How to make a video of the screen of the phone Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s current smartphones, powered by MIUI shells and the new HyperOS, are powerful multimedia devices that go far beyond simple calls. One of the most sought-after features for gamers, bloggers and techies is a built-in screencasting feature that allows you to capture what’s happening on the display in high resolution. You no longer need to look for third-party apps that are crowded with ads, as the system tool provides stable operation and deep integration with the operating system.

The activation process may not seem obvious to beginners, as the feature icon is often hidden in the notification curtain or requires pre-tuning of quality parameters. We will break down all the nuances from basic start-up to advanced methods of recording system sound without using a microphone. Understanding these mechanisms will allow you to create professional content directly from the device without losing performance during gameplay or interface demonstration.

In this article, we will take a detailed look at the action algorithms that are relevant to current models of Redmi, POCO and the flagship Mi series. You will learn how to avoid common errors such as the lack of a sound track or low frame rate. The readiness of the system to capture an image depends on the firmware version, so we will touch on the features of different Android updates.

Activation of the standard tool through the control panel

The fastest and most affordable way to start shooting is to use the built-in widget in the control center. On modern firmware versions, this element is called Screen Recording and can be hidden from the user's eyes by default in the bottom row of icons. To access it, you need to swipe down from the top right corner (or top-down the entire width, depending on the navigation settings) to reveal the full list of switches.

If you don't find the right button among the active ones, swipe left on the bottom row of icons or click on the edit icon (usually a pencil or gear). In the menu of available widgets, find Screen Record and drag it to the active zone. Now, when swiping down, you always have instant access to the video capture feature.

Once you click on the icon, you'll see a floating menu with a timer and control buttons, where you can pause, add a voice comment through a microphone, or end a session. It's important to note that the default video resolution adapts to the current display settings, but you can change it in the deeper settings menu of the app itself.

It’s worth remembering that in some regions or on specific versions of global firmware, the interface may be slightly different. However, the logic of the operation remains the same for the entire Xiaomi ecosystem. If the standard path did not work, it may be that your region in the phone settings is set incorrectly, which sometimes blocks certain multimedia functions.

Customization of quality, sound and recording parameters

Standard settings may not be enough to create quality content, and the system allows you to configure the video stream parameters flexibly. To get into the settings menu, start recording and click on the gear in the floating window, or find the Screen Record application in the list of all programs and go to its settings, and here are the key parameters that affect the final file.

In the Quality section, you can choose between low, medium and high resolution. For social networks like Instagram or TikTok, medium settings are often enough, whereas for YouTube or archiving important data, it is better to choose the maximum value available. The frequency of personnel is also regulated here (FPS), where the choice between 30 and 60 frames per second determines the smoothness of the video, especially noticeable in dynamic scenes of games.

⚠️ Note: Maximum resolution setting and 60 FPS It increases the load on the processor and takes up more memory space. Make sure that the disk is free of several gigabytes before starting a long session.

Special attention should be paid to the setting of the sound source. The user can choose to record sound from the microphone, system sounds or a combination of them. System sounds mode allows you to capture the audio stream directly from the operating system, which ensures crystal clear sound of music from the game or interface without extraneous noises of the room. However, if you want to comment on the actions, you will have to switch to the microphone or use an external headset.

And remember, "Show Touch" -- it visualizes the tapping points on the screen in white circles, which is really useful for creating training videos, and it makes the video more accessible to the viewer, because you can see where you're clicking in the interface.

Screen recording with sound: system audio and microphone

The issue of internal audio recording (Internal Audio) is one of the most frequent among owners of Redmi and POCO. Starting with Android 10, the system provides a native API to capture the audio stream, but its work depends on the specific application. Some programs, especially streaming services like Netflix or Spotify, can block the recording of sound due to the limitations of DRM (copyright protection), in which case you will get a video with silence, regardless of the settings.

To activate the system audio recording, select the appropriate item from the screen recording settings menu. If this item is missing or inactive, check if the Bluetooth headset is connected. Often, with an active Bluetooth connection, the system forcibly switches the audio route, and recording internal sound becomes impossible without crutches.

If you need to record a conversation in a messenger (Zoom, Telegram, WhatsApp), the situation is complicated. Video applications often use the microphone mode, blocking other applications (including the screen recorder) from accessing audio input, in which case the only way out is to record through an external microphone or use a second device.

It is important to understand that the encoding codec (usually H.264 or H.265) also affects compatibility.The H.265 format (HEVC) provides better quality with a smaller file size, but older computers may not play such videos without installing additional codecs.

Use of hidden functions through ADB

For advanced users who lack the capabilities of a standard interface, there is a method of activating hidden settings through USB debugging. By connecting the phone to a computer and installing the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can force the functions that the manufacturer has hidden from the average user, this is especially true for unlocking audio recording in applications where it is formally prohibited.

To start, activate the developer mode. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click on MIUI seven times. Then, in the advanced settings, turn on “Debugging USB.” After connecting to your PC, run a command to check the connection:

adb devices

If the device appears in the list, you can enter commands to change the global settings of the audio capture. ADB-The following is a command that sometimes helps unlock additional audio codecs for recording (does not work on all firmware):

adb shell settings put global audio_recording_enabled 1

You can also change the maximum bitrate of a record through ADB if the standard slider on the menu hits a limit, which allows you to get studio-quality video, but requires free storage space. Remember that HyperOS may have stricter restrictions on modifying system files than previous versions of MIUI.

Third-party applications as an alternative

In cases where the built-in functionality does not meet the requirements (for example, you need a GIF record, live stream on Twitch or specific editing on the fly), you can turn to third-party solutions. Google Play Store offers many options, but you should only choose time-tested applications with high ratings to avoid the introduction of advertising software.

One popular solution is XRecorder or AZ Screen Recorder. They provide a convenient floating widget that is always at hand, and often have more flexible bitrate settings. However, using third-party software almost always means more battery life, since optimization for a specific Xiaomi hardware is lower than that of a system application.

⚠️ Warning: Third-party apps often request redundant permissions, including contact access and geolocation. carefully review the rights you grant and disable unnecessary accesses in privacy settings.

Some enthusiasts prefer to use modified versions of the system recorder extracted from firmware for China (CN Version).They often contain more features, but their installation requires superuser rights (Root) and can cause conflicts with the system libraries of the global version of firmware.

Problem Solving: Black Screen and No Sound

The most common problem with recording is a black screen instead of an image, and this is often the case when you try to record content with DRM protection (banking applications, Netflix, Movie Search), in which case Android security blocks the capture of the image at the level of the display driver, and you can't get around it without root rights, and this is a feature, and this is a security bug.

The second common problem is desynchronizing audio and video, or having no audio track at all, which can be caused by a conflict of processes. If you just updated your firmware, try clearing the Screen Record app cache through the application management menu, and rebooting the device that resets the audio drivers also helps.

If the video is jiggy (low FPS), close all background applications. RAM in mid-range devices can fill up quickly and the system lacks resources to encode the video in real time. Decreasing the recording quality to 720p often solves the lag problem.

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If the recording is interrupted by itself, check the energy saving settings. Add Screen Recording to the exception list or set No Limits mode to work in the background.

In rare cases, the problem lies in a crowded clipboard or damage to the system files of the media service. Resetting media settings through the engineering menu (code # # #6484##) can help diagnose hardware malfunctions of the microphone or codec, but use it with caution.

Where do files are stored and how to edit them

By default, all created videos are stored in the device's internal memory. The standard file path looks like /Internal Storage/DCIM/ScreenRecorder/ or /Internal Storage/MIUI/screen_recorder/, You can also find them through the standard Files Explorer by selecting the category Video».

The built-in video editor, available immediately after recording stops, allows you to perform basic operations: cropping the beginning and end, overlaying music or creating a video. GIF-For more serious processing, such as subtitling or color correction, it is better to transfer files to a PC or use powerful mobile editors like CapCut or KineMaster.

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Clean the folder with screen recordings regularly, as high-resolution video files quickly take up gigabytes of free space, which can slow down the smartphone.

To transfer files to your computer without loss of quality, use the original cable and file transfer mode (MTP), or cloud services. Compression when sending via instant messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp) without selecting the option “File” will worsen the quality of the picture, making the text on the screen unreadable.