Recording conversations on Xiaomi Redmi: all working ways in 2026

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge that users face for a variety of reasons, from recording important business negotiations to preserving evidence in controversial situations. However, standard MIUI features do not always include built-in call recording, especially on models for the European market, due to legal restrictions in some countries where recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited by law.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to record conversations on Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5 and other devices running MIUI 12-15. You will learn how to bypass system restrictions, which applications do not work root rights, and how to set up automatic recording for all incoming / outgoing calls.

Before you start, please note that in some regions (e.g. the EU and the United States), recording conversations without notifying the interlocutor may violate privacy laws, all methods are provided solely for familiarization and legal use in countries where it is allowed.

1. Built-in MIUI recording function (for global firmware)

On some Xiaomi Redmi models (mainly in the Asian market), the call recording feature is available out of the box.

1. Open the phone (calling) application.
2. Dial a number or select a contact to call.
3. During the conversation, pay attention to the screen – if there is a Record button (usually in the form of a dot circle), then the function is active.

If the button is not there, your firmware is not supporting it, and one of the alternative methods below will help.

On MIUI Global's firmware (European version), the recording is often disabled due to Google's policy, but it can be activated via hidden settings:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → About the phone and 7 times click on the version MIUI, to enable the developer mode.
• 🔧 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• 🎤 Find Call Record (if any) and turn it on.

⚠️ Attention: Starting with MIUI 14, this method doesn't work on all devices. If there's no item in the developer menu, move on to the next method.

2. Recording through the engineering menu (hidden method)

One little-known way is to use an engineering menu (Engineer Mode), which works on most Redmis with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, but requires caution:

#36446337## (for Snapdragon)
#4636## (alternative code)

After entering the code:

1. Choose Audio (or Hardware Testing → Audio).
2. Go to the Voice Call section.
3. Activate the Record Call Audio option (if available).

The records will be saved in the folder. /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/calls/. This method is not always stable – sound can be recorded with interference or only from one side (your voice or interlocutor).

3. applications for recording calls (without root)

If the built-in methods don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and we tested 10 popular programs and selected the 3 most reliable ones:

For Cube ACR (Recommended Solution), follow the instructions:

Install the app from Google Play|Open Cube ACR settings and select audio source: Voice Call + Mic|Enable Ignore Android Restrictions |Add Cube ACR to battery optimisation exceptions (Settings → Apps → Permissions → AutoRun)|Test the record of the test call-->

If the app does not record the voice of the interlocutor, try:

• 🔊 Turn on speaker during a conversation (recording will go through the microphone).
• 📱 Use headphones with a microphone (quality will improve).
• 🔧 In the manual Cube settings ACR Select Record Mode: 1 (for the MIUI).

4. Recording via second telephone or recorder

The most reliable (but not the most convenient) way is to use a second device.

• 📱 Old smartphone with voice recorder on.
• 🎤 External voice recorder (e.g. Sony) ICD-UX570).
• 💻 Laptop with microphone (for conference calls).

How to write:

1. Put the second phone next to the main one (microphone to speaker).
2. Enable recording on a recorder (in MIUI, the standard application is called Sound Recording).
3. Combine the beginning of the recording with the beginning of the conversation.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ It works on all Redmi models without restrictions.
• ✅ Both voices are recorded with good quality.
• ✅ No risk of conflict with the firmware.

⚠️ Note: This method may cause the person to hear echoes or extraneous noises. For important calls, test the quality of the recording in advance.

5. Google Voice recording (for the United States and supported regions)

If you are in the United States or a country where Google Voice is available, you can use its built-in recording feature.

1. Install Google Voice from the Play Market.
2. Register and get a virtual number.
3. During the call, press 4 on the keyboard - the recording will begin (the interlocutor will hear a voice notification).

The recordings are saved in the Google account and are available for listening in the web version of the service.

• 🚫 It only works for Google Voice calls (not standard calls).
• 🚫 The interviewee will be notified of the recording.

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If Google Voice is not available in your area, try changing the country in your Google account settings or use a VPN (but this may violate the service's policies).

6. Alternative methods (for advanced users)

If none of the above methods work, consider advanced options:

6.1. Recording through ADB (no root)

With Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can activate hidden recording functions.

• 🖥️ Computer installed ADB.
• 📱 Developer Mode on Redmi enabled.
• 🔌 USB-plug-in.

Commands for activation:

adb shell settings put global call_recording_support 1


adb shell settings put global call_recording_auto 1

Once done, restart the phone. In some cases, this includes a hidden recording button in a standard call.

Installation of custom firmware

Firmware like LineageOS or Pixel Experience often includes the default call record feature, but this method requires:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (bootloader).
• 🛠️ Skills of working with TWRP custom ROM.
• ⚠️ Risk understanding (loss of warranties, possible bugs).

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Custom firmware is an extreme method, and most Xiaomi Redmis have enough apps like Cube ACR or recording via a second phone.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi Redmi