How to record a screen on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all working ways in 2026

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi 9 smartphones is a useful feature that can be useful for creating gameplay, training videos or saving important moments from applications. Despite the budget category, the model supports several ways of screencasting, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party solutions with advanced capabilities.

Many users are faced with the problem of not having a record button in the notification curtain or poor video quality. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for Redmi 9 (including versions 9A/9C/9T), taking into account the features of the MIUI 12-14 firmware, you will learn how to circumvent system limitations, improve recording quality and avoid common errors.

Important: Screen recording functions may vary depending on regional firmware. For example, in European versions of MIUI, the screencast button is often hidden by default, whereas in global builds it is available immediately.

1. Standard screen recording through the notification curtain

The easiest way to start recording is to use the built-in MIUI feature that is available on most Xiaomi Redmi 9 devices without any additional apps, but many users don't find the write button in the Quick Settings Bar. Here's how to activate it:

First, make sure your firmware supports this feature. On Redmi 9 with MIUI 12.5+, the screencast button is usually hidden, but you can add it manually.

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ Edit (or hold any icon for 2 seconds).
3. In the list of available tiles, find a Screen Record (an icon with a mug and a dot inside).
4. Drag it to the active area of quick settings.

Now the button is always at hand. The first time you press it, the system will request permissions to record the screen and access the microphone (if you want to record sound). On Redmi 9 with firmware below MIUI 12.0.3, the button may not be available even after editing, in which case, use alternative methods from the following sections.

• ✅ Pros: does not require installation of applications, minimal resource consumption.
• ❌ Cons: limited settings (no resolution, bitrate), possible lags when recording games.
• 🔊 Sound: Records only internal sound (microphone disabled by default).

⚠️ Note: When recording via the standard function, the video is saved in format.mp4 permittingly 720p bitrate ~8 Mbps For Full HD Third-party applications will be required.

2. Screen recording via Game Turbo (for gamers)

Xiaomi Redmi 9 features Game Turbo mode, which optimizes game performance and offers advanced recording tools, a technique that is suitable for capturing gameplay with high FPS and minimal latency.

To activate the recording via Game Turbo:

1. Open any game (such as PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty).
2. Swipe from left to right across the screen to call the Game Turbo panel.
3. Click on the icon. 🎮 in the upper right corner and select Screen Recording.
4. Set up the parameters: 🎤 Microphone: switch on/off. 🔊 Game Sound: Record system sound. ⚙️ Quality: 720p or 1080p (not available on all firmware).

Start

The video will be saved in the folder DCIM → ScreenRecords: The feature of this method is the ability to record the internal sound of games even without the help of the system. ROOT-rights that are not available in standard recording mode.

*1080p is only available on MIUI 13+ firmware for Redmi 9 with sufficient RAM (4 GB+).

⚠️ Note: When recording via Game Turbo, some games (such as Genshin Impact) may block screen capture due to cheating protection.

Third-party applications for screen recording

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, install specialized applications. We tested 5 popular solutions on Redmi 9 and selected the best ones:

TOP-3 applications for screencasting:

• 🥇 AZ Screen Recorder – no ads, recording in 1080p/60fps, streaming on YouTube. Download to Play Market.
• 🥈 DU Recorder is a built-in video editor, a webcam recording, but a lot of advertising.
• 🥉 Mobizen Screen Recorder – gesture support, time-out recording, but requires registration for Full HD.

Instructions for AZ Screen Recorder (recommended):

1. Install the application and open it.
2. Grant permissions to Overlay over other windows and Screen Record (the system will redirect you to settings).
3. Configure the settings: Resolution: 1920×1080 Bitrate: 12 Mbps FPS: 60 Sound Source: Internal + microphone
4. Press the floating button. 🎥 and confirm the start of the recording.

Videos will be saved in the gallery in the folder AZ Recorder. The main advantage of third-party applications is flexible settings and no restrictions MIUI. For example, only through AZ Screen Recorder you can record a screen with a resolution of 1080p on Redmi 9 with MIUI 12.0.2 firmware.

Close unnecessary applications (release RAM)

Connect charging (recording drains the battery by 15-20% per hour)

Disable notifications (they will be in the video)

Check the vacant seat (1 minute Full) HD = ~100MB)-->

4.Record screen without ROOT via ADB (for advanced)

If you need to record the screen with the highest quality or bypass application locks (for example, in banking services), use it. ADB-This method doesn't require a team. ROOT-It will require a computer and USB-cable.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on Redmi 9: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and install ADB Tools.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) and type: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
4. Run the recording by command: adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --bit-rate 12000000 --size 1280x720 Parameters: --bit-rate: bitrate to bit/s (here 12 Mbit/s). --size: resolution (max. for Redmi 9 - 1600x720). --time-limit: time limit (for example, 60 for 1 minute).

Ctrl+C

adb pull /sdcard/record.mp4 C:\Video\

This method allows you to record the screen even in applications where standard methods are blocked (for example, Netflix or SberBank Online), but the video is saved without sound – you will need to edit it in CapCut or KineMaster.

5. Hidden screen recording via Google Assistant

Little-known life hack: Google Assistant can record the screen by voice command, which works on Redmi 9 with the Google App installed and the assistant turned on.

Instructions:

1. Activate Google Assistant: Hold the Home button or say OK Google. If the assistant isn't configured, follow the instructions on the screen.

"Okay, Google, record the screen."

or

"Hey Google, start screen recording"

Confirm the beginning of the recording in the window that appears.

"Okay, Google, stop the recording."

The video will be saved in the Movies → ScreenRecordings folder, which is convenient for fast recording without searching for buttons, but has limitations:

• 🔇 Records only video (no sound captured).
• 📏 Permit fixed — 720p.
• ⏱️ Maximum duration - 3 minutes.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI Redmi 9 voice command may not work due to conflict with the company assistant Xiao AI. In this case, turn it off in the settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Xiao AI → Shut down.

6. Solving Screen Recording Problems

If screen recording on Redmi 9 doesn’t work, check out these points:

Frequent errors and ways to eliminate them:

• 🚫 Record button missing in curtain: Update firmware to latest version MIUI. Install the official Screen Recorder app from Xiaomi (not available in all regions).
• 🔕 No sound in recording: In standard mode MIUI It only records the microphone. Use Game Turbo to capture the system sound. AZ Screen Recorder. Check if the audio is turned off in the recording settings.
• 🐢 Lags and low FPS: Close the background applications (especially messengers). Reduce the recording resolution to 720p. Connect your phone to charge – recording consumes a lot of power.
• 📵 Application blocks recording (Netflix, games): Use ADB-a method or applications with a security bypass function (for example, Mobizen in No Root mode). Try writing through mirroring on a PC (Scrcpy or Vysor programs).

If the problem persists, reset to factory settings (remember to back up!) 90% of the time, this helps to return the recording function, and check if the phone has battery-saving apps (like Greenify) that can block background processes.

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To improve the recording quality on Redmi 9, put your phone on airplane mode before you start (if you don't need internet), which will reduce background activity and reduce the risk of lag.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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For maximum quality on Redmi 9 use a combination AZ Screen Recorder (1080p/60fps) + It's a better result than standard instruments. MIUI.