Screen recording on Xiaomi: full instruction for all models (2026)

Screen recording on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that can be used to create guides, streams, save game moments or demonstrate the operation of applications. However, not all users know that MIUI has built-in tools for this, and alternative methods allow you to bypass the limitations of the system. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to record the screen on Redmi, POCO and Mi devices, from standard functions to hidden capabilities for power users.

Many people mistakenly believe that it is necessary to install third-party apps or obtain ROOT- rights to record the screen. In fact, since MIUI 12, the firmware has a built-in recorder, and in new versions of Android (starting with Android 10), the screen recording function is integrated at the system level. However, there are nuances: some models (for example, POCO F1 or Redmi Note 8 Pro) may require additional manipulation. We will tell you how to get around typical problems and choose the best method for your model.

If you’ve never recorded a screen on Xiaomi, start with the first section — it describes the simplest ways. Experienced users will be interested in the section about ADB- commands and recording without notice of shooting (relevant to streamers). Remember to check the version of MIUI in the settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version), as the location of some menu items may differ.

1. Built-in screen recorder in MIUI (the easiest way)

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi’s firmware has a built-in screen recording tool that doesn’t require additional apps to be installed, a feature that’s available on most modern models, including the Redmi Note 11/12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13 and later, with the main advantage of having no advertising or unnecessary permissions that third-party programs request.

To activate the recording:

1. Turn the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Find the Screen Record button (an icon with a circle and a dot inside), if it's not there, tap the pencil icon (Edit) and add the widget manually.
3. Click on the record button, confirm permissions (if requested) and wait for the countdown.

When you record, you'll see a floating panel with a timer and control buttons on the screen.

• 🎤 Enable/disable recording of sound from the microphone (mic icon).
• 📱 Show finger touch (useful for tutorials).
• ⏹ Stop recording (video will be saved in the gallery in the ScreenRecordings folder).

⚠️ Warning: On some models (e.g. Redmi 9A or POCO M3), the built-in recorder can only record without the system sound. To capture sound from a game or video, use the methods in the following sections.

If the record button is not in the notification bar even after editing, check:

1. MIUI version – Update the firmware through Settings → About Phone → System Update.
2. Firmware Region – on some global versions, the feature may be disabled (solution: change region to India via Settings → Additional → Region).

2. Screen recording via Google Play Games (for gamers)

If you want to record gameplay with system sound, but the built-in MIUI recorder does not allow this, use the Google Play Game service. This method works on all Xiaomi devices with Android 8.0 and later, including Redmi Note 9 Pro, POCO F3 and others. The advantage of this method is the ability to record sound from the game without ROOT.

Instructions:

1. Install the Google Play Games app from the Play Market (if it is not available by default).
2. Start the game you want to record.
3. Deploy the notification bar and find the notification Game Tool (controller icon).
4. In the menu that opens, select Record the gameplay and confirm the start of the recording.

Features of the method:

• 🎮 Records only games (not working for other applications).
• 🔊 Records system sound (as opposed to the standard recorder MIUI).
• ⏱ The maximum recording time is 3 hours.
• 📁 Videos are saved in the Movies/Play Games folder.

⚠️ Warning: On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi K40), Google Play Games may not display the record button, in which case try updating the app or using the method with ADB (Section 4).

If the game is not recognized by the service, add it manually:

1. Open Google Play Games.
2. Go to the Library section → Install.
3. Find the game in the list and click Add to the library.

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Before recording gameplay, close all background apps – this will reduce lags and improve video quality.

3. Third-party applications: TOP-3 recorder for Xiaomi

If the built-in methods don’t work (for example, you need to record a screen with a webcam or without watermarks), use third-party applications. We tested dozens of programs and selected the three most reliable for Xiaomi devices, all of which support recording with system sound (requires Android 10+).

For system sound recording in AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen:

1. Install the application and open it.
2. Go to the recording settings (⚙ → Audio Source).
3. Select Internal Audio (Internal Audio)
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate (you will need to enable Audio Playback Capture in Android settings).

⚠️ Warning: On Xiaomi with MIUI 13+, some applications (e.g., DU Recorder) may not capture system sound due to firmware limitations. In this case, use the ADB- method (Section 4).

If the app does not record the sound even after setting up:

• Check if the developer mode is turned on (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times).
• In the developer settings (Settings → Additional → For developers), activate Debugging over USB and Audio Capture.

Enable debugging by USB| Install the recorder application | Activate audio capture in settings |Close the background applications-->

4. Screen recording via ADB (for power users)

If you need to record a screen without notice (relevant to streamers) or bypass the limitations of MIUI, use the ADB- commands. This method works on all Xiaomi devices with Android 7.0+, but requires a connection to a computer.

What you need:

• 🖥 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB Type C C Cable (original).
• 🛠 Platform Tools utility (download and unpack adb.exe).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on developer mode on Xiaomi: Settings → About phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times)
2. Activate Debugging by USB in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in the device.
4. Open the Command Prompt (Win + R → cmd) and go to the folder from adb.exe:
5. Check the connection:
6. Start recording (example for 720p resolution):
7. To stop the recording, press Ctrl + C in the command line.

Important: The video will be saved in the root folder of the phone under the name record.mp4. To record with sound, add the --audio-mic setting (microphone) or use a separate audio capture software (for example, AudioRecord).

⚠️ Warning: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14+, the screenrecord command may not work due to locking from the firmware side. Alternatively, use scrcpy (section 5).

Useful parameters for screenrecord:

• --time-limit 60 - Limit the recording to 60 seconds.
• --bit-rate 10000000 - Increase bitrate (quality).
• --verbose - Show the log entry.

5. Screen recording via scrcpy (for PC)

Scrcpy is a free, open source utility that allows not only to control Xiaomi from a computer, but also to record the screen with minimal delays.The method is suitable for streamers, application testers or those who need high quality recording (up to 4K@60FPS). The advantage over ADB is sound support (additional tuning is required).

How to set up scrcpy to record:

1. Download scrcpy from the official website: github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your PC via USB and enable USB Debugging (as in Section 4).
3. Run scrcpy through the command line:
4. To record with sound, use AudioRelay (set on your phone and PC) and set up audio transmission over Wi-Fi.

Parameters for quality improvement:

• --bit-rate 20M - Increase bitrate.
• --max-size 1920 - limit the resolution in width.
• --no-display - write without display on PC (saves resources).

The video will be saved in the folder where the command was launched. Close the scrcpy window to stop recording or press Ctrl + C in the terminal.

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Scrcpy is the only way to record Xiaomi’s screen in 4K without ROOT and without loss of quality.

6. Problem Solving: Why isn't screen recording working?

If none of these methods work, check out the typical causes and solutions:

If the recording is interrupted by itself:

• Check the available space on the device (requires a minimum of 1-2 GB).
• Turn off battery optimization for the recorder app (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization).
• Try another method (like scrcpy instead of ADB).

On POCO models (such as the POCO X3 Pro) the resetting of the recorder app can help:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find a recorder (such as AZ Screen Recorder).
3. Slip the vault. → Clear the data.

7. Hidden screen recording: how to remove notification?

By default, MIUI and most apps show a notification about the recording of the screen (an icon in the status bar), which prevents streamers or those who want to record invisibly. There are two ways to remove the notification:

Method 1: Use scrcpy (without ROOT)

• Connect Xiaomi to your PC and start:
• The notification will only appear on the PC, not on the phone.

Method 2: Disable notifications via ADB (requires ROOT)

1. Get it. ROOT-rights (e.g. through Magisk).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and do:
3. Reset the device.
4. Use the ScreenCam app (available in F-Droid) that supports hidden recording.

⚠️ Warning: Hidden screen recording may violate the rules of some platforms (e.g., Twitch or YouTube) when streaming content. Use this method only for personal purposes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi