Recording phone calls on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is a useful feature that can be useful for storing important information, evidence, or just for convenience. However, many users find that the call recording option is either missing from the menu or is unstable, and the reason lies in Google’s policy and MIUI restrictions, which depend on the firmware version and regional settings.
In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to enable recording of conversations on the Redmi Note 10S, from standard settings of the Phone application to hidden functions and third-party applications. We will focus on the nuances of working on different versions of MIUI (12, 13, 14) and the legal aspects of recording calls. If you are looking for a reliable method without risking privacy, here you will find detailed instructions with explanations.
1. Standard recording of conversations in the Phone application
On most Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi Note 10S, the call recording feature is built into the standard Phone app, but availability depends on the MIUI version and regional restrictions, for example, in some countries (e.g. the EU), the option may be hidden due to privacy laws.
To check for the presence of the function:
- 📱 Open the Phone app and go to the Recent tab.
- 🔍 Press on. ⋮ (three dots in the upper right corner) and select Settings.
- 🎤 Scroll down to the Record of Conversations section (if not, see the next section).
- 🔄 Turn on the Automatic Recording Switch or select Record Manually.
If the Call Record section is missing, it doesn't mean that the function is completely disabled, it may be hidden in the depths of the system, in which case activation through a hidden menu of engineering settings or installing an alternative firmware (more on this later) will help.
2. Hidden recording activation via engineering menu
On the Redmi Note 10S with MIUI 12/13 firmware, call recording is sometimes hidden, but it can be enabled via an engineering menu, which doesn’t work on all devices, but it’s worth trying if the standard method didn’t work.
Instructions:
- Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
- In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
- Scroll down to Turn on/off call recording (may be called Voice Record).
- Activate the option and restart the phone.
After rebooting, the Phone app settings should show a Call Record section, and if it's not available, try updating your firmware or using third-party apps.
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Before using the engineering menu, check the version of MIUI in Settings → About Phone. On MIUI 14, this method may not work due to changes in the system.
3. Recording calls via Google Drive (alternative method)
If the built-in feature is not available, you can use automatic recording via Google Drive, which works on most Android devices, including the Redmi Note 10S, but requires an Internet connection.
How to set up:
- ☁️ Install Google Drive from the Play Market (unless installed).
- 📞 Open the phone and go to Settings. → Recording of conversations.
- 🔄 Select Write to Google Drive and log in to your Google account.
- 🎧 All conversations will be automatically saved to the cloud in the Call Recordings folder.
The advantage of this method is that records are stored in the cloud and do not take up space on the phone, but there are also disadvantages: stable Internet is required, and recording quality can deteriorate when the signal is weak, and Google may restrict access to the feature in some regions.
What if Google Drive doesn’t offer a recording option?
4. Third-party applications for recording calls
If the built-in methods don't work, third-party apps come to the rescue, and the most popular and reliable ones are:
| Annex | Features | Cons | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cube Call Recorder | Records both sides of the conversation, cloud integration | Paid version for full functionality | Play Market |
| Call Recorder – ACR | Supports automatic recording rules, encryption | A complex interface for beginners | Play Market |
| Truecaller | Record + Block Spam, Free | Requires registration, time limit for recording | Play Market |
| RMC: Android Call Recorder | Works without root, recording in high quality | Advertising in the free version | Play Market |
When choosing an application, pay attention to:
- 🔒 Privacy: Some applications send data to servers.
- 📱 Compatibility with MIUI: Not all programs work well on Xiaomi.
- 🎙️ Recording quality: Test before important calls.
Check the reviews of the application in the Play Market
Download APK only from official sources
Provide all necessary permissions (microphone, memory, contacts)
Test the recording on a short call-->
5. Legal nuances of recording telephone conversations
Before recording conversations, it is important to understand the legal consequences: in most countries, recording calls without the consent of the interlocutor is considered a violation of privacy law.
- 📜 Personal Use: if the record is for personal purposes (e.g., recording of agreements) and is not distributed.
- ⚖️ If you have notified the record (for example, you said: "The conversation is recorded").
- 🚨 Evidence in court: In some countries, records are accepted as evidence, but only if they are obtained legally.
In Russia, according to Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation and Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, recording conversations without consent is allowed only in cases provided for by law (for example, to protect their rights in court), the EU has even stricter rules (GDPR), where recording without consent can entail a fine.
⚠️ Note: If you record conversations for work (e.g. as a sales manager), make sure your company has official permission to do so.
6 Where records are stored and how to find them
If you used the built-in recording feature, the files are saved to the phone’s memory along the way:
/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/For recordings via Google Drive:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/Call RecordingsTo listen to or delete the recordings:
- 📁 Open the files. → Internal memory. → MIUI → sound_recorder.
- 🔊 The files are formatted.m4a or.amr and named by the date/time of the call.
- 🗑️ To free up space, delete unnecessary entries manually or through the Phone app.
On the Redmi Note 10S with MIUI 13+, records are automatically archived after 30 days unless your storage settings are changed. To avoid this, transfer important files to another location (for example, to a memory card or to the cloud).
7. Frequent problems and their solutions
Redmi Note 10S users often experience the following problems when recording conversations:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| No recording option in the settings | Regional restrictions of MIUI | Change region to "India" in your phone settings or use the engineering menu |
| Recording is terminated or not retained | Insufficient memory or application error | Clear the phone app cache or use a third-party recorder |
| The interviewee is not heard on the tape. | Android 10+ restrictions on recording the microphone of the interlocutor | Use VoIP-enabled applications (e.g. Cube Call Recorder) |
| The records take up too much space. | High quality recording or large number of files | Set up compression in the application or transfer files to the cloud |
⚠️ Attention: On the Redmi Note 10S firmware MIUI 14 may not work recording via Bluetooth headset. In this case, connect wired headphones or use the speaker phone.