How to Enable a Conversation Record on Xiaomi During a Call

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face the need to save an important conversation, whether it’s confirmation of an order from a delivery service, agreeing terms with a partner, or just a memorable call to loved ones. However, after updating the MIUI interface and switching to HyperOS, many users can’t find the usual recording button on the call screen, due to changes in privacy laws in different regions, which forces the manufacturer to hide or remove standard tools.

Fortunately, the recording of the conversation is still available, but the methods of activating it depend on the firmware version, the region set in the settings, and the model of your device. In some cases, it is enough to simply switch the region, in others, you will need to install a specialized caller application. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, including hidden settings and the use of third-party software, so you can guarantee that you can fix the desired dialogue.

Before we get to specific actions, it’s important to understand that Google Dialer, which is now the standard for most of the brand’s devices, has its own features: it allows recording, but often warns the interlocutor with a voice message. To circumvent this limitation or return a native feature, you need to perform a series of accurate manipulations with system files or system parameters.

Standard settings for MIUI and HyperOS calls

In most cases, if the feature is not blocked at the region level, you can turn it on through the standard menu. To do this, open the Phone application and go to the settings that are usually hidden behind the gear icon or three dots in the corner of the screen. Here you need to find the item responsible for recording conversations. In new versions of the HyperOS shell, the path may be slightly different, but the logic remains the same.

If you don't see the switch you want, check if it's hidden in the submenu. Sometimes the system requires automatic recording for all numbers or just for contacts from the phone book. Automatic recording is a convenient option that eliminates the need to search for a button every time you call, but it can quickly fill the device's memory.

⚠️ Note: In some regions (e.g. India or EU countries), the recording function may be removed from stock firmware entirely due to local data protection laws.

For users who have menus available, it is important to adjust the audio quality. It is recommended to choose a high-bitrate format if you plan to decrypt the conversation later. Also pay attention to the notification option: a standard Xiaomi call often has a setting that allows you to hide the recording notification for the interlocutor, but it does not work in all versions of the software.

• 📱 Open the Phone app and click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
• ⚙️ Go to Settings and find the Call Record section».
• 🔘 Activate the switch "Automatic Recording" or "Write down selected numbers».
• 🗂️ Select a folder to save files if the system offers a choice between internal memory and SD-card.

Once you turn on the feature, make sure to make a test call to make sure the sound is recorded correctly. If you can hear yourself but there is no interlocutor, perhaps the problem lies in the resolutions of the microphone or the features of the noise cancellation in your model.

Changing the region as a way to activate the function

One of the most effective and safest ways to return a record button is to change the region in the global settings of a smartphone. The logic of the manufacturer is simple: in some countries, recording conversations is allowed and regulated by unilateral consent, in others it is strictly forbidden. By changing the geographical reference, you force the system to redesign the list of available services.

To do this, go to Settings → Settings → Region. You need to choose the country where the function is guaranteed to work. Most often, users choose Malaysia, India, Vietnam or Pakistan. After changing the region, the phone interface may change: new applications will appear, the format of the date and time will change, and the cherished button will appear in the call.

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After changing the region, be sure to completely close the Phone application through the Task Manager and run it again so that the changes take effect.

It is important to note that changing the region can affect the performance of some local services, such as the news feed Mi Video or Mi Music. However, the basic functions of the smartphone, such as communication and the Internet, this does not affect. If after changing the region, the button does not appear, try to clear the cache of the Phone application through the application management menu.

Some users fear that changing the region will lead to account lock or data loss, which is a myth. Regional settings only affect the content and available features provided by Xiaomi servers for a particular location.

If the region you choose doesn't help, try another option from the list. Sometimes the system caches the old settings, so it may take several attempts or reboot the device after changing the location.

Use of Google Phone (Google Dialer)

Modern Xiaomi smartphones, especially global versions, use the Google Phone app by default instead of the standard MIUI call. This app also knows how to record conversations, but has one critical feature: it warns the interlocutor with a voice. As soon as you press the record button, both participants in the conversation hear the phrase “Conversation recording has begun”.

Despite this warning, Google Dialer remains a reliable tool, as it is integrated into the system at a deep level and rarely crashes.To turn on the record, open the application, click on three dots and select Settings. In the list of options, find Call Record and activate the desired settings.

⚠️ Warning: Both people hear voice alerts about recordings, and it is impossible to get around this with software within the standard Google application without root rights or complex system modifications.

The advantage of using this method is automatic synchronization of records with a Google account (if the appropriate option is enabled) and convenient management of the archive directly from the call interface.

• 📞 Open the Phone app (Google’s phone icon).
• 🔍 Click on three vertical dots and select Settings».
• 🎙️ Go to the "Call Record" section and turn on the function.
• 🔊 Select the option “Always Write down numbers” or set up an exception list.

For those who are annoyed by voice notification, there are modified versions of Google Dialer, but installing them requires disabling signature verification or root rights, which can disrupt banking applications.

Third-party applications for recording conversations

If the regular funds don't work or you don't like the voice alert, third-party apps come to the rescue, and Call Recorder - ACR and TapeACall have been the leader in this niche for many years, and these programs use their own algorithms to capture audio streams, bypassing the system limitations of Android 10, 11, 12 and above.

But installing these apps on Xiaomi has its nuances: MIUI and HyperOS aggressively kill background processes to save battery, so once you install the recorder, you need to set it up properly in the power menu, without which the recording may be interrupted or not at all.

When choosing an app, pay attention to reviews and the date of the last update. It is important that the program supports your version of Android. Some require a connection to a computer to initially configure via the app. ADB-teams to obtain the necessary permits.

A popular solution is also the use of the Cube ACR app. It has a special “App Connector” in the special features settings that you need to activate, which allows the app to intercept the audio stream even on new versions of Android.

• 📥 Download the app from Google Play Store or a trusted source (APK).
• 🔋 In the battery settings, find the app and select “No restrictions».
• 🔒 Allow auto-start and work in the background in the security menu.
• 🎤 All requested permissions to use the microphone and phone.

Using third-party software is a trade-off between functionality and convenience, and you’ll have to put up with possible ad integrations in free versions and more complex initial setups.

Setting up access rights and energy saving

The most common reason why recording doesn’t start or file is empty (only silence or one person can be heard) is because of the power saving settings. Xiaomi is famous for its strict background control policy. If the system decides that a caller app or recorder consumes too much resources, it will force the recording of sound to stop.

To avoid this, you need to manually optimize the application. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications, find your call (or write app) and click on Energy Saving. Select No Limits mode. This is a critical step without which stable operation is impossible.

Also worth checking permissions. In modern Android, permissions are divided into categories. Make sure that the application is allowed to use the microphone not only "during use", but also, if there is such an option, in the background.

In some cases, cleaning the cache and the phone app data helps, resetting the call to the factory, but it won't delete your contacts (they're synced to your account). After reset, re-activate the recording function and check the result.

⚠️ Attention: When cleaning up the data, the Phone app may reset the settings for fast dialing and locking some numbers.

Remember that Xiaomi’s antivirus built-in scanners can flag some recorders as potentially dangerous.If you downloaded the app from an official store, add it to the security scanner exceptions.

Where are the records stored and how to transfer them

Once you've written successfully, it's important to know where to look for a file. Depending on the method you choose, the path to the files may be different. MIUI The path usually looks like MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec In the internal storage, files can be extended.mp3 or.m4a.

If you have used Google Phone, records are often stored in the Google cloud or in a hidden folder inside the application directory, which can be restricted through the file manager on new versions of Android (due to the Scoped Storage policy), in which cases the easiest way to find the record is through the call history: click on the contact, and the voice recorder icon will be visible under the number.

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Record files take up a significant amount of memory during long conversations. Regularly check the folder with records and delete unnecessary or transfer to the computer.

You can use it to transfer records to a computer. USB-cable, cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud, Yandex.Disk) or direct Wi-Fi (Mi Drop/ShareMe) transmission. USB Select the "File Transfer" mode» (MTP), The computer can see the internal memory of the phone.

If you plan to keep records for a long time, it is recommended to convert them to more common formats or back up to an external hard drive.Talk audio files can be important proof or just valuable memory and losing them will be unpleasant.

In conclusion, it’s worth noting that methods may change with the release of new Android security updates.What worked on MIUI 12 may require adjustments to HyperOS. Watch out for instruction updates and experiment with settings if the standard option stops working.