Recording calls to Xiaomi: how to turn on, configure and save conversations

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a feature that can be useful in a variety of situations, from capturing important business information to proving in controversial moments. However, not all users are aware that the ability to record on MIUI devices depends on the region, phone model and firmware version. In some countries, this option is blocked at the system level due to legal restrictions, and in others it requires additional settings.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways Xiaomi calls are recorded, including built-in tools, third-party apps, and workarounds for models where the feature is disabled by default. You’ll learn how to set up automatic recording, where files are stored, and how to export them safely.

It's important to understand that even if your smartphone supports recording, some subscribers (like VoLTE or VoWiFi) may be left without sound in the recordings, and we tested the solutions for these cases and put them together in a separate section.

Built-in call recording function in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on

On most Xiaomi smartphones (except for models for the European and Indian markets), call recording is implemented through the standard Phone app. MIUI. Here's the universal instruction:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the section Record conversations (or Call recording in global firmware).
4. Activate the Write automatically switch or select Write manually.

If you don't have a Record Conversations on the menu, your firmware doesn't support it, as is the case with MIUI EU devices (European version) or models released after 2022 for some regions, and a workaround through hidden settings or third-party apps (more on this in the following sections) will help.

Please note that even if the record is enabled, it may not work for:

• 📞 Calls via VoLTE or VoWiFi (due to operator restrictions).
• 🔒 Conference Calls (only your voice is recorded).
• 🌍 International numbers (in some countries, automatically blocked).

⚠️ Note: On Redmi Note 11 and later, the built-in recording may conflict with the function HD-If the recording is lost after the recording is turned on, turn off VoLTE in the settings. SIM-map.

Why my Xiaomi phone doesn’t have a call record: regional restrictions

Since 2021, Xiaomi has been removing the recording feature from firmware in several countries due to local privacy laws, such as in the European Union and India, recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor is considered a privacy violation, so on devices with MIUI EU or MIUI India firmware, this functionality is disabled at the system level.

You can check your firmware at Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. If there are EU, IN or RU suffixes at the end of the name, the record is likely blocked.

1. Install global firmware (e.g. MIUI Global) via Fastboot or Recovery.
2. Use of third-party applications (about them in the next section).

The first method requires unlocking the bootloader and can deprive you of warranty, so it is suitable only for advanced users. The second one is more secure, but the recorded files will be stored not in the system application, but in the memory of third-party software.

Party of the recording annex: TOP-5 solutions for Xiaomi

If the built-in feature is not available, third-party apps come to the rescue, and we tested dozens of options and selected those that work stably on Xiaomi with MIUI 12-14, all of which support VoLTE recording (as opposed to the standard solution) and save files in.mp3 or.aac format.

The best applications for recording calls:

• 🥇 Cube ACR — It records both voices, it works in the background, it has cloud storage.
• 🥈 Call Recorder by Lovekesh is free, no ads, supports VoWiFi.
• 🥉 Automatic Call Recorder is a simple interface, integration with Google Drive.
• 🔹 Truecaller — the record is included in the premium subscription, but there is a trial period.
• 🔹 Boldbeast Call Recorder is the only app that records calls to Xiaomi with Android 13+ No root. Minus: complex settings.

Before installing, check the permissions: the application needs rights to Microphone, Warehouse and Phone. MIUI also requires you to allow auto-start and work in the background:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the application to record, then Permissions and Auto Run.
3. Enable the Block in the background (if any).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 13/13 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ Android 13 Applications may not record the voice of the interlocutor due to the limitations of Scoped Storage. Solution: use Boldbeast with Record Mode setting = 1.

Where are the call records stored and how to export them

If you use an embedded record, the files are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

For third-party applications, the path is usually as follows:

/storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/  


/storage/emulated/0/Recordings/

To transfer the recordings to your computer or to the cloud:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (select File Transfer Mode).
2. Copy the folder with the records anywhere on the hard disk.
3. For cloud reservation, use Google Drive or Mi Cloud (in the application settings, recordings can be linked to an account).

On models with MIUI 14+, embedded recordings are encrypted – listening to a PC requires a DRM player (for example, VLC with a plugin).

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If the records don't show up in the folder, check the application settings: some programs hide files until the call is complete. Also clear the Phone app cache in Settings → Apps.

How to make a call to Xiaomi if nothing works

If neither the built-in feature nor third-party apps fail (e.g., on Xiaomi 13 Ultra with Android 13), alternative methods remain:

1. Turn on speakerphone + voice recorder: Press the hands-free button during the call. Open the standard Dictophone app and start recording. Minus: only your voice and surrounding noises will be recorded.
2. Use the second device: Put a second phone or tablet next to you with a voice recorder running, and it's good for important conversations, but the quality is worse.

Root access + Xposed modules

• Install Magisk and CallRecorder module.
• It works on any firmware, but requires unlocking the bootloader.

For models with VoLTE (e.g, POCO F5 or Redmi K60) Sometimes a forced shutdown helps. HD-voice:

##4636## → Phone Information → Install preferred network type: LTE/WCDMA/GSM

After that, the standard record can work, but the quality of the connection will deteriorate.

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On Xiaomi with Android 13+, the only reliable way to record VoLTE calls without root is the Boldbeast app with manual codec settings (select Opus or AAC).

Legal aspects: when recording calls is legal and when not

In most countries, the recording of telephone conversations is governed by privacy and personal data laws, such as:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: Recording is allowed if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution), but you can only use the recording in court if the interlocutor has been notified.
• 🇪🇺 EU (GDPR): The explicit consent of both parties is required, and the violation is punishable by a fine of up to 20 million euros.
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Laws vary by state, California and Illinois require consent, Texas requires notice.
• 🇮🇳 India: Recording without consent is considered a violation IT Act 2000.

Before recording, it's important:

1. Notify the interlocutor (for example: "Conversation is recorded to record information").
2. Do not distribute the record to third parties without consent.
3. Store files in a secure location (e.g., an encrypted archive).

⚠️ Note: If you are recording a conversation for a trial, ask your lawyer for evidence requirements.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even if the record is set up, Xiaomi users face common errors, and we have collected the most common and ways to fix them:

If the problem is not solved, try:

1. Clear the cache of the Phone application and restart the device.
2. Update MIUI to the latest version (sometimes bugs are patched).
3. Reset network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions