265) Save space (but note that not all players support it).

โš ๏ธ Attention: When recording in 1080p@60fps bitrate 15 Mbit/s Redmi 9T It can overheat. If the temperature is higher than that. 45ยฐC, lower the resolution to 720p or use a cooling stand.

On the Redmi. 9T s MIUI 14 recording 1080p@60fps And this is a firmware bug, the solution: use this. AZ Screen Recorder with settings H.264 bitrate 10 Mbit/s.

5. recording of the screen from the webcam (picture-in-picture)

If you need to record a screen with simultaneous broadcast of your face (for example, for streams or training videos), use applications that support PiP mode (Picture-in-Picture). 9T It works through:

Annex DU Recorder:

  1. Launch the app and tap on the camera icon in the toolbar.
  2. Place the webcam window in a convenient place (you can change the size and transparency).
  3. Set up the sound source: microphone + System audio (if configured through the ADB).

Annex XRecorder:

Alternatives with more flexible camera settings:

  • ๐Ÿ”น You can choose the front or main camera.
  • ๐Ÿ”น Adjust the size and position of the PiP window.
  • ๐Ÿ”น Camera filters (background blur, color correction).

Clean the front camera of dust|Close the background applications to save resources|Check the lighting (avoid backlighting from the back)|Turn off notifications so they donโ€™t get into the record.|Set up the microphone to suppress noise-->

6 Problem Solving: Lags, no sound, black screen

Even with the right settings on Redmi 9T We can make mistakes. We can look at the most common ones and how to fix them:

Problem 1: Video is recorded with lags or low FPS

Causes and solutions:

  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Lack of resources: Close background applications (especially games or instant messengers). MIUI (Settings โ†’ Annexes โ†’ Optimization).
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Overheating: Remove the case, reduce the brightness of the screen and the recording resolution to 720p.
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Firmware bug: Update MIUI Up to the latest version or roll back to stable (see section 8).

Problem 2: No sound in the recording

Checklist for diagnosis:

  1. Check if the โ€œRecord Soundโ€ option is enabled in the recording settings.
  2. If you use a third-party application, give it permission to access the microphone (Settings) โ†’ Annexes โ†’ Permits).
  3. For internal sound: perform ADB-Command (Section 2) or use Screen Recorder โ€“ No Root.
  4. If the sound is recorded but quiet, increase the volume of the media through the volume control.

Problem 3: Black screen when recording

This error arises from:

  • ๐Ÿ”’ Protections DRM: Some applications (Netflix, banking) block screen recording. No solution - use another capture method (for example, mirroring on a PC).
  • ๐Ÿค– Restrictions MIUI: On some firmware versions, a black screen appears when Secure Flag is recorded (e.g., in anti-cheat games). Try writing it via Scrcpy (see section 7).
How to get around the lock of recording in games?
Some games (such as Free Fire or Call of Duty Mobile) block screen recording through standard means.Backdoor: 1. Connect Redmi 9T PC-only USB. 2. Use Scrcpy (instruction in Section 7) to mirror the screen. 3. Record video via OBS Studio on a computer. Minus: you'll need a PC and USB-cable, but the quality will be higher than when recording on the phone.

7. Screen recording via PC: Scrcpy and Vysor

If you want maximum quality or standard methods donโ€™t work, plug in Redmi. 9T You can go to your computer and use software to mirror your screen:

  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ There are no restrictions on permission (you can write in the 4K, if the PC allows).
  • ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Capture system sound without ADB.
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Low lags (suitable for streaming games).

Method 1: Scrcpy (free, no root)

Instructions for Windows:

  1. Download Scrcpy and unpack the archive.
  2. Enable USB debugging on your phone (see section 2).
  3. Get Redmi on board. 9T To PC and run scrcpy.exe.
  4. To record, press Win. + Alt + R (video will be saved on PC).

Additional commands:

scrcpy --bit-rate 20M # Increase bitrate to 20 Mbps


scrcpy --max-fps 60 # Assign 60 FPS




scrcpy --record file.mp4 # Save video to file

Method 2: Vysor (Easy for beginners)

If Scrcpy seems complicated, try Vysor:

  1. Download Vysor and install it on PC.
  2. Put the phone on. USB, Turn on debugging and follow the program instructions.
  3. Click "Record" in the Vysor interface - the video will be saved to the computer.

โš ๏ธ Note: When using Scrcpy or Vysor Redmi 9T It should not go to sleep. Turn off the automatic screen: Settings โ†’ Screen. โ†’ Sleeping mode. โ†’ Never.

8.Update MIUI record-correction

If you're on your Redmi. 9T Screen recording is unstable (artifacts, departures, no sound), the problem may be outdated firmware:

Step 1: Check the current version of MIUI

Go to Settings. โ†’ The phone. โ†’ Version. MIUI. Up-to-date versions for Redmi 9T (codename):

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ MIUI 14 (Android 12) - the last stable.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ MIUI 13 (Android 11) โ€“ if you donโ€™t want to upgrade.

Step 2: Update through OTA

  1. Open Settings โ†’ About the phone โ†’ System update.
  2. If you have an update, download and install it. ~1.5 GB of free space).
  3. After the update, reset the screen recording settings: remove the button from the notification panel and add it again.

Step 3: Manual Update with Recovery

If OTA Does not offer a new version:

  1. Download the firmware for Redmi 9T From the official website of Xiaomi (select the region Global or Russia).
  2. Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root of the phoneโ€™s memory.
  3. Press Volume Up + Power to enter Recovery.
  4. Select Install update.zip and confirm the installation.

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After updating MIUI Reset the application cache (Settings) โ†’ Annexes โ†’ Application management โ†’ Clear the cache) to avoid lags when recording.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Redmi 9T

Can I record a 4K screen on a Redmi 9T?
No, maximum resolution โ€” 1080p (1920ร—1080). Snapdragon processor 662 does not support the entry 4K For higher quality, use mirroring on PC via Scrcpy.
Why does video slow down when recording games?
Reasons: Resource shortage: Close background apps and lower graphics in the game. High bitrate: Set recordings in the settings 8โ€“10 Mbit/s instead of 15+ Mbps: Overheat: Use a cooling stand or lower the screen brightness. For games like Genshin Impact or PUBG optimal settings: 720p@30fps, bitrate 8 Mbps, codec H.265.
How to record sound from headphones (Bluetooth or wired)?
Standard facilities MIUI They can't record the sound from headphones. Solution: For wired headphones: Use an adapter. USB-C โ†’ 3.5mm and external audio interface (e.g. iRig) For Bluetooth headphones: Connect them to a PC and record audio through OBS Studio (when mirroring the screen through Scrcpy). Software bypass: Enable "Sound Monitor" in AZ Screen Recorder (not working on all firmware).
Where are the screen recordings stored and how to transfer them to the PC?
By default, the video is saved in: /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/ScreenRecordings/ To transfer to the PC: Connect the phone to USB (Select File Transfer Mode. Open the folder. DCIM โ†’ ScreenRecordings on your computer and copy files. Use Xiaomi File Manager or Total Commander to speed up. If the files aren't displayed on your PC, check if they're hidden: In Windows Explorer, turn on the hidden files (View) โ†’ Hidden elements).
Can I record the screen during the call?
Technically, yes, but: ๐Ÿ“ž Standard entry MIUI It will only capture your voice (from the microphone side), but not the voice of the interlocutor. ๐Ÿ”‡ Apps like this AZ Screen Recorder will also not be able to record the sound of the call due to Android restrictions. ๐Ÿ’ก A workaround: Use speakerphone and record sound through the phone's microphone (quality will be worse).It's better to use specialized applications (like Cube Call Recorder) to record conversations, but they don't work in all countries due to privacy laws.