Screen recording on Xiaomi: all ways with step-by-step instructions

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 are aware that modern devices of the brand (including the Redmi, POCO and Mi lines) offer several ways to fix the screen, from built-in tools to specialized applications. The main problem is that the MIUI interface is regularly updated, and the location of options may vary depending on the firmware version and phone model.

In this article, we will look at all the current methods of recording screens on Xiaomi in 2026 — from the standard “Recording screen” in the notification curtain to hidden functions for developers and third-party programs with advanced settings. Special attention will be paid to adjusting video quality, solving typical errors (for example, when a recording breaks or sound is not recorded), and comparing methods for convenience and functionality. If you are looking for a way to record a screen with internal sound, without watermarks or with high FPS, here you will find step-by-step instructions and life hacks.

1.Integrated screen recording in MIUI: where to find and how to use

The easiest way to start recording is to use the standard MIUI tool that is available on most Xiaomi devices starting with MIUI 12, which is integrated into the Quick Settings Panel and does not require additional applications to be installed, but its options are limited: for example, only microphone sound is recorded by default, and the internal sound of the system is not.

To activate the recording:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the icon "Screen Recording" (if it is not - tap on the «⚙️ Edit and add it manually).
• 🎥 Click on the icon, a countdown timer (3 seconds) will appear, after which the recording will begin.
• ⏹️ To stop the recording, pull the notification curtain down and tap the Stop or tap the floating recording button.

The finished video is saved in the gallery in the ScreenRecordings folder (or Screen Records on Russian firmware). The default resolution is 1080p, but it can be changed in the settings (more on this below).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5 Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+) The built-in recording of the screen can automatically stop in 10-15 minutes, and this is due to the optimization of power consumption. To record a long video, use third-party applications or activate the developer mode.

2. Customization of quality and sound in the built-in instrument

By default, the screen is recorded in MIUI at a resolution of 1080p and a bitrate of ~8 Mbit / s, but these parameters can be changed.

1. Open Settings → Special features → Screen recording (on some firmware, the path may differ: Settings → Additional → Screen recording).
2. Choose the quality of the video: 📹 720p (It saves space, but it is worse detail) 📹 1080p (balance-sheet) 📹 1440p or 4K (Available on flagships, for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra)

Sound recording

• 🎤 Microphone (records external sounds)
• 🔊 Systemic sound (not available on all models, requires a MIUI 13+)
• Turn on or off Show touch (displays taps across the screen).

Now activate the following options to improve your recording:

• 🔧 Do not turn off the screen while charging (useful for long recordings).
• 🎮 Fix it up. USB (Needed for some third-party applications).
• 📊 GPU-Acceleration (improving the smoothness of recording in games).
• 🔊 Turn off the absolute volume level (allows you to independently adjust the sound in headphones and recordings).

After activation of the developer mode in the built-in recording tool, additional options may appear, for example:

• 🎛️ Manual bitrate setting (up to 50 Mbit / s).
• 🎵 Recording sound from Bluetooth devices.
• 🖥️ Display of information on CPU/GPU in the records (useful for benchmarks).
• Click the red recording button, a floating menu with a timer will appear. To stop recording, pull the notification curtain and tap "Stop."

DU Recorder is a good fit for gamers because of its low performance impact.

• 🎮 Enable the “Game Boost” mode in the application settings.
• 🔧 Set the permit for 720p and FPS 120 for smoothness.
• 🔊 Activate the “Recording the game’s sound” option (requires Android 11)+).

5.Recording the screen with internal sound: bypassing the limitations of MIUI

One of the most common problems with recording a screen on Xiaomi is that it is not possible to capture internal sound (music, sounds from games or videos), which is a limitation due to Google and MIUI policies, but can be circumvented in several ways.

Method 1: Using an external microphone (for Android 10+)

If you have a headphone with a microphone or an external USB/Type-C microphone:

1. Connect the microphone to the smartphone.
2. In the screen recording settings (Settings → Special features → Screen recording), select the sound source “Microphone”.
3. Turn on sound playback through the phone's speaker (so the microphone captures it).

The downside of the method: the sound quality will be worse than with direct recording, and interference may occur.

Method 2: SoundAssistant App (for Samsung, but it works on Xiaomi)

This app from Samsung allows you to redirect system sound to record through a microphone:

1. Download SoundAssistant from Google Play or APK.

Method 3: Root access + ScreenCam or Mobizen

If your Xiaomi has an unlocked bootloader and root rights, you can use apps that directly capture system sound:

• 🛠️ Install Magisk and Audio Record Patch».
• 📱 Download ScreenCam or Mobizen (Internal Sound will appear in the settings»).
• ⚙️ Enable sound recording in the application settings.

⚠️ Note: Using root rights voids the warranty on the device and can lead to unstable system operation. On models with HyperOS (for example, Xiaomi 14), some root modules may not work.

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Starting with MIUI 14 (based on Android 13), some Xiaomi models support recording internal sound without root, and you can check this in the settings of the built-in screen recording – if there is an option “System sound”, it can be activated without additional manipulation.

6. Solving typical problems when recording screen

Even with proven methods, Xiaomi users are faced with errors. Let’s look at the most common problems and ways to fix them.

Problem 1: Recording is terminated in 5-10 minutes

Causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Battery Optimization: Open Settings → Annexes → Application management → Record the screen and turn off "Battery Optimization».
• 📱 Overheating: Close background apps and lower the recording resolution to 720p.
• 🛠️ System Limitation: On some firmware (MIUI 12.5 for Redmi Note 8 Pro) the built-in recording is time-limited. AZ Screen Recorder.

Problem 2: No sound in the recording

Checklist for diagnosis:

Problem 3: Recording is lagging or slowing down

Recommendations:

• 🎮 If you are recording a game, lower the graphical settings in the game itself.
• 📉 Reduce the recording permission to 720p and FPS 30.
• 🧹 Close all background applications through Settings → Annexes → Clean up.
• 🔧 Enable performance mode in battery settings.

Problem 4: Video is not saved or damaged

Possible causes:

• 💾 Not enough space: Free up at least 1GB on internal storage.
• 📁 Folder Error: Check the folder access rights DCIM/ScreenRecordings.
• 🔄 App crash: Update MIUI Or reinstall the recording application.

Problem 5: Notification animations are visible on the recordings

To hide notifications during recording:

1. Open Settings → Notifications → Notification settings.
2. Activate the "Do Not Disturb" mode during the recording.
3. Or manually disable notifications for specific applications.

7. Screen recording on older Xiaomi models (Redmi 4X, Mi A1, etc.)

If you have an Android 7-9 device (such as a Redmi 4X, Mi A1 or Redmi Note 5), you may not have a built-in screen recording feature, and one of the following solutions will help:

Method 1: ADV Screen Recorder

This is one of the few apps that works on older versions of Android:

1. Download ADV Screen Recorder from Google Play.

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Method 2: Recording via PC (if the phone doesn't support apps)

Even if the ADV Screen Recorder doesn’t work, you can record the screen via your computer:

1. Connect Xiaomi to your PC via USB and enable Debugging over USB (Settings → Developer).
2. Download the Vysor or Scrcpy program to your computer.
3. Run screen recording through these programs (they broadcast the phone screen to the PC and allow it to be recorded).