How to record a phone conversation on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that users face for a variety of reasons, from preserving important business negotiations to recording evidence for legal purposes. However, the standard capabilities of MIUI in this matter are often limited – especially after the tightening of privacy policies in recent firmware versions. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of recording calls on Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi devices (including models from 2023 to 2026), given the limitations of Android 13/14 and the features of regional firmware.

It is important to understand that the legality of recording conversations depends on the laws of your country. Most jurisdictions require notifying the other participant of the recording, and we do not recommend using these methods to covertly collect information without the consent of the interlocutor, this may entail legal liability.

The material is structured from the simplest built-in solutions to advanced workarounds for power users. If you are looking for a way to record a conversation on Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or POCO F5, here you will find working instructions based on the latest MIUI 14/15 updates.

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

Some Xiaomi models (mainly in the Indian and global markets) retain the built-in conversation recording feature, despite Google's limitations.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Scroll down to the Recording Conversations section (or Call Recording in Global Firmware).

If you don't have a point, your firmware doesn't support it, so in this case, move on to the following methods. Please note that even if you have a feature, it can run unstable due to the limitations of Android 12+, where call recording is locked at the OS level for most applications.

On MIUI models for India (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G), the recording function is often activated by default, but saves files in.amr format with low bitrate.

• 📱 Go to Phone Settings → Apps → Phone → Permissions.
• 🔊 Make sure that the microphone access permission is enabled.
• 📁 Check the MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec folder in internal memory — it stores records.

⚠️ Warning: On Android 13/14 devices, embedded recording may be interrupted after 3–5 minutes due to OS limitations. This is not a bug, but a deliberate behavior of the system to protect privacy.

2. Call recording applications: top-5 solutions for Xiaomi

If the built-in feature is missing, third-party apps come to the rescue, but with Android 10+, most of them lost the ability to record the voice of the interlocutor due to API limitations. We tested nine popular apps and selected those that still work on Xiaomi in 2026:

Cube ACR remains the most reliable option for Xiaomi, but requires the right setup:

Install the app and grant all permissions |Enable the option "Use built-in recording module" |Select audio source: "Speak + microphone" |Disable battery optimization for the app |Reboot your phone after setting-->

For Boldbeast Call Recorder on Xiaomi with MIUI 14, use the following options:

• 📋 Record Mode: Select Mode 1 or Mode 8 (for newer models).
• 🔧 Fix Recording Issues → Enable Tweak Audio Route.
• 🎤 Audio Source: Voice Uplink + Downlink.

⚠️ Warning: Applications like Call Recorder – ACR can save records in the cloud by default. Check your privacy settings in the Cloud Backup section before using it and turn off automatic downloads if you don't need them.

3. Hidden recording via Google Drive: a workaround method

If you want to record without installing third-party applications, you can use Google Drive with voice recording, which is suitable for recording your voice (the voice of the interlocutor will only be recorded through the speaker on speakerphone).

1. Open Google Drive on your phone.
2. Click + → Record the audio.
3. Turn on speaker communication during the conversation and start recording.
4. After the call is complete, save the file to the Call_Records folder (create it in advance).

This method is the only one that works on 100% of Xiaomi models without root rights, but only records your side of the conversation.

• 📱 Place the phone down on a soft surface (absorbing echoes).
• 🔇 Use headphones with a microphone to reduce noise.
• 📀 Export records in.m4a format for better compression.

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If the recording is quiet, use the free AudioAlter service to normalize the volume without loss of quality.

4. Record calls via Bluetooth devices

Alternatively, a Bluetooth headset or a smartwatch with a recording function, which bypasses the limitations of Android because it is recorded on an external device.

• 🎧 Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 3 (with firmware from 2023)
• ⌚ Amazfit GTR 4 or Xiaomi Watch S3 (requires Zepp app).
• 📻 Sony WH-1000XM5 (built-in companion-app recording feature).

For example, the Xiaomi Watch S3:

1. Connect the watch to your phone via Bluetooth.
2. In the Zepp app, go to Settings → Notifications → Call Record.
3. Activate the Automatic Recording option.
4. After the call, the file will appear in the Health → Audio section.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔒 Sidesteps the limitations of Android 14.
• 📱 Does not load the phone processor.
• 🔋 Saves battery power on your smartphone.

⚠️ Warning: Some Bluetooth devices (e.g. AirDots Pro 2) record 8 kHz mono-mode audio. For legal purposes, such recordings may be considered inadmissible evidence due to poor quality.

5. Recording via second telephone or recorder

The most reliable, but least convenient way is to use a second device, suitable for important negotiations where recording quality is critical.

• 📱 Second smartphone: Place it next to the main phone speaker and use a voice recorder app (e.g. Easy Voice Recorder).
• 🎤 Digital recorder: Models like Sony ICD-UX570 or Olympus WS-853 can record from up to 5 meters away.
• 💻 Computer: Connect your phone to your PC via USB-C and use Audacity to record sound from the microphone.

To minimize noise:

• 📍 Place the recording device at a distance of 20-30 cm from the speaker.
• 🔇 Use directional microphones (e.g., Boya BY-M1).
• 🎛 Apply the Noise Reduction filter in Audacity for post-processing.

6. Root access: system-level recording

For advanced users willing to sacrifice the warranty, it is possible to record calls through Magisk and Xposed modules.This method allows you to bypass all the limitations of Android 14, but requires:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (fastboot oem unlock).
• 📱 Installed TWRP or OrangeFox Recovery.
• 🛠 CallRecorder module for Magisk.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires linking your Xiaomi account to your device).
2. Install Magisk through custom recovery.
3. Download the CallRecorder module and activate it in Magisk Manager.
4. Restart your phone and check for the recording option in the standard Phone app.

Advantages of root method:

• 🔊 Record both voices in high quality (up to 192 kbps).
• 📁 Automatically save to the Mi Cloud.
• 🔄 The ability to configure triggers (e.g., write only for unknown numbers).

⚠️ Warning: After unlocking the bootloader, Xiaomi will trigger hardware-based attestation, which can lead to blocking of Google Pay, Netflix HD and banking applications.

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Root access gives you maximum control over the recording of calls, but it voids the warranty and can disrupt secure applications, and only use this method if other options do not fit.

7.Legal aspects: what is permitted and what is not

Before recording conversations, read the laws of your country. Most jurisdictions have the following rules:

In business practice, it is customary to notify the interlocutor of the recording at the beginning of a conversation.

"Good day, I'm going to play a tape of the conversation to fix the terms of our agreement. Do you mind?"

If consent is obtained orally, it is sufficient for the legal use of the record; in some countries (e.g. Germany) written consent is required.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi