How to shoot video from the screen of the Xiaomi phone: from MIUI 12 to HyperOS

Screen recording on Xiaomi smartphones is a feature that everyone can use, from creating guides for friends to saving game moments or proof in controversial situations. MIUI And HyperOS goes beyond the standard button in the curtain, and in this article, we'll look at all the ways that we can do it, from built-in tools to professional applications that support it. 4K and external microphone.

Xiaomi's peculiarity is that the manufacturer regularly reworks the screen recording interface. MIUI 14, the separate icon in the quick settings panels disappeared, and HyperOS has support for simultaneous recording from the front camera, we took all these nuances into account and collected current instructions for models from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra. You will also learn how to get around the limitations of the system – for example, record sound from applications (which is forbidden by default) or shoot videos without a watermark.

If you have previously tried to record a screen and have encountered problems – black screen in games, lack of sound or low-quality screens. FPS — So, you can find solutions here. And for advanced users, we've prepared a section with ADB-commands to unlock hidden recording functions.

1. Standard screen recording through the notification curtain

The easiest way to start recording is to use the built-in Screen Recorder feature available on all Xiaomi smartphones with a new version. MIUI 10 and later (including HyperOS), but its layout and settings have changed in different versions of the firmware.

V MIUI The default 12-14 recording icon is hidden in the Quick Settings panel:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the curtain.
2. Click on the pencil icon (✏️) panel-editing.
3. Search the Screen Recorder list and drag it to the active area.

In HyperOS (starting with Xiaomi) 13T Redmi Note 13 is a simplified process:

After clicking on the icon, a control panel with a timer and buttons will appear:

• ⚙️ Settings - Choosing a resolution (720p, 1080p) bitrate.

⚠️ Note: In games with cheat protection (for example, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact: A standard recording may show a black screen. Use the methods in Section 4 for this.

Clear the cache of the application that you will be recording

Close background programs to save resources

Check the vacant space (1 minute Full HD = ~100 MB)

Disable notifications so they don’t get into the video

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2. Video quality and preservation settings

By default, Xiaomi records video in resolution 720p bitrate ~8 Mbps, however, you can choose from the settings 1080p (Full HD) or 1440p (On flagships like Xiaomi 13 Pro, to change the settings:

1. Run the screen recording through the curtain.

2.Push the icon. ⚙️ floating-panel.

3. Select:

• 🎤 Sound source: Microphone, System sound or both.

The finished videos are saved in the folder DCIM → ScreenRecordings or Movies → ScreenRecords (depending on version) MIUI). The files are formatted.mp4 and can weigh from 50MB (1 minute) 720p) up to 300MB (1 minute) 1080p60).

* In some models, the sound system in 60FPS It may be missing due to processor limitations.

⚠️ Attention: When recording in 1080p60 The smartphone will warm up more than usual. If the temperature exceeds 45°C, the system will automatically lower resolution or interrupt the recording.

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To quickly find all the screen entries, type type:video screen in the file manager search – this will filter only the screencasts.

3. Screen recording with sound from applications (bypassing restrictions)

The main problem with standard recording on Xiaomi is that it is impossible to capture system sound from apps (such as music in Spotify or sounds in games), which is a security limitation for Android, but it can be circumvented in three ways:

🔹 Method 1: Enabling internal sound recording (only for the purpose of recording the sound) MIUI 13+)

On some firmware (MIUI 13 and later) there's a hidden system audio recording option to activate it:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities → Settings for developers.
2. Activate the Debugging item via USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global screenrecord_sound 1
4. Reset the device.

After that, the System Sound option will appear in the screen recording settings.

🔹 Method 2: Using an external microphone

If you have a Bluetooth headset or wired microphone, connect it to your phone and select the sound source in the recording settings, the Outer microphone. The sound will be recorded with minimal interference.

🔹 Method 3: Applications with circumvention of restrictions

A side of a program like Mobizen or AZ Screen Recorders can capture system sound through a virtual audio driver, but they do require a system to do so:

• 📱 Android 10+ (The older versions do not work).
• 🔧 Permission to overlay over other windows (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Overlay).
• 🛡️ Disabling Battery Optimization for a Recording Application.

4 Advanced methods: watermarked recording and in games

Standard screen recording on Xiaomi adds a watermark with time and logo to the top right corner of the video MI. Also, in protected games like Free Fire or Call of Duty Mobile, the screen can turn black:

🔧 Removal of watermark

There are two options:

1. Shutdown through ADB (Requires PC: adb shell settings put global screenrecord_watermark 0 After rebooting, the watermark will disappear.
2. Cutting in editor: Use CapCut or KineMaster to cut out the top right corner (but this will reduce the area of the video).

🎮 Recording in defense games

If the game blocks the standard entry, try:

• 📱 Game Turbo Mode: In some games (e.g., in some games, PUBG Mobile) has built-in recording – open the sidebar while playing and find the recording icon.
• 🖥️ PC Mirror: Use Scrcpy or Vysor to broadcast the screen to your computer and record through OBS Studio.
• 🔄 Firmware rollback: On some models (for example, POCO F3) play-in MIUI 12.5, but breaks after updating to MIUI 13.

On smartphones with a Snapdragon processor 8 Gen 2 (Xiaomi 13/14 series) recording in games is possible only through third-party applications with root rights.

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To record the screen in games with cheat protection, use the Game Turbo combination + It's the only reliable way to write externally through a PC.

5.The Best Third-Party Screen Recording Apps

If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't suit you, consider alternatives. 10 Apps and selected top-3 uniquely:

🥇 AZ Screen Recorder (free, no root)

• 🎥 Entry in 4K (on supported devices).
• 🎤 Capture system sound through a virtual driver.
• ⏱️ Timer of the delayed recording.
• 🖼️ Built-in editor for cropping and overlaying text.

🔹 Disadvantage: Advertising in the free version (cleaned by buying Pro for the free version) ~300 ₽).

🥈 Mobizen (providedly free)

• 🎮 Optimized for recording games (supports 60) FPS even on medium-sized smartphones).
• 📤 Automatic video upload to Google Drive.
• 🎭 The ability to add your webcam to the corner of the screen.

🔹 Requires registration to record long videos (>10 minutes).

🥉 DU Recorder (free of charge)

• 🎬 Built-in streaming on YouTube/Facebook.
• 🔊 Separate adjustment of microphone volume and system sound.
• 📱 Lightweight (works even on Redmi) 9A).

🔹 Disadvantage: Watermark in the free version (removed in the settings).

💡 Advice for gamers: If the game lags when recording, lower the resolution to 720p And you turn off the front camera recording, which will reduce the load on the processor.

6. Problem Solving: Black screen, low FPS, error

Even with the right settings, recording a screen on Xiaomi can malfunction.

🖤 Black screen in games or banking applications

🔹 Reason: Protection from screenshots (flag) FLAG_SECURE Android).

🔹 Decision:

• Use Scrcpy to record via PC.
• On rooted devices, turn off the flag by command: adb shell settings put global hidden_api_policy 1

🐢 Low. FPS or slowing down

🔹 Lack of resources (especially on budget models like Redmi) A2).

🔹 Decision:

• Close all background applications.
• Reduce the permit to 720p and bitrate to 4 Mbps.
• Activate the Performance Mode in Settings → Battery → Regimes.

❌ Video is not saved or damaged

🔹 Reason: Lack of disk space or codec failure.

🔹 Decision:

• Clean at least 1 GB of memory.
• Try another application to record (for example, AZ Recorder).
• Update the firmware -- in MIUI 14.0.5+ Fixed bugs with file saving.

🔊 No sound in the recorded video

🔹 Reason: No audio recording or system audio blocking permission.

🔹 Decision:

• Check if the microphone is on in the recording settings.
• For system sound, use Mobizen or ADB-section 3.
• Restart your phone – sometimes the sound driver “hangs”.

7. Hidden features: recording with front camera and gestures

In HyperOS and the latest versions MIUI There are additional screen recording features that few people know about:

📸 Overlaying the image from the front camera

You can now record the screen and the webcam simultaneously (useful for streaming or reactions) to activate:

1. Run the screen recording through the curtain.
2. Click on the camera icon in the floating panel.
3. Select the size and position of the window (you can drag and drop with your finger).

🔹 Restriction: Only works on smartphones with Snapdragon 870 and later.

✋ Gesture management

V MIUI 14 added gesture support for recording:

• 👆 Swipe up three fingers - start / pause recording.
• 👇 Swipe down three fingers - stop.

To include:

1. Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Gestures.
2. Activate the Control of Screen Recording.

⏱️ Postponed start

In the annex AZ Screen Recorder has a timer function, so you can schedule the start of recording in 3, 5 or 10 seconds).

🎯 Record only part of the screen

Xiaomi’s standard feature captures the entire screen, but in the DU Recorder can select a recording area (e.g., only the top half) and save space and resources.

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The front camera when recording the screen is available only on devices with HyperOS or MIUI 14. On old firmware, this feature is hidden, but it can be unlocked through ADB.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi