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

Xiaomi Redmi 9 remains one of the most popular budget smartphones even years after its release, but its owners often face the limitations of MIUI firmware. One of the most popular features - recording phone conversations - is disabled by default in most regions due to legal restrictions.

In this article, we will look at all the current methods for recording calls to Redmi 9 in 2026, including hidden MIUI settings, third-party apps and workarounds for global firmware models, and pay special attention to privacy and legal nuances – so that your records do not become evidence against you in court or cause your account to be blocked.

Important: instructions below tested on Redmi 9 (model) M2003J15SC) firmware MIUI 12.5–14 (Android 10–11) If you have custom firmware or ROOT-Some steps may differ, some steps may differ.

Why is there no built-in call record on Redmi 9?

The reason is because Xiaomi has policies and laws in China and some Asian regions, but the call recording feature is out of the box, but in global versions of MIUI, it is disabled for the following reasons:

• 📜 Legal restrictions: In the EU and the US, recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor may be considered a breach of confidentiality (for example, the recording of conversations without the consent of the interlocutor, GDPR In Europe or the Wiretap Act in the United States).
• 🔒 Google Play Policy: Google has banned apps from using Accessibility Service to record calls since 2019, forcing many developers to remove the feature.
• 🛡️ Security MIUI: Xiaomi blocks access to system systems API recording sound for third-party applications to prevent data leaks.

But that doesn't mean it's impossible to record a conversation, but the manufacturer leaves "loops" for users who are willing to dig a little bit into the settings.

⚠️ Note: In Russia, the recording of telephone conversations is regulated by Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and Article 23 of the Constitution. Recording of conversations without the consent of the interlocutor can be used in court only as evidence in your favor (for example, in case of threats or blackmail). In other cases, this may be considered a violation of the confidentiality of correspondence.

Method 1: Hidden MIUI recording function (without ROOT)

Few people know, but Redmi 9 has a hidden call recording module that can be activated via an engineering menu, which works on Chinese and Indian firmware (e.g. MIUI IN), but sometimes works on global versions.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app and dial the combination: ##6484##
2. If the code works, the MIUI Hidden Settings menu will open. Select Call Recording.
3. Activate the Enable call recording switch and save the settings.
4. After rebooting, the Record button (red circle) will appear in the call menu.

If the code didn’t work, try an alternative method via Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to activate Developer Mode, then go back to Additional Settings → Developer → Local Special Features).

Code ##6484## does not work on MIUI EU global firmware

The function may disappear after the system update

Records are saved in a folder /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

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Method 2: Applications for recording calls (with reservations)

Since 2021, Google has tightened rules for apps that record calls, but some are circumventing the restrictions.

The most reliable option for Redmi 9 is Boldbeast Call Recorder.

1. Launch the app and select Record Mode → 1.
2. In the audio settings, select Voice Call Uplink + Downlink (to record both interlocutors).
3. Activate Fix Recording Issues → Fix for Xiaomi.
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: On Android 11+ plug-in ROOT Can't record sound from a microphone during a call due to Google's policy Boldbeast bypasses this restriction but after the update MIUI may require reconfiguration.

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Method 3: Recording through the second line (for important conversations)

If you need to record a legally significant conversation (like a bank or customer service), the most reliable method is to use a second phone on speakerphone, which is independent of MIUI restrictions and guarantees both conversations are recorded.

You'll need:

• 📱 The second smartphone (even the most budget)
• 🎤 External microphone (optional, for better sound)
• 🔊 A voice recorder app (such as Easy Voice Recorder or Hi-Q) MP3 Recorder)

Instructions:

1. Put Redmi 9 on the table and activate the speakerphone.
2. Place the second phone 20-30 cm from the speaker, running the recording through the recorder.
3. For better sound, use a directional microphone or adjust the sensitivity in the app.
4. After the call, save the file to the cloud (like Google Drive) for backup.

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If you don't have a second phone, you can use a laptop with a microphone and Audacity (free of charge), and the key is to turn off echo suppression in the microphone settings.

Method 4: Google Voice Recording (for the US and supported countries)

If your Redmi 9 is linked to a Google account in a supported country (US, Canada, UK, etc.), you can use Google Voice to record incoming calls.

• 🌍 It only works for numbers registered in supported countries.
• 📞 Only incoming calls are recorded.
• ⏱️ Maximum recording duration - 1 hour.
• 🔊 The interviewee will hear a voice notification about the recording.

How to set up:

1. Install Google Voice from the Play Market.
2. Register a virtual number (a VPN is required if you are not in a supported country).
3. In the account settings, enable the Call recording option.
4. Press 4 on the keyboard during the call – the recording will start automatically.

Record files are saved to Google Drive → Google Voice in.mp3 format and can be downloaded or listened to directly in the browser.

Method 5: Rooting and modifying firmware (for advanced)

If you are willing to sacrifice the guarantee, ROOT-The rights will give you full control over the recording of calls. On Redmi 9, this is done through unlocking the bootloader and installing Magisk.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a wait of 7-14 days).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP for lancelot).
3. Slice Magisk to get ROOT.
4. Install the Call Recorder for Magisk module (available in the Magisk repository).
5. Reboot your phone and set up automatic recording in Settings → Calls → Record conversations.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔊 Recording of both sides of the conversation in high quality.
• 📁 Automatically save files to the selected folder.
• 🛠️ Integration with cloud services (e.g. Nextcloud).

⚠️ Warning: After unlocking the bootloader on Redmi 9, all data is reset, and some functions are disabled MIUI (In addition, banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff) can block work on rooted devices.

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ROOT-The rights allow maximum recording of calls, but they also lack warranties and increase security risks.

Legal nuances and ethics of recording conversations

Before you record conversations, read your country’s regulations:

Ethical recommendations:

• 📢 Always notify the interlocutor of the recording, if the conversation is not conflicting.
• 🗑️ Delete records after conflict resolution or expiration of their relevance.
• 🔒 Store files in encrypted form (for example, in a folder with a password or in Cryptomator).

If you are recording a conversation for a trial, consult a lawyer - in some cases even a legal record may be found to be inadmissible evidence due to procedural irregularities.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 9 call recording