How to turn on and use the voice recorder on Xiaomi Redmi 8: full instruction

Why you need a voice recorder on a smartphone and how to use it correctly

The built-in recorder on Xiaomi Redmi 8 is an indispensable tool for recording lectures, interviews, important talks or even your own ideas. Many users do not suspect that the standard application Record (officially called the recorder in MIUI) supports background recording, automatic saving to the cloud and even speech recognition. But before you start recording, it is important to understand that on Redmi 8 the recorder is hidden by default in the Tools folder and does not have a shortcut on the desktop.

In this article, we will not only show you how to find and turn on a voice recorder, but also reveal the hidden features of the application: from adjusting sound quality to exporting records in.mp3 or.wav. Special attention will be paid to typical problems - for example, why the recording can be interrupted or why the microphone does not respond to voice. If you have ever lost important audio notes due to a failure, our tips on backup will come in handy.

Note that the instructions are relevant for all versions of MIUI 11-14 firmware, including global and Chinese builds, the difference may be in the location of some menu items, we will warn you about this in advance.

Where is the voice recorder on Xiaomi Redmi 8: 3 ways to open

The manufacturer doesn't bring the Record app to the home screen, so users often think there's no recorder on their smartphone, and you can actually find it in three ways:

• 🔍 Through a system search: swipe down your desktop to open the search bar, and type in "Recorder" or "Recorder." The system will show the app even if it's hidden.
• 📁 In the Tools folder: on the desktop, find a folder with this name (usually it is on the second screen) and open it - there will be a voice recorder icon.
• ⚙️ Through Application Settings: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management, in the list, find “Record” and click “Open».

If none of these methods worked, the application may have been disabled or removed (for example, after resetting).

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → Restore Apps.
2. In the list, find “Record” and click “Restore”.
3. After recovery, restart the smartphone.

Step-by-step: how to turn on sound recording

When the Record app is open, you can start recording in one tap, but to get high-quality sound and avoid typical errors, follow this instruction:

1. Open the recorder in one of the ways described above.
2. Press the red recording button in the center of the screen, and a timer will appear, and the sound capture will begin.
3. To pause, press the same button again, the recording will pause, but it will not end. To continue, press again.
4. To stop recording, tap the Stop button (square icon) and the file will automatically be saved in the device's memory.

By default, records are stored in internal memory in a folder. MIUI/sound_recorder. To change the place of conservation:

• 📂 Open the settings of the recorder (three dots in the upper right corner) → «Settings»).
• 🔄 Select “Save folder” and specify another path (for example, on the SD-map).
• 🔊 In the same menu, you can include the option “Improving Sound” to suppress noise.

If you need to record a phone call, note that MIUI does not support recording calls through a standard voice recorder by default, and this will require a third-party app (such as Cube Call Recorder), but using it may violate privacy laws in your country.

Settings of the recorder: how to improve the sound quality

The standard voice recorder settings on Redmi 8 are suitable for most tasks, but if you want professional quality (for example, for podcasts), they should be optimized.

To change these settings:

1. Open the recorder and tap on the three points in the upper right corner.
2. Select “Settings” → “Record quality”.
3. Set the necessary parameters and save the changes.

If you're recording your voice in a noisy room, try bringing the microphone (located at the bottom of your smartphone) closer to the sound source. You can also use an external microphone with a 3.5 mm connector - Redmi 8 supports accessory connection via an audio jack.

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If the recording is too quiet, turn up the volume in any audio editor (for example, in Lexis Audio Editor or Audacity).

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even a simple app like a voice recorder can crash, and here are the most common problems on the Xiaomi Redmi 8 and how to fix them:

• 🔇 The microphone is not working: check if the microphone hole is dirty (clean with a soft brush).If the problem persists, restart the smartphone or reset the app settings in Settings. → Annexes → Recording. → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• ⏹️ Recording is interrupted by itself: turn off the power saving mode for the recorder in Settings → Battery → Selection of applications. Also check if the device's memory is full.
• 📱 App crashes out: update MIUI until the latest version or reinstall the voice recorder through Settings → Annexes → Application management → Restore.
• 🔊 Poor sound quality: Turn off the "Improving Sound" option in the voice recorder settings, which sometimes makes recording worse.mp3.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI The recorder has disappeared from the menu, which may be due to regional restrictions. In some countries (e.g. the EU), recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited, and Xiaomi removes the application from the firmware).

If none of the tips worked, check the microphone with another app (like Voice Changer). If the microphone doesn't work there, the problem may be hardware, contact the service center.

How to save and share records

By default, all audio files are stored in the smartphone’s memory, but they can be easily exported or uploaded to the cloud.

1. To share a post: Open the recorder and find the file you want in the list. Tap it and select Share. Select the way you send it: Bluetooth, Email, Messenger, etc.
2. To save to the cloud: In the voice recorder settings, enable "Autoboot to Mi Cloud." Make sure you're logged in to Xiaomi account. Records will automatically sync to the cloud.

To transfer it to the computer.

• Connect your smartphone to your PC through USB-cable.
• Enable File Transfer Mode (MTP).
• Copy files from the folder MIUI/sound_recorder.

If you plan to store records for a long time, we recommend archiving them to an external drive or to cloud storage (Google Drive, Yandex Disk). the memory of the smartphone is filled with time, and important audio files can be lost when resetting settings.

Alternative voice recorders for Xiaomi Redmi 8

The standard Recording app is suitable for basic tasks, but if you need additional features (such as speech recognition, schedule recording or Dropbox sync), consider third-party solutions.-3 Google Play voice recorder optimized for Xiaomi:

• 🎤 Easy Voice Recorder: Supports background recording, has a built-in editor and export to.flac.
• 📝 Otter.ai: automatically recognizes speech and creates text transcripts (there is a free tariff).
• 🔄 Smart Recorder: able to skip silence and save records in the cloud Google Drive.

Before installing, check the app's permissions: some voice recorders request access to contacts or locations, which is not always justified. Also pay attention to reviews - if users complain about ads or crashes, you better choose another option.

⚠️ Note: when using third-party recorders to record telephone conversations, make sure that this does not violate local laws. In Russia, for example, recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed only if you are a participant in it (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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The standard recorder on Redmi 8 is hidden in the Tools folder, but it is easy to find through search. For professional recording, it is better to use third-party applications with support for cloud synchronization and speech recognition.