Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that users face for a variety of reasons, from fixing important business negotiations to preserving evidence in controversial situations. However, standard MIUI capabilities do not always allow you to do this directly — unlike some other Android devices where the recording feature is built into the Phone application. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to record conversations on Xiaomi in 2026, including the use of an embedded voice recorder, third-party applications and hidden firmware functions.
The peculiarity of Xiaomi smartphones (and most Android devices) is the limitations of the operating system: since Android 9, Google has blocked applications from accessing the audio stream during calls for security reasons.This means that the classic “talk recorders” from Google Play often work unstable or require root rights. But there are workarounds – and we will examine them in detail, starting with the simplest method through a standard voice recorder.
1.Can I record a conversation through a standard Xiaomi voice recorder?
Xiaomi’s standard Dictaphone (or Sound Recorder) application doesn’t have direct integration with the telephony module, so it can’t automatically record conversations during a call.
- 📱 Manual recording via speaker: turn on speakerphone and run voice recorder next to the phone's microphone.The quality will be medium, but the method works without additional applications.
- 🔌 Connecting an external microphone: if you connect a wired headset with a microphone, the recorder will be able to record the sound from it, but the voice of the interlocutor will be quiet.
The main disadvantage of this method is that the recording is only from the side, and the voice of the interlocutor is recorded through the speaker with interference, and other solutions will be required to fully record both participants in the dialogue.
⚠️ Note: In some regions (e.g. the EU), recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor may violate privacy laws.
2. Hidden MIUI features: how to enable recording conversations without root
MIUI 12-14 has a hidden call recording feature, but it's disabled by default and doesn't work on all models.
- Open the Phone app and go to Settings → Record conversations.
- If you don’t have one, use the activation code: ##2663## After you enter, you will open a testing menu where you can select Auto Answer → Enable Call Recording.
- Restart the phone. In some cases, the recording option will appear in the phone's settings after that.
This method works on Qualcomm processor devices (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro) and is not guaranteed on MediaTek models. If the feature does not appear, move on to the following methods.
Why is Xiaomi hiding the recording of conversations?
3. Top.-3 Applications for recording conversations on Xiaomi (without root)
If the standard methods didn’t work, install one of the specialized applications, and we tested them on the Xiaomi 13 Pro and Redmi Note 12 with MIUI 14:
| Annex | Features | Cons | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cube ACR | Records both sides, integration with contacts, cloud storage | Advertising in the free version, sometimes does not catch calls | Google Play |
| Call Recorder – ACR | VoIP support, spam call filtering, export to MP3 | Requires audio source setting (select "Voice Call") | Google Play |
| Truecaller | Record + number detector, spam blocking | Recording only works for incoming calls | Google Play |
Before installing, check the permissions of the application: it must have access to the Microphone, Phone and Warehouse.
Enable "Record all calls" in the application settings |
Select the source of the audio: "Voice Call" (not "Microphone")|
Disable battery optimization for the application in MIUI | settings
Check the recording with a test call-->
Important: On Xiaomi with Android 12+, apps may need additional permission to access call notifications. Go to Settings → Apps → Permissions Management → Special Access → Access to Notifications and turn it on for the selected recording app.
4. Record conversations via Google Drive (alternative method)
If you need to record outgoing calls and previous methods have failed, use the Screen Recording feature, which is suitable for recording important conversations (for example, with a bank or support team):
- Enable Screen Recording in the Quick Settings Panel (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
- Activate the option of Sound capture (microphone + system sounds).
- Make a call and start recording the screen, and the sound will be saved in the video file.
- Remove the audio track from the video using the MP3 Video Converter app.
The downsides of the method are that the file size is large and post-processing is necessary, but it works on any Xiaomi model without any additional applications.
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To reduce noise in the recording, use headphones with a microphone and turn on the screen recording in a quiet room. System sounds (voice of the interlocutor) will be cleaner than through the speaker.
5.Advanced Guide: Writing through ADB (no root)
For users willing to work with ADB, there is a way to enable hidden command-line recording of conversations.This method has been tested on Xiaomi Mi 11 and POCO F4:
Steps:
- Install ADB Tools on your PC.
- Turn on USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
- Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global call_recording_support 1
- Reboot the device. The phone application should have a recording button.
If the button doesn’t appear, try the alternative command:
adb shell am start -n com.android.server.telecom/.settings.CallRecordingSettings⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Some mobile operators also block the recording at the network level (for example, MTS Russia).
6 How to save and process recorded conversations
Recorded files are usually stored in the CallRecordings or SoundRecorder folder in internal memory to organize them:
- 📁 Rename files by date and interlocutor (for example, 2026-05-15_Ivanovo.mp3).
- ☁️ Upload to the cloud: Google Drive, Yandex Drive or Mi Cloud (if you use a Xiaomi account).
- 🔇 Remove noise with Audacity (a free audio editor for PC) or the Lexis Audio Editor app on your phone.
To automate the process, use the Automate app (available on Google Play): it can move new records to the cloud or send them to email immediately after a call is completed.
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Always check the quality of the first record! Some applications save files in.amr format with low bitrate. In the recording software settings, select MP3 or WAV format for best sound.
7. Frequent problems and their solutions
Problem 1: The app doesn't record the voice of the person you're talking to. Solution: In the app settings, select the source of Voice Call audio (not Microphone). If you don't have an option, try another software.
Problem 2: Recording is terminated in 5-10 minutes. Solution: Turn off battery optimization for the application (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All Apps → [application name] → No restrictions).
Problem 3: On Xiaomi with Android 13+, apps don't see calls. Solution: Enable the app to access the Call Log and Notifications in the permission settings.
Problem 4: Recording is saved in an uncomfortable format (.amr.solution): Convert files to MP3 using Online-Convert or VLC.