How to shoot video from the screen Xiaomi: all the ways for Android smartphones

Why to shoot video from the screen Xiaomi and what are the limitations in MIUI

Screen recording on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones can be used for a variety of purposes, from creating game guides to showing app errors. However, standard MIUI tools have a number of limitations that you should know about in advance. For example, some firmware versions lack a built-in screen recording function, and in others it blocks the capture of sound from the microphone or system notifications.

Another feature is that on devices with a MediaTek processor (such as the Redmi Note 11 or POCO M4 Pro), standard screen recording can work unstable due to the limitations of the chipset, in which cases you have to use workarounds or third-party utilities, and some applications (banking, content-protected messengers) automatically block the recording of their interface - this is not a bug, but a security measure.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to shoot a screen on Xiaomi, including hidden MIUI features, third-party applications and even methods for devices without root rights.

Method 1: Integrated screen recording in MIUI (the simplest method)

Most modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 12 and later) have a built-in screen recording function that requires no additional software installation and is stable, but its capabilities are limited by basic settings.

1. Deploy the notification panel (swipe from top to bottom).
2. Find the Screen Record tile (if not, click on the pencil icon to edit the panels).
3. Then, put the tiles on the tiles and confirm the start of the recording (the countdown timer will appear).

When you record, you'll see a floating panel with control buttons on the screen.

• 🎤 Turn on/off microphone sound recording (but not system sound!).
• ✏️ Draw on screen while recording (useful for training videos).
• ⏹️ Stop recording or ⏸️ suspend.
• ⚙️ Change the resolution (not available on all models).

The finished video is saved in the folder DCIM → ScreenRecordings in.mp4 format. The main disadvantage of this method is that there is no capture of internal sound (music, game sounds).

Method 2: Record the screen with sound through Game Turbo

If you need to record gameplay with internal sound (for example, for streaming or reviewing the game), use the built-in Game Turbo mode. This tool is originally designed to optimize games, but can capture the system audio stream.

1. Open the game or application from which the sound is recorded.
2. Swipe from right to left across the screen to call the Game Turbo panel (some models need to hold the Home button).
3. Slip on the icon Record (or Broadcast on new versions).
4. Choose the sound source: Microphone + system sound or System sound only.

Important nuances:

• 🔊 On some devices (Redmi Note 9 Pro, POCO F3) System sound is recorded only in games, but not in other applications.
• 🎮 Video is saved in the GameTurbo folder with resolution up to 1080p (model).
• ⚡ Recording through the Game Turbo can slightly increase the load on the processor, which will affect the processor. FPS play.

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If the Game Turbo panel doesn’t appear, check the settings: Settings → Special Features → Game Turbo → Enable.

Method 3: Third-party applications for recording screen (AZ Screen Recorder, DU Recorder)

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, look for third-party apps, the most popular being AZ Screen Recorder and DU Recorder, which offer advanced features:

• 🎥 Capture internal sound (on some models requires additional settings).
• 📱 Adjustment of bitrate and permission (up to) 4K on supported devices).
• 🎨 Overlaying a webcam (useful for streaming).
• ⏱️ Automatic shutdown timer.

To record the screen with internal sound through AZ Screen Recorder:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and provide all the permissions you have requested (including Overlaying on top of other windows).
3. In the recording settings, select Internal Sound (an additional Audio Recorder module may be required).
4. Click Record and confirm the beginning.

Note that on Android 10+ devices, internal audio capture may not work due to system limitations, in which case root or ADB (more on this below) will help.

Close unnecessary applications (release RAM)|

Enable "Do Not Disturb" mode |

Check free disk space (minimum 1 GB) |

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Method 4: Record screens via ADB (for advanced users)

If you want to burn a screen with internal sound on Xiaomi without root rights, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting your smartphone to your computer, but gives you more control over the process.

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. On your smartphone, turn on Developer Mode (7 times tap the Build Number in Settings → About the phone).
3. In Settings → Additional → For developers, activate debugging over USB.
4. Connect the phone to the PC and type in the command line:

adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --bit-rate 10000000 --size 1080x2340

Team parameters:

• --bit-rate — bitrate (the higher the quality, but the greater the weight of the file).
• --size — permission (indicate the actual resolution of your screen).
• --time-limit — time limit (e.g. time limit, --time-limit 60 for 60 seconds).

To stop recording, press Ctrl+C in the command line. The video will be saved in the root folder of the device. Less method - no audio capture, but it can be added later through the audio editor.

Method 5: Screen recording with root rights (maximum capabilities)

If your Xiaomi has root rights, you get full control over the recording of the screen, for example, you can capture system sound without restrictions, record secure applications (such as Netflix or banking programs), and adjust the bitrate up to 50 Mbps.

For recording with root, we recommend using:

• 📱 ScreenCam – supports recording with internal sound and camera overlay.
• 🎬 Mobizen – allows you to stream the screen in real time.
• ⚙️ XRecorder – Flexible resolution settings and FPS.

Example of ScreenCam configuration:

1. Install the application and provide root access.
2. In the settings, select the Sound Source → Internal + microphone.
3. Set a resolution of 1080p or 4K (if supported).
4. Activate the recording via the floating button.

⚠️ Note: Using root rights may violate Xiaomi’s warranty and increase security risk.Some banking apps (e.g. SberBank Online) refuse to work on rooted devices.

Comparison of screen recording methods on Xiaomi

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even with proven methods, recording a screen on Xiaomi can be accompanied by errors, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

• 🔇 No sound in the recording: Check if the microphone is on in the recording settings. For system sound, use Game Turbo or root apps. On Android 10+ capture of internal sound is blocked - you will need to bypass ADB root.
• 📱 Recording lags or slows down: Close background apps (especially instant messengers and games). Reduce recording resolution to 720p. Turn off the recording of touches (if enabled).
• 🚫 The app does not allow the screen to be recorded: This is a restriction DRM (You can only get around with root rights or through mirroring on a PC (Scrcpy).

⚠️ Note: On devices with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 9A, POCO C31) Standard screen recording may not work properly due to the chipset's hardware limitations. AZ Screen Recorder with Hardware Acceleration setting → Software.

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For stable screen recording on Xiaomi, always check the free disk space (at least 2-3 GB) and turn off the power saving for the recorder application.

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