How to make a video screen on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways with instructions

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a useful feature that can be used to create guides, streams, save game moments or show errors in applications. However, not everyone knows that MIUI has built-in screencasting tools, and some models (such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or Redmi 10C) require additional settings to record with sound.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to record a screen on Xiaomi Redmi – from standard features to third-party applications with advanced features. You will learn how to enable recording through the Game Turbo, adjust the output, bypass the limitations of MIUI and even record a screen without recording notification (relevant to the Redmi Note 11S and later).

1.Integrated screen recording via Quick Settings Panel

The easiest way to start recording is to use the built-in MIUI Screen Recorder tool available on most Xiaomi Redmi models (starting with the Redmi Note 8), a method that requires no additional apps to install and works even without root permissions.

To activate the recording:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the icon "Screen Recording" (if it is not - tap on the screen "⚙️ Edit and add it manually).
• 🎥 Click on the recording icon, and a countdown timer will appear (3 seconds), and then the screen capture will begin.
• ⏹️ To stop recording, swipe the notification bar again and tap on the notification “Screen Record” or on the floating button “Stop".

Video files are automatically saved in the DCIM → ScreenRecords folder in MP4 format with the resolution corresponding to the screen resolution of your smartphone. On the Redmi Note 12 Pro and later, recording is supported in 1080p@60fps, but by default it can be 720p@30fps - this can be changed in the recording settings.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (For example, Global ROM for Redmi 9A) The built-in screen recording does not capture system sounds, only sound from a microphone. To record sound from a game or video, use the methods in section 3 or 4.

2. Screen recording via Game Turbo (for games and applications)

If you need to record gameplay or work on a particular application, it’s more convenient to use Game Turbo mode.This tool is optimized for high FPS recordings and supports system audio capture (on some models).

Instructions:

1. Open the application you want to record (such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile).
2. Swipe from left to right across the screen to call the Game Turbo panel (if the panel doesn’t appear, turn it on to Settings → Special Features → Game Turbo).
3. In the Game Turbo panel, find the icon. 🎥 "Record it and tap it.
4. Select the recording quality (720p, 1080p and 60 FPS options are available on supported devices).
5. Press "Start." Recording will start after countdown.

The advantage of this method is the ability to record audio from an application (for example, music from a game) without having to turn on the microphone. However, on the Redmi Note 10 Pro and older, additional permission to capture audio may be required (see section 4).

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If there is no write button in the Game Turbo, upgrade to the latest version of MIUI. On some models (for example, the Redmi Note 8 Pro), this feature only appears after manually updating through Settings → About Phone → System Update.

3. Recording the screen with sound through ADB (for advanced users)

If the built-in methods do not capture system sound, you can use the ADB-commands to activate hidden functions MIUI. This method works on most Xiaomi Redmi models, but requires a connection to a computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone, tap 7 times on the MIUI Version, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers and activate Debugging over USB.
2. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-Cable (use the original cable for stability).
3. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
4. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB and execute the commands:

adb devices


adb shell settings put global capture_internal_audio 1

Once you've done these commands, restart your phone. Now, the built-in screen recording (via the notification panel or Game Turbo) will capture the system sound. To undo the changes, do:

adb shell settings put global capture_internal_audio 0

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13 for Redmi Note 11) this method can cause audio artifacts or a complete lack of audio in the recording.Before an important recording, test the feature on a short video.

Third-party applications for screen recording

If standard methods are not satisfied (for example, you need to record from a webcam or add annotations), you can use third-party applications.

• 🎬 AZ Screen Recorder – Supports recording 4K, capture sound from the microphone and system sounds (on some models), as well as drawing on the screen while recording.
• 🎮 Mobizen Screen Recorder – optimized for gaming, allows you to stream to YouTube or Twitch directly from your phone.
• 📱 DU Recorder – Simple interface, support 60 FPS and editing video after recording.
• 🔧 ScreenCam – Records screen without recording notification (useful for hidden screencasting).

To set up a recording with sound in AZ Screen Recorder:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open the application and provide all the permissions requested (access to storage, microphone, overlay over other windows).
3. Go to Settings → Recording Settings and turn on the “Capture internal sound” option (MIUI 12+ is required).
4. Click on the floating recording button or use the notification widget.

The flip side: Some apps (like Mobizen) can slow down performance in games due to high CPU load.On the Redmi Note 10S and weaker, it is recommended to write at 720p to avoid lags.

Install the application from the official source (Google Play)

Provide all permissions (storage, microphone, overlay)

Disable battery optimization for the recording application

Test the recording in a short period (5-10 seconds)

Customize the quality and source of sound-->

5. Screen recording without notice (hidden mode)

Starting with MIUI 13, Xiaomi added a screen recording notification that cannot be removed by standard means, which prevents you from creating clean videos without unnecessary elements.

Method 1: Use ScreenCam

• Install ScreenCam from Google Play.
• In the application settings, enable the option "Hide the recording notification".
• Start recording – the floating panel will be minimalistic (stop button only).

Method 2: Disable notifications via ADB

Follow the command:

adb shell settings put global hidden_screen_capture 1

After the reboot, the recording notice will disappear, to bring it back:

adb shell settings put global hidden_screen_capture 0

⚠️ Note: Hidden screen recording may violate the rules of some platforms (e.g. YouTube or Twitch) if you stream content without notifying viewers.

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Hidden screen recording is useful for creating clean tutorials or showing bugs, but may conflict with the privacy policies of some services. Always notify participants of the recording if it concerns personal data.

6. Solving common problems

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

If after all the manipulations the recording still does not work, check:

• 🔄 Updates MIUI — In new versions of firmware often fix bugs with screen recording.
• 🛠️ Conflicting applications – Antiviruses or SEOs (e.g. Clean Master) can block the recording.
• 📱 Power saving mode - turn it off in Settings → Battery.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi