How to record video from the screen of the Xiaomi phone: from settings to editing

Modern mobile devices from Xiaomi are equipped with powerful processors and high-quality displays, which makes them the perfect tool not only for playing, but also for creating content. Many users are wondering how to accurately capture the process of passing a favorite game or save a rare moment in the virtual world. Standard screenshot methods will not help here, you need a full recording of the video stream in high resolution.

Fortunately, MIUI and its modern version of HyperOS offer built-in tools for doing this that are often ignored for not knowing their location. You don't have to download dubious programs from the Internet, full of advertising when the system functionality is doing the job professionally, we will analyze all the nuances of customization to make your content look worthy on YouTube or on social networks.

It's important to understand that the quality of the final recording is directly dependent on the correctness of the parameters chosen before the session begins. Incorrect bitrate setting or resolution can lead to "squares" in dynamic scenes or no sound. Let's dive into the technical aspects and learn how to manage this toolkit as professionals.

Use of the built-in screen recorder

The easiest and most optimized way to capture what is happening on the display is to use the regular Screenshots app or a separate Screen Record widget. Unlike third-party solutions, system software has deep access rights to the image buffer, which allows you to avoid desynchronizing audio and video. To start, you just need to unlock the phone and find the corresponding icon in the Tools folder.

Once you start the app, you'll have a control panel where you'll want to select the sound source, you can record the system sounds of the game, the sound from the microphone (for comments), or both. For a clean record of gameplay without extraneous noise, always select the System Sound source and turn off the microphone, which is critical to avoid echoes and background noises.

The recorder interface allows you to flexibly adjust quality settings. You can choose between 1080p or 720p resolution, and a frame rate of 30 fps or 60 fps. The higher these rates, the better the quality, but the greater the file size and the load on the processor. For most modern games on Xiaomi Redmi or Poco, the optimal balance is a 1080p bundle at 60 fps.

• 🎥 Select the resolution corresponding to the power of your processor.
• 🔊 Set up the sound source before recording starts.
• ⏱️ Set a timer to start the game.
• 📁 Check the default save folder in the settings.

Set up Game Turbo for professional recording

For avid gamers, Xiaomi has introduced a special Game Turbo mode that not only speeds up applications, but also provides advanced recording tools. This is “heavy artillery” for those who create content regularly, accessed through a swipe in the corner of the screen during a running game or through the Security app.

Inside the Game Turbo interface, you'll find a toolbar where the video button is located, and the peculiarity of this method is that it allows you to use additional features such as turning off notifications, blocking calls, and clearing memory in the background right while recording, which ensures that no pop-up message will spoil the frame.

It also features a feature that captures the player's face through the front camera, which overlays video of your reaction over the gameplay, a popular format for streaming and reviewing, settings that allow you to resize and position the window with the camera, and apply various filters in real time.

⚠️ Attention: Activation of the face recording mode significantly increases the load on the processor and can cause a drop FPS Use this feature only if your smartphone belongs to the flagship line or has a powerful cooler.

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Turn on Do Not Disturb mode in the notification curtain before launching Game Turbo so that a random call doesn’t interrupt the recording of an important moment in the game.

Screen recording through the notification curtain

If you don't want to run individual applications, the quickest way is to use the control center. In modern versions of MIUI, the Screen Record widget can be put right down the notification curtain for instant access, which is especially convenient when you need to quickly capture an unexpected bug or rare event.

To add a widget, lower the notification curtain down and tap the edit icon (usually a pencil or three dots). In the list of available toggles, find Screen Record and drag it to the active zone. Now access to the function is done in one tap, saving precious seconds.

After you click on the icon in the curtain, the countdown begins, and the recording starts automatically. The process (pause, stop, drawing on the screen) is controlled through a floating window that can be moved around the display so that it does not close important elements of the game interface.

• 👆 Add the widget to the top of the curtain for quick access.
• 🎨 Use the drawing function to highlight important points.
• ⏸️ The pause function allows you to take breaks without stopping the file.
• 🔚 The recording stops through the same floating menu.

Configure permission and bitrate

Video quality is not just about the resolution of the matrix, but also the bitrate, which determines the amount of data being processed per second.The bitrate settings of the Xiaomi recorder are often hidden in the bitrate settings, but it can be adjusted through quality choices. High bitrate is necessary for fast-changing games like shooters or racing to avoid compression artifacts.

Recording resolution should match screen resolution or be slightly lower to save resources. 4K recording on an average smartphone can lead to overheating and trottling (lower performance). Full HD (1920×1080) remains the optimal choice for social media, as platforms still compress content.

Frame rate is another critical parameter. 30 frames per second is enough for turn-based strategies, but for dynamic action games like PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty, it is strongly recommended to set 60 FPS. This will ensure smooth movements and clarity when the camera turns.

Third-party applications for advanced users

Despite the great built-in functionality, some users may need more fine-tuning than stock firmware, with Google Play apps like AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen coming to the rescue, offering on-the-fly editing, external microphone and streaming support.

However, using third-party software on Android has its own risks: such applications often require broad permissions and may conflict with Xiaomi’s battery optimization system processes**.

If you do decide to install a third-party recorder, be sure to give it the necessary permissions in the Settings → Applications → Permissions menu. Pay special attention to the resolution on "Above Other Applications" and access to the storage, otherwise the record may be interrupted or not saved.

⚠️ Warning: When installing third-party screen recording apps, avoid programs with low ratings or a lot of negative virus reviews.

Where are the records stored and how to find them

Once the recording is complete, the video file is automatically stored in the device's internal memory. By default, the path to the file looks like an Internal Drive → DCIM → Screenc Recorder (or ScreenRecorder). In the gallery, these files are usually collected into a separate album called Screen Records or ScreenRecorder.

The default file format is MP4, which opens on any device without the need to convert. If you've been recording high-resolution video, the file can be as large as several hundred megabytes per minute of recording, so keep an eye out for free space.

For fast transfer of video to the computer or to the cloud, you can use the built-in file manager Explorer, there is also a function of sorting by date of creation, which will help you quickly find the desired fragment among dozens of files.

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Always check the space before a long recording session, as video files take up space very quickly and memory overflows can crash the game.

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