Xiaomi Screen Recording: 5 Ways to Work with Any Model (including Redmi and POCO)

Why you need a screen recording and what opportunities MIUI gives

Screen recording on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a feature for streamers or gamers; it comes in handy to save video instructions for relatives, fix a bug in a support app, or even create a short tutorial for social networks. Unlike the iPhone, where screen recording only appeared in iOS 11, Xiaomi offers this feature with the version of MIUI 8 - but with nuances.

Modern MIUI 12/13/14 firmware allows you to record a screen with sound (including a microphone), choose a resolution, and even adjust bitrate on some models. However, not all users know that on devices with a MediaTek processor (for example, Redmi Note 11 or POCO M4 Pro) recording can slow down due to hardware limitations. In this article, we will discuss all the ways, from standard to hidden, and also tell you how to get around typical errors.

Method 1: Standard recording of the screen through the notification curtain

The fastest method is to use the built-in MIUI Screen Recorder feature, which is available on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with MIUI 10 and later firmware, to activate it:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Screen Record icon, if it's not there, tap it on your pencil and add the widget manually.
3. Click on the icon, confirm permissions (if requested) and wait for the countdown.

By default, it's not sounded, so you can turn on the microphone or the system audio.

• 🎤 Microphone: Before recording start, tap the microphone icon in the control panel.
• 🔊 System sound: Hold your finger on the recording button → Select "Enable device sound" (not available on all models).
• ⚙️ Settings: You can select permission here (720p, 1080p) and frame rate (30) FPS 60 FPS).

Close unnecessary applications (saves resources)

Check the vacant space (1 minute Full HD = ~100 MB)

Turn off notifications (to avoid getting into the video)

Set up the sound in advance (microphone or system audio)-->

⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) system sound recording may not work due to limitations MIUI In this case, method 3 will help with the use of ADB.

Method 2: Record through "Game Turbo" (for gamers)

If you're recording gameplay, Xiaomi has a special Game Turbo mode, which not only optimizes performance, but also offers advanced recording settings:

1. Open the game or application you want to record.
2. Swipe from left to right across the screen to call the Game Turbo panel (if not enabled, activate Settings → Special Features → Game Turbo).
3. Slip the video camera icon in the toolbar.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎮 Recording goes without lags even on weak devices (for example, Redmi). 9A).
• 🔧 You can choose the source of the sound: only the game, the game. + microphone or just a microphone.
• 📊 Statistics available FPS temperature CPU straight-up.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later recording via Game Turbo can automatically crop video to 30 minutes. To remove the restriction, use the method of recording with the video. ADB.

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Method 3: Unlock hidden functions through ADB (for advanced)

If standard methods are not satisfactory (e.g. no system sound or limited resolution), you can activate hidden settings via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which works on all Xiaomi devices with MIUI 11 and newer, but requires a computer.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on the build number.
2. Activate Debugging by USB in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC, open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put global screenrecord_long_press true


adb shell settings put global screenrecord_audio_internal true

After these commands are executed:

• 🔊 There will be an option to record system sound (even on models where it was not).
• ⏱️ The time limit for recording (relevant to the POCO F4 GT similar).
• 📱 Long tap on the recording icon in the curtain will open the advanced settings.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) post-update MIUI 14.0.5, these commands are reset. To record changes, use:

adb shell cmd overlay force-set com.android.systemui com.android.systemui.screenrecord

Method 4: Third-party applications (if built-in applications are not suitable)

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools don’t meet your needs (e.g., you need a webcam recording or streaming), you can use third-party apps. MIUI:

• 🎥 AZ Screen Recorder – Supports recording 4K, overlay of the camera, drawing on the screen. MIUI 13 may lay.
• 📱 DU Recorder is a user-friendly interface, built-in video editor.
• 🎮 Mobizen – optimized for game recording, supports 60 FPS. Reduced: Requires registration for some functions.

To avoid productivity problems:

1. Close all background apps before recording (use Settings → Apps → Clean).
2. In the application settings, select H.264 or H.265 codecs (the latter saves space but requires more resources).
3. Turn off hardware acceleration if the video slows down (in the app settings).

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If the app doesn't record system sound, try enabling the "Audio Source → Internal Audio" option in its settings. On Xiaomi with MIUI 14, this works 80% of the time.

Method 5: Write the screen on Xiaomi without root (bypassing restrictions)

On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro with MIUI 12.5), screen recording is blocked in certain applications (banking programs, Netflix), bypassing this without obtaining root rights using:

1. Screen demo mode: Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB-C. Enable USB debugging (see Method 3). Enter ADB: adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --bit-rate 8000000

Use of Google Assistant

• Activate the voice assistant (OK, Google).
• Say, "Write down the screen." The assistant will offer a standard recorder, but sometimes bypasses lockdowns.

⚠️ Attention: Recording through ADB To add audio, you'll have to synchronize a single track from the microphone in a video editor (like CapCut or KineMaster).

Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Even after setting up the screen correctly, recording a screen on Xiaomi can malfunction.

If none of these methods helped, check:

• 🔄 System Updates: Go to Settings → The phone. → Update MIUI. Sometimes bugs are fixed in new versions.
• 🛠️ Resetting settings: in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Screen Recorder → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 📱 Hardware restrictions: on some budget models (e.g. Redmi) A1) recording 1080p Physically impossible due to a weak chipset.

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On devices with a Snapdragon processor (such as the POCO X5 Pro), screen recording is more stable than on MediaTek. If you plan to record gameplay often, choose models on the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 and later.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions