How to record a screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: all ways from A to Z

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is still one of the most popular smartphones of the brand due to the balanced characteristics and support of current versions of MIUI. However, many users face difficulties when trying to record the screen — especially if it is older versions of firmware or non-obvious settings. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to record the screen on the Redmi Note 8: from embedded tools to third-party applications, and also reveal the nuances of audio saving, video resolution and process optimization.

It's important to understand that screen recording functionality depends on the MIUI version and regional firmware. For example, in global builds (MIUI Global), the option may be hidden or work differently than in Chinese (MIUI China), we will take these features into account and provide solutions for all cases. If you have never recorded a screen on Xiaomi before, don't worry: the instructions will work even for beginners.

1.Integrated screen recording in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on

Starting with MIUI 11, Redmi Note 8 has a regular screen recording feature, but its location is not always intuitive.

• 📱 Quick settings panels (swipe down from the top edge of the screen)
• 🔧 Additional tools (to be added manually)
• 🎮 Game Turbo (if the recording is started from the game)

If the button is not in the curtain, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Settings. → Control panel.
2. Click Add Tiles and find "Screen Recording".
3. Drag it to the active area of the panels.

Once you add a button, tap it to start recording. By default, the video is saved to the folder. DCIM/Screenshots permittingly 720p bitrate ~8 Mbit/s. B MIUI 12.5 and newer it is possible to record internal sound (system sounds and sound from applications), but this requires root or ADB-team.

⚠️ Note: Some regional firmware (e.g, MIUI EU) The internal sound recording can be blocked for legal reasons, in which case only third-party software will help.

2. Screen recording through Game Turbo: for gamers and not only

Game Turbo is a proprietary mode for games from Xiaomi, but its recording tools work in regular applications.

• 🎵 Record internal sound without a root (as opposed to the standard function)
• 📊 Choose permission before 1080p and bitrate to 12 Mbps
• 🎯 Use a floating control panel during recording

To record the screen through Game Turbo:

1. Open the app you want to record for (even if it’s not a game).
2. Swipe from left to right across the screen to call the Game Turbo panel.
3. Click on the Record icon (or Screenshot and Record).
4. Select the parameters (resolution, sound source) and press "Start".

Videos will be saved in the Movies/GameRecord folder. Please note that in some versions of Game Turbo, internal audio recording only works for games from the supported list (for example, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty).

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If the Game Turbo panel doesn't appear, check the settings: Settings → Special features → Game Turbo → Show the panel in games. Turn on the option and restart the phone.

Third-party applications: when built-in functions are lacking

If the standard Redmi Note means 8 You're not happy with it (for example, because you don't have internal sound recording or poor quality), and third-party utilities will come to the rescue.-3 applications for recording the screen and compiled a comparative table:

To install any of these applications:

1. Download APK from the official website (for example, AZ Screen Recorder).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Launch the application and provide all the necessary permissions (especially “Overlapping Other Windows” and “Sound Recording”).

If you're critically interested in recording internal sound without a root, try DU Recorder with the "Record System Sound" option enabled, but note that there may be a noticeable delay between video and sound (up to 0.5 seconds).

Install the application from an official source |Give permission to overlay over windows |Enable sound recording in the application settings |Check free space on the device (minimum 1 GB) |Disable battery optimization for the recorder application-->

4. Screen recording with ADB: for advanced users

If you're willing to use the Android debugging bridge (ADB), you can unlock hidden screen recording capabilities, including internal audio without root. This method works on all versions of MIUI, but requires connecting the phone to a PC.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Fastboot (you can download it from Android Studio)
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB)
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)

Instructions:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 8 to your PC and confirm your trust in your phone.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with adb.exe.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Allow internal sound recording: adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output 1
5. Run the recording through the standard MIUI or Game Turbo function, and the sound will be recorded.

To reverse the changes, do:

adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output 0

⚠️ Warning: After the phone restarts, the setup will reset and the command will have to be reset.

5. Quality settings and recording optimization

Regardless of the recording method you choose, video quality depends on several parameters.

• 📹 Resolution: The optimal balance between quality and file size — 1280×720 (HD). 1920×1080 (Full HD) Increases the load on the processor and video size.
• 🎛️ Bitrate: For smooth video, choose at least 8 Mbit / s. For dynamic scenes (games, videos) - 12 Mbit / s.
• 🔊 Sound source: Internal sound (if available), microphone or both at the same time.
• ⏱️ Record timer: Useful for long sessions – installed in most third-party applications.

To reduce the size of the final file without loss of quality:

• Use H.265 (HEVC) codecs instead of H.264 (available from AZ Screen Recorder).
• Limit your FPS to 30 frames/s (unless you record games).
• Turn off the touch recording (the "Show taps" option) if you don't need it.

If the video is jerky or slowing down, try:

• Close the background applications before recording.
• Switch to Performance Mode in Settings → Battery → Performance Mode.
• Reduce the resolution to 720p.

6 Where records are stored and how to transfer them to PCs

By default, videos are saved in different folders depending on the recording method:

• 📁 Standard entry MIUI: /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots/ or /storage/emulated/0/Movies/
• 🎮 Game Turbo: /storage/emulated/0/Movies/GameRecord/
• 📱 Third-party applications: Usually create their own folder, for example /AZRecorder/ or /DURecorder/

To transfer the video to the computer:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 8 to your PC via USB-cable.
2. In the notification curtain of the phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. On a PC, open the explorer and go to the folder with records.
4. Copy files into the desired directory on the computer.

If the phone is not detected by the computer:

• Try another one. USB-cable (preferably original).
• Update ADB drivers on PC.
• Turn on Developer Mode and activate USB Debugging (if it didn’t work, try USB Default Configuration → MTP).

For wireless transmission, you can use:

• 🌐 Mi Drop (built-in to the MIUI file-transfer application).
• ☁️ Cloud services: Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Telegram (sending files to yourself in Save Messages").

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If the video is not playing on a PC, try converting it to MP4 format using HandBrake or CloudConvert.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

When you record your screen on Redmi Note 8, you often experience typical errors, and we've collected the most common and corrective ways to do this:

If none of the solutions worked, try:

• Clear the cache of the recorder app in Settings → Apps → [Name] → Storage → Clear the cache.
• Install a different version of the application (e.g., an older or beta version).
• Reset your phone settings (pre-reverse!).

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