How to shoot screen videos on Android Xiaomi: all the ways of 2026

Recording video from the screen of Xiaomi smartphone is a useful feature for creating guides, streams or saving important moments. But not all users know that the brand’s devices have built-in tools, as well as third-party applications with advanced capabilities. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of shooting screens on Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi models running MIUI 14/15 and Android 13/14.

Xiaomi smartphones have a proprietary mode of recording the screen in the notification curtain, but its functionality is limited, for example, it does not allow recording sound from the microphone at the same time as system audio, we will show how to circumvent this limitation, and also consider alternative programs for professional shooting.

If you encounter a “failed to start recording” error or the recording icon is gone after the update, there is a section in the article with solutions to such problems, you will also learn how to adjust the video quality (up to 4K@60fps on flagships) and where the saved videos are stored.

Important: On some models (such as Xiaomi 12T or Redmi Note 11 Pro+), screen recording may be hidden due to regional limitations, in which case activation through the developer settings will help - the instructions below.

1.Integrated screen recording through notification curtain

The fastest way to start shooting is to use the quick settings panel in the curtain, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, but may not be available on budget models (such as the Redmi A1).

To add a recording button to the curtain:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Click on the icon "⚙️" (edit) or “Pencil".
3. Find the Screen Recorder tile and drag it to the active area.

Once you add a button, tap it to start recording, and you'll see a floating menu with settings:

• 🎤 Microphone - turn on/off voice recording.
• 🔊 System sound – record sound from applications (not working in some regions).
• ⚙️ Settings - permission (up to) 1080p), bitrate, orientation.
• ⏱️ Timer – delayed start for 3 or 10 seconds.

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If the recording button is gone after the MIUI update, try resetting the notification panel settings: Settings → Notifications Panel → Reset settings.

On models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra), a record in 4K@60fps is available, but you need to activate the mode in the developer settings.

2. Screen recording via Game Turbo

The Game Turbo feature is originally designed to optimize performance in games, but it has a built-in screen recorder with advanced settings, which is suitable for recording gameplay or long sessions.

How to turn on:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Game Turbo.
2. Select the game or any application from the list (you can add manually).
3. Launch the app, then swipe left to right to open the Game Turbo panel.
4. Slap the icon "🎥" (screen recording) and set the parameters.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Recording with the display of touches (useful for tutorials).
• 🔋 Optimized battery consumption during shooting.
• 📊 Statistics FPS loading CPU real-time.

Limitation: You can't record secure content in Game Turbo (Netflix, banking apps) and you start shooting, but the screen is black.

Third-party applications for screen recording

If built-in methods don't work (e.g., you need to record sound from a microphone and system audio at the same time), use third-party software.The best options for Xiaomi in 2026 are:

Recommended: For professional photography (e.g. YouTube), use AZ Screen Recorder with settings:

• Resolution: 1920×1080 or 3840×2160 (if supported).
• Bitrate: 12-15 Mbps for full quality.
• MP4 format (compatible with most editors)

Note: Some applications (such as Mobizen) require permission to display on top of other windows. It must be enabled manually in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Display on top of other applications.

4. Screen recording via ADB (for advanced users)

If you need to record system sound without root rights, you can use it. ADB-This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones with Android 10 and newer, but requires a connection to a PC.

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. Activate Debugging by USB on your phone (Settings → About Phone → 7 taps by build number → Developer settings).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global capture_internal_audio 1
4. Reset the device.
5. Now, when recording via Game Turbo or AZ Recorder, system sound will be captured.

To reverse the changes, do:

adb shell settings put global capture_internal_audio 0

Install ADB PC-only|Enable debugging on USB phone-on|Connect your phone to the original cable|Check the connection of the adb device team-->

⚠️ Note: After activating the system sound recording through ADB Some apps (like Google Pay) may stop working due to security changes.

5 Where recorded videos are stored and how to edit them

By default, all screen videos are saved in /storage/emulated/0/Movies/ScreenRecords/

or

/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots/

To quickly find the files:

• 📁 Open the File Manager app (Mi File Manager).
• 🔍 Go to the Category section → Video → Screen recordings.
• 📤 To transfer to PC, connect the phone in the file transfer mode (MTP).

For basic editing, use the built-in Video app (Mi Video):

• 🎬 Cutting of the beginning/end of the roller.
• 🎵 Add background music (if there is no system sound).
• 📝 Overlay of text or stickers.

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Screen videos take up a lot of space – 1 minute at 1080p/60fps weighs ~120-150MB. Clean ScreenRecords folder regularly to avoid clogging memory.

For professional installation we recommend:

• 🎥 CapCut (free, optimized for mobile devices).
• 🎬 KineMaster (Limbake plugins and multitrack sound).
• 💻 Shotcut or OpenShot (for editing on PC).

6. Solving Screen Recording Errors

If the recording does not start or is interrupted, check these points:

If the recording button is missing after the MIUI update:

1. Check the firmware region: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. If the region is not Global or EEA, the feature may be disabled.
2. Install the APK of the built-in recorder manually.
3. Reset the curtain settings: Settings → Notification panel → Restore the default settings.

⚠️ Note: On bootloader-locked devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra for the Chinese market) screen recording may not work as well, in which case only unlocking the bootloader or firmware global version will help. MIUI.

7. Hidden screen recording chips on Xiaomi

Few people know, but Xiaomi smartphones have hidden screen recording features:

• 🖥️ Webcam recording: In Game Turbo you can enable the display of the front camera in the corner of the screen (useful for streams).
• 🎯 Selection of the recording area: B AZ Screen Recorder is available to shoot only part of the screen (for example, for recording messengers).
• ⏸️ Pause during recording: In the built-in recorder MIUI You can stop recording without stopping it completely.

For models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) available to record in the HDR10+, But only through third-party applications like XRecorder:

1. Enable HDR Mode in the display settings.
2. In XRecorder, select the HEVC format (H.265).
3. Set the bitrate to at least 20 Mbps.

On the POCO F5 and Redmi K60, the built-in recorder supports recording at 1440p@60fps, but this option is hidden. To unlock it, change regional settings to India (via VPN) and update the Game Turbo.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi