Screen recording with sound on Xiaomi: how to turn on and configure

Recording a screen with sound on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for creating gameplay, training videos or saving streams. However, many users face a problem: the standard screen recording tool in MIUI only captures the microphone by default, ignoring system sounds. This article will reveal all working ways to activate internal audio recording, including hidden settings and workarounds for different versions of the firmware.

We tested the methods on Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13T devices with MIUI 14 (Android 13/14) – all instructions are current for 2026.

Why Xiaomi is blocking system sound recording?

The manufacturer limits the capture of internal audio for several reasons:

• 📜 License Agreements: Recording of Protected Content (Netflix, Spotify, games with the Internet) DRM) may violate the terms of use.
• 🛡️ Data security: B MIUI protection against audio leakage from banking applications or instant messengers.
• 🎮 Optimization for gamers: on Black Shark devices and POCO F prioritizes performance over multimedia functions.

In practice, this means that even if you turn on the screen recording through the Notification Panel, the system sound will not be captured, instead it will be recorded either silence or noise from the microphone.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 10A, POCO M4 Pro after updating to MIUI 14 System audio option may disappear even if it worked before, due to Google's tightening policy on Android 13+.

Method 1: Enable via hidden MIUI settings (for Snapdragon)

On devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (such as Xiaomi 12T Pro, POCO X5 Pro), there is a hidden option to activate internal sound recording.

1. Open the Settings app and go to About Phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
3. Return to the main settings menu and select Additional → For developers.
4. Find the option to capture audio when recording the screen (may be called Record internal audio in English firmware).
5. Activate the switch and confirm the action.

After that, a separate switch will appear in the Quick Settings panel to enable system audio when recording.Please note: on some devices (Xiaomi 13 Ultra), this option may be blocked for specific applications (for example, TikTok or YouTube Music).

Developer mode is on|The option "Audio capture" has been activated"|Microphone turned off in recording settings|The device is restarted after changes-->

Method 2: Using third-party applications (without root)

If your device doesn't support firmware-level system sound recording, you can use third-party software.

• 🎥 AZ Screen Recorder: Free app with support for internal audio on most devices.Requires the inclusion of a special Audio Plugin in the settings.
• 🔊 Mobizen Screen Recorder: Automatically determines Xiaomi model and offers optimal audio settings.There is a watermark in the free version.
• 🎮 DU Recorder: Popular among gamers due to low resource consumption. Supports recording of sound from games, but can be blocked by anticheats.

Instructions for AZ Screen Recorder:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you request (including access to notifications).
3. Go to Settings → Recording Settings → Sound Source.
4. Select the internal sound (an additional plugin may be required).
5. Run the recording through a floating panel or widget.

⚠️ Note: On devices with MediaTek Helio G96/G99 (For example, Redmi Note 11 Pro) third-party applications can record system sound with distortion or delay before 0.5 This is the hardware constraint of the processor.

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If the app doesn't see internal sound, try turning off Bluetooth and restarting the recording. On some Xiaomi models, the audio stream is redirected to wireless headphones even if they're not connected.

Method 3: Rooting and Modifying System Files

For advanced users who are ready to get root access, there is a radical solution: modify the build.prop file. This method works on 90% of Xiaomi devices, but requires:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (Bootloader Unlock)
• 📱 Established custom recaveri (TWRP)
• 🛠️ Backup copy of the original firmware

Step-by-step:

1. Install Magisk to obtain root rights.
2. Download a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
3. Go to /system/build.prop and open the file to edit.
4. Add a line: ro.debuggable=1
5. Save the changes, restart the device.
6. Install the Audio Mod module via Magisk.

After the modification, the screen recording settings will be modified to include the “Inner Sound” option even on MediaTek devices, where it was not previously available. However, remember: rooting will void the warranty and may lead to problems with banking applications (Sberbank Online, Tinkoff will stop working).

Features of recording sound in games and streaming services

Even if you manage to activate the recording of internal sound, some apps will block this feature:

To circumvent the restrictions in games, you can use:

• 🎧 External sound card (connected to the USB-C) audio-capturing.
• 🖥️ Screen mirroring on PC via Scrcpy with option enabled --audio.
• 📱 Second smartphone as a microphone (application type) WO Mic).

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Solving problems with recording sound

If the sound is recorded with distortion or not captured at all, check:

• 🔇 Is the microphone turned off in the recording settings (sometimes the system sound is blocked when the microphone is active).
• 🔄 Resetting the device - on MIUI 14 audio drivers can “hang” after prolonged use.
• 📶 Power saving mode – when activated, it turns off background processes, including sound recording.
• 🎛️ Developer settings – the option Disable the absolute volume level must be turned off.

MediaTek (Redmi 9A, POCO M3) devices have a squeak problem when recording internal sound, and this is due to the hardware feature of the chipset.

1. Reduce the audio bitrate in the recording settings to 128 kbps.
2. Use an external USB-C audio adapter to output sound.
3. Record the sound separately via the second phone, then sync the tracks in the editor.

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On Android 13+ (MIUI 14) devices, standard screen recording can automatically turn off system sound when you run secure applications (banks, instant messengers), which is not a bug, but a security feature.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi