How to Find and Listen to a Phone Call Record on Xiaomi: Official and Hidden Methods

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a feature that works indisputably even for power users. Unlike Samsung or Google Pixel, where recording calls is integrated into the standard Phone app, on devices with MIUI, this process depends on the firmware version, regional settings and even the phone model. For example, on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, recording is available out of the box, and on the POCO F5 it will have to be activated through hidden settings.

The main problem is that in Russia and the EEU countries, the default call recording function is disabled due to legal restrictions, which means that even if your Xiaomi technically supports the record, the corresponding item in the menu may not be available. In this article, we will analyze all working methods, from official (for supported regions) to bypass solutions using third-party applications and system loopholes.

Important: Before you start, check the MIUI version in the settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version). The instructions below are relevant for MIUI 12-14 firmware (including hyper-based builds). If you have an older version, update the system first.

1.Official method: built-in call recording in MIUI

On some Xiaomi models (mainly in India, Global or Chinese firmware markets), call recording is enabled by default to check for it:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Dial a number or select a contact to call.
3. During the conversation, pay attention to the screen: if there is a “Record” button (usually red with a microphone icon), the function is active.

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

• 📱 Enter the code ##6484## in the Phone app (to check the recording module).
• 🔍 After dialing, the test menu will open - look for the item "Call Recording" (if any, the function is supported by hardware).
• ⚙️ On some firmware, the recording is activated through Settings. → Annexes → Phone. → Recording calls.

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If the recording button appears but does not work, check the permissions for the Phone application in Settings → Applications → Permissions → Microphone.

Where to look for saved records:

• 📁 folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec (Use a file manager, such as Files by Google).
• 🎵 In the appendix "Dictophone" (if the recording was conducted through it).
• 📱 In call history: swipe left on the call record – if the function is active, a play button will appear.

2. Activate recording via hidden MIUI settings

If the built-in feature is disabled, you can try to turn it on through the engineering menu, which works on Redmi and POCO with MIUI 13-14 firmware, but you need to be careful - wrong actions can disrupt the phone.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code ##4636##.
2. In the menu that opens, select “Phone Information” (or “Usage Statistics”).
3. Scroll down to the Call Recording section and turn on the switch.
4. Reboot the phone.

Check out the MIUI version (should be 13+)

Make a backup copy of the data

Remember the current sound settings

Have a charger on hand (the process can take 5-10 minutes)-->

When you reboot, the phone app should have a recording button, and if it's not there, try the alternative code:

am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings$DevelopmentSettingsActivity

This command must be entered through ADB (the instructions for setting up ADB are at the end of the article).

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) Forced activation of the recording through the engineering menu causes the Phone application to crash. If the phone stopped ringing after manipulation, reset the application settings to Settings. → Annexes → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the data.

3. Use of third-party applications for recording

If the built-in methods didn't work, there's still the Google Play app option, and the main caveat is that with Android 10 and up, apps are not allowed to record sound from a microphone during a call for security reasons.

• 📱 On rooted devices (with SuperSU rights).
• 🔊 Through recording from an external source (for example, a second phone or voice recorder nearby).
• 📲 On Android firmware 9 and below (but this is only true for older Redmi models) 5/6).

Top.-3 Call recording applications (checked on Xiaomi):

For Boldbeast Call Recorder (the most reliable option) you need:

1. Download APK from the official website (in Google Play outdated version).
2. In the application settings, select Record Mode → Mode 1 (for Xiaomi).
3. Enable the option of "Fix Recording Issues" and restart the phone.

4. Record calls via Google Drive (cloud method)

A little-known method that works for all Xiaomi with Google Phone (Google’s Phone app) is legal and does not require root rights, but only records to the cloud.

How to set up:

1. Install Google Phone from Google Play (if it is not by default).
2. Open the app and go to Settings → Record calls.
3. Enable the option to “Record all calls” or select specific contacts.
4. Connect to your Google Drive account to save your records automatically.

Where to look for records:

• 🌐 Google Drive in the Call Recordings folder».
• 📱 In Google Phone Call History, there will be a playback icon next to every conversation.

⚠️ Note: Google automatically deletes records older than 30 days unless otherwise configured. To save the record permanently, download it to your device or transfer it to another Google Drive folder.

5. Alternative methods: from Bluetooth to smartwatches

If the software doesn't work, then the hardware is left, and it's less convenient, but it works 100 percent.

• 🎧 Bluetooth headset with recording: Some models (e.g. Sony) WH-1000XM5) They can record conversations through a conjugated app.
• ⌚ Smartwatches: Mi Band 7 Pro or Amazfit GTR 4 can record sound through a microphone, but the quality will be low.
• 📻 External recorder: Hold a second phone with the recorder on (Xiaomi or another brand) to the speaker while you talk.
• 🔌 Audio splitter: Connect a splitter to the phone with access to a recording device (for example, Zoom). H1n).

For the method with an external recorder:

1. Open the Dictator app on the second phone (included in the standard MIUI set).
2. Start recording and place the device next to the main phone speaker.
3. After the call, save the file in.m4a or.mp3 format.

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Hardware recording methods are the only legal way to run Android 10+ without root rights, the main drawback is low sound quality and the need to synchronize the two devices.

6.Legal aspects: can you record calls to Xiaomi in Russia

In Russia and the EAEU countries, the recording of telephone conversations is regulated by:

• 📜 Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation – the right to secrecy of correspondence and telephone conversations.
• 📜 Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation – violation of the secrecy of telephone conversations without the consent of the interlocutor is punishable by a fine of up to 80 000 ₽ or correctional labour.
• ⚖️ Resolution of the Plenum № 16 (2018) – Recording of a conversation is permissible if one of the interlocutors (you) agrees.

Rules for recording calls to Xiaomi:

• ✅ You can: Record conversations if you notify the person you are talking to (e.g., by voice message at the beginning of the call: “Conversation is recorded»).
• ❌ You can’t: Distribute the recordings without the consent of the other participant (even if you have made them legally).
• ⚠️ Gray case: Recording for personal use (e.g., fixing agreements) is not normally prosecuted but can be challenged in court.

In practice:

• 📞 Xiaomi does not have automatic recording notifications (unlike iPhone), so you must alert the other person yourself.
• 🔊 If the recording is done via Google Phone, the system automatically plays a message: “This conversation is recorded».

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

If the call record on Xiaomi doesn’t work, check:

If after the MIUI update, the recording stopped working:

1. Check if the permissions for the Phone application have been reset (Settings → Applications → Phone → Permissions).
2. Clear the app cache: Settings → Apps → Phone → Storage → Clear the cache.
3. If the problem persists, roll back to the previous firmware version via Fastboot.

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