How to record a conversation on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: all ways with instructions

Recording phone conversations on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro may be necessary to record important agreements, interviews, or just save memorable conversations. However, standard MIUI capabilities are limited in this regard, especially after the privacy policy updates. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of recording calls, including hidden system functions, third-party applications and workaround solutions for different versions of the firmware.

It is important to understand that many countries require that you notify the person you are talking to about the recording of a conversation. In Russia, for example, according to article 23 of the Constitution, recording without consent is allowed only if you are a participant in the conversation and do not distribute the recording publicly, but even in this case, it is better to warn the person you are talking to, this will save you from potential legal problems.

We tested all of these methods on the Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI 12.5-14 firmware (Android 10-12). If your phone is running on an older version, some of the methods may not work. To check the firmware version, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

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

Before MIUI 12, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro had a built-in call recording feature, but after the updates it was removed from the main menu. However, on some firmware it remained hidden.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the magazine tab (the icon of the clock at the bottom of the screen).
3. Slip on any incoming/outgoing call to open the details.
4. If the function is active, you'll see the Record button (red circle) during the conversation. If it's not, read on.

On MIUI 13+ firmware, the embedded recording can be locked at the system level, in which case only manual activation through an engineering menu or third-party applications will help, but first check if the recording button is hidden in the settings:

• 🔧 Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone.
• 🔍 Scroll down to the Resolution section and find the Record Sound item.
• 📱 If the resolution is disabled, turn it on and restart the phone.

If the built-in feature never came, don't worry. In the next sections, we'll look at more robust alternatives, including advanced apps.

2. applications for recording calls: TOP-5 proven options

The side of the app often offers more features than the built-in tools: automatic recording, cloud storage, voice-to-text transcription. We selected the top 5 apps that are compatible with the Redmi Note 9 Pro:

To install any of these applications:

1. Download APK from an official website (such as Cube ACR) or from Google Play (if available in your area).
2. Before installing, allow installation from unknown sources: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Browser / File Manager → Install unknown applications.
3. After installation, open the application and provide all the permissions requested (microphone, call access, storage).

⚠️ Warning: On MIUI 14+, some applications may not record the audio of the interlocutor due to Android limitations, in which case only root access or recording via speakerphone will help (see section 4).

Install the application from a verified source

Provide access to microphone and calls

Set up automatic recording (if necessary)

Check out the test call.-->

3.Write through the Engineering Menu: The Hidden Way for Advanced

If you're not afraid to dig into the system settings, you can try turning on call recording via the Engineering Mode, which doesn't work on all firmware, but sometimes helps to return a hidden feature.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app and enter the code: ##4636##
2. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down to Turn on/off call recording (also known as Voice Recording).
4. Turn on the option and restart the phone.

If this code doesn’t work, try an alternative:

• 📱 Enter ##36446337## (code for audio testing).
• 🔊 In the Audio menu, look for Normal Mode → Type → Mic.
• 🎤 Check if the Voice Recording option is active.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other parameters in the engineering menu without understanding their purpose! This can cause malfunctions in the microphone or speakers.

If the engineering menu did not give a result, proceed to the next method - recording through speakerphone.

4. Recording a conversation via speakerphone: a simple workaround

When standard methods don't work, you can use an external voice recorder and a hands-free feature, which is universal and works on any firmware, but has a disadvantage: the quality of the recording depends on the surrounding noise.

How to record a conversation in this way:

1. Before calling, open any voice recorder app (such as the built-in audio recording from Xiaomi or Easy Voice Recorder).
2. Start recording and put your phone on the table (or use a tripod).
3. During the conversation, turn on the speaker button (the button with the speaker in the call interface).
4. After the conversation is over, save the record.

To improve the quality of the recording:

• 🎙️ Use an external microphone (e.g., a headset with a microphone or a specialized USB- microphone via a OTG- adapter).
• 🏠 Record in a quiet room without echo.
• 📱 Place the phone closer to the sound source (but don't close the microphone).

💡

If you have a Xiaomi Mi Band or Amazfit smartwatch, you can use their built-in microphone to record (via the Mi Fitness or Zepp app).The quality will be worse, but it's an additional backup option.

This method is suitable for rare recordings, but it is not convenient for constant use. If you need to automatically record all calls, read more about root access solutions.

5. Recording Root-Licensed Calls: For Power Users

If you’re ready to root on your Redmi Note 9 Pro, there’s more room for recording calls. Root lets you bypass Android’s limitations and record audio directly from the system level.

What you need:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (official instructions Xiaomi).
• 📱 Established recovery (TWRP).
• 🛠️ Magisk root rights management application.
• 🎤 Call Recorder for Magisk (downloadable on XDA Developers)

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (the process takes up to 7 days to wait).
2. Install TWRP and run Magisk through it.
3. In Magisk Manager, download and activate the Call Recorder module.
4. Restart your phone and check the recording work in the standard Phone app.

⚠️ Warning: Getting root rights voids Xiaomi's warranty and may result in the inability to update the firmware OTA. Also increases the risk of installing malware. Use this method only if you understand all the risks!

Advantages of recording with root rights:

• 🔊 Recording sound from both sides (your voice + interlocutor).
• 📁 Automatically save records to a selected folder.
• 🔄 Ability to configure the recording format (MP3, WAV, AAC).

6.Alternative methods: cloud services and second phone

If none of the above methods work, consider alternatives to recording conversations, which are less convenient, but sometimes the only working solution.

Method 1: Recording through the second phone

Use a second phone (or tablet) to record the conversation:

1. Put both phones next to you (or use a headset with a forked cable).
2. On the second phone, start the recorder and start recording.
3. Combine the start of the recording with the start of the conversation on the main phone.

Method 2: Cloud Services (Google Voice, Skype)

Some VoIP services offer built-in call recording:

• 📞 Google Voice: Free recording of incoming calls (available only for US/Canada numbers, but can be used via VPN).
• 💬 Skype: a paid function for recording conference calls (suitable for business communication).
• 🌍 Zoom: recording voice meetings (if the person agrees to a video call).

Method 3: Hardware solutions

For professional recording (for example, for interviews) you can use:

• 🎤 A digital recorder (e.g., Sony ICD-UX570) with a telephone recorder.
• 📻 Bluetooth headset with recording support (e.g. Jabra Speak 710).
• 🔌 Record adapter (connects between phone and headset).

These methods require additional costs, but guarantee high quality recording and compatibility with any phone.

7 How to save and organize call records

Recorded conversations take up space in a phone's memory and can create chaos if not organized correctly. Here are some tips for managing records:

Sorting and storage

• 📁 Create a separate folder Call_Recordings in internal memory or on a SD- card.
• 🏷️ Rename files by template: Date Name Teme.mp3
• ☁️ Upload important records to the cloud (Google Drive, Yandex Disk, Mi Cloud).

Editing and conversion

To trim unnecessary fragments or convert formats, use:

• 🎛️ Lexis Audio Editor (Android) – for cropping and improving sound.
• 🖥️ Audacity (PC) - for professional processing.
• 🔄 Online-Convert - to convert to MP3/WAV.

Automation of backup

To avoid losing records when resetting your phone:

1. Install the Automate or Tasker app.
2. Create a task: "When connecting to Wi-Fi, download new files from the Call_Recordings folder to Google Drive."
3. Set up notifications about successful download.

💡

Clean old records regularly to keep your phone from clogging up. Use the Files by Google app (Clean up feature) to automate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)