Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus: all the ways from standard to hidden

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is one of the most popular budget smartphones 2018 Despite the modest characteristics by modern standards (Snapdragon processor). 625, 3/4 GB of RAM, the device supports screen recording — but it's not always obvious how to do it. In this article, we'll look at all the possible methods: from built-in tools. MIUI to third-party applications that work even on outdated firmware versions.

The Redmi 5 Plus feature (codename vince) is that the screen recording function may not be available in the default menu, depending on the version of MIUI. For example, in the firmware below MIUI 10, the option is hidden, and in newer ones it can be enabled through Settings → Additional. We will look at solutions for all cases, including circumventing restrictions through ADB and alternative programs.

Important: If you plan to record gameplay or stream, consider that Redmi 5 Plus does not support high bitrate recording due to hardware limitations. The maximum quality is 720p@30fps, and with long recordings, lags are possible. But for creating instructions, saving videos from messengers or showing the interface, this is quite enough.

1. Verification of MIUI version and availability of embedded record

Before looking for third-party solutions, make sure that your firmware does not have a hidden recording function.

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the line MIUI version. If it's below 10.2, there's probably no built-in screen recording.
3. Check for Screen Record in the notification curtain (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).

On the Redmi 5 Plus with MIUI 11/12, the feature is usually available by default. If it's not available, try updating your firmware through Settings → System Update. The latest stable version of MIUI for this model is 12.5.7, but it doesn't officially support Android 11.

If the update is not available or you do not want to install it, move to the next section with third-party methods, and note that on some custom firmware (for example, LineageOS), the built-in record may work differently or not at all.

2. Enable hidden screen recording via ADB (for MIUI 9-10)

On older firmware, the screen recording feature is in the system, but it's hidden from the user. To activate it, you'll need a computer and an ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works on Redmi 5 Plus with MIUI 9/10 and doesn't require root rights.

Instructions:

1. Download Platform Tools from the official Android website.
2. Unpack the archive in any folder on the PC.
3. Turn on the phone to debug by USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additional → For developers).
4. Connect Redmi 5 Plus to your computer and confirm debugging permission.
5. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) In the Platform Tools folder, type: adb shell settings put global screenrecord_long_press true
6. Reset the phone. Now, if you press the Power button long enough, you'll see the Screen Record option.

Download Platform Tools|Enable debugging by USB|Connect phone to PC|Run command line in folder with ADB|Enter command and restart device-->

Warning: After updating the firmware setting may reset, and some users note that recording through ADB is unstable - video may be interrupted or saved without sound. If this is your case, move to the next way.

3. Use of third-party applications (without root)

If the built-in methods don’t work or work well, install one of the apps we tested on Redmi 5 Plus with MIUI 12 and Android 8.1 — all options below consistently record the screen without lags.

The best applications to record:

• 🎥 AZ Screen Recorder - supports recording from the webcam (if connected external), adjusting bitrate and adding watermarks. Minus: in the free version, a recording time limit (10 minutes).
• 📱 DU Recorder - a simple interface, the ability to stream on YouTube/Twitch. On the Redmi. 5 Plus can brake at high resolution.
• 🎮 Mobizen is optimized for gameplay recording, but it's also good for regular tasks.
• 🔄 ScreenCam is a lightweight application without ads, but with minimal settings (only basic recording).

Adjustment recommendations:

• Set a resolution of 1280×720 and a bitrate of 8 Mbps – this is optimal for the Redmi 5 Plus.

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Before recording, close all background apps through Settings → Apps → Clean. This will reduce lags and jerks in the video.

If the application does not start or if it gives an error "Could not start recording", check if it is blocked by MIUI Optimizations.

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Threefold (⋮) → Special access → Optimizing the battery.
2. Find your application to record and select Without Limits.

4.Scanning screen with sound: nuances for Redmi 5 Plus

One of the most common problems with recording on Xiaomi is the lack of sound in the final video, which is due to MIUI restrictions that block the capture of internal audio (such as music from apps or game sounds), and the problem can be solved in two ways:

Method 1: Recording sound from a microphone

• Enable the "Mic Record" option in the application settings.
• Use headphones with a microphone for better quality.
• Please note that all external noises will be recorded.

Method 2: Bypassing constraints through internal sound (requires root or ADB)

To record internal audio (such as game sounds) without root rights:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global capture_internal_audio true
2. Reset the device.
3. In the recording application, select the sound source "Internal audio".

If neither of these methods works, you just have to record the sound separately (for example, through another phone) and then combine the video and audio in the editor, which is suitable for CapCut or KineMaster.

5. Alternative methods: recording via computer or other device

If the software isn't right, you can record the Redmi 5 Plus screen with external devices, which is true, for example, if you want to save high-quality video or bypass firmware restrictions.

Options:

• 💻 Recording via PC: Use programs like Scrcpy (free, no root) or Vysor (paid version with advanced features:
• 📹 Recording with another camera: point the camera of the second phone or camera to the screen.
• 🎮 Use of capture HDMI: if you have USB-C → HDMI adapter, you can display the image on the monitor and record it using a PC graphics card (for example, through OBS Studio).