Screen recording on Xiaomi: A complete guide to all models (2026)

Screen recording on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for creating gameplay, training videos or showing errors in applications. However, not everyone knows that modern devices Redmi, POCO and Mi offer several ways to record at once, from built-in tools to professional applications with advanced settings. The main problem is that depending on the version of MIUI and the phone model, the interface and available options can be radically different.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of recording screen on Xiaomi in 2026, including hidden Game Turbo features, settings for recording sound from the microphone and system, and also bypass the limitations on some budget models.

Built-in screen recording in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on

Since MIUI 12, Xiaomi has introduced a standard screen recording tool that does not require additional applications to be installed. However, its location depends on the shell version and smartphone model. On most devices (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13), the feature is hidden in the quick settings panel, but on some budget models (for example, the Redmi A2) it may not be at all.

To check for the presence of an embedded record:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar
• 🔍 Find the Screen Record icon (usually looks like a circle with a dot inside)
• ⚙️ If the icon is not present, tap the icon "✏️ Edit" and add it to the active elements.
• 🎥 Click on the recording icon and a countdown timer (3 seconds) will appear.

Important: on devices with MIUI 14 and later, the record is automatically saved to the folder DCIM/ScreenRecordings. On older versions (MIUI 11-12), files can appear in the root directory of internal memory under the name ScreenRecord_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.mp4.

⚠️ Warning: On smartphones with a MediaTek Helio G processor (e.g., Redmi 10A or POCO C50), embedded recording can work with artifacts at high resolution, in which case it is recommended to use third-party applications with bitrate settings.

Screen recording via Game Turbo: hidden possibilities

Game Turbo was originally designed to optimize gameplay, but it has one of the most flexible screen recording tools on Xiaomi.

• 🎤 Recording sound from microphone and system sounds simultaneously
• 📊 Authorization adjustment (from 480p to 1080p)
• 🎛️ Bitrate setting (important to reduce file size)
• ⏱️ Automatic Shutdown Timer

How to start recording through Game Turbo:

1. Open any game or application where you want to record.
2. Swipe left to right across the screen to call the Game Turbo panel
3. Click on the icon "🎥 Record" (if not, tap on "⚙️ Settings" → "Toolbar" → add the widget record)
4. Select the sound source: "Game Sound Only", "Game Sound + Microphone" or "Mic Only"
5. Click "Start" - the recording will begin after a 3-second countdown.

On models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset (Xiaomi 13 Pro, POCO F5 Pro) in the Game Turbo, recording is available in 1440p resolution at 60 FPS, but only if the developer settings enable the “Debug over USB” and “Do not turn off the screen”.

Enable Game Turbo mode in settings|Check the vacant space (minimum 1 GB)|Disable Battery Optimization for Game Turbo|Set up the sound source in advance-->

Third-party applications: when embedded tools are not enough

If you want advanced features like webcam recording, logo overlay, or YouTube streaming, you'll have to use third-party software. Xiaomi works best:

When choosing an app, pay attention to Android 13/14 support – many older programs (for example, ADV Screen Recorder) stopped working correctly after the security policy update of Google Play in 2023.

⚠️ Warning: When using DU Recorder on Xiaomi with a Snapdragon 4xx processor (e.g., Redmi 9A), recording in resolution above 720p may cause overheating. In this case, set the FPS limit to 30 through the application settings.

Screen recording with sound: how to turn on the microphone and system audio

One of the most common problems with recording screens on Xiaomi is the lack of sound in the final video, which is due to the limitations of Android 10+, where recording system audio is blocked by default for most applications.

1. via Game Turbo (best option for MIUI):

• 🎮 Open a game or application
• 🔊 In the Game Turbo panel, select "Game Sound + Microphone"
• 📢 Check the microphone volume level in the recording settings

2.Using AZ Screen Recorder (for system sound):

• 📱 Install the app and open it
• ⚙️ Go to Settings → Record the sound
• 🔊 Turn on the "Record audio" option and select "Internal sound"
• ⚠️ MIUI 13/14 will require permission to "Master over other windows"

3. via internal recording (only for MIUI 14):

• 📱 Open the Quick Settings Panel and hold the Screen Record icon.
• ⚙️ In the settings, turn on "Record Sound"
• 🎤 Select the source: "Microphone", "Device Sound" or "Both"

Problem Solving: Lags, poor quality, saving errors

Even on Xiaomi’s flagship models (Xiaomi 14 Ultra, POCO F5 Pro), screen recording can be accompanied by problems.

1.The video is recorded in jerks (lags):

• 🔧 Reduce the resolution to 720p in the recording settings
• 🔄 Turn off Adaptive Brightness in the display settings
• 📵 Turn on Do Not Disturb during recording
• 🔋 Connect the charger (at low battery charge, Android limits performance)

2. Low video quality:

• 🎥 In Game Turbo, set the bitrate to a maximum of 20 Mbps.
• 📂 Check that the record is stored in internal memory, not on the SD- card (the write rate to the card is often limited)
• 🔍 Make sure that the camera settings do not include power saving mode.

3. the file is not saved or corrupted:

• 📁 Check the space available (need a minimum of 500MB for a 5-minute video in 1080p)
• 🛠️ Update your firmware to the latest version MIUI
• 🔄 Reboot your phone before recording
• 📥 Use another recording application (e.g. XRecorder instead of built-in tool)

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If the video is not saved to the ScreenRecordings folder, check the Media permissions in the → Permissions App settings of → Storage. Often, after updating MIUI, these permissions are reset.

Screen recording without notification: how to hide the recording indicator

By default, MIUI shows a screen recording notification and a floating panel with a timer, which prevents you from creating clean videos (for example, for streams or presentations), and you can hide the indicators in two ways:

Method 1: Through ADB (without root):

adb shell settings put global hidden_screen_recording 1

This command turns off the recording notification. To return it back, do:

adb shell settings put global hidden_screen_recording 0

Method 2: In Game Turbo settings (for MIUI 14):

• 🎮 Open Game Turbo and go to the recording settings
• 🔍 Find the option to "Show control panel"
• 🖥️ Turn it off, and it's going to be recorded without a floating window.

⚠️ Warning: Hiding the recording indicator may violate the rules of some platforms (e.g. YouTube requires you to notify the viewer of a recording of gameplay).

Screen recording on older Xiaomi models (MIUI 11 and below)

On devices with MIUI 11 and older (e.g. Redmi Note 8, Xiaomi Mi A3), the built-in screen recording is either missing or works with serious limitations.

1.AZ Screen Recorder app (best choice for older models):

• 📱 Download APK from the official website (version 5.6.1 is stable on Android 9)
• ⚙️ In the settings, turn off "Hardware Acceleration" (this will reduce the load on the processor)
• 🎥 Set the 480p resolution and 4 Mbps bitrate for stable operation

2. Using Scrcpy via PC:

• 💻 Install Scrcpy on your computer and connect your phone to USB
• 🎬 Start recording with the command:

scrcpy --record file.mp4

This method provides the highest quality, but requires a connection to a PC.

Alternative launcher (e.g. Nova Launcher):

• 🔄 Some launchers have a built-in screen recording feature
• 📲 Install Nova Launcher and activate the recording widget in the settings

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On Xiaomi with Android 8.1 (MIUI 10) and below, screen recording without root is possible only through Scrcpy or specialized applications like ScreenCam, but the quality will be lower than on new versions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi