How to shoot video from the screen of the Xiaomi phone: from basic settings to advanced tricks

Recording video from the Xiaomi screen is a challenge that both beginners and experienced users face: someone needs to save the gameplay, someone needs to create a training video, and someone just share a funny moment from the messenger. Unlike the iPhone, where the screencast feature appeared relatively recently, Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi line and the new model). POCO) offer several ways to record the screen at once - from built-in tools to third-party applications with advanced settings.

But here's the catch: not all methods are equally good. MIUI may not support sound from the microphone, third-party applications sometimes conflict with the system, and on older models (for example, Redmi Note) 5) The screen recording can be blocked at all. 5 Proven methods, including hidden chips MIUI 14/15, Bypassing the limits of recording audio and optimizing video for social networks, and you will also learn why some Xiaomi phones interrupt screen recording through the Internet. 3 Minutes and how to fix it.

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

The most obvious way is to use a full-time tool. MIUI. It is available on all Xiaomi smartphones since MIUI 10 (2018 It's been a year, but its location and functionality have changed with each update (MIUI 14/15) algorithm:

1. Open the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Find the Screen Record icon (an icon with a mug and a dot inside), if it's not there, tap the pencil icon (Edit) and add the widget manually.
3. Click on the recording icon, and a countdown timer (3 seconds) will appear, and then the screen will start to be captured.

To stop recording, re-open the notification bar and tap on the notification "Write screen in progress" or on the floating button (if it is enabled in the settings).

Add the "Screen Record" widget to the notification panel|

Close unnecessary applications (saves resources)|

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

Disable notifications (so they don’t get into the video)-->

Limitations of the built-in tool:

• 🎤 No sound recording from the microphone (system sounds only).
• ⏱️ Maximum duration – 30 minutes (on some models – 10 minutes).
• 📱 Does not work in banking applications and some games (due to security protection) DRM).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) The built-in record can lag at high resolution, in which case, reduce the quality to 720p widget settings.

2 How to record a screen with sound: bypassing the limitations MIUI

The main problem with embedded recording is that there's no sound from the microphone, which is critical for streamers, reviewers or broadcasters, and there are three solutions.

Method 1: Enable sound through Developer Mode

This method works for MIUI 12+ It allows you to record internal sound (music, sounds from games), but not a microphone:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version and tap 7 times on the build number.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the option "Record sound when you capture the screen" and turn it on.

Method 2: Use an external microphone

If you need voice-over, connect a wired headset or Bluetooth microphone (such as Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones).The built-in recording will capture sound from an external device, but not from the phone's main microphone.

Method 3: Third-party applications with microphone support

For full screen recording + A microphone will need applications like this. AZ Screen Recorder or DU They're bypassing the restrictions. MIUI, They require permission to overlay other windows:

• 📱 Install. AZ Screen Recorder from Google Play.
• 🔧 When you first start, give all the permissions you request (including access to the microphone).
• 🎬 In the application settings, select the sound source: Microphone + system.
• 📹 Click "Record" - the video will be saved in high quality (up to the 1080p/60fps).

On Xiaomi models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro), third-party applications may not capture internal sound due to Qualcomm’s hardware limitations. ADB-team.

3. Screen recording on older Xiaomi models (Redmi) 4X, Mi A1 etc.)

If you have a Xiaomi smartphone released before 2018 (e.g. Redmi) 4X, Mi A1, Mi Max 2, the built-in screen recording may be missing or malfunctioning. Here's what to do:

Option 1: Update MIUI last-minute

Check for updates in Settings → The phone. → Update the system, even if your model doesn't officially support the new one MIUI, You can install custom firmware (for example, Xiaomi.EU) through TWRP.

Option 2: Apps for Android 7.0 and below

On older versions of Android, they work:

• 📱 Mobizen Screen Recorder (supports Android 5.0)+).
• 🎮 Game Screen Recorder (optimized for weak devices).
• 🔧 ADB-commands (requires a connection to the PC).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Mi A1 (With pure Android One, the built-in screen recording only appears after manually enabling Settings → System system → Additionally. → Screen recording. If there is no point, use Google Play Games (there is a built-in recorder).

Advanced settings: permissions, FPS bitrate

The quality of the recorded video depends on three parameters: resolution, frame rate (FPS) and bitrate. MIUI These settings are hidden, but they can be changed through ADB third-party.

How to change quality through AZ Screen Recorder:

1. Open the app and go to Settings → Video quality.
2. Select permission: 1920×1080 (Full HD) or 1280×720 (HD).
3. Install. FPS: 30 (battery savings) or 60 (smooth video).
4. Activate the High Bitrate option (up to 20 Mbps for detail).

Recommendations for settings:

• 🎥 For YouTube/TikTok: 1080p/60fps, bitrate 12-15 Mbps.
• 📱 To save space: 720p/30fps, bitrate 5-8 Mbps.
• 🎮 For game records: 1080p/60fps + turn off background processes.

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If the video is "teared", lower FPS Before 30 or close the background apps. on weak smartphones (for example, Redmi) 8A) recording 60fps may cause lag.

The secret trick: recording in 4K supported-model

Some flagships Xiaomi (Xiaomi) 12S Ultra, POCO F4 GT) can record the screen 4K, But this option is hidden, so you can activate it:

1. Install ADB on your PC and connect your phone.
2. Adb shell settings put global settings screenrecord.max_resolution 2160p
3. Reset the device.

After that, in the settings of the screen recording, an option will appear. 3840×2160.

5. Solving problems: lags, record break, black screen

Even on top-end Xiaomi smartphones, screen recording can malfunction. Here are the most common problems and solutions:

If the recording is interrupted:

1. Check the space available (at least 1 GB).
2. Turn off autocleaning cache in Settings → Battery → Optimization.
3. Add the recording app to battery exclusions.

6.Alternative methods: recording via PC or second phone

If none of the methods worked (for example, on Xiaomi with a locked bootloader), you can record the screen through external devices:

Method 1: Connect to PC via scrcpy

scrcpy is a free utility for managing Android from a computer that can record the screen in high quality:

1. Download scrcpy and install it. ADB.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your PC via USB and allow debugging.
3. Start recording with the command: scrcpy --record=video.mp4 --bit-rate=20M

Advantages: 60fps, Support for sound, no time limit.

Method 2: Using the second phone

If you need to record a Xiaomi screen without a PC:

• 📱 Take a second smartphone (for example, POCO X3).
• 🎥 Set it on a tripod and point the camera at the Xiaomi screen.
• 🔊 Use a headphone splitter for sound (plug both phones into one microphone).

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Scrcpy is the best way to record long-term (streams, reviews) as it does not load the phone’s processor and is not time-limited.

7. Video optimization for social networks: cropping, compression, adding subtitles

Videos that are shot often require some rework before they are posted, and here's how to make a video for TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram:

Pruning and installation

Use free applications:

• 🎬 CapCut – Automatic trimming, effects, subtitles.
• 📹 KineMaster – multi-track installation (for professional rollers).
• ✂️ InShot – Quick cropping and adding music.

Compression without loss of quality

So the video doesn't weigh a ton:

• 📱 In the Xiaomi Gallery, select a video → Edit → Squeeze.
• 🖥️ On PC, use HandBrake with YouTube Preset 1080p30.

Addition of subtitles

For TikTok/Reels subtitles increase coverage of 30%. How to add them:

1. Upload the video to CapCut.
2. Press Text. → Subtitles.
3. Choose language and style (we recommend white text on a black background for readability).

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