How to record phone calls on Redmi Note 8 Pro: all methods with step-by-step instructions

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is still one of Xiaomi’s most popular smartphones due to its price-performance balance. However, the call recording feature in this model is not as obvious as in newer devices of the brand. Depending on the version of the MIUI firmware and regional restrictions, the standard recording module may be hidden or absent. In this article, we will analyze all working methods from embedded tools to third-party applications, and also explain how to adjust the recording quality and avoid typical errors.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro (codename begonia) is a feature that depends on MIUI version and operator policy, for example, in firmware for India and China, the feature is available out of the box, and in global versions it is often blocked due to legal restrictions, we tested all methods on current versions of MIUI 12.5-14 and prepared instructions that are guaranteed to work regardless of the region.

1. Verification of the presence of an embedded recording function

Before installing third-party apps, make sure your Redmi Note 8 Pro doesn't support recording calls out of the box.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Dial the number and make a test call (you can use your other phone).
3. During the conversation, pay attention to the screen: if the “Record” button appears at the bottom or in the upper panel (mic icon or circle), then the function is active.

If there is no button, try calling the hidden menu:

• 📱 During the call, swipe your finger up from the bottom edge of the screen – sometimes the panel with the recording button is hidden behind the gesture.
• 🔍 Check the settings of the phone application: Phone → ⋮ (menu) → Settings → Some firmware has a switch here.

Important: On global versions of MIUI for Europe and the US, the built-in call recording is disabled at the firmware level due to privacy laws (GDPR), which can only be circumvented by root rights or alternative methods from the following sections.

2. Enabling recording through the engineering menu (hidden method)

If you don't have a standard feature, try activating it through the engineering menu, which works on most versions of MIUI, but you need to be careful:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##3646633###
2. You will be taken to EngineerMode. Go to Hardware Testing → Audio → Normal Mode.
3. Find the Voice Call Record setting and set the Enabled value.
4. Save the settings and restart the phone, and then the recording button should appear during the calls.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other settings in the engineering menu - this can disrupt the communication module or microphones. If after manipulations the sound is lost in the speaker, reset the network settings in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

If the engineering menu doesn't open, your firmware is blocking access to it, and then move on to the following methods.

3. Use of third-party applications for recording

The most versatile way is to install a dedicated app, and we tested 5 popular programs and selected the two most reliable ones for the Redmi Note 8 Pro:

To work correctly on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, follow the following steps:

Install the app from Google Play|

Open settings → Sound source → Select “Voice Communication (VOIP)” |

Enable the option "Record automatically" |

Add the app to battery optimization exceptions (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All Apps → Cube ACR → Not Optimizing)|

Provide all the permissions requested (microphone, memory, telephone)

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If the app does not record the voice of the interlocutor, try:

• 🔊 Enable speakerphone during a call (sometimes this will activate recording on both sides).
• 📱 Restart the phone after installing the app.
• 🔧 In the application settings, select the source of Voice Call sound + Mic (if available).

4. Customize the quality of recording and storage of files

By default, recorded conversations are stored in the phone’s memory in.amr or.mp3 format with a bitrate of 64-128 kbit / s. To improve quality or change the storage location:

1. In the recording app (e.g. Cube ACR), go to Settings → File Format and select MP3 with a bitrate of 192 kbps.
2. To prevent files from taking up space in your phone’s memory, activate the save to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox) or on the phone. SD-Map: Settings → Conservation folder → Choose. SD-map
3. To save space, enable automatic deletion of old records: Settings → Autoclean → Delete files older than 30 days

If the recordings are kept with noise or a quiet sound:

• 🎤 Check if the microphone hole is closed (located at the top of the phone next to the 3.5mm connector).
• 🔊 In the application settings, increase the microphone gain (Mic Gain option).
• 📵 Make sure that the “Do Not Disturb” or “Battery Saving” mode is not active during the call – they can block the recording.

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If the recording is interrupted or the voice of the interlocutor disappears, try to turn off Bluetooth headphones - they may conflict with the recording module.

5. Solving call recording problems

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, users often experience typical errors in recording conversations, and we've put together solutions for the most common cases:

If none of these methods worked, there may be a problem with the hardware.

• 🔌 Performance of microphones (record voice memo through "Dictophon»).
• 📶 Communication quality – with a weak signal, the recording may be interrupted.
• 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI (Sometimes the bugs are fixed in patches).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware Redmi Note 8 Pro after updating to MIUI 14, the ability to write through the engineering menu is lost, in which case only third-party applications or a rollback to an older version of the software remain.

6. Legal aspects of recording conversations

Before making any calls, please read your country's laws, and most regions have the following rules:

• 🌍 Russia: Recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.
• 🇪🇺 European Union (GDPR): It is forbidden to record conversations without notifying the interlocutor, violation can be fined up to 20 million euros.
• 🇺🇸 Most states require at least one-party consent, and California and Washington require all-party consent).

To avoid problems:

• 📢 Always notify the person about the recording (e.g., “The conversation is recorded to record the information»).
• 📝 Keep the records no longer than necessary.
• 🚫 Do not distribute records to third parties without the consent of participants.

7. Alternative recording methods (without applications)

If none of the above methods work, try the workarounds:

1. Recording via second phone: Put a second smartphone next to you with the recorder on, minus the low quality and extraneous noise.
2. Google Voice: Register with Google Voice (not available in all countries); activate Call Recording in your settings; calls will be automatically recorded and saved to your Google account.

Bluetooth Connection: Some Bluetooth headsets (such as Sony WH-1000XM4) support recording conversations via a conjugated app.

For owners of Redmi Note 8 Pro with root rights, another method is available - installing a patch through Magisk:

Install Magisk and the Call Recorder Patch module.


2. Reboot the phone.




3. Enable the recording in the standard "Phone" appendix.

⚠️ Note: Installing Magisk voids the warranty and may result in some features being blocked (e.g. Google Pay.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Redmi Note 8 Pro

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On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with global firmware, the built-in call recording is most often disabled, and the most reliable way is to use the Cube Call Recorder ACR app, setting the sound source to "Voice Voice (VOIP)" and turning off battery optimization.