Recording conversations on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: official and alternative methods

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 The Pro remains one of the brand’s most popular smartphones, but the call recording feature is not obvious. 13), where the record is built into the standard application "Phone", owners Note 9 Pro has to use workarounds - from hidden settings MIUI In this guide, we will discuss all working methods, including those that work on the latest versions of firmware. MIUI 14/13 Android 12/11.

It is important to understand that the legality of recording conversations depends on the legislation of your country. In Russia, according to Art. 138 of the Criminal Code, recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed only if you are a participant. In the EU and the United States, the rules are tougher - you need to notify the second party.

This article is relevant for all modifications of the Redmi Note 9 Pro:

• 📱 Redmi Note 9 Pro (global version, joyeuse)
• 📱 Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (Indian version, excalibur)
• 📱 Redmi Note 9S (International version, curtana)

1. Built-in call recording in MIUI: where to look?

A checkpoint question: is there official call recording support in your region? Xiaomi blocks this feature at the firmware level for some countries (including Russia and the EU) due to legal restrictions. MIUI There are traces of this option and it can be activated.

Check for the feature along the way: Settings → Apps → Phone → Recording calls.

If you don't have a point, your firmware hides it, and one of the alternative methods below will help.

For owners of firmware with an Indian or global build (for example, MIUI Global 14.0.2), the record can be accessed by default.

1. Open the phone app.
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right.
3. Select Settings → Recording calls.
4. Activate the Automatic Record switch or select Record manually.

⚠️ Note: Some of the updates to MIUI 14 call recording may be missing.This is due to Google's policy to restrict app access to the microphone during calls (starting with Android 12).

2. Hidden recording activation via Engineering Mode

If there is no record in the settings menu, you can unlock it through the engineering menu, which works on most versions of MIUI, but it takes care that wrong actions can disrupt the phone.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Usage statistics.
3. Press three points (⋮) In the upper right corner and select Show call recording option.
4. Reboot the phone.

After rebooting in the settings of the application "Phone" should appear the item Record calls.

Enter the code ##4636## in the Phone app

Check for "Usage statistics"

Activate the "Show call recording option" option

Reset the device-->

Important: On MIUI 14 firmware with Android 13, this method may not work due to changes in security policy, in which case use third-party applications (section 4).

3. Recording via Google Drive (official workaround)

Xiaomi has integrated the automatic recording of conversations with saving in Google Drive into MIUI, which is legal and does not require root rights, but has limitations:

• 🔹 It only works for incoming calls.
• 🔹 Records are saved in the cloud, not on the device.
• 🔹 Active Internet connection is required.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Google → Backup.
2. Activate Call Backup.
3. Select a Google account to save.
4. Enable the option of Automatic recording of incoming.

The recordings will be available in the Call Recordings folder on your Google Drive.

⚠️ Note: This method may conflict with the privacy policies of some operators (for example, MTS or Beeline.

4. Third-party annexes: TOP-3 tested

If the built-in methods don't work, there are third-party apps left, and we tested dozens of options and selected those that work well on the Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI 14/13:

Cube Call Recorder ACR (the best choice for most users)

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, give access to the Microphone, Contacts and Warehouse.
3. In the settings, select the Record Source → Voice Call + Mic (for recording both interviewees).
4. Activate Automatic Recording or set up rules for specific contacts.

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If the application does not record the voice of the interlocutor, try in the settings to enable the option "Use an alternative recording method" and restart the phone.

Recording through the second device (hardware method)

If the software is not suitable (for example, due to corporate security policy), you can use an external voice recorder or a second phone, this method is guaranteed to work on any firmware and is not subject to the limitations of Android.

Equipment required:

• 🎤 External voice recorder (e.g. Sony) ICD-UX570 or Zoom H1n).
• 🔌 3.5 mm adapter → USB-C (if the jack-jack recorder).
• 📱 Second device (smartphone/tablet) with a recording application (e.g. Voice Recorder).

How to record a conversation:

1. Connect the recorder to the Redmi Note 9 Pro via an adapter or place it next to the phone speaker.
2. Turn on the recorder before the call starts.
3. Use a speakerphone or headphones with a microphone for better quality.
4. After the conversation, save the file and transfer it to the main device.

6. Root methods: system-level recording

Advanced recording capabilities are available for advanced users who are ready to get root rights, and this method is suitable if:

• 🔧 You need to record all calls (incoming and outgoing) without passes.
• 🔧 Integration with cloud services (e.g. Yandex Drive or Dropbox) is required).
• 🔧 You need a record in.wav format with a high bitrate (up to 320 kbit / s).

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader on the Redmi Note 9 Pro through the official Xiaomi tool.
2. Install Custom Recovery (TWRP) and get root rights with Magisk.
3. Download the Call Recorder for Magisk module from the XDA Developers repository.
4. Install the module via Magisk Manager and restart the phone.
5. The records will be automatically saved in /sdcard/CallRecordings/.

⚠️ Attention: Getting root rights voids Xiaomi's warranty and may cause the device to malfunction. MIUI 14 with 2023 security patch and newer, some Magisk modules may not work.

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Root methods give you maximum control over the recording, but require technical skills and cancel the warranty. Use them only if other methods do not work.

7 Legal aspects: what does the law say?

Before you record conversations, check out the legal regulations of your country, and the table below shows the key points for popular regions:

In Russia, recording of a conversation is allowed if you are a participant, but it is forbidden to distribute the recording without the consent of the interlocutor (Article 137 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).

Example notification: "The conversation is recorded to capture important information. Do you mind?"

This is enough to avoid legal risks.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Redmi Note 9 Pro