How to connect a voice recorder while talking on Xiaomi: all the ways and secrets

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that many users face. Whether you want to save important business conversations, interviews, or just need evidence for legal purposes, being able to turn on a voice recorder while calling can be a real salvation. However, standard MIUI features don’t always provide this option out of the box. In this article, we’ll take a look at all the available ways, from built-in tools to third-party apps, and also talk about the legal aspects of recording conversations.

It’s important to understand that the recording capabilities depend on your device model and firmware version. For example, on the Xiaomi Mi 11 or Redmi Note 12 with the latest version of MIUI 14, the algorithm may be different from what you’ll see on the POCO F3 with MIUI 13. We’ve taken these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that will be suitable for most of the brand’s modern devices.

Can I record conversations on Xiaomi without additional apps?

In most cases, the built-in call recording feature on Xiaomi smartphones is not available by default, due to privacy policies and legal restrictions in different countries.

• 📱 Models for the Chinese market (with firmware China) ROM) often have a built-in voice recorder in the application "Phone".
• 🌍 Some global versions of Xiaomi and Redmi (e.g. Mi) 10T Pro or Redmi K40) Support recording through hidden settings.
• 🔧 On custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu or PixelExperience), the function can be activated via an engineering menu.

If your device doesn't fall into these categories, don't worry, we'll show you how to get around this restriction with third-party solutions, but in the meantime, check if there's a hidden write option in your firmware:

⚠️ Note: Before using any recording methods, make sure that it is not against the laws of your country.In some regions, recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor may be considered a violation of the right to privacy.

To check for built-in function:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Go to Settings → Record conversations (if such a item is).
3. On some models, the option is hidden: during the call, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and see if there is a recording button.

Method 1: Using a built-in voice recorder (for supported models)

If your Xiaomi model supports recording conversations out of the box, the algorithm will be as follows, usually on Chinese-based devices or some global versions with MIUI 12.5+.

Instructions:

1. During the call, click on the icon three dots (⋮) top-right corner of the screen.
2. In the menu that appears, select Record the conversation (or Record in English).
3. It will start recording what the red mark at the top of the screen will signal.
4. To stop recording, click on three dots again and select Stop recording.

Where to look for recorded files:

• 📁 By default, records are saved in the folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec internal.
• 🔊 File format - usually.m4a or.
• 📱 You can listen to the recordings through the standard Dictaphone application or any file manager.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi 12 Pro) can automatically stop recording after 30 minutes, this is done to save memory and comply with the law.

If you don't have a "Record Conversation" item on the menu, try activating the hidden function through the engineering menu.

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From the menu that opens, go to Phone Information → Testing Menu and look for options related to recording calls. Be careful - not all options in the engineering menu are safe to change!

Method 2: Third-party applications for recording calls

If there is no built-in feature, the best option is to use specialized applications. Google Play has dozens of programs for recording conversations, but not all of them are compatible with Xiaomi due to the features of MIUI. We tested several solutions and selected the most reliable ones.

We recommend starting with Cube ACR, as this app is best adapted for Xiaomi and Redmi.

1. Download and install Cube ACR from Google Play.
2. When you first start, provide all the necessary permissions (access to microphone, contacts, memory).
3. In the application settings, select: 📞 Record all calls or record only selected calls. 🔊 Recording format - it is better to choose MP3 compatiblely. ☁️ If necessary, activate automatic upload to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).

All calls will be recorded automatically.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) recording applications may need permission to use special features (in the security settings.

Install the application from the official store |Provide all the permissions requested |Select the recording format (recommended MP3) |Check the test call |Configure automatic deletion of old records-->

Method 3: Recording a conversation via a second phone or external voice recorder

If the software methods don’t work (e.g., Xiaomi Black Shark with custom firmware), you can use hardware solutions, which is universal and works on any device, but requires additional hardware.

You'll need:

• 📱 Second smartphone (or tablet) with voice recorder.
• 🎤 External voice recorder with telephone recording function (e.g. Olympus) TP-8).
• 🔌 Headphone splitter (if you want to record from your phone).

Instructions for recording via second phone:

1. Place the second phone next to your Xiaomi speaker (or use a headset with a microphone).
2. Turn on the recorder on the second device before the conversation begins.
3. Start the call on the main phone and put it next to you (or hold the second phone’s microphone to the speaker).
4. At the end of the conversation, stop the recording and save the file.

For better recording, you can use an external recorder with a telephone line connection. ICD-UX570) They connect through a 3.5 mm connector or Bluetooth, and they record the sound directly, without interference, and the main advantage of this method is that the recording is in a studio capacity, and it's difficult to challenge in court.

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If you use an external recorder, turn off the noise cancellation on the main phone (Settings → Sound → Noise Cancelation when talking) and this will improve the quality of the recording.

Legal aspects of recording telephone conversations

Before recording conversations, be sure to read your country’s laws, and in most cases, a one-way recording (without notifying the person you’re talking to) can have legal consequences.

Country summary:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: It is allowed to record conversations if you are a participant, the use of the recording in court is possible, but the court can refuse to accept it if the interlocutor was not notified.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Recording without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited, except when it is necessary to protect their rights.
• 🇪🇺 EU: Most countries (Germany, France) require the consent of both parties; Italy and Spain allow unilateral recording.
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Laws vary by state, California and Washington require consent from all parties, Texas requires consent from one party.

To avoid problems:

• 📢 Always notify the person about the recording (for example: “The conversation is recorded to record the information").
• 📝 Keep a log of records with the date, time and reason for the recording.
• 🔒 Keep records in a secure place and do not distribute them unnecessarily.

⚠️ Note: If you plan to use the recording in court, consult a lawyer in advance.In some cases, even a legally made recording may be considered inadmissible evidence due to a violation of the fixation procedure.

How to improve the quality of your recording on Xiaomi?

A common problem when recording conversations on Xiaomi is poor sound quality, such as noise, a quiet voice or echo. Here are some ways to improve the recording:

Microphone setting:

• 🎤 Enable Noise Reduction in the Phone Settings (Settings) → Sound. → Quality of calls).
• 🔇 Use a wired headset with a microphone – this will reduce background noise.
• 📱 Check if the microphone is covered with a cover or fingers.

2. Optimization of the application for recording:

• 🔊 In the Cube settings ACR Select High Quality Recording (e.g. 192 kbps).
• 📱 Turn off the sound compression if you have such an option.
• ☁️ Keep the records in format. WAV instead MP3, If every nuance is important.

External accessories:

• 🎧 Use a Bluetooth headset with a recording feature (e.g. Jabra Evolve 20).
• 🔌 Connect an external sound card through USB-C professionally.

If the recording quality remains poor, try a test call to another number and listen to the result, perhaps the problem is in the network connection or microphone of your phone.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you record conversations on Xiaomi, users often encounter common mistakes, and we've collected the most common ones and ways to fix them.

If none of the solutions worked, try resetting the app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → [Name of the application to write].
2. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
3. Restart the application and set it up again.

If the problem persists, it may be related to the MIUI update, check if new recording settings have appeared in the latest firmware version.

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Before updating MIUI, always check other users’ reviews – sometimes newer versions disable call recording support for third-party apps.

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