How to record a screen on Xiaomi Redmi 9: from standard tools to hidden chips MIUI

Why you need to record a screen on Redmi 9 and what prevents it from doing

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi 9 is a feature that can be useful in a dozen situations, from creating guides for friends to saving evidence in online games or instant messengers. But many users face problems: somewhere the record button disappears after the MIUI update, somewhere the video is laid, and somewhere the inscription “Screen recording is not available” appears at all.

The main difficulty lies in the firmware: Redmi 9 (model M2003J15SC/M2004J19C) comes with different versions MIUI — from 11 before 14, — The recording algorithm may differ in each of these applications, and Xiaomi actively blocks background recording in some applications (for example, in banking or banking applications). DRM-But you can get around these limitations -- read on.

Method 1: Integrated screen recording in MIUI (the easiest)

Starting with MIUI 12, Redmi 9 has a regular screen recording feature, but you have to activate it first.

1. Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Quick settings.
2. Find the Screen Record list and drag it to the top bar (active shortcuts).
3. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the curtain, and tap the recording icon (🎥).

If the icon is not in the quick settings, check the version of MIUI: in old firmware (MIUI 11 and below), the screen recording is implemented through Security → Screen recording.

• 🎤 Recording sound from a microphone, system sound, or both.
• 📱 Video resolution - from 480p before 1080p (But on Redmi 9, the maximum — 720p hardware-related).
• ⚡ Bitrate – the higher, the better the quality, but the more weight of the file.

Activate the icon in quick settings |Check free space (minimum 1GB) | Turn off battery savings for system applications |Close background applications with DRM (Netflix, banks)

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⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 on Redmi 9, when you record system audio, some applications (such as TikTok or YouTube Music) may lose sound.

Method 2: Hidden Game Turbo feature (for gamers)

Few people know, Redmi 9 has a hidden screen recording mode through Game Turbo, Xiaomi's proprietary game accelerator, which not only improves game performance, but also allows you to record gameplay with minimal lags.

1. Run any game (such as PUBG Mobile or Free Fire).
2. Swipe from left to right across the screen to open the Game Turbo panel.
3. Tap the recording icon (🎮) and select the settings:

The main advantage of this method is that recording works even in applications where the standard MIUI function is blocked (for example, in mobile banks or some instant messengers).

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If the Game Turbo panel doesn’t appear, check if the mode is enabled in Settings → Special Features → Game Turbo. Sometimes it shuts down after updates.

Method 3: Third-party applications (if built-in applications do not work)

If the regular funds fail, third-party utilities will come to the rescue.

• 📱 AZ Screen Recorder - free, without watermarks, supports recording from the webcam.
• 🎥 DU Recorder – has a built-in video editor, but shows ads.
• 🔧 Mobizen – allows you to stream the screen directly on YouTube, but requires registration.

Install any of them (e.g., via Google Play or APKMirror if the app is blocked in your area) and follow the instructions:

1. Launch the app and grant permissions to Overlay over other windows and Screen Record.
2. Select: Resolution: 1280×720 (maximum for Redmi 9). Bitrate: 10–12 Mbps (for smooth video). Orientation: Auto (so that it doesn't get lost when you turn the screen).

Recording.

⚠️ Attention: Apps like AZ Screen Recorder may be in conflict with the MIUI 14 because of Xiaomi's policy of limiting background processes.If the recording breaks, add the app to Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → Choose yours. → No restrictions.

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Problems and Solutions: Why Screen Recording Doesn't Work

Even after you set it up properly, the recording may not start, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

If nothing works, try resetting to factory settings (but don’t forget the backup!) 90% of the time, the problem is solved by restarting your phone or updating your firmware to the latest version of MIUI.

Where records are saved and how to edit them

By default, the video is saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Movies/ScreenRecords/

(For some versions of MIUI):

/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots/

To edit the recording:

1. Open the Xiaomi Gallery and find the video.
2. Slip on it and select "Edit" (icon) ✏️).
3. The built-in editor allows: 🎬 Cutting off the beginning/end. 🔊 Add background music. 📝 Overlay text or stickers.

For advanced editing (overlaying effects, gluing a few videos) use CapCut or KineMaster – they are free and optimized for weak smartphones like Redmi 9.

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.mp4 videos with a bit rate above 15 Mbps may not play on some devices. Use converters like HandBrake or VLC for compatibility.

Secret chips: screen recording without notifications and with taps

MIUI hides some useful screen recording options that are not documented in the official guides.

1. Recording without notice of start: In the standard recorder MIUI timer appears before start «3-2-1». To remove it, activate the developer mode (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — slip 7 once) and turn on the debugging USB. Then enter in the terminal. ADB Adb shell settings put global hidden_screen_recording_timer 0
2. Screen touch display: In Game Turbo or AZ Screen Recorder, you can turn on tap display (useful for tutorials). In the recording settings, find the option "Show touch"