How to set up a phone call record on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that helps you record important conversations, save evidence, or simply remember details of conversations. However, in recent versions of MIUI (especially after the updates to MIUI 14/15), this option has become less obvious, and in some regions it is completely hidden due to legal restrictions. In this article, we will discuss how to properly set up call recording on different Xiaomi models, where to look for saved files and how to circumvent possible locks.

It’s important to understand that recording capabilities vary by firmware version, phone model, and region of sale. For example, the global firmware Redmi Note 12 Pro+ may not have the feature out of the box, whereas the Chinese version of Xiaomi 14 may have it available by default. We’ll look at all the current ways, from standard settings to third-party workarounds.

Checking Call Recording Support in Your Xiaomi Model

Before you try to enable a record, make sure your Xiaomi smartphone supports this feature at all. In recent versions of MIUI (starting with MIUI 12.5), the call record has been removed for users in the EU, India and some other regions due to privacy laws.

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Phone. → Recording conversations. If no point, the function is disabled at the firmware level.
• 📱 Check the version. MIUI In Settings → On the phone. On Chinese firmware. ROM) Recording is usually available on Global (Global) ROM) — frequently.
• 🌍 Find out the region of your firmware: if the model name has letters EEA (Europe), IN (India) or RU (Russia, chances of having a record are minimal.

If there is no standard function, don't despair, we'll look at alternative methods below, and in the meantime, check out the compatibility table of popular models:

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with firmware for the European Union (EEA) Call recording is locked at the system level, and attempts to enable it through an engineering menu or modify files can lead to loss of warranty or malfunction of the phone.

Standard way to enable recording (if function is available)

If your Xiaomi model supports conversation recording, it can be activated in a few steps, and the instructions are suitable for MIUI 12-15 firmware on models where the function is not blocked regionally.

Open the phone app, then:

1. Click on three dots in the upper right corner (⋮) and select Settings.
2. Go to the Recording of Conversations section (on some models it may be called Auto Recording).
3. Turn on the switch to record conversations.
4. Select the recording mode: 🔄 All calls - recording incoming and outgoing; 📞 Only incoming; 📱 Selectively – entry only for contacts from the “favorite".

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Microphone + speaker

After activation next to the button of the end of the call will appear the recording icon (🎤). Click on it during a conversation to start or stop recording. Finished files are saved in the folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec (The path may differ depending on the version MIUI).

Make sure there is enough memory on the phone (1 minute recording) ≈ 1-2 MB)|Check permissions for the Phone application (access to microphone and storage)|Disable the power saving mode for the "Phone" in the battery settings|Make a test call to check the quality of the recording-->

⚠️ Note: On some models (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra), recording can automatically turn off when you connect your Bluetooth headphones. To avoid this, turn off your wireless devices before calling or use a wired headset.

Alternative ways to record calls on Xiaomi

If you don't have a standard recording function, you can use workarounds. Let's look at three work options: through the engineering menu, through third-party applications, and through the second. SIM-map.

1. Including through the engineering menu (for advanced users)

This method works on most Xiaomi models with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro+, POCO X5 Pro).

1. Open the phone app and enter the code: ##6484##
2. In the menu that appears, select Call Record (or Call Record).
3. Activate the Enable Call Recording option.
4. Reboot the phone.

The files are.amr or.mp3 and named by template: Recording_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.amr. To listen to the tape:

1. Open the Records app (or Recorder) on your phone.
2. Go to Calls or Call Recordings.
3. Select the desired file and click Replay.

If the records are missing after resetting or updating MIUI, try to restore them using programs like DiskDigger or Recuva (requires root access for deep scanning). Also check the MIUI/backup/AllBackup folder - sometimes the records are saved in backups of the system.

Legal aspects of call recording: what you need to know

Before recording conversations, read the laws of your country. Most regions have the following rules:

• 📜 Unilateral recording (without notifying the interlocutor) is allowed if you are a participant in the conversation, for example, in Russia (Article 23 of the Constitution) and the United States (the laws of most states) it does not violate the law.
• ⚖️ Bilateral recording (with notification) is mandatory in the EU, India and some other countries.
• 🚫 It is forbidden to distribute records without the consent of the interlocutor (even if the recording itself is legal).

On Xiaomi smartphones with EU firmware (EEA), call recording is blocked for this reason. If you use workarounds (such as an engineering menu), remember that in case of litigation, such records may be considered inadmissible evidence.

⚠️ In Germany and France, recording telephone conversations without the consent of the interlocutor is considered a criminal offense and is punishable by a fine up to €10,000.Clarify local laws before using the function.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you record calls to Xiaomi, users encounter common mistakes, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

If none of the methods helped, try resetting the settings of the Phone application:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Phone → Storage.
2. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
3. Restart the phone and reset the recording.

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If the call recording is gone after the MIUI update, try rolling back to the previous firmware version via Fastboot or installing custom recovery (TWRP).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions