Screen recording on Xiaomi: from basic settings to professional tricks

Screen recording on Xiaomi smartphones is a task faced by gamers who want to save epic moments in the future. PUBG Mobile, and bloggers who create app reviews, and even ordinary users who need to show a bug in the work of the messenger. Despite the seeming simplicity, the feature hides a lot of nuances from the limitations of the app. MIUI Record secure applications before sound problems when using Bluetooth headphones.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to record the screen on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO — standard-shell MIUI 12-14 to third-party apps with advanced features, with special attention paid to bypassing recording locks in banking and cheat-protected games, as well as optimizing video quality for YouTube or TikTok. If you’ve ever received a message saying, “You can’t record this screen,” here’s the solution.

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

Starting with MIUI 12 (and all subsequent versions), Xiaomi has integrated the screen recording tool right into the notification curtain. However, many users are unaware that this feature can be customized – for example, enable sound recording from a microphone or system sounds, change the resolution of the video or even add touch display.

To activate the recording:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Screen Record icon (if not, tap on Edit and add to active elements).
3. Click on the icon and confirm the start of the recording (the countdown timer will appear).

To access the advanced settings:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Screen recording.
• 🎤 Enable the “Record Sound” option (select the source: microphone, system sound, or both).
• 📱 Activate “Show touches” if you need to show gestures.
• 🔍 Set video resolution (by default — 720p, but it's a choice 1080p or 4K on supported devices).

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If the screen recording icon is missing from the curtain, check if it is disabled in the special features settings. MIUI controls are dropped.

⚠️ Note: Embedded recording does not work in screenshot-protected applications (e.g. SberBank Online, Tinkoff, Wild Rift.

2. Screen recording with Game Turbo (for gamers)

If you record gameplay, the standard feature MIUI It may be that it is not optimized for high FPS The solution is to use Game Turbo mode, which is available on most Xiaomi devices and POCO (Other than budget models like Redmi 9A).

Algorithm of action:

1. Open the game you want to record the screen.
2. Swipe from left to right across the screen to call the Game Turbo panel (or click on the floating game icon if it appears).
3. Slip on the Record icon (usually located in the top row of tools).
4. Select the quality of the record (HD or FHD) sound-producer.

The advantages of Game Turbo over standard recording:

Important: Game Turbo automatically turns off notifications and calls during recording so they don't get into the video, but this can create problems if you're waiting for an important message.

Third-party annexes: TOP-3 for Xiaomi in 2026

If the built-in tools are not suitable (for example, you need to write 120). FPS Or edit video on the fly, look at third-party apps, and we tested dozens of apps and selected the top three for Xiaomi devices:

1. AZ Screen Recorder (free, with purchases)

• ✅ Entry in 4K@60FPS (on flagships like Xiaomi 14 Ultra).
• ✅ There is no watermark in the free version.
• ✅ Built-in video editor with cropping and overlaying music.
• ❌ Sometimes "flying out" on MIUI 14 (resolved by restart).

2. DU Recorder (free, with advertising)

• ✅ Streaming support for YouTube/Twitch straight from the phone.
• ✅ Webcam recording (useful for video reactions).
• ✅ The “Show Clicks” option is more stable than in the MIUI.
• ❌ Free Advertising (can be disabled for 199)₽/month).

3. Mobizen Screen Recorder (Free of charge)

• ✅ Best sound quality among analogues (supports) AAC 192 kbps).
• ✅ Ability to record from an external microphone (e.g., Boya) BY-M1).
• ✅ Automatic Save to Google Drive Cloud.
• ❌ Registration required for recording longer than 10 minutes.

⚠️ Attention: Apps like AZ Screen Recorder may be in conflict with the MIUI Optimization is an integrated service that limits background activity. If recording is interrupted, add the app to the exceptions: Settings → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start.

4. How to record the screen in protected applications (banks, games)

One of the most common problems with Xiaomi is blocking recordings in screenshot-protected apps (e.g., VTB Online, Genshin Impact, Discord with screen protection enabled). Standard methods do not work here, but there are two workarounds:

Method 1: Use of the second device (mirroring)

If you have a second smartphone or tablet, you can stream the Xiaomi screen to it via Miracast or Google Cast, and then record it on the second device.

1. On Xiaomi, activate Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen transmission.
2. On the second device, turn on Miracast reception (in the Wi-Fi or screen settings).
3. Connect and record the screen of the second device with standard means.

Method 2: ADB-command to disable protection (for advanced users only!)

This method requires an unlocked bootloader and root rights, but allows you to write even to Call of Duty Mobile or Honor of Kings. ADB It could cause a phone to be reset!

adb shell settings put global hidden_api_policy 1

Once you've done this, restart your phone. Now, standard screen recording should work in protected applications. To get it back, use:

adb shell settings put global hidden_api_policy 0

5. Video optimization for social networks: settings for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram

To record a screen is half the battle, and to make a video look professional on social media, you need to set the resolution, bitrate and format settings correctly.

To change these settings in AZ Screen Recorder:

1. Open the app and tap on the icon «⚙️» (setting).
2. Select “Video Quality” and set the desired resolution.
3. In the “Bitrate” section, select the value from the table above.
4. Activate Stabilization if you write it off your hand (reduces tremors).

For TikTok and Instagram Reels, it's important to remember vertical orientation, so if you're recording horizontal video, you're going to have to cut it in the editor, which will make it worse.

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For maximum quality on YouTube, use the permission 1080p 12 Mbps bitrate and codec H.264. This will provide clarity even when viewed on a large screen.

6. Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even with the right settings, recording a screen on Xiaomi can malfunction, and we’ve collected the most common errors and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: Recording is terminated in 30 seconds

• 🔋 Check the battery power if it is below 20%, MIUI automatically stop recording.
• 📱 Close the background apps (especially messengers like Telegram, which are actively using memory).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes helps to reset time limits.

Problem 2: No sound in the recording

• 🎙️ Make sure the sound is turned on in the recording settings (in MIUI It's a separate option!).
• 🔊 If you use Bluetooth headphones, connect them before recording.
• 📵 Check if the phone is in “No Sound” or “Do Not Disturb” mode».

Problem 3: Videos are lagging or slowing down

• 📉 Lower the permit to 720p and reduce the bitrate to 4 Mbps.
• 🔄 Turn off the “Show Touch” option – it heavily loads the processor.
• 🧹 Clear the cache of the application through which the recording is going (in the phone settings).

Problem 4: No video is saved

• 📁 Check if there is enough space in the phone memory (recording) 1080p borrower ~150 MB/min).
• 🔍 Make sure that the videos are not saved to a Protected Folder (check the Gallery). → Albums. → Secure folder).
• 📥 Try changing the save path in the write app settings.

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If the video doesn't play after recording, try converting it through the Video Converter app (available in the Play Market), often because codecs are incompatible.

7.Alternative methods: recording from or through a PC HDMI

If you can't record directly from your phone (for example, because of hardware limitations), you can use external devices.

Method 1: Recording via scrcpy (for Windows/Linux/Mac)

Scrcpy is a free utility that broadcasts the screen of an Android device on a PC in real time, and the advantage is that you can record video directly on your computer without losing quality.

1. Download scrcpy from the official website (github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy).
2. Connect Xiaomi to the PC by USB And turn on the debugging. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the additional → For developers).
3. Run scrcpy and use the built-in recording (Ctrl key) + R).

Method 2: Capture through HDMI-adapter

For supportive devices USB-C → HDMI (For example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, POCO F5) You can use an external immersive device (e.g., Elgato Cam Link) that is relevant for streamers who need to stream the phone screen to the Internet. OBS Studio without delay.

• 🔌 Connect the phone to the adapter USB-C → HDMI.
• 📺 Connect the adapter to the capture device (or directly to the monitor if you just want to display the image).
• 🎥 V OBS Studio add the source “Video Capture Device” and select your device.

⚠️ Attention: When in use HDMI-Adapter audio from the phone is not transmitted by default. To record sound, connect an external microphone or use a 3.5 mm audio cable (if you have a connector).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions