Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi: from standard tools to hidden chips

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a feature that will be useful to everyone from streamers to students saving lectures. But not everyone knows that even the budget models of the Redmi Note 10 or Redmi 9A support screen recording without root rights or third-party applications. Moreover, the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 have hidden settings that allow you to record internal sound (which was previously possible only through ADB).

In this article, we'll look at everything from built-in tools to professional applications with advanced features, and we'll focus on the typical problems of why recording is interrupted, how to remove the watermark or why sound is not recorded from the game, and for owners of older models (Redmi 5/6), we'll give you the actual workarounds.

If you need to record gameplay, an online tutorial or a video review, here you will find step-by-step instructions with pictures (for clarity) and a table of methods compatibility with different versions of MIUI. Don’t miss the section on hidden chips – for example, how to record a screen in 4K or with the touches shown.

⚠️ Important for gamers: some games (for example, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact block screen recording through standard means, in which case only a workaround method with a computer system will help. ADB — We also described it below.

1. Standard screen recording in MIUI: where to look and how to set up

In most Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (starting with the Redmi Note 7 and later), the screen recording function is built into the system.

1. Swipe down the screen to open the notification bar.

2. Scroll down to the Quick Settings section (or click on the pencil icon for editing).

3. Find the Screen Record button (the icon with the circle and the dot inside). If it is not, add it manually (see the screenshot below).

🔹 How to add a recording button if it is not:

1. Open the Settings. → Control panel.
2. Select "Add tiles."
3. Find the "Screen Record" list and drag it to the active area.

You press the button and you'll see a countdown timer (3 seconds) and then you'll start recording, and you can control it through the floating panel.

• 🛑 Stop recording - red button.
• ⏸️ Pause - available in MIUI 13+.
• 🔊 Turn on the microphone – recording voice over the screen.
• ⚙️ Settings - resolution, bitrate, touch display.

⚠️ Note: by default, the record is saved in the folder DCIM/ScreenRecordings format.mp4. If the video is not played on PC, install the K-Lite Codec Pack.

2. How to record internal sound (sound from the game / application)

By default, standard screen recording on Xiaomi captures only sound from the microphone. To record the internal audio stream (music, sounds from the game, video), you need to turn on the hidden option. MIUI 12.5+ (Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi, and Redmi K50).

🔧 Instructions:

1. Activate screen recording in the standard way (see Section 1).
2. On the floating control panel, press the gear (⚙️).
3. Turn on the "Record internal sound" switch.
4. Confirm the permission to record audio (the system window will appear).

📌 Limitations:

• 🚫 It doesn’t work in some games (for example, Call of Duty Mobile blocks audio recording).
• 🔇 On the Redmi. 9C/9A Older models may not have an option.
• 📵 Android 13.+ Additional permission is required in the settings → Annexes → Special access → Recording audio.

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If the option to record internal sound is missing, try updating MIUI to the latest version or using the method with ADB (section 4).

Screen recording with the touches shown (for tutorials)

If you're making a training video or streaming, it's helpful to show the fingers being touched on the screen. In MIUI, it's done in two clicks.

1. Start recording the screen (in the standard way).

2. On the floating panel, press the gear (⚙️).

3. Activate the "Show Touch" option.

🎯 Additional touch settings:

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 7/8 In older models, the "Show Touch" option may not be available, in which case use third-party apps (section) 5).

Insert the option "Show touch"|Check the visibility of a circle on a dark background|Disable the "Trajectory" if it interferes with|Record a test video for verification-->

4. Screen recording via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., the game blocks the recording), you can use ADB commands. This method is suitable for all Xiaomi Redmi models, including POCO and older Android 9/10 devices.

🛠️ What's the matter:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to unlock the developer menu, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Win) + R → cmd) and type in: adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --bit-rate 8000000 Note: 8000000 — bitrate (the higher the quality, but the greater the weight of the file).
3. To stop the recording, press Ctrl + C in the command line.
4. The video will be saved by the path /sdcard/record.mp4. Copy it on PC: adb pull /sdcard/record.mp4 C:\Users\YourName\Videos\

🔹 Additional teams:

• Recording with a time limit (60 seconds): adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --time-limit 60
• High-resolution (1080p): adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --size 1080x1920
• Recording with shown touches (requires root): adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --bugreport

⚠️ Note: on some models (e.g. Redmi) K40) recording ADB It can be interrupted due to manufacturer restrictions, in which case only root or third-party applications will help.

5.The Best Third-Party Screen Recording Apps

If embedded facilities MIUI You don't like it, try specialized software. 10 Apps and selected top-3 Xiaomi Redmi with support:

📱 1. AZ Screen Recorder (free, watermarked)

• ✅ Entry in 1080p/60 FPS.
• ✅ Internal sound (on Android 10)+).
• ✅ Video editor (shortcut, overlay of text).
• ❌ Advertising in the free version.

🎮 2. Mobizen Screen Recorder (for gamers)

• ✅ Optimized for recording games (Free Fire, Mobile Legends).
• ✅ Recording from the webcam (picture-in-picture).
• ✅ There is no time limit.
• ❌ Registration is required to unlock all functions.

🎥 3. DU Recorder (for streams)

• ✅ Broadcasting YouTube/Twitch straight out.
• ✅ Recording from an external microphone.
• ✅ Support 4K (on the Redmi flagships K60).
• ❌ High battery consumption.

🔍 How to choose?

⚠️ If you want to record gameplay, take Mobizen (optimized for OpenGL — AZ Screen Recorder — DU Recorder (there is a built-in chat).

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The application side allows you to record the screen in a higher quality than standard MIUI tools, but may require additional permissions (for example, access to notifications).

6. Problem Solving: Recording breaks, no sound, lays

Even the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro users have a typical problem with recording screens.-5 mistakes and their solutions:

🔴 1. The recording is interrupted through 3-5 minute

• 🔹 Reason: limitation MIUI background.
• 🔧 Solution: Add the recording app to the battery optimization exceptions: Settings → Battery → Battery optimization. Select the application to record → "No restrictions".

🔴 2. No sound in the recording.

• 🔹 Reason 1: The internal sound is not turned on (see Section 2).
• 🔹 Reason 2: The game blocks audio recording (e.g. Honor of Kings).
• 🔧 Solution: Use ADB (section 4) or record the sound separately through Voice Recorder, then overlay in the editor.

🔴 3.The video is lagging or slowing down

• 🔹 Reason: High bitrate or resolution.
• 🔧 Solution: in the recording settings, reduce: Resolution to 720p. Bitrate to 4,000,000. FPS up to 30 (instead of 60).

🔴 4.A watermark appears on the video

• 🔹 Reason: Some applications (e.g, DU Recorder adds logo.
• 🔧 Solution: Buy the Pro version of the app. Use it. AZ Screen Recorder (no watermark) Cut the sign in the video editor (CapCut, KineMaster).