Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi: from standard tools to hidden chips

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a useful feature that can be used to create guides, streams, save game moments or show errors in the application. However, not all users know that the recording capabilities go beyond the basic button in the notification curtain. Depending on the model (Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10, Redmi 9A, etc.) and the version of the MIUI shell, various tools are available, from the built-in recorder to hidden settings for professional shooting.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods of recording the screen, including little-known tricks to improve video quality, adjust sound and solve typical problems (for example, when recording is interrupted or not saved). MIUI 12/13/14 — They affect the location of options and the features available. If you want to record a screen with internal sound, no watermarks or high resolution, here's a proven solution.

Method 1: Standard recording through the notification panel

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI Screen Recorder tool, which is available on all modern Redmi (starting with MIUI 10).

1. Open the notification panel (swipe your finger from top to bottom).
2. Find the Screen Record button (an icon with a circle and a dot inside). If it's not there, click on the pencil (Edit) and add the widget to the active ones.
3. Click on the record button and confirm permissions (at first start).
4. Select the parameters: 🎤 Microphone - turn on/off voice recording. 🔊 System sound capture of internal sound (not available on all models). 📱 Quality — 720p or 1080p (model).

Start

To stop the recording, roll out the notification bar again and click on the notification Screen Record goes... or the floating button (if it shows up).The video will automatically be saved to the gallery in the ScreenRecordings folder.

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If the write button disappeared after the MIUI update, try resetting the notification panel settings: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings (cog) → Reset settings.

⚠️ Note: Redmi with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi) 9A, Redmi 8A) recording internal sound may not work due to the limitations of the chipset, in which case use an external microphone or third-party applications.

Method 2: Hidden MIUI settings for professional recording

Few people know, but MIUI has advanced screen recording options that allow you to adjust bitrate, FPS and even remove the watermark, so you can activate them:

1. Open the Settings app and go to About Phone.
2. Click 5 times in a row on the MIUI version to enable the developer mode.
3. Go back to the basic settings and open Additional → for developers.
4. Find the Screen Recording section and activate: 🎞️ High quality – increases bitrate to 12 Mbit/s. 🔄 60 FPS — Fluent recording (available on Redmi Note) 11/12 Snapdragon). 🚫 Without watermarking, removes the logo MIUI video.

Once these options are activated, the standard record will use improved settings. Note: high bitrate and FPS increase file size and processor load, which can lead to overheating or slowing down on weak models (for example, Redmi 7A).

Method 3: Recording with internal sound through ADB (for advanced)

If your Redmi does not support system audio capture through standard means, you can bypass the restriction by using the ADB-This method works for most Android 10 models.+, but requires a PC connection.

Instructions:

1. Download Google’s Platform Tools and unpack the archive.
2. Enable USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 5 taps → For developers → USB Debugging).
3. Connect Redmi to your PC and in the command line (in the adb folder) type: adb shell settings put global capture_internal_audio 1
4. Restart your phone and try recording the screen – now the internal sound should be recorded.

Before installing, check the app permissions: some request access to Special Screen Capture Options. MIUI 13/14 may require additional setup:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the installed recorder and allow it to Show over other windows and Capture video.
3. Restart the app.

Method 5: Recording screens from PCs via scrcpy

If you want to record a Redmi screen with maximum quality and minimal delays, use scrcpy. It broadcasts the phone screen to your computer in real time and allows you to save video without loss of quality.

Step-by-step:

1. Download scrcpy and unpack the archive.
2. Enable USB Debugging on Redmi (see Method 3).
3. Connect the phone to your PC and run scrcpy via the command line: scrcpy --record file.mp4 --bit-rate 20M Where 20M is the bitrate in megabits (you can increase to 50M for 4K).
4. To record the sound, install an additional patch or use a separate microphone.

The advantages of scrcpy:

• 🖥️ Entry in 4K/60FPS without lag (if the PC is powerful).
• 🎛️ Flexible codec settings (H.264, H.265).
• 🔌 It works even on older Redmis (like Redmi 5 with Android 8).

⚠️ Warning: When writing via scrcpy, turn off the screen lock on your phone or the broadcast will be interrupted. USB 3.0 (blue connector), otherwise there will be a delay.

Problem Solving: Why is the recording not working?

If screen recording on Redmi does not start, interrupt, or save without sound, check the following points:

If the problem persists, try resetting the Screen Recording app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Screen Recorder (or Screen Recorder)
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.

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On Redmi with Android 12+ (MIUI 13/14), you must enable the audio capture option in the developer settings to record internal sound, even if you are using ADB.

Tips for improving the quality of recording

To make Redmi’s screen video look professional, follow these guidelines:

• 📸 Clean the screen from notifications and unnecessary widgets before recording.
• 🔊 Use an external microphone (such as a Lavalier) for clean sound.
• ⚡ Close the background applications through Settings → Battery → Performance mode.
• 🎬 Adjust the lighting – if you’re recording from the front camera, avoid backlighting.
• 🔄 Check autorotation – fix the orientation of the screen so that the video does not turn over.

For editing the recorded video are suitable:

• CapCut is a free editor with templates for social networks.
• KineMaster supports multitrack sound.
• InShot is convenient for quick trimming and overlaying of music.

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On the Redmi Note 12 and later, the built-in recorder supports HDR10+ when recording – activated in the camera settings (HDR is always on).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi