Recording conversations on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: all ways with proven life hacks

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is still one of the most popular budget smartphones, but the issue of recording phone conversations is the most difficult for owners. Unlike flagship models, where the call recording function is often built out of the box, it depends on the version of MIUI and regional firmware. In this article, 5 proven ways to record a conversation on the Redmi Note 10S, including hidden settings, third-party apps and bypassing the restrictions of Google Play.

It’s important to understand that since 2022, Google has tightened its policy on apps for recording calls in the Play Market, and many popular utilities (such as Cube Call Recorder) have stopped supporting a new version of Android or require that the new version of Android be re-enabled. ROOT-We tested all the methods on the Redmi Note. 10S s MIUI 14.0.6 (Android 12) and selected only working solutions - without the risk of blocking the account or loss of warranty.

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

On some Redmi Note 10S firmware, the conversation recording feature is hidden but not removed, and can be activated through the code of the engineering menu or the phone app settings.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Scroll down to the Record of Conversations section (if there is no item, read on).
4. Turn on the switch and select the save format (.amr or.mp3).

If you don't have Record Conversations on the menu, don't despair. On firmware for India, Russia and the global version, the feature is often disabled for legal reasons, but it can be unlocked through a hidden menu:

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Once you enter the code, you will open the MTK Engineer Mode menu. Go to: Engineer Mode → MTK Settings → Telephony → Audio → Normal Mode → Type and select Stereo. This will enable recording support from both speakers (your voice and the interlocutor). Without this step, the recording will be one-way - only the subscriber's voice.

⚠️ Warning: Some firmwares may lose the sound in the headphones after activating the recording through the engineering menu. To return it, repeat the steps and select Headset Mode instead of Stereo.

2. Call recording applications: TOP-3 working in 2026

If the built-in feature is missing or is not stable, third-party apps will come to the rescue. The main problem is that most utilities from Google Play have stopped supporting call recording due to the limitations of Android 10+. We selected 3 proven solutions that bypass locks:

• 📱 Cube Call Recorder ACR — It's the most secure, but it requires you to configure permissions. MIUI 15 without ROOT. Disadvantage: Free version limits recording time.
• 🔊 Call Recorder by Lovekesh is a simple app that automatically records all calls. Supports cloud-based storage in Google Drive.
• 📤 Truecaller, a well-known numbering app, now knows how to record calls (a feature available in regions where it is allowed by law). MIUI.

For applications to work correctly, it is necessary:

Give all permissions (microphone, memory, phone)

Disable battery optimization for the application

Enable "Autostart" in the MIUI settings

Check that the app is not blocked by Xiaomi’s “Security”-->

Cube Call Recorder ACR will require:

1. In the application settings, select VoIP Mode (even if you don’t make a call over the internet).
2. Enable the option of Ignore Battery Optimizations.
3. Add the application to the Exceptions in the MIUI Optimization settings (Settings → Special Opportunities → MIUI Optimization).

⚠️ Warning: If the application does not automatically start recording, check if Google Phone (the standard Google Call App) blocks it, and you will need to use an alternative call, such as True Phone Dialer.

3. Recording via second telephone or recorder

If the software doesn't work, the old-fashioned way is to record a conversation on another phone or voice recorder, which is 100% workable, but requires training:

• 📵 Use a second smartphone with a voice recorder on (such as an iPhone or another Xiaomi.
• 🎤 Connect an external microphone to a second phone for better sound quality (e.g., a lavalier microphone for 300-500 rubles).
• 🔇 Turn on speakerphone on Redmi Note 10S, Keep the speaker away from the microphone of the second device to avoid echoes.

For maximum recording quality:

1. Close all windows and doors in the room to reduce noise.
2. Use a voice recorder app with noise reduction (e.g. Voice Recorder & Audio Editor).
3. After recording, cut the silence at the beginning and end of the file with Audacity (a free audio editor for PC).

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If you are recording a conversation for judicial purposes, save the original file without editing, otherwise the recording may be deemed inadmissible evidence due to "montage traces."

4. Hidden recording via Google Voice (US and VPN only)

Google Voice offers a free record of incoming calls, but officially only works for US numbers, but with a VPN and a little trick you can get around this restriction:

1. Install a VPN with servers in the United States (e.g., ProtonVPN or Windscribe).
2. Register your Google Voice account via your browser (you will need a US number to confirm that you can buy a virtual account for $1–2 on SMS-Activate).
3. In Google Voice settings, enable Call recording.
4. When you make an incoming call, press 4 on the keyboard and the recording will start automatically.

Cons of the method:

• 🚫 It only works for incoming calls.
• 📶 Requires a stable Internet connection (calls go through VoIP).
• 💰 Virtual number costs money (albeit a little bit).

5. Recording conversations via PC (for tech-savvy)

If you're willing to take the time to set up, you can arrange a computer call record.

• 🖥️ PC Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 Cable USB (or Wi-Fi for wireless connection).
• 🛠️ Scrcpy (for screen broadcasting) + Audacity (for recording sound).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install scrcpy – a program for managing Android from a PC.
2. Connect Redmi Note 10S over USB, enable Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times Press → Additional → For Developers).
3. Run scrcpy and wait for the display of the smartphone screen on the PC.
4. Open Audacity, select Stereo Mix as the sound source (or Line Entry if you use an external microphone).
5. Start recording in Audacity and make a call via scrcpy.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎚️ Full control over recording quality (you can configure bitrate, format, noise cancellation).
• 🔒 The record is stored directly on your PC, not on your phone (useful if you are afraid of data leakage).

⚠️ Note: Scrcpy recording may delay up to 1-2 seconds, which is not critical for personal use, but is not acceptable for professional purposes (e.g. interviews).

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To record outgoing calls via PC, be sure to use an external microphone – the built-in microphone of the laptop will capture echoes from the smartphone speakers.

Legal aspects: can conversations be recorded without consent

Before you record calls, make sure it doesn't break the law.The rules vary by country:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: Recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, you can only use the recording in court if it is obtained legally by means of a legal means.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine: At least one of the interlocutors must agree (Article 307 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine) Recording without consent may be regarded as a violation of the confidentiality of correspondence.
• 🇪🇺 EU: In most countries (e.g. Germany, France) recording without consent is prohibited and punishable by fines.
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Laws vary by state, and some (e.g., California) require consent from all participants in the conversation.

To avoid problems:

• 📢 Warn the interviewer in advance about the recording (for example: “I am recording the conversation for the record, you are satisfied with this?»).
• 📝 Keep proof of consent (SMS, letter, audio recording with confirmation).
• 🚫 Do not distribute the record to third parties without a good reason (for example, to protect your rights in court).

In Russia and CIS countries, recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed, but it can not be used for blackmail, distribution on the network or other illegal actions. If you record a conversation for a trial, it is better to obtain the consent of the other party (at least verbally).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Redmi Note 10S