Video recording from Xiaomi screen: from basic settings to professional capture

Video recording from the screen of Xiaomi smartphone can be necessary in a variety of situations, from creating guides for friends to streaming mobile games in 120 FPS. However, standard MIUI tools are often hidden in the depths of the menu, and third-party applications require the right settings to avoid lags or cropping. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways – from built-in Screen Recording to professional solutions for streamers, including nuances for models with MediaTek and Snapdragon.

We will focus on the problems that users face: why the recording stops after 3 minutes, how to turn on the microphone during capture, and why some games (for example, Genshin Impact or the game). PUBG Mobile) locks screen recording. We'll also give you a feature compatibility table for different versions. MIUI — 12 to 15.

If you’ve been using Xiaomi for years, you’ve probably noticed that with each new firmware release, the screen recording menu migrates to the settings sections. We’ve updated the instructions for MIUI 14/15 based on firmware from April 2026, so you won’t waste time looking for outdated items.

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

The easiest way to start recording is to use the built-in MIUI tool, which is available on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, starting with the MIUI 10 firmware version.

• 📱 MIUI 12-15: Swipe down to call the notification panel → Find the screen recording tiles (if not, click on it). ⚙️ → Edit the tiles).
• 🔧 MIUI 10-11: Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Screen recording.
• 🎮 For gamers: Game Turbo (called swipe on both sides of the game) has a separate recording button.

Before you first use it, the system will request permissions to record and display on top of other windows. Importantly, if you refuse the sound permission, later it will only be enabled through Settings → Applications → Permissions → Microphone.

Enable the "Screen Record" tile in the notification panel

Permission to record sound (if necessary)

Disable battery optimization for the system application "Screen Recording"

Check the space available (video takes ~150MB/min in Full HD)

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By default, the videos are saved to the DCIM → ScreenRecordings folder in.mp4 format with the resolution corresponding to the current screen resolution.

1. Click on Screen Record tile in the notification bar (do not start recording!).
2. Tap on. ⚙️ Settings in the window that appears.
3. Choose: 🎥 Permission: 720p, 1080p or Maximum (up to) 1440p flagship). 🔊 Sound source: Microphone, System sound or both. ⚡ Quality: Standard (saving space) or High (up to 60 Mbps).

⚠️ Note: On devices with a MediaTek processor (e.g., Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5) recording 1080p60 Artifacts may appear, in which case lower the resolution to 720p or use third-party applications.

2.Why the recording ends in 3 minutes and how to fix it

One of the most common problems is that you automatically end the recording in 3, 5 or 10 minutes, and it's not a bug, but a power saving feature that limits the background activity of applications, to remove the constraint:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the system application Screen Recorder (can be called Screen Recorder).
3. Choose Energy Saving → No restrictions.
4. Turn on Auto Start and Background Activity.

3.Recording the screen with internal sound: bypassing the limitations of MIUI

By default, the built-in recorder does not record system sound in games and some applications (like YouTube or Netflix) due to DRM (copyright protection) restrictions. There are two proven ways to get around this:

Method 1: Enabling sound through ADB (for advanced)

This method requires connecting a smartphone to a PC and using ADB. It works on all devices with MIUI 12+, but can break the warranty if used improperly.

adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output 1

Once you have completed the command, restart your phone. System Sound will now appear in the screen recording settings to undo the changes:

adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output 0

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) This method can cause sound distortion in the recordings.

Method 2: Using an external mixer (without root)

If ADB seems complicated, use the SoundAssistant app (available on Google Play):

1. Install and open SoundAssistant.
2. Turn on the sound monitoring option.
3. In the screen recording settings, select the Microphone as the sound source.

The app will stream the system sound through a virtual microphone, which will allow it to be recorded along with the video, and the downside is that it could echo if the external microphone is on.

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For pure audio gameplay recordings, use Bluetooth headphones with a microphone: connect them to your phone, and in the recording settings, select Bluetooth as the sound source. This will eliminate environmental noise.

4.Side of the application for recording: TOP-3 with comparison

If the built-in tools don’t work (for example, due to time constraints or low FPS), consider third-party solutions. We tested 10 apps and selected the best ones for Xiaomi:

* 240 FPS is only available on smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2+ (e.g. Xiaomi 14 Pro).

To install any of these applications:

1. Download APK from the official website (for example, AZ Screen Recorder).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Launch the application and provide all the permissions requested.

5.Recording gameplay in 120 FPS: settings for Xiaomi Black Shark and flagships

If you stream mobile games (such as Call of Duty Mobile or Honor of Kings), the standard ones are: 30-60 FPS They might not be the right fit. 120 FPS need:

• 📱 Device: Xiaomi Black Shark 5/6, Xiaomi 13T Pro, Redmi K60 Ultra or newer with Snapdragon chip 8+ Gen 1/2.
• 🎮 Performance Mode: In Game Turbo, select Extreme.
• 🔧 Recording settings: Permission: 1080p (1440p Bitrate: at least 50 Mbps Codec: H.265 (HEVC) save space.

Black Shark devices are also available with Shark Recorder, which automatically optimizes game settings to activate:

1. Open Game Space (the icon with the game controller).
2. Start the game, then swipe to the right to call the toolbar.
3. Click on the camera icon and select 120 FPS.

⚠️ Attention: Entry in 120 FPS heats up the processor 50-55°C. Use a cooling stand and monitor the temperature through the app CPU Monitor.

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On Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Redmi K70 Pro, for stable recording in 120 FPS, you need to turn off Adaptive Brightness and set a fixed screen refresh rate (120 Hz) in Settings → Display.

6. Problem Solving: Black screen, no sound, lag

Even with the right settings, errors can occur, and we will discuss the most common and ways to fix them:

If a black screen problem occurs in games, try:

1. Turn off Game Turbo in the game settings.
2. Use AZ Screen Recorder with the DRM Bypass option enabled (requires ADB).
3. Record via Miracast on PC (e.g., using OBS Studio).

7.Alternative methods: recording via PC or other device

If recording directly from your smartphone is not possible (for example, due to DRM or hardware limitations), use one of these methods:

Method 1: HDMI capture (for flagships)

Suitable for Xiaomi 13/14 series, Black Shark and Redmi K60 with support for DisplayPort over USB-C.

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → HDMI (Supported by DisplayPort Alt Mode).
• 💻 Capture device (e.g. Elgato Cam Link) 4K).
• 🎬 PC-recording software (OBS studio VLC).

Method 2: Wireless broadcasting via Miracast

For devices with MIUI 13+:

1. Enable Wireless Display in Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Transfer.
2. On PC, run Connect (Windows) or scrcpy (Linux/macOS).
3. Record your PC screen using OBS or NVIDIA ShadowPlay.

The advantage of this method is that there are no time limits and the ability to write in 4K. However, the delay can reach 100-200 ms, which is critical for dynamic games.

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