How to Record a Screen on Xiaomi: A Complete Guide to MIUI 14/13/12

Screen recording on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones can be used for a variety of tasks, from creating guides for friends to streaming games or saving important moments from videos. Despite the fact that the screencast feature has been built into MIUI since version 12, many users are experiencing problems — the recording button disappears, the sound is not recorded or the video is obtained with artifacts. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to record the screen on Xiaomi in 2026, including hidden settings, circumventing restrictions and alternative applications.

Xiaomi’s smartphone features are customized MIUI shells, which often change the layout of features depending on the version. For example, in MIUI 14, the path to screen recording settings differs from MIUI 12, and on some models (for example, POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the function can be blocked by the manufacturer for individual applications. We took into account all these nuances and prepared universal instructions that work on 90% of Xiaomi devices in recent years.

Important: If you plan to record sensitive information (passwords, banking applications) or protected content (Netflix, Disney+), please note that Xiaomi blocks the recording in such cases at the request of Google Widevine. Circumventing these restrictions is possible, but requires additional actions - read about this in the section on advanced methods.

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

The easiest way to start recording is to use the built-in Screen Recorder feature that is in MIUI 12/13/14, but its location depends on the firmware version and the smartphone model.

1. Turn the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Find the Screen Record icon** (the dot icon in the circle) If it's not there, tap it on a pencil (Edit) and add the widget manually.
3. On some models (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K60), the button is hidden in Settings → Screen → Screen Recording.

If the button is not there even after editing the panel, check:

• 🔍 Version MIUI: In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI. On versions below 12.0.3, the function may not be.

Recording settings (available after clicking on the icon):

• 🎤 Microphone: turn on/off voice recording.
• 🔊 System sound: recording sound from applications (not working in banking applications and streaming services).
• 📹 Permission: usually 720p or 1080p (on POCO F4 GT readily available 1440p).
• 🎯 Show touch: display fingers on the screen (useful for tutorials).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi with a MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi Note 11), the system sound recording may not work smoothly due to the limitations of the chipset.

2.Why the sound is not recorded and how to fix it

One of the most common problems with recording a screen on Xiaomi is the lack of sound, which is due to Google's policies and MIUI restrictions.

To record system sound in prohibited applications (for example, in games or social networks), you can use a workaround:

Use headphones with a microphone (3.5 mm or Bluetooth)

Enable "Do Not Disturb" mode to eliminate extraneous noise

Close background applications through Settings → Apps → Clean

Check the volume level of the media (should be >50%)

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On devices with Xiaomi HyperOS (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), recording system sound may require additional permission in Settings → Privacy → Permissions → Screen recording.

3. Top.-5 Screen recording applications (if the built-in function does not work)

If you don't like the standard Screen Recorder in MIUI (no sound, low quality, lags), you can use third-party applications. We tested dozens of options and selected the best ones for Xiaomi:

• 🎥 AZ Screen Recorder - Supports recording 1080p/60fps, No watermarks, works on MIUI 14 - No root. 10 minutes free.
• 🎮 Mobizen Screen Recorder – Optimized for games, recording sound from Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile.Con: Requires registration.
• 📱 DU Recorder is a simple interface, built-in video editor. Minus: shows ads after recording.
• 🔧 ScreenCam - records from a webcam (good for streaming.
• 🛡️ Vysor – recording via PC (suitable for Xiaomi with a broken screen). USB-debugging.

To install any of these applications:

1. Download APK from the official website (not from Google Play, as there may be restrictions for MIUI).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Launch the application and provide all the permissions you request (especially Overlay on Other Windows and Screen Recording).

⚠️ Attention: Apps like AZ Screen Recorder may be in conflict with the MIUI Optimizations. If the recording is interrupted, turn off optimization for the application in the battery settings.

4.How to record gameplay on Xiaomi without lags

Recording games on Xiaomi is a separate story, because MIUI automatically limits performance when you turn on the screen to avoid overheating, which causes the FPS to drop and the video to jerk. Here's how to record gameplay without losing it:

Method 1: Use the Game Turbo

• 🎮 Open the game, swipe to the left to call the Game Turbo panel.
• 📹 Click on the recording icon (if it is not, turn it on to Settings). → Special opportunities → Game Turbo → Recording settings).
• ⚡ Enable the Performance mode** for maximum FPS.

Method 2: Mobizen settings (optimum for POCO F3 GT or Black Shark 5):

• 🔧 In Mobizen settings, select permission 720p and 8 Mbps bitrate.
• 🔄 Turn off “Show Touch”** – this reduces the load on the processor.
• 🔋 Connect charging during recording to avoid trottling.

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Before you record gameplay, restart your smartphone and close all background apps through Settings → Apps → Clean everything. This will free up to 30% of RAM and reduce lags.

For owners of Black Shark or POCO F series, there is a hidden feature called “Game mode recording”**:

5 Advanced Methods: Recording Without Limits and Root Solutions

If you need to record protected content (such as videos from Netflix or Disney+) or circumvent MIUI restrictions, you will need to use non-standard methods. The options below require technical skills and may violate the warranty!

Method 1: ADB-sound-detection

With Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can forced-stop to allow recording of system sound:

adb shell settings put global hidden_api_policy 1

After completing this command, restart your smartphone and try recording audio via AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen.

Method 2: Magisk modules (root only)

• 🔓 Install Magisk and ScreenRecord Unlocker* (available at WEB) XDA Developers).

Method 3: Recording via PC (without root)

If nothing works on your smartphone, connect Xiaomi to your computer and use:

• 🖥️ Scrcpy (free, no lags, supports sound through the --audio).
• 🎮 Vysor Pro (paid but with support) 1080p/60fps).

Instructions for Scrcpy:

scrcpy --bit-rate 8M --max-fps 60 --audio

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Or Magisk could lead to Google Pay blocking and other security issues.Before experimenting, do a backup of data through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

6.How to edit recorded video directly on Xiaomi

Once you've recorded a video, you often need to crop it, add music or subtitles, and Xiaomi has built-in and third-party tools to do this:

Built-in MIUI editor:

• 🎬 Open the video in the Gallery» → click "Edit»**.

Installation annexes:

• 🎞️ CapCut – Free, Supports Key Features and Effects.
• 🎥 KineMaster – multitrack editor (watermark in the free version).
• 📱 InShot – a simple interface, optimized for Xiaomi.

To speed up rendering on weak smartphones (e.g. Redmi 9A):

• 🔧 In the editor settings, select permission 720p instead 1080p.
• 🔋 Connect charging – rendering consumes a lot of energy.
• ❄️ Close all background applications through Settings → Annexes → Clean up.

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To record the screen and then edit, choose 1080p resolution only if the final video will be published on YouTube. For Instagram or TikTok, 720p is enough - this will speed up processing and save space.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after setting up the screen recording correctly, there can be errors in Xiaomi, and we have collected the most common and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, try resetting (without losing data):

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select “Resetting App Settings”.
3. After restarting, check the screen recording.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions