How to record a screen on a Xiaomi phone: 5 working ways

Screen recording on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that can be used to create guides, streams, save important moments from games or video calls. Unlike many other brands, MIUI offers several built-in recording methods, but not all users are aware of their existence. In this article, we will analyze not only standard methods through the notification bar, but also hidden firmware features, as well as the best third-party applications for advanced tasks.

Xiaomi’s feature is that the recording interface may differ depending on the version. MIUI And the models of the device, for example, on the Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5 The switching algorithm is different from the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, and we have taken these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that will be suitable for most devices in 2020-2026. You will also learn how to record a screen without recording notice (relevant to streamers) and how to circumvent restrictions on recording secure applications (e.g., banking or other applications). DRM-content).

If you've tried screencasting before, but you've encountered errors like "I couldn't start recording" or "No sound in recording," this article will provide you with solutions to these problems. And for older models like the Redmi 5 or Mi A2, we've created a separate section with workarounds, as they may not have a standard feature.

1. Standard screen recording through the notification panel

The easiest and fastest way is to use the built-in screen recording feature, which is available on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later.It does not require installing additional applications and supports recording with internal sound (starting with MIUI 13).

To begin the recording:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the Screen Record button (the icon with the circle and the dot inside). If it's not there, click on the icon «⚙️ Edit and add it to the panel.
• 🎤 Press the recording button. A window will appear with settings: turn on "Recording" (microphone or internal sound) and select the resolution (720p, 1080p or 1440p, if maintained).
• 🚀 Click “Start” and confirm permission to write (if required).

When you record, you'll see a floating panel at the top of the screen with a timer and control buttons. To stop recording, click on the red Stop button or swipe the notification bar and tap the recording notification. The finished video will be saved to the gallery in the Screen Recordings folder.

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If the recording button is not in the notification bar, upgrade the MIUI to the latest version or check for the feature in Settings → Special Features → Screen Recording.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3 or Redmi 9) recording internal sound may not work due to manufacturer limitations, in which case use the methods in section 3 or 4.

2. Screen recording with Game Turbo (for gamers)

If you want to record high-FPS or no loss of quality gameplay, MIUI has a hidden feature called Game Turbo, which is originally designed to optimize games, but also allows you to record the screen with minimal delays, which works even on devices where the standard record refuses to turn on.

Algorithm of action:

1. Open the game or application you want to record.
2. Swipe left to right on the screen (or click on the icon). 🎮 In the notification panel to call the Game Turbo menu.
3. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a button bar, and you'll find the Record icon (or Screenshot/Record) and tap it.
4. Select the resolution and sound source (internal or microphone), then press Start.

The advantage of this method is that the Game Turbo automatically optimizes performance during recording, reducing the lags. However, note that on some models (for example, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite), recording via the Game Turbo can limit the duration of the video to 10-15 minutes.

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Game Turbo recording is suitable for gameplay, but may not work in regular apps (like YouTube or TikTok).

Third-party applications for screen recording

If the built-in methods are not satisfied (for example, due to lack of sound or low performance). FPS), We can use third-party apps. We've tested more. 10 programs and selected the top-3, Those who are stable at Xiaomi:

• 🎥 AZ Screen Recorder – Supports recording 4K, internal sound (starting with Android) 10), video editor and streamer YouTube/Twitch.
• 🎮 Mobizen Screen Recorder – optimized for games, allows you to record from a webcam (picture-in-picture) and has a built-in editor.
• 🔄 DU Recorder – Simple interface, gesture support for recording management, but can display ads.

To record the screen with internal sound through AZ Screen Recorder:

1. Download the app from Google Play and open it.
2. In the settings (⚙️ → Recording settings) turn on “Inner Sound Recording” and set resolution (1080p or 4K).
3. Click on the red recording button, confirm the permission to overlay windows.
4. Go back to the right app and start recording. To stop, swipe the notification bar and click Stop.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14 and later some applications (e.g, AZ Screen Recorder may require additional permissions in Settings → Annexes → Special access → Screen recording. Without that, no internal sound recording will be done.

4. Screen recording without notice (for streams)

If you're streaming on Twitch or YouTube and you don't want viewers to see the recording notification, you can use hidden mode, and ScreenCam (available on Google Play) is the right app for that. ADB-commands to disable the record indicator.

The way through ScreenCam:

• 📲 Install the application and open it.
• 🔧 In the settings (⚙️ → Display notification) disable the option “Show record icon».
• 🎬 Start recording – no notification will appear, but the video will be saved in the gallery.

The method through ADB (for advanced users):

adb shell settings put global hidden_screen_capture 1

This command disables the system-level recording notification, and to bring it back, do:

adb shell settings put global hidden_screen_capture 0

Install ScreenCam or other supported application

Disable notifications in the recording settings

Check the permissions for windows

Start a test recording (10-15 seconds)

Make sure the sound is recorded correctly

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5. Screen recording on older Xiaomi models (up to MIUI 11)

If you have a Redmi 4X, Mi A1 or other model on MIUI 9-11, you may not have a standard recording function.

• 🔄 Updating the firmware to the latest version MIUI (if possible).
• 📱 Using Google Play Games (if the device supports Google Play Services) Open Play Games, find the game, click on the entry icon in the top corner.
• 🛠️ Installation of custom recaveri (e.g, TWRP) and the ScreenRecord Module via Magisk.

On Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A3 (with pure Android), standard screen recording only appears after manually enabling Settings → System → Additional → Screen recording. If this item is not available, use AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen.

6. Solving Screen Recording Problems

If the recording does not start or errors occur, check the following points:

If none of the methods worked, try resetting to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Resetting), but back up the data beforehand.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi