How to record a conversation on a Xiaomi phone: all the ways (including MIUI 14)

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi is a challenge that users face for a variety of reasons, from preserving important business negotiations to capturing evidence in controversial situations. However, standard MIUI capabilities are limited by the laws of many countries where recording without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited, which leads to the fact that the built-in call recording function can be disabled or hidden in the firmware.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to record conversations on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, from official MIUI tools to third-party applications and workarounds. Particular attention will be paid to models with MIUI 12/13/14, where the algorithms of the function have changed, and you will learn how to avoid typical errors, for example, when the recording is interrupted or saved without sound on one side.

We warn you right away: in some regions (for example, in the EU and Russia), recording conversations without notifying the interlocutor may violate the law.

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

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi began gradually removing the call recording feature from the standard Phone app for a number of regions, but it is still available on some models (especially in Asia and India), and can be checked as follows:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Dial a number or select a contact, then press the call button.
3. During the call, pay attention to the screen: if there is a microphone icon with a mug at the bottom or in the top menu (🎤), function.
4. Click on it, it starts recording. At the end of the conversation, the file will be saved to the Call Record (folder in the File Manager).

If there is no icon, try calling the hidden menu:

• 📱 During the call, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to unfold the toolbar.
• 🔍 Check for the option Record in additional options (near Loud Communication or Screen Recording).
• ⚙️ On some firmware, the function is hidden in the settings: Phone → Settings (⚙️) → Recording calls.

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If the feature is disabled in your region but you want to activate it, try changing the region in your phone settings to India or Indonesia (see section 3).

Restrictions of embedded recording:

• 🚫 It does not work on models for the European and Russian markets (due to the fact that the market is not in the market). GDPR).
• 🔇 Only records your voice if the other person is using VoIP (WhatsApp, Viber).
• 📁 Files are saved in.amr format with low bitrate (8-16 kbit/s).

2. Change the firmware region to unlock call recording

One of the most reliable ways to get back the embedded record is to change the MIUI region to the one that is supported, which doesn't require root rights, but requires resetting some settings.

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap the MIUI version several times until you become a developer!
3. Return to the main settings, select additional → Region.
4. Install India (India) or Indonesia (Indonesia).
5. Restart the phone. Once turned on, check for the recording function in the Phone app.

Important: a change in region can lead to data loss in some applications (for example, in Mi Fit or Mi Home), as well as changes in pre-installed services (local applications will appear).

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Third-party applications for recording: TOP-3 verified versions

If the built-in feature is not available, third-party apps come to the rescue, and we tested dozens of programs and selected those that work stably on Xiaomi without root rights, all of which are available on Google Play, but some require additional settings.

For the correct operation of applications, it is necessary:

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⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with Android 10+ So many recorders use a microphone, which reduces the quality of the recording (there can be extraneous noises.

4. Recording the conversation via a second phone or voice recorder

If the software methods don’t work, it’s hardware bypass: recording a conversation on another phone or voice recorder, which is legal (if notified) and works on 100% of Xiaomi models, but requires an additional device.

You'll need:

• 📱 Second smartphone (or voice recorder) with Air Mode enabled (to avoid interference).
• 🔊 External microphone (optional, for better sound).
• 🎧 Headphones with a microphone (if you record through them).

Step-by-step:

1. Put the second phone next to the main one (microphone to speaker).
2. Turn on the recorder app (for example, Easy Voice Recorder or standard recorder in MIUI).
3. Activate speaker on the main phone and start the conversation.
4. At the end, save the record and transfer it to the main device.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ It works on all models, including Xiaomi 13 Pro and Redmi Note 12.
• ✅ No need to install software or root rights.
• ✅ Recording is in high quality (depending on the microphone of the second device).

⚠️ Warning: When using hands-free, the person may hear echoes or noise from the second phone. To avoid this, reduce the volume of the main device to 50-60% and place the second phone at a distance of 20-30 cm.

5. Recording via Google Drive or other cloud services

Little-known life hack: Some versions of Google Phone (the standard Google Phone app) support recording calls with automatic download to Google Drive.This method works on Xiaomi if you pre-installe Google Phone as the default app.

How to set up:

1. Install Google Phone from the Play Market.
2. Open your phone settings: Apps → Default → Phone and select Google Phone.
3. Open the application, open Settings → Record calls.
4. Turn on Auto Write and select Google Drive as the save location.
5. The next call will be a notification about the recording (the interlocutor will hear a voice alert).

Limitations:

• 🌍 Not all countries (in Russia and the EU may be disabled).
• 📱 On some models, the Xiaomi Google Phone cannot become the default app (for example, on the mobile phone). POCO X5 Pro).
• 🔊 Recording is saved in the cloud, which can be inconvenient with poor internet.

6. Rooting and Xposed: Recording for Advanced Users

If you want a professional recording with separate audio tracks (your voice and the interlocutor separately), without alerts and with support for all messengers, you will need root or Magisk modules, this method is suitable for Xiaomi models based on Android 10-13.

Tools required:

• 🔧 Magisk (to obtain root rights without loss of warranty on some models).
• 📦 Call Recorder for Magisk or Xposed Edge.
• 🛠️ Call Recorder by Skvalex (works with root).

Step-by-step:

1. Install Magisk and get root rights (see XDA Developers for instructions for your model).
2. In Magisk, install the Call Recorder module (available in the module repository).
3. Download and configure the Skvalex Call Recorder app:

Reboot your phone and check the recording with a test call.

Advantages of root method:

• 🎙️ Recording is conducted directly from the telephone line (without using a microphone).
• 🔄 Separation of soundtracks (your voice and interlocutor are stored separately).
• 📊 Support for recording in VoIP messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber).

⚠️ Warning: Rooting voids warranty on most Xiaomi models (except for devices with the default unlocked bootloader, for example, POCO F1). There is also an increased risk of a system breach, and only use this method if you understand the consequences.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi