How to Record a Screen on Xiaomi: A Detailed Guide to All Versions of MIUI

Screen recording on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is a useful feature that can be used to create guides, save game moments or capture errors in the application. However, not all users know that the ability to record video from the screen depends on the version of the MIUI firmware, device model and even regional settings. In this article, we will discuss all the available methods, from standard tools to hidden functions and third-party solutions.

It’s important to understand that the manufacturer updates the interface regularly, so the location of the buttons and menu items may vary slightly, and we’ve taken these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that are relevant to MIUI 12-14 and newer versions. If your smartphone runs on Android One (for example, Mi A1/A2), some methods may not work, which we’ll mention separately.

1. Standard screen recording through the notification panel

The easiest way to start recording is to use the built-in feature in the notification curtain.It is available on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 10 and newer, but can be hidden by default.

To activate it:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 If there is no record button, click on the icon «⚙️ Edit (or “More”) and find the Screen Recording element».
• ➕ Drag it to the active area of quick settings.
• 🎥 Now tap the "Screen Record" button - the countdown will begin 3 seconds, after which the video capture will begin.

When you record, you'll see a floating panel with a timer and control buttons on the screen.

• ⏸️ Put the record on hold.
• 🎤 Turn on/off sound recording from the microphone.
• ✏️ Make notes on the screen (not available on all models).
• ❌ Stop the recording.

⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO F3 Or Redmi Note 10 Pro) recording from the speakers is disabled by default. To turn it on, hold the Screen Record button before you start recording, a menu with additional settings will appear.

2. Screen recording via Game Turbo

Game Turbo is originally designed to optimize gameplay, but it also has a gameplay recording tool that is suitable for owners of devices with MIUI 12.5 and later, where Game Turbo is integrated into the system.

How to turn on the record:

1. Open the game or application you want to record.
2. Swipe left to right across the screen (or tap on the Game Turbo floating icon if it's active).
3. In the menu that appears, select «🎮 Playing instruments» → «🎥 Screen recording».
4. Set up the parameters: 🔊 Sound source: microphone, sound system or both. 📏 Permission: 720p, 1080p auto. 🎯 Quality: standard or high.

Press «🎥 Start recording».

The advantage of this method is the ability to record audio from the game even on models where standard screen recording blocks it, but there is a limitation: Game Turbo does not work in all applications (for example, on YouTube or Netflix, recording can automatically stop due to the protection of content).

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If the Game Turbo button doesn’t appear, check the settings: Settings → Special. features → Game Turbo → Show floating panel.

3. Hidden function: Screen recording via MIUI Lab

MIUI 12-14 firmware has a hidden menu called MIUI Lab, where you can activate advanced screen recording settings, including system audio recording and bitrate change, which is suitable for advanced users.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 5-7 times on the MIUI version until the message “You are a developer!” appears.
3. Return to the main settings menu and select “Advanced” → “Developers”.
4. Find and activate the "Laboratory" option MIUI».
5. Inside the lab, go to the Screen Recording section and set up: 🎵 Recording system sound (requires rebooting). 📊 Bitrate video (recommended 8-12 Mbps for Full) HD). 🔄 Timer autostop.

Once these settings are activated, the standard screen recording (from the notification curtain) will use the new settings. Please note that some models (e.g. Redmi 9A or POCO M3) may not have the system audio recording option due to hardware limitations.

4. Screen recording using third-party applications

If the built-in tools don't work, like webcam recording or streaming, you can use third-party apps, and we tested a few solutions and selected the most reliable ones:

Check reviews before installing – some apps may conflict with MIUI Optimization, which leads to sudden recording stops. Also remember that apps from Google Play may not update on devices without Google services (for example, on Chinese versions of Xiaomi).

⚠️ Note: Apps like ScreenCam or Super Screen Recorder require permission to display over other windows (SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW). If they do not work after installation, check this permission in Settings. → Annexes → Special access → Display over other windows.

5. Screen recording on Xiaomi without root rights: bypassing restrictions

On some models (especially MIUI for Europe), system audio recording is blocked at the firmware level, and there are several ways to get around this restriction without obtaining root rights:

• 🔊 Use an external microphone: Connect the headphones with a microphone and point them with a speaker to the phone.The sound will be recorded through the microphone, but the quality will deteriorate.
• 🔄 Enable "Wired Audio": In some firmware, when you connect headphones on Type-C or 3.5 mm, the system sound is automatically redirected to the record.
• 📱 Use a second phone: Record the sound to another device by synchronizing video and audio in the editor.
• 🔧 ADB-Adb shell settings put global settings capture_audio_output 1 It does not work on all devices and is reset after restarting.

On devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 processor (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro or Redmi K50 Ultra), the system sound recording can be blocked at the hardware level due to Qualcomm's policy.

Close unnecessary applications (release RAM)|Check the vacant space (minimum 1 GB)|Disable notifications|Activate the "Do Not Disturb" mode"|Connect charging (for long-term recording)-->

6. Problem Solving: Why Screen Recording Doesn't Work

If the screen recording does not start or suddenly stops, the reasons may be as follows:

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the screen recording app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications.
2. Find Screen Recorder (or Screen Recorder).
3. Select "Storage» → «Clear the data».
4. Reset the device.

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On devices with MIUI 13+ and Android 12+, screen recording may be blocked due to new privacy rules. To unlock it, temporarily turn off the option to “Remove permissions for unused applications” in the privacy settings.

7 Where screen recordings are stored and how to edit them

By default, the video is saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/ScreenRecords/


or




/storage/emulated/0/Movies/ScreenRecords/

To quickly find the records:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Go to the album "Video" or "Screen Records".
3. To sort by date, click on the icon «⋮» → «Sort by» → «Date of establishment».

For basic editing (shortcutting, adding music), you can use the built-in video application (Mi Video):

• 🎬 Select a video. → «Edit».
• ✂️ Cut the beginning/end with the help of sliders.
• 🎵 Add music from the library or record a voice comment.
• 🖌️ Apply text or stickers.

For more advanced installation (overlay effects, color correction) we recommend:

• 🎥 CapCut – Free Editor with Templates.
• 🎬 KineMaster – Support for multilayer installation.
• 📱 InShot – convenient for beginners.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi