Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi 8: a complete guide with pictures and videos

Xiaomi Redmi 8 is still a popular budget smartphone, but many users are faced with the problem: how to record the screen without loss of quality? Unlike flagships, there is no built-in recording function with MIUI 12+, but this does not mean that the task is impossible. We tested 5 ways — from standard tools to hidden features Game Turbo — and found out which gives the best ratio of quality and convenience.

In this article, you will find not only step-by-step instructions, but also a table of methods comparison, warnings about typical errors (for example, why a recording may be interrupted when a call is notified), as well as answers to questions about resolution, sound and compatibility with the latest versions of MIUI. If you tried to record gameplay, streaming or training video, but received artifacts or jerks – here is a solution.

1. Integrated screen recording via Game Turbo (powered by MIUI 11–14)

Few people know, but Redmi 8 has a hidden screen recording feature, hidden in Game Turbo mode, which requires no third-party apps to install, and works even on non-rooted devices, and the main advantage is that it is recorded with minimal latency, which is critical for dynamic games or streams.

How to turn on:

• 🎮 Open any game (for example, open it, PUBG Mobile or Free Fire).
• 🔧 Swipe from top to bottom to open the notification bar and tap the Game Turbo icon (joystick icon).
• 📹 In the menu that opens, find the Screen Recorder button (may be called Screen Recorder) and click on it.
• ⚙️ Set the parameters: resolution (maximum) 720p for Redmi 8, bitrate (recommended 8 Mbps for smoothness) and sound source (microphone or system sound).

Important: If there is no record button in the Game Turbo, upgrade MIUI to version 12.0.3.0 or higher via Settings → About Phone → System Update. Otherwise, this method will not work.

Open any game (even offline)

Activate Game Turbo through the notification curtain

Check for the Screen Recorder button

Set the bitrate to be at least 6 Mbps for quality-->

⚠️ Warning: Game Turbo automatically disables recording when you leave the game. To record a desktop or other application, first start the game, start recording, then turn it down and switch to the desired window. Not all applications support recording system sound due to Android limitations.

2.Use of the Xiaomi Screen Recording app (official decision)

If your Redmi 8 runs MIUI 12.5 or later, the official screen recording app may be hidden in Lab mode, but it's not visible on the menu, but it's pre-installed on the system, and it's more reliable than Game Turbo, because it allows you to record any application, not just games.

Instructions for activation:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Functions Lab.
2. Find the Screen Recorder option and turn it on.
3. Return to the main screen and find the new icon "Screen Record" (the icon with a circle and a dot) in the application menu.
4. Launch the application, set up the settings and press Start.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎥 Entry in authorization before 1080p (Redmi 8 is available only on the 720p hardware-related).
• 🔊 Capture system sound (not working in all apps due to Google policy).
• 📱 No watermarks or advertisements.

⚠️ Note: When recording via the official Xiaomi app, there may be lag at high bitrate (above 10 Mbps). If the video slows down, reduce the bitrate to 6-8 Mbps in the recording settings.

3 Third-party applications: AZ Screen Recorder vs DU Recorder

If the built-in methods don't work (like webcam recording or high bitrate), you'll have to use third-party utilities, and we tested two of the most popular Redmi 8 apps:

Advice on setting up AZ Screen Recorder (optimum choice for Redmi 8):

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. In the settings, select the resolution of 720p and the bitrate of 8 Mbps (above - there will be lags).
3. Enable System Sound Capture (only works on MIUI 12.0.3.0+).
4. Turn off the Touch gestures if you don't need them.

AZ Screen Recorder

DU Recorder

Xiaomi's built-in tools

Other

I'm not recording the screen.-->

⚠️ Attention: When in use DU Recorder on Redmi 8 can overheat the processor during long recording (more than 20 minutes). → Battery → Status.

4. Screen recording via ADB (for power users)

If you need to record the screen without installing apps (for example, for testing or debugging), you can use it. ADB-This requires a PC connection, but gives you complete control over the recording parameters, including resolution and bitrate.

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. Turn on Redmi 8 to USB Debug (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --bit-rate 8000000 --size 720x1280 where 8000000 — bitrate (8 Mbps, a 720x1280 — permit.
4. To stop recording, press Ctrl+C in the command line.

Advantages of the method:

• 🖥️ There are no time limits (unlike apps).
• 📊 Complete control of codecs and bitrate.
• 🔒 No watermarks or advertisements.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Requires a connection to the PC.
• ⚠️ It does not record sound (you need to use separate software, such as Audacity).

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -crf 23 -preset fast -c:a aac -b:a 192k output.mp4

This will reduce the file size without loss of quality.-->

5. Hidden MIUI settings to improve recording quality

Even if you use third-party apps, the recording quality of Redmi 8 can be improved through hidden MIUI settings.These tweaks are especially useful for recording games or high-detail video.

How to optimize the system:

• 🔧 Turn it on. GPU-rendering: Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Forced. GPU-Rendering This will reduce the load on the processor when recording.
• 🔋 Turn off optimization. MIUI: Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → Select an application to record → Disable the system may suspend the recording to save energy.
• 📶 Switch to Battery Performance: Settings → Battery → Battery mode → Productivity

Important: After recording, return the settings to the original state so as not to reduce battery life.

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Forced. GPU-rendering can cause artifacts in some apps (such as Instagram or TikTok.

6. Problem Solving: Lags, lack of sound, recording break

Even with the right settings on Redmi 8, you can have typical problems, and we've compiled solutions for some of the most common errors.

If none of the methods work, check:

• 🔄 Version MIUI: on versions below 11.0.2.0, the embedded record may not be supported.
• 🛠️ Free space: you need at least 1 GB of internal storage to record.
• 🔇 Do Not Disturb: It can block the recording of sound.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Redmi 8