How to make a screencast on Xiaomi: recording video from the phone screen

Recording video from the screen of Xiaomi smartphone is a useful feature for creating guides, streams or saving important moments from games and applications. Unlike the iPhone, where this option has appeared relatively recently, Android devices (including Redmi, POCO and Mi) offer several ways to screen, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party applications with advanced settings.

The main problem is that users don’t know what the system is capable of, and many people don’t even realize that their phone already has a built-in screen recorder hidden in the quick settings menu. Others face limitations such as the inability to record audio from speakers or poor video quality. In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to record a screen on Xiaomi in 2026, including bypassing the limitations of MIUI and choosing the best settings for different tasks.

1. Built-in screen recorder in MIUI: where to find and how to turn on

The easiest way to start recording is to use the standard MIUI Screen Recorder tool, which is available on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with MIUI 12 and higher shell version, with the main advantage of not having to install additional programs or provide root access.

To activate the recording:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the Screen Record icon (an icon with a dot in a circle) If it's not there, tap your pencil (Edit) and add the widget to the active ones.
• 🎥 Press the recorder icon, and a countdown timer will appear (3 seconds), and then the recording will begin.
• ⏹️ To stop recording, pull the notification bar down and tap the Stop button.

Check the free space on the device (minimum 1 GB)

Close unnecessary apps in the background

Activate the "Do Not Disturb" mode.

Connect the charger (for long-term recordings)-->

By default, the videos are saved in the DCIM → ScreenRecordings folder in MP4 format with the resolution corresponding to the device’s screen.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) block system audio recording due to Google policy, and can only be circumvented by using third-party apps or other systems. ADB-team.

2. Advanced recording settings: resolution, FPS and sound

The built-in recorder in MIUI allows you to configure key recording options, but these options are hidden in the back of the menu.

1. Open Settings → Special Options → Screen recording.
2. Select the Record Settings item.
3. Here, you can change it: 🎞️ Video resolution (from) 480p before 1080p or 1440p, model-wise). 🔄 Frequency of personnel (standard 30) FPS or smooth 60 FPS play-off). 🔊 Sound source: microphone, system sound or both (if supported). 📍 Showing touches (useful for tutorials).

The optimal settings depend on the task:

Video quality (resolution)

Smoothness (FPS)

Sound (system/microphone)

Duration of recording (without overheating)

All parameters are equally important.-->

On models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (like the Xiaomi 13 Pro), recording in 4K@60FPS is available, but this quickly drains the battery and heats the device. For long sessions, it's better to limit yourself to 1080p.

3. Screen recording with sound: bypassing MIUI restrictions

The main problem for Xiaomi users is that they cannot record internal audio (music, sounds from games or videos) without root rights, a restriction Google has imposed on Android 10+ for security reasons.

Method 1: Using an external microphone

• 🎤 Connect headphones with a microphone or an external microphone USB-C/Bluetooth.
• 🔊 Enable audio playback through the phone's speakers (or headphones if the microphone is built into them).
• 📹 In the settings of the recorder, select the sound source - Microphone.

Cons: extraneous noise will be recorded, and the sound quality depends on the microphone.

Method 2: Applications with circumvention of restrictions

Some third-party programs (such as AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen) can record internal audio via a virtual audio driver.

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you request (including Overlaying on top of other windows).
3. In the recording settings, select the option to Record internal sound (can be called Audio Source: Internal).
4. Follow the application's instructions to set up audio routing.

⚠️ Note: Apps that promise to record internal sound without root often exploit vulnerabilities in the system. Install them only from official sources and check reviews. MIUI 14 Some of these programs may cause malfunctions in Google Pay and other services.

4.The Best Third-Party Screen Recording Apps

If the built-in recorder isn't enough, consider alternative programs, which offer additional features: on-the-fly video editing, streaming on YouTube or Twitch, recording from a webcam.

Top.-3 applications for Xiaomi 2026 year:

To record games on Xiaomi Black Shark or POCO F-series, it is better to use AZ Screen Recorder with the Game Mode option enabled - it reduces the load on the processor and prevents friezes.

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If the app doesn’t run on your Xiaomi, check your security settings: go to Settings → Apps → App Management → Permissions and grant all necessary rights manually.

5. Screen recording without lags: performance optimization

Prolonged screen recording can cause overheating, brakes, or sudden video interruption, especially for low-end Redmi models (such as the Redmi 9A or Redmi Note 8) to avoid problems:

• ⚡ Close the background applications before recording (use Cleanup) RAM quick-setting).
• 🔋 Connect charging – recording the screen consumes the battery 20-30% faster than usual.
• ❄️ Refrigerate the device: do not write in direct sunlight and remove the case.
• ⚙️ Reduce the permit to 720p, If you plan a long session (more than 30 minutes).

On devices with MediaTek Helio (e.g. Redmi 10C), it is recommended to disable Windows Animation in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then return to Additional Settings → For Developers and install Windows Animation = Off).

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On Xiaomi with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processors (such as the Xiaomi 12T Pro), a 4K recording can cause trottling (processor frequency reset) after 15-20 minutes. Use a cooling stand or limit yourself to Full HD.

If the video is still slowing down, try:

1. Switch to performance mode in battery settings (Settings → Battery → Performance mode).
2. Turn off adaptive brightness – it creates additional load on the processor.
3. Use Game Turbo (if you are recording a game): swipe left on your desktop, find Game Turbo and activate it before you start the game.

6 Where records are stored and how to transfer them to PCs

By default, the videos are saved to the DCIM/ScreenRecordings or Movies/ScreenRecords folder (depending on the MIUI version).

1. Open the Files app (folder icon).
2. Go to the Category section → Video.
3. Select the ScreenRecordings folder.

For computer transfer:

• 🖥️ Cable: Connect your phone to your PC via USB-C, Select File Transfer Mode and copy the video to the desired folder.
• ☁️ Through the cloud: upload videos to Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Telegram (send files to yourself in Save Messages").
• 📤 Wi-Fi: Use apps like Send Anywhere or LocalSend for wireless transmission.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) when connected by USB may need to be unlocked OTG in settings (Settings) → Connected devices → USB → If the PC can't see the phone, try another cable or port.

If video isn't played on a PC, check codecs. Xiaomi recordings are usually encoded in H.264 (AVC), but some models (such as Xiaomi 11T) can use H.265 (HEVC), which requires installing additional codecs on Windows.

7 Problem Solving: Black screen, no sound, recording break

Even with the right settings, Xiaomi users sometimes encounter errors. Consider typical problems and solutions:

If the problem persists, try resetting the recorder settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Screen Recorder (or Screen Recorder).
3. Slip the vault. → Clear the data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi