How to record video from the screen on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

Screen recording on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones may be used to create guides, save gameplay, show bugs or capture important moments in apps. Unlike the iPhone, where the screencast feature is built in by default, on devices with MIUI, things are a little more complicated: the standard tool is often hidden in the depths of settings, and its operation depends on the firmware version and phone model.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to record screens, from built-in MIUI 14/15 tools to bypassing restrictions on older devices, how to turn on recording without ROOT, which applications are safe to use, and why sometimes sound is not recorded (and how to fix it), and pay special attention to the nuances for popular models: Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5 and others.

1.Integrated screen recording in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi added its own screencasting tool, Screen Recording, to the firmware, but its layout changed from version to version, and on some devices the feature can be disabled by default.

• 📱 MIUI 14/15 (2023–2026 gg.: Swipe down the notification bar and find the Screen Record icon (if not, tap "Edit" and add manually).
• 🔧 MIUI 12/13: Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Screen recording.
• ⚙️ Old versions (MIUI 11 and below: Feature may not be available – third-party software will be required (see Section 3).

If you have a recording icon, but you click on the message "Function disabled by administrator", then the device has active security policies (often found on corporate phones).

⚠️ Note: On some models POCO (for example, POCO X3 Pro) The built-in screen recording blocks sound due to Google's limitations. To record sound, use the method in section 5.

After activating the recording, you will see a floating panel with buttons:

• 🎥 Recording - start/pause;
• 🔊 Microphone – Turning on the sound from the microphone;
• ✏️ Drawing – Adding notes during recording;
• ❌ Close - End of the recording.

Video is saved in the DCIM → Screen Recordings folder in.mp4 format with the resolution corresponding to the device screen (for example, 1080×2400 for Xiaomi 13).

2.Why the built-in screen recording doesn't work: 4 frequent issues

Even if you have a firmware recording feature, users often experience errors, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

On devices with a MediaTek processor (such as the Redmi 10A or POCO M4 Pro), the built-in recording may not work stable due to the characteristics of the drivers, in which case only alternative software will help.

If the recording function is gone after the MIUI update, try resetting the notification bar settings:

Settings → Notification Panel → Reset to factory settings

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Before recording the game, turn on the Game Turbo mode in Settings → Special features – this will reduce the lags.

3.The Best Third-Party Screen Recording Apps

If the built-in feature doesn't suit (or doesn't), use third-party software. 10 Apps and selected top-3 in terms of stability, video quality and lack of advertising:

• 🥇 AZ Screen Recorder – No watermarks, microphone and system sound recording (requires Android 10)+), pre-permission 4K.
• 🥈 DU Recorder - built-in video editor, streaming on YouTube/Twitch, But there's an ad in the free version.
• 🥉 Mobizen Screen Recorder – supports recording from the front camera (PIP-mode), but can brake on weak devices.

To install any of these applications:

1. Download APK from the official website (not from third-party sources!).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources: Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Launch the app and grant permissions to record the screen and access the microphone.

⚠️ Note: Apps like Screen Recorder – No Root or Super Screen Recorder may contain malicious code. 4PDA or XDA Developers.

If the app doesn’t start after installation, clear the Google Play Services cache:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google Play Services → Storage → Clear cache

Install the app from an official source |Provide all permissions requested |Close unnecessary background apps |Check the free space (at least 1 GB) |Disable the power saving mode-->

4. Screen recording without ROOT: bypassing MIUI restrictions

On some Xiaomi devices (especially Android 11)+) System audio recording is blocked at the OS level, which is due to Google's policies that prohibit recording sound from apps without special permissions, but there is a legal way to get around this restriction by using the Internet. ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux;
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original!);
• 📱 Initiated Debugging Mode USB phone-on.

Steps:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times)
2. Enable USB Debugging: Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output 1
4. Reset the device.

Now any screen recording application (including the built-in one) can capture system sound, and note that after resetting or updating MIUI, the command will have to be executed again.

5. Screen recording with sound: a step-by-step solution for MIUI

If you need to record in-game sound, calls, or music from apps, standard methods won’t work – you’ll need a combination of the following: ADB-So let's look at the process and the correct settings for the application. AZ Screen Recorder:

1. Install AZ Screen Recorder and provide all permissions.
2. Do it. ADB-team from the previous section.
3. Start recording in AZ Screen Recorder and enable the option “Recording internal sound” (appears after ADB).
4. Click “Start recording” and turn the application down.

For call records (such as WhatsApp or Telegram):

• 📞 Use an external microphone (earphones with a microphone) for better quality;
• 🔇 Turn off "Noise Canceling" in the recording settings;
• 📱 Check that the call app does not block the recording (in the MIUI This can be done by the Security App).

On Xiaomi 12T and Redmi K50 after upgrading to MIUI 14, recording audio through ADB can work unstable - in this case, only flashing on Global ROM will help.

6.Recording the screen on older Xiaomi models (until 2019)

On devices like Xiaomi Mi A2, Redmi 5 Plus or POCO F1 (with Android 9 and below), there is no built-in screen recording function.

• 📹 Use Google Play Games: If you want to record a game, open Play Games → find a game → You can click the recording icon. Minus: only works for games.

Scrcpy will require:

1. Install Scrcpy on PC.
2. Enable debugging over USB on your phone.
3. Connect the phone and start the command: scrcpy --record file.mp4

This method gives the maximum quality (up to 1080p60), but requires a constant connection to the PC.

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On older Xiaomi with Android 8 and below, screen recording without ROOT is only possible via PCs or specialized applications with limited functionality.

7.Write optimization: how to reduce file size and improve quality

Screen video can take up gigabytes of memory, especially when recorded in 4K. To reduce the size without loss of quality:

To change these settings in AZ Screen Recorder:

1. Open the app → Settings → Video quality.
2. Select “Tuneable” and set the values as in the table.
3. Turn on the option to “Optimize for Social Media” if you upload videos to TikTok or Instagram.

For additional optimization, use CapCut or Premiere Rush – they automatically compress video without any visible loss of quality.

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