Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi: from basic settings to professional tricks

Recording the screen on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a task that every user sooner or later faces. Want to save gameplay, record video instructions for friends or fix an error in the application? In this article, we will analyze all possible ways, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party applications with advanced features. It is important to understand that the recording capabilities depend not only on the Redmi model (be it Redmi Note 12 or Redmi 10C), but also on the firmware version.

Many users mistakenly believe that you need to install additional software to record the screen. In fact, since MIUI 12, Xiaomi smartphones have a built-in tool that is hidden in the notification panel. However, it has limitations: there is no way to record internal sound (microphones are welcome, system sounds are not), and the maximum resolution depends on the model. In this article, we will not only show how to turn on the screen recording, but also show how to circumvent these limitations with workarounds and alternative solutions.

1. built-in screen recording tool in MIUI: where to look and how to use

The easiest way to start recording is to use the standard MIUI feature, which is available on all Xiaomi Redmi smartphones released after 2019 (starting with the Redmi Note 8 and later), but may vary depending on the shell version.

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the Screen Record icon (usually a dot-in circle or video camera icon) and if it's not there, tap the button. ⚙️ Edit and add it to the panel.
• ▶️ Click on the recording icon, and a countdown timer will appear (3 seconds), and then the screen capture will begin.
• ⏹️ To stop the recording, swipe the notification bar again and tap on the record notification or the floating stop button.

The finished video is saved to the gallery in the ScreenRecordings folder or Screen Records. By default, it is recorded at 720p and 30 FPS, but these settings can be changed in the settings.

1. Go to Settings → Special Options → Screen recording.
2. Select Video Quality (options available: 480p, 720p, 1080p).
3. Activate the "Show Touch" option if you want to display gestures on the screen.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or Redmi 8) the built-in screen recording may not be available due to the limitations of the hardware, and in this case, you will have to use third-party applications.

2.How to record a screen with internal sound on Xiaomi Redmi

One of the main limitations of the built-in tool is that it cannot capture internal sound (music, sounds from games or videos), which can be solved in two ways: using third-party applications or through developer mode (but this method does not work on all models).

The most reliable option is to install an AZ Screen Recorder or DU Recorder app, which allows you to record system sound, but requires additional permissions.

• 📥 Install. AZ Screen Recorder from Google Play.
• 🔊 Launch the application and go to the settings (⚙️ → Audio source).
• 🎵 Select "Inner Sound" (confirmation may be required via Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Sound capture).
• 🎥 Click on the recording button and confirm access to the screen (the system window will appear).

If you prefer not to install third-party programs, try activating the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shoot 7 times).


2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers.




3. Find the option "Capture sound while recording the screen" and turn it on.




4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Redmi with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi) 10C or Redmi 9T) This method may not work because of the limitations of the chipset, so you only have a third-party application option.

3. Recording of the screen with a webcam (Picture-in-Picture)

If you need to record a Xiaomi Redmi screen with simultaneous broadcast of images from the front camera (for example, for streams or video tutorials), standard MIUI tools will not work.

To enable Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode in AZ Screen Recorder:

1. Open the app and tap the icon. ⚙️ Settings.
2. Go to the Camera section and turn on the option to Show the camera.
3. Select the position of the camera window (top left/right corner) and its size.
4. Start recording – the image from the front camera will appear on top of the screen.

On Redmi models with a camera cutout (like the Redmi Note 11 Pro), the PiP window can overlap part of the interface, and to avoid this, reduce the size of the camera window or move it to a corner without important elements.

4.Recording the screen without notifications and banners

One of the common problems with recording a screen on Xiaomi Redmi is the appearance of notifications, banners or pop-ups that spoil the video.

• 🔔 Enable "Do Not Disturb" (Settings) → Notifications → Don't disturb).
• 📵 Disable mobile internet or Wi-Fi if notifications come from messengers.
• 🔕 In the screen recording settings (if you use a third-party application) activate the option Hide notifications.
• 🎯 For games: in Settings → Annexes → Application Management Turn Off Pop-ups for a Specific Game.

If you're recording gameplay, look at the Turbo game mode in MIUI, which automatically blocks notifications and optimizes performance.

Settings → Special features → Game turbo → Add the game to the list

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with shell MIUI 13+ Some system notifications (such as low battery power) may even appear in Do Not Disturb mode. ADB-commands or root access.

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If you're recording a long video, plug your phone into charging, and the screen recording puts a lot of stress on the processor, and the battery can run out in 1-2 hours.

5 Where screen recordings are saved and how to edit them

By default, videos recorded by the standard MIUI tool are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Movies/ScreenRecordings/


or




/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/ScreenRecordings/

If you have used a third-party app (like DU Recorder), the path may be different.

1. Open Explorer (or any file management application).
2. Go to the Video or Device Memory section → Movies.
3. Sort files by date of creation – the latest records will be at the top.

For quick editing of video directly on the phone suitable:

• 🎬 CapCut – Free Editor with Effects and Transitions.
• 📽️ KineMaster – professional tool with support for multi-track installation.
• ✂️ Built-in editor MIUI (Available when watching video in the gallery).

If the video is too large, you can compress it using the Video Compress app or through online services (for example, Clipchamp).

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Videos with 1080p resolution and 8 Mbps bitrate weigh ~1 GB for 10 minutes of recording. If memory is scarce, reduce the quality to 720p or use compression.

6. Problem Solving: Recording does not start, lags or is interrupted

If you are trying to record a screen on Xiaomi Redmi, check the following points:

• 🔋 Low battery charge: On some models, recording is blocked when charged below 20%.Plug the charger.
• 📱 Lack of memory: Free at least 1-2 GB on the internal drive, recording requires a buffer.
• 🔒 Application restrictions: Some banking applications (SberBank, Tinkoff) or games (e.g. Free Fire) block screen recording for security reasons.
• 🔄 Overheating: If the phone is too hot, MIUI It can force the recording to stop.

If the recording is lagging or slowing down, try:

1. Reduce resolution to 720p and FPS to 30.
2. Close all background applications (Settings → Apps → Clean).
3. Turn off "Show touch" in the recording settings.
4. Switch to another recording application (e.g. DU Recorder to AZ Screen Recorder).

If none of these things worked, check if the phone has custom firmware or root. Some modifications to MIUI can break the built-in screen recording, and only resetting to factory settings or flashing will help.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with Snapdragon processor 4xx (Like Redmi. 9A or Redmi 8A) recording 1080p It can cause strong lags, optimal resolution for these models — 720p.

7. Alternative methods: recording the screen via PC

If built-in and third-party tools do not fit, you can record the screen Xiaomi Redmi through the computer.

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Scrcpy (free) or Vysor (paid version with advanced features).

Instructions for scrcpy (works without root):

1. Download scrcpy from the official website: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy


2. Enable debugging over USB on your phone:




Settings → About the phone → MIUI version (7 taps) → For developers → Debugging by USB.




3. connect Redmi to the PC and confirm access.




4. Run scrcpy.exe. The phone screen will show up on your computer.




5. Press F12 to start recording (video will be saved to PC).

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ There are no time limits for recording.
• ✅ You can record with internal sound (if the PC has drivers installed).
• ✅ High quality (up to) 1440p on supported devices).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Computer required.
• ❌ Possible delays (lag) with a weak PC or USB 2.0.

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If scrcpy does not recognize the device, install ADB drivers from Google’s Platform Tools package or use the 15 seconds ADB Installer program.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi