How to record a phone conversation on Xiaomi: all ways with examples

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that users face for a variety of reasons, from preserving important business negotiations to capturing evidence in controversial situations. While MIUI (Xiaomi’s branded shell) doesn’t always offer built-in call recording, there are proven ways to get around this limitation — both with standard tools and through third-party apps.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods for recording conversations on Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco and Black Shark devices, including models from 2023-2026, with special attention to legal aspects (so as not to break the law), technical nuances (for example, why recording may not work on some firmware), and alternative solutions for users with MIUI 14/15.

Important: Before recording, make sure that your actions comply with the laws of your country. Most regions require notifying the second subscriber of the record.

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

Some versions of MIUI (especially on devices for the Indian and global markets) have a built-in conversation recording feature hidden in the phone app settings and may not be available on European firmware due to legal restrictions.

To check for her presence:

• 📱 Open the phone application (pipe icon).
• 🔍 Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Select Settings.
• 🎤 Scroll down to the Recording of Conversations section (if not, proceed to the next method).
• 🔄 Turn on the switch and select which calls to record: All, Only the Favourites or Only the Unknown.

If you don't have an option, it means your firmware doesn't support it, and one of the apps described below will help.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI EU (European version) embedded recording is often disabled due to privacy laws, and attempts to enable it through the engineering menu can lead to failures.

2. applications for recording calls: TOP-3 verified versions

If there's no built-in feature, the best way to do that is to install a third-party app, and we tested dozens of programs and selected three of the most reliable ones that work on Xiaomi without any other software. ROOT-rights:

Before installing, check the permissions of the application: it must request access to the microphone, phone and storage. If there is no permission, the recording will not work.

Install the application from the official store|Provide all the permissions requested|Set up automatic recording in parameters|Check the free space on the device (1 hour of recording) ≈ 50MB)-->

3. Google Drive Recording: Hidden Method for MIUI

Little-known life hack: Google Drive can record calls through the Voice Input feature.This method works on all Xiaomi with Google Assistant installed and does not require additional applications.

Instructions:

1. Open Google Drive and click + → Record Voice.
2. Start recording before the call starts.
3. Make or receive a call – the sound will be recorded through the microphone.
4. At the end of the conversation, save the record to the cloud.

Cons of the method:

• 🔇 Only your voice is recorded (the interviewee can be heard quietly).
• 📱 You need to keep your phone next to the speaker.
• 🚫 Not suitable for speakerphone.

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If the recording is quiet, increase the microphone volume in the Sound and Vibration settings → Microphone Amplification (available on some Xiaomi models).

4.Using the second device: a reliable but inconvenient way

If software methods are not suitable (for example, due to firmware limitations), you can record a conversation using a second phone or voice recorder, which is legal and does not require software installation, but has obvious disadvantages:

How to do this:

1. Put the second phone next to the main one.
2. Turn on the voice recorder (for example, the standard application Voice Recording on Xiaomi).
3. Activate speakerphone on the main phone.
4. After the conversation, save the record.

⚠️ Note: In some countries (for example, in Russia), recording a conversation without notifying the interlocutor can be considered a violation of Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation ("Violation of the secrecy of correspondence!

5. Recording through the engineering menu: for advanced users

On Xiaomi devices with Qualcomm processors (most Redmi and Poco models), you can activate the hidden recording function through an engineering menu, a method that requires caution, as improper actions can disrupt the phone.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##36446337##
2. In the menu, select Audio → Normal Mode.
3. Find the Voice Call Recording option and set the Enabled value.
4. Save the settings and restart the phone.

After this manipulation, the Phone app will have a recording button during the call, but on some firmware (e.g. MIUI 15 Global), this method may not work due to the manufacturer's blocking.

6.Alternative solutions: cloud services and SIP-telephony

If you need to record calls regularly (for example, for a business), consider the following options:

• 🌐 Cloud PBX (such as Mango Office or Zadarma): Recording is done on the server and you access files via the web interface.
• 📞 SIP-Telephony: some operators (e.g, Tele2 MTS or MTS) offer call recording as part of a business tariff.
• 🔄 Call forwarding: You can configure forwarding to a virtual number with a recording function (e.g., via Google Voice).

These are suitable for legal entities or those who keep a large amount of business correspondence, and they are redundant for personal use.

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Cloud services record conversations in high quality and store them for years, but require a monthly payment (from 300 rubles).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi