Recording conversations on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: all the ways and nuances

Recording phone conversations on the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro can be useful in a variety of situations, from fixing important business agreements to saving memorable conversations with loved ones. However, not everyone knows that the smartphone’s capabilities in this regard depend on the firmware version, regional restrictions and even the carrier. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to enable recording, from built-in MIUI functions to trusted third-party applications.

It is important to understand that the legislation of many countries (including Russia) regulates the recording of conversations: according to Art. 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, recording the voice of an interlocutor without his consent can be considered a violation of privacy. So before using the feature, check the legal regulations of your region. 10T Pro supports recording, but its implementation is different from the newer Xiaomi models – more details below.

1. Verification of the built-in recording function in MIUI

Starting with MIUI 12 and up, Xiaomi has added a built-in conversation recording feature, but its availability varies by firmware version and region. On the Mi 10T Pro (released in 2020), this option may not be available due to operator restrictions or localization.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Scroll down to the Recording Conversations section (if not, proceed to the next method).

If the item Recording conversations is present, you can:

• 🔄 Automatically record all calls (requires confirmation on first turn on).
• 🎤 Select contacts to record (manually in contact settings).
• 📁 Specify the save folder (by default — MIUI/sound_recorder/calls).

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If the built-in recording is not available, try updating your firmware to the latest version of MIUI via Settings → About Phone → System Update. Sometimes the feature appears after an upgrade.

On some firmware (e.g. global MIUI 12.5 for Mi 10T Pro), recording can only work for incoming calls or require manual triggering during a conversation, in which case the call button will appear on the call screen Record (mic icon) - press it to start fixing.

2. Alternative recording methods through the Dictophone application

If you don't have a built-in feature, you can use Xiaomi's standard Sound Recorder app, which is not integrated directly into the call module, but allows you to record audio while you're talking by hand. Here's how to do this:

1. Before calling, open the Dictaphone application (the microphone icon on the desktop).
2. Press the red recording button and the surrounding sounds will start to be recorded.
3. Turn on speakerphone during a conversation so that the voice recorder captures the voices of both interlocutors.
4. At the end of the call, stop the recording and save the file (.m4a format).

Cons of this method:

• ⚠️ Low quality sound – the recorder captures sound through the microphone, rather than directly from the line.
• ⏱️ Discomfort – Manual start/stop is required.
• 🔇 Legal risks – the interviewee may hear that they are being recorded.

On the Mi 10T Pro with MIUI 12.0.3.0 firmware and below, the Dictator app may not save files to the default folder - check the storage settings in the app menu.

3. Third-party applications for recording calls

If standard methods don’t work, third-party apps come to the rescue. For the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, we recommend the following proven options (available on Google Play):

Before installing, check the permissions of the application: it must request access to:

• 📞 Microphones for recording voices.
• 📁 Storage – to save files.
• 📇 Contacts (optional) – to link records to numbers.

Make sure your phone has enough memory (minimum 500MB)

Check the reviews of the app on Google Play

Set up an exception for the application in the battery optimizer (Settings → Battery → Optimization)

Create a backup of contacts (Settings) → Google → Backup)-->

After installation:

1. Open the app and follow the setup wizard.
2. Enable the Automatic Record option (if required).
3. Add the app to auto-start (Settings → Permissions → Auto-Start), otherwise it may not work when incoming calls.

4. Solving call recording problems

If the recording does not work, the reasons may be as follows:

⚠️ Attention: On Mi 10T Pro with firmware based on Android 11+ Google has restricted apps from accessing the audio stream of calls, which means many recorders can only record your voice (through a microphone) but not the voice of the person they are talking to.

Common mistakes and ways to eliminate them:

If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), call recording may not work due to the lack of proprietary Xiaomi libraries.

• 🔧 Install XiaomiParts module via Magisk (root required).
• 📥 Download the original libmiui for your model from the forum XDA Developers.

5 Where records are stored and how to export them

By default, record files are saved in the following folders (depending on the recording method):

• 📁 Built-in function MIUI: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/calls/
• 📁 Application Dictator: /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/
• 📁 Third-party recorders: usually /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/ or /Android/media/[annex]/

To export the records:

1. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (select File Transfer Mode).
2. Go to the entries folder (see above) and copy the files to your computer.
3. For cloud backup, use Google Drive or Mi Cloud (in the settings of the recorder app).

Record formats:

• .m4a is the standard for MIUI (can be opened in any player).
• .mp3 or.wav are used by third-party applications.

6. Legal aspects of recording conversations

In Russia, the recording of telephone conversations is regulated by the following regulations:

• 📜 Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation - guarantees privacy.
• 📜 Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation – violation of the secrecy of correspondence / negotiations is punishable by a fine of up to 80 000 ₽.
• 📜 Article 152.2 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation – protection of privacy from unlawful collection of information.

When recording is allowed:

• ✅ You notified the interviewee of the recording before the conversation and received his consent.
• ✅ The conversation is conducted for official purposes (for example, recording of negotiations with customers, provided that this is prescribed in the contract).
• ✅ You only record your voice (for example, for self-control).

⚠️ Note: If you plan to use the recording in court, it must be obtained legally. № 17 of 2016, records made without the consent of the interlocutor may be considered inadmissible evidence.

In some countries (e.g. the United States), laws vary: in most states, consent from one party (i.e. yours) is sufficient, but in California and Washington, all parties to the conversation need consent.

7. Comparison of recording methods: which to choose?

To determine the optimal method, we evaluate each according to the key criteria:

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For most Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro users, the best solution is to combine the built-in feature (if available) with the Cube ACR backup app, which will ensure maximum quality and reliability.

If you only need the recording for personal use (for example, recording important thoughts or interviews with the consent of the interlocutor), a standard voice recorder is enough. For business purposes, you should choose a specialized application with cloud storage and encryption.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro