Xiaomi Call Recording: How to Enable and Configure in 2026

Why you need to record calls and why it is not default

Recording phone conversations is a useful feature for business negotiations, storing important information or evidence in controversial situations. However, on Xiaomi smartphones, it is often disabled by default, and in some regions it is completely hidden due to legal restrictions. In Europe and the United States, automatic recording can violate privacy laws, so manufacturers either remove it from the firmware or make it unavailable without additional manipulation.

In Russia, India, China, and a number of other countries, the feature is usually available, but it needs to be activated manually. The problem is that MIUI (the Xiaomi brand shell) regularly changes the location of settings: what worked in MIUI 12 can disappear in MIUI 14. In addition, on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12), recording only works for incoming calls, and outgoing ones are not fixed. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, from standard tools to workarounds for “locked” regions.

Before you start, consider that in 2026 Xiaomi completely removed the built-in call recording from global firmware for models released after 2022 (for example, Xiaomi 14 or POCO F5).

Checking the availability of built-in call recording

Before installing third-party programs, make sure your Xiaomi does not support recording out of the box.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Dial the number and make a test call (you can use your other phone).
3. During the conversation, pay attention to the screen: if the Record button (microphone) appears at the bottom or top, the function is active.

If there is no button, check the settings:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Phone. → Permissions and make sure the app has access to microphone and storage.
• 🔍 In some firmware, the option is hidden: try entering the request "call record" in the search for settings".
• 🌍 Check the region of the device: if it is set as Europe or the USA, the feature may be blocked.

If none of the items worked, move to the next section - there we will analyze alternative methods.

How to Enable Call Recording through Hidden MIUI Settings

On devices with MIUI 12-14 (e.g. Redmi Note 11, POCO X4 Pro), the recording function is sometimes hidden, but it can be activated via an engineering menu or special commands.

Method 1: via USSD code (for Android 11-13 firmware):

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the code ##2663## (do not press the call button!).
3. If you see a Test Mode menu, select Auto Answer → Enable Call Recording.
4. Reboot the phone.

Method 2: Through ADB-teams (requires PC):

adb shell settings put global force_call_recording_enabled 1


adb shell settings put global call_recording_notification_enabled 0

These commands turn on the recording and disable the notification (so that the interlocutor does not hear the voice alert), you need ADB-tools and enabled debugging over USB in the developer settings.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can cause a phone to crash if you type in the wrong commands.

Third-party applications for recording calls

If the built-in methods don't work, we have to install specialized software. Google Play has dozens of applications for recording calls, but most of them either don't work on MIUI or require root rights. We tested the top solutions and selected three reliable options:

Instructions for setting up Cube ACR (the most versatile option):

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you have requested (microphone, contacts, storage).
3. Go to the application settings and select: 🎤 Source: Loud Communication (for Xiaomi). 📁 File format: MP3 (space-saving). 🔄 Auto Record: Turn on for all numbers or selectively.

MIUI

optimizing the battery

Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All applications → Cube ACR → Not Optimize

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If the app doesn’t record calls, try turning off the Traffic Savings feature in the settings. SIM-It can block access to the microphone while you're talking.

Boldbeast Call Recorder will require additional setup of the fixed record source:

• 📞 In the application settings, select Record Mode → Fix Recording Issues.
• 🔧 Specify the phone model (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) and Android version.
• 🎛️ Follow the tips of the customization wizard – it will offer the optimal settings for your device.

Solving the problems with recording calls on Xiaomi

Even after setting up, the recording may not work due to the features of MIUI, and here are the typical problems and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Attention: On devices with Android 12+ Google has blocked third-party apps from accessing the microphone during calls, a restriction only bypassed by apps that use accessibility, but they are less reliable.

If you are using Xiaomi with a double SIM-The record can only work for one of them:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose. SIM-card for which you need to turn on the record, and set it as a priority for calls.
3. In the recording app settings, specify that it should work for all SIMs.

Recording calls without applications: alternative methods

If none of the above methods worked, there are workarounds, which are less convenient but guaranteed to work on any Xiaomi models, including the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or POCO F6.

Method 1: Use of the second device

• 📱 Take a second phone (or tablet) and place it next to the main one.
• 🎤 Turn on the recorder (for example, the standard application Sound recording on Xiaomi).
• 🔊 Set the volume of the main phone to maximum and put it down on the screen.

Cons: the quality of the recording will be worse due to the echo, but the method always works.

Method 2: Voice assistant with recording

Some voice-note applications (such as the Executive Secretary or Google Assistant) can record conversations in the background.

1. Activate the voice assistant during a call (e.g., say “OK, Google”).
2. Tell the team, "Start recording."
3. After the conversation, save the file through the assistant's history.

Method 3: Recording through a computer

If you make a call via VoIP (WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype), you can record the conversation on a PC using software like Audacity or OBS Studio.

• 💻 Connect your phone to your PC and enable audio transmission over Bluetooth or cable.
• 🎧 In Windows Sound Settings, select your phone as a recording device.
• 🔴 Start a post at Audacity before starting a conversation.

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On Xiaomi with Android 14 and later, the only reliable way to record calls is to use a second device or specialized equipment (for example, a voice recorder with teleconferencing function).

Legal aspects of recording calls

Before you turn on the record, make sure you do not violate local laws. Most countries have the following rules:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: It is allowed to record conversations without notifying the interlocutor if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, you can only use the recording in court if it is legally obtained.
• 🇪🇺 Europe (GDPR): The consent of both parties is required, and the unauthorized recording may result in a fine.
• 🇺🇸 In some states (e.g. California) all parties need to agree, in others (Texas) one party needs to be notified.
• 🇮🇳 India: Recording without consent is allowed as long as it does not violate privacy.

To avoid problems:

• 📢 Always notify the person about the recording (for example: “The conversation is recorded to fix the agreements").
• 📝 Keep records for no longer than necessary (for example, until the transaction is completed).
• 🚫 Do not distribute the records to third parties without a good reason.

⚠️ Note: In Belarus and Kazakhstan, recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor can be qualified as a violation of the law on personal data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi