Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi: from basic methods to professional chips

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge faced by gamers who want to capture game achievements, bloggers who create educational content, and even ordinary users who need to save proof of error in the application. Despite the apparent simplicity, the screencasting function in MIUI It's nuanced, from sound constraints to hidden quality settings, and in this article, we'll look at all the current ways, from a standard tool to a professional solution with 120 support. FPS and external microphone.

It’s important to understand that recording capabilities don’t just depend on the Redmi model (be it the Note 12 Pro).+ or budget Redmi A2), But also from the firmware version. MIUI 14, there was support for recording internal sound without root rights, and in earlier versions, this required workarounds. We tested all methods on current devices (2022-2026) and collected checklists for each case, from fast recording to streaming with the overlay of the webcam.

1. built-in screen recording tool in MIUI: Where to find and how to set up

The most obvious way is to use the standard screen recording function built into the shell. MIUI. It is available on all Redmis, starting with Android 10 models (like the Redmi Note 9), but its location and features vary depending on the firmware version.

To activate the recording:

• 📱 Open the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
• 🔍 Find the Screen Record button (an icon with a circle and a dot inside). If it's not there, tap the pencil icon (Edit) and add the widget to the active ones.
• 🎥 Press the recording button, and a countdown timer will appear (3 seconds), and then the screen capture will begin.
• ⏹️ To stop recording, pull the notification bar and tap on the notification Screen recording is going... or tap the floating Stop button.

By default, the video is saved in the folder DCIM → Screen Recordings in Screen Recordings format.mp4 with a resolution corresponding to the current screen resolution (for example, 2400×1080 For the Redmi Note 11 Pro+). But there are pitfalls:

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI Before version 13.5, internal audio (game, music, video) is locked at the system level, so you'll need to use an external microphone or third-party root-access apps to capture audio.

To adjust the recording parameters:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Screen recording (on some models, the path may differ: Settings) → Additionally. → Screen recording).
2. Turn on the option to Show touches if you want to display taps on the screen.
3. Choose the sound source: Microphone, No Sound or (if available) Internal Sound.
4. Set the video quality: Standard (720p), High (1080p) or maximum (up to) 4K on supported devices).

Add a widget of records in the notification panel|

Check the free space (1 minute video in a video) 1080p = ~100–150 MB)|

Disable call notifications (to avoid interrupting recording)|

Close background applications for smoothness FPS-->

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

One of the most common problems with recording on Redmi is the inability to capture sound from games or videos (like YouTube or Genshin Impact), a security limitation that Android has, but can be circumvented in a number of ways.

The most reliable method for rootless devices is to use Google Play’s Screen Recorder app (not to be confused with fakes of the same name!) which can record internal sound via a virtual audio driver, but requires pre-configuration:

• 🔗 Install Screen Recorder by Hecorat (Rating 4.5)+).
• 🔊 In the application settings, enable Indoor Sound Capture and follow the instructions for installing the virtual audio device (requires permission to access notifications).
• 🎮 Launch a game or video, then overlay the recording window from the application.
• 🔴 Click Recording – the sound will be captured along with the video.

Alternatively for Redmi owners MIUI 14+:

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 times tap the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone).
2. Turn on the USB debugging option and connect the phone to the PC.
3. Use the team. ADB: adb shell settings put global capture_internal_audio 1 This will unlock the recording of internal sound in a standard instrument. MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: After use ADB-Reset the device on some models. K50i, Redmi Note 12 Turbo: This method only works until the first system update.

3. Recording gameplay with high FPS: 60, 90 or 120 frames

For dynamic game recordings (PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile, Genshin Impact (standard 30) FPS into MIUI It's often not enough -- it's a jiggle, it's a jig, it's a jig, it's a jig, it's a jig, it's a jig, it's a jig, it's a jig, it's a jig, it's a jig, it's a jig, it's a gameplay record at 60. FPS or higher, you will need special settings or third-party applications.

Method 1: Use of the AZ Screen Recorder (up to 120 support) FPS compatible):

• 📥 Install. AZ Screen Recorder.
• ⚙️ In the settings, select: Permission: 1080p Bitrate: 12-15 Mbps FPS: 60 or 120 (if supported by the device)
• 🎮 Before recording, close all background applications - this will reduce the load on the processor.

Method 2: High-level inclusion FPS through ADB (for advanced users):

1. Connect Redmi to your PC and activate Debugging USB.
2. Adb shell settings put global settings video_encode_fps 120 This will force the maximum FPS record.
3. Run a standard screen recording – it will now use an increased frame rate.

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If the video is turned out in jerks, try lowering the resolution to 720p 60 FPS — This will reduce the load on the processor and improve smoothness.

4. Recording of the screen with a webcam (Picture-in-Picture)

To create training videos or streams, it is often necessary to overlay the image from the front camera on top of the screen recording. MIUI This function is not by default, but it can be implemented using applications:

Annex DU Recorder (free, watermarked in free version):

• 📹 Install. DU Recorder.
• 🔧 In the settings, turn on the Camera and select Frontal.
• 🖼️ Adjust the position and size of the camera window (you can drag and drop your finger while recording).
• 🎤 Activate the microphone if you need a voice comment.

Mobilcast (Mobizen) – an alternative with support 4K:

• 🔗 Download Mobizen.
• 🎭 Enable Face mode + Screen in recording settings.
• 🔄 Select the sound source: Microphone + internal sound (requires tuning through the ADB).

⚠️ Attention: When you're recording from the camera and the screen, Redmi is very warm. 6xx (For example, Redmi Note 10 is recommended to limit the number of 720p, avoiding trottling.

5. Record the screen without notifications and system sounds

When recording training videos or demonstrating the operation of applications, you often need to hide notifications, charge indicators and other system elements. MIUI You can do it in two ways:

Method 1: Do not disturb mode" + concealment

• 🔔 Activate Do Not Disturb in the notification panel.
• 🔄 Enable Full Notification Hiding (in Mode Settings).
• 📵 B Settings → Screen. → Status bar disable display of Charge and Network Speed icons.

Method 2: Use of the ADB-commands

1. Connect Redmi to your PC and execute: Adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=* This will hide the navigation bar and the status bar.
2. To get it back, do it: adb shell settings put global. policy_control null

For recording without system sounds (such as button pressing sounds):

• 🔇 B Settings → Turn off Touch and Locking Sounds.
• 🎵 In the recording settings (if you use a third-party app), select No Sound or Only a microphone.

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Hiding notifications and indicators is especially important for creating professional screencasts – it makes the video cleaner and focuses the viewer’s attention on the content.

6. Alternative methods: recording via PC or other phone

If the built-in tools are not suitable (for example, you need to record the Redmi screen with an unlocked bootloader or custom firmware), you can use external devices:

Recording via PC using scrcpy (free, no root):

• 🖥️ Install scrcpy on your computer.
• 🔌 Connect Redmi to USB with debugging on USB.
• 🎬 Start recording with the command: scrcpy --record file.mp4 --bit-rate 8M The video will be saved on PC in high quality.

Recording with another smartphone (if Redmi is not turned on or is glitched):

• 📱 Take a second phone (like an iPhone or another Android phone).
• 🎥 Set it on a tripod and point the camera at the Redmi screen.
• 🔦 Use a manual focusing app (such as Open Camera) for clarity.

The advantage of scrcpy is the ability to write in 4K@60FPS No load on Redmi, and also touch capture (displayed as mugs on the PC screen). USB-cable.

7. Video optimization after recording: cropping, compression, adding subtitles

Recorded videos often require post-processing: cropping unnecessary fragments, compressing to save space or adding subtitles, both mobile and desktop tools will do.

Mobile editing applications:

• 🎬 CapCut – Free Editor with Key Features and Effects Support.
• ✂️ InShot is a simple tool for cropping and overlaying music.
• 📝 VEED — Adding subtitles automatically (speech recognition).

Compression of video without loss of quality:

• 🗜️ Use Video Compress – allows you to reduce the file size by 2-3 times.
• 💾 For PC, HandBrake is suitable (settings: codec) H.265, bitrate 5-8 Mbps).

If the video is for YouTube or TikTok, the best export settings are:

• 📹 Permission: 1920×1080 (1080p).
• 🔄 Frequency of frames: 30 FPS (for social media) or 60 FPS (play-off).
• 🎵 Format: MP4 codeced H.264.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even with the right settings, recording the screen on Redmi can be accompanied by errors. Let’s consider typical scenarios and how to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI (In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🧹 Clear the cache of the application record in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Screen recording → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔧 Reset the recording settings to standard (in the app menu).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions