How to record a conversation on Xiaomi phone: all ways + lawyer tips

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge faced by both business owners who record agreements and ordinary users who want to keep important information. Unlike pure Android devices, shell phones are a challenge. MIUI (version 14/15) They offer both built-in tools and hidden capabilities that not everyone knows about. 2020 Russia has strict rules for the use of such records, and technical restrictions MIUI may complicate the process.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to record calls to Xiaomi – from standard functions to bypass locks through the Internet. ADB, We compare their reliability and the impact on the battery, and we also explain when recording a conversation can become evidence in court, and when using it is fraught with a penalty. MIUI) We'll give you a checklist to check the method's performance before the important call.

1. Built-in MIUI recording function: where to look and how to turn on

Most Xiaomi smartphones on MIUI 12-15 have a hidden feature of recording conversations, but its availability depends on the region of the firmware. For example, on devices for the Indian and global markets (Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO X5 Pro) the option is available by default, and on Russian versions (Redmi 10C, Xiaomi 13 Lite) it is often blocked due to local legislation.

To check for the presence of the function:

• 📱 Open the phone application (pipe icon).
• ⚙️ Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
• 🎤 Find the Conversation Recording section (could be called Call Recording).
• 🔄 If you don’t have one, try changing the region in your phone settings to India (see Section 3).

If the function is available, turn it on and select one of the modes:

Where are the records stored? Files are saved in a folder. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec (Look through the files. → Internal storage device —.m4a or.amr, which saves space but can cause PC playback problems.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) The files are automatically deleted after 30 days, so to avoid this, transfer the files to another location (for example, in Downloads) immediately after the call.

2. Third-party apps: TOP-3 for Xiaomi with circumvention of restrictions

If the built-in function is missing or unstable, use specialized applications. The main rule is: install the program before the conversation begins - many of them can not write on the fly. We tested 15 applications and selected the 3 most reliable for MIUI:

• 🥇 Cube ACR (Free, Premium: Records both sides of the conversation even on Android 13/14, Supports cloud storage. Minus requires you to turn off battery optimization for the app.
• 🥈 Call Recorder – ACR (From another developer: automatically saves entries in Google Drive, there is a filter by contacts. Minus - sometimes "swallows" the first 2-3 seconds of a conversation.
• 🥉 RMC: Android Call Recorder (paid, 7-Day Trial: Best Sound Quality (up to) 192 kbps, working on the POCO F5 Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Minus is a high price ($15/year).

How to set up Cube ACR for Xiaomi:

1. Download APK from the official website (not from the Play Market, it’s an outdated version).
2. In the application settings, select the Record Source → Voice Call + VoIP.
3. In phone settings: Apps → Application Management → Cube ACR → Battery → No restrictions.
4. Turn on AutoRun and Show over other windows.

A critical feature for Xiaomi: if the app does not record outgoing calls after installation, restart the phone and make the first test call to 112 (the emergency service does not respond to such calls, but they are recorded in the log).

3. Change the firmware region: how to unlock the call recording

If your Xiaomi is bought in Russia, chances are that the recording function is blocked at the firmware level, the solution is to change the region to India or Global (EUA), which works on most models, except for the flagships with HyperOS (for example, Xiaomi 14).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → About your phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times to activate Developer Mode.
2. Go back to Settings → Additional → Region and select India.
3. Reboot your phone. Once turned on, check for Record conversations in the Phone app settings.

What if the region doesn't change? On some devices (Redmi Note 11 Pro+), the region change is blocked.

• 🔧 Install. TWRP and pass Global ROM manually (instructions for experienced users).
• 📱 Use it. ADB-command to force the function to be included (see Section 4).

⚠️ Note: Change of region may result in loss of warranty and unstable operation of Xiaomi services (for example, Mi Cloud). → Memory. → Backup.

4. ADB-Commands: Enable entry for advanced users

If none of the previous methods worked, it is left to manually enable via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for models on MIUI 13-15 and requires a PC with Xiaomi drivers installed.

Step 1: Preparation

1. Download Google’s Platform Tools and unpack it to the root of the C:\ drive.
2. Turn on the phone Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 taps → For developers → Debugging over USB).
3. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.

Step 2: Execution of commands:

Open the Command Prompt (Win + R → cmd) and enter in turn:

cd C:\platform-tools


adb devices




adb shell settings put global force_call_recorder 1




adb shell settings put global call_recorder_enabled 1

Once done, restart your phone. The recording function should appear in the Phone app settings.

If it doesn’t work: Some firmware (MIUI 14.0.6+) require an additional command:

adb shell pm grant com.android.server.telecom android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB If after commands the phone starts to brake or overheat, reset settings through Settings. → Additionally. → Resetting settings (without deleting data).

5 Legal nuances: when recording a conversation is legal and when it is not

In Russia, recording telephone conversations is regulated by Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (violation of secrecy of correspondence) and Article 23 of the Constitution, the main rule: you have the right to record a conversation only if you are a participant in it.

• ⚖️ Acceptable: Recording conversations for the purpose of self-defense (for example, threats, blackmail), if the writer presents an entry to the court or the police.
• 🚫 Distribution of the record to third parties without the consent of the interlocutor (fine up to 80 000) ₽ Article 13.11 of the Administrative Code).
• 📝 Gray Zone: Use of the record as evidence in civil cases (e.g. debts, unfulfilled obligations) The court can accept it, but only if you prove that the interviewee was notified of the record.

How do you notify a recording legally? You just have to say at the beginning of a conversation, "I'm recording our conversation to record our agreements. Do you mind?" If the person continues to communicate, it is considered a tacit consent.

In Europe (GDPR) and the United States (state laws), the rules are tougher: in most cases, explicit consent is required from both parties, and if you make frequent calls abroad, use services with a notification of the record (for example, Zoom or Skype with the option enabled).

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If the record is needed for the court, keep it unchanged (do not crop, do not convert) and record the date / time of creation through a notary or an electronic notary service (for example, Kontour.Notary).

Typical problems and their solutions

Even after successfully setting up a record, Xiaomi users are faced with bugs, and we have collected the most common ones and ways to fix them:

What if records disappear after the MIUI update? This is a known problem with versions 14.0.3–14.0.5.

1. Create a CallRecordings folder at the root of internal memory.
2. In the recording application settings, specify this path as a save location.
3. Turn off battery optimization for the application.

If nothing helps, try to roll back to the previous version of MIUI via Fastboot (instructions on xiaomi.eu).

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Before an important call, always check the recording with a test call to another number, even the built-in MIUI feature can crash after updates.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi