Recording conversations on Xiaomi Mi: how to turn on and configure

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Mi smartphones 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 modern Mi devices (including the Mi 11, Mi 10T, Mi 9 and earlier) support this feature both at the MIUI firmware level and through third-party applications. In this article, we will analyze all the available ways, from standard settings to circumventing restrictions on new versions of Android.

It is important to understand that recording capabilities depend on three key factors: MIUI version (e.g. MIUI 12.5 vs MIUI 14), firmware region (global, Chinese, European) and smartphone model. For example, on devices for the Chinese market, the feature is often blocked due to local legislation, and on global versions it may require additional manipulation, we took into account all these nuances and prepared universal instructions.

Before you start, check the firmware relevance: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. If your version is older than MIUI 12, some methods may not work – in which case an update or alternative solutions will be required.

1. Built-in conversation recording in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on

On most Xiaomi Mi smartphones with global firmware, call recording is built into the standard Phone app, but its location and availability depend on the MIUI version.

• 📱 MIUI 12.5 and later: Open the Phone app, tap three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → You can record all calls automatically, or you can select contacts exclusively.
• 🔄 MIUI 12 and older: The path may be different - try Settings → Additionally. → Recording conversations: On some models (e.g. Mi 9 Lite), the option is hidden in the menu of a specific contact during the call.
• 🚫 Chinese firmware: The feature is most often missing due to legal restrictions, the solution is to change the firmware region or use third-party applications.

If you don't have a "Talk Record" option on your menu, it doesn't mean that the feature isn't available. On some devices, it only activates when you call: tap the screen while you're talking and find the microphone or recording icon (usually in the bottom control panel).

⚠️ Attention: On smartphones with Android 10+ and MIUI 12.5+ Google has restricted access to applications to record calls through API. This means that even the built-in feature may not work smoothly or require additional permissions.

2.Why conversations are not recorded on the menu: possible reasons

The lack of writing options in settings is a common problem, especially on new devices, and here are the main reasons and ways to fix them:

On Qualcomm-powered devices (such as Mi 10 Pro or Mi 11), the embedded recording may conflict with the dual SIM function. If you have two cards active, try disabling one before recording.

Another nuance: on some models (for example, the Mi A3 with pure Android) the recording function is fundamentally absent – only third-party software will help here.

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After the update MIUI recording of conversations is missing, try resetting the settings of the application "Phone": go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the data. It'll bring back the standard settings without losing recorded conversations.

3. Third-party applications for recording: TOP-5 solutions for Xiaomi Mi

If the built-in feature is not available or is unstable, third-party apps will come to the rescue. We tested dozens of options and selected those that work consistently on Xiaomi Mi with different versions of MIUI and Android.

• 🎤 Cube Call Recorder ACR: The most versatile solution with VoIP support (WhatsApp, Viber). MIUI 12.5+, But you need to set up permissions.
• 📞 Call Recorder by Lovakara: Optimized for Xiaomi, automatically saves records to the cloud. Supports format.mp3 and wav.
• 🔊 Automatic Call Recorder by Appliqato: Allows you to choose sound sources (microphone, speaker, both.
• 🛡️ Truecaller (with write function): Combines number determinant and record.
• 📱 Call Recorder – IntCall: Records even if the subscriber has blocked this feature (via a bypass server).

When installing any of these applications, be sure to provide all the permissions requested, especially:

• 📲 Access to the microphone
• 📞 Access to call logs
• 📁 Access to storage (to save records)
• 🔄 Auto-run (to make recording begin automatically)

⚠️ Attention: On Android 11+ applications are not allowed to record audio directly from the line. Most programs use a workaround, which is recording through the speaker (loud communication), which means that the quality can deteriorate, and the interlocutor will hear an echo if you do not use headphones.

Check the Android version in Settings → About the phone

Turn off battery optimization for the recording app

Enable permission to display over other windows

Set up AutoRun exceptions in Settings → Apps → Permissions → AutoRun

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4. Guide to setting up Cube Call Recorder ACR on Xiaomi Mi

Cube Call Recorder ACR is one of the few apps that works on Xiaomi Mi even with the latest versions of MIUI. Consider step-by-step configuration for maximum reliability:

1. Install the app from Google Play and open it.
2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you requested. If you don't get permission to write, go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Cube Call Recorder → Permits and enable them manually.
3. In the main menu of the application, select Record Settings → Sound source. Xiaomi Mi recommends: 🎙️ Microphone + speaker (best quality, but the interlocutor can hear echoes) 📞 Only microphone (no echo, but quieter voice of the interlocutor)

Turn on Automatic Recording and select which calls to record (all outgoing calls only coming from certain contacts).

In the file format section, select MP3 (compact) or WAV (best quality). For Xiaomi Mi with limited memory, MP3 with a 64 kbps bitrate is preferred.

Save the settings and make a test call. The record should appear in the app list and in the CallRecordings folder on the internal drive.

If the recording does not start automatically, check:

• 🔋 Battery Optimization: Go to Settings → Annexes → Permits → Optimize the battery and turn it off for Cube Call Recorder.
• 📱 Allowance to display over other windows: Settings → Annexes → Cube Call Recorder → Additionally. → Display on top of other applications.
• 🔄 AutoRun: Add the app to the autorun list in the security settings.

5. Legal aspects: can conversations be recorded without consent

Before using a recording of conversations, it is important to understand the legal implications.The legislation varies by country, but there are general principles:

• 🌍 Russia: According to Article 23 of the Constitution and Article 138 of the Criminal Code, recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited unless it is conducted for personal purposes (for example, to fix threats or evidence in court.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Recording for personal use is allowed, but public distribution without consent is prohibited.
• 🇪🇺 EU (GDPR): The explicit consent of the interlocutor is required, otherwise the recording is considered a violation of confidentiality.
• 🇺🇸 In most states, the consent of one party (the person who keeps the record) is sufficient, but in some states (for example, California) the consent of all participants is required.

In practice, this means:

• ✅ You can record conversations for personal use (for example, to keep important information in mind).
• ❌ You can not publish entries in social networks, send to third parties or use in court without the consent of the interlocutor.
• ⚠️ In business correspondence (for example, with customers), it is better to warn about the record in advance.

Xiaomi is not responsible for misuse of the recording feature, and in some countries (e.g. Germany), manufacturers even remove this option from the firmware at the request of local regulators.

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If you record a conversation for official purposes (for example, to record agreements with a client), be sure to notify the interlocutor of this at the beginning of the call, this will protect you from legal risks and correspond to the ethics of business communication.

6. Alternative recording methods: from Google Drive to second phone

If neither the built-in function nor the third-party apps work, you can use alternative methods. They're less convenient, but they're more reliable.

• 📱 Second phone: Put the second smartphone next to you and record the conversation on a voice recorder.
• 🎧 Headphones with microphone: Connect the headset to the Xiaomi Mi and record sound through it (for example, using the Voice Recorder app).
• ☁️ Google Drive/Cloud: Some applications (like Call Recorder by Noote) automatically upload records to the cloud.
• 💻 Computer + AUX-cable: Connect your smartphone to your PC through AUX Record the sound with Audacity.
• 📹 Screen recording: Enable screen recording (Settings) → Screen. → Record the screen and record the sound through the microphone at the same time.

For the method c AUX-cable:

1. Buy a 3.5mm jack cable – 3.5mm jack (or adapter if your Xiaomi Mi doesn’t have a connector).
2. Connect one end to the smartphone, the other to the audio input of the PC.
3. In Windows audio settings, select "Stereo Mix" as the recording source.
4. Run the recording in Audacity or another audio editor.

This is guaranteed to work on any Xiaomi Mi model, but requires preparation, and the recording quality will be higher than most mobile applications, since the sound comes directly from the line.

7 How to save and organize recordings of conversations

Even if you manage to set up a record, it is important to properly organize the storage of files so as not to lose important information.

• 📁 Default folder: Built-in record saves files to /Internal Storage/MIUI/sound_recorder/calls/ or /Internal Storage/CallRecordings/ (third-party).
• ☁️ Cloud storage: Set up automatic booting in Google Drive, Dropbox or Mi Cloud. In Cube Call Recorder, this is done in the Settings section → Cloud.
• 🏷️ Tags and categories: Use apps like Call Recorder by Lovakara that allow you to add tags (e.g., Work, Family, Legal").
• 🗑️ Autoclean: To avoid clogging memory, set up automatic deletion of old records (e.g., older than 30 days).

For long-term storage, we recommend:

1. Archive records on a PC or external disk every month.
2. Use.mp3 or.m4a formats to save space.
3. Encrypt sensitive records (for example, using VeraCrypt or the built-in MIUI function for secure folders).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Mi with MIUI 14 built-in "Secure folder" (Settings) → Confidentiality → The secure folder allows you to hide the records from prying eyes, but remember the password - when you reset the settings, the data from this folder will be deleted without the possibility of recovery.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi Mi