How to record a conversation on the phone on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all ways with photos and videos

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 9 may be necessary for recording important information, proving agreements or just for convenience. However, standard MIUI firmware does not always offer this feature out of the box - its availability depends on the software version and regional firmware. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of recording calls, including hidden settings, third-party applications and bypassing system restrictions.

The Redmi 9 (M2003J15SC/M2004J19C) is that recording conversations can be blocked at the operating system level due to privacy policy, but there are legitimate ways to circumvent this restriction without root rights. We tested all options on MIUI 12.5-14 and only selected working solutions.

Important: Before using the recording, notify the interlocutor about the conduct of audio recording to avoid legal problems. In some countries (for example, in Russia), recording a conversation without the consent of the second participant can be considered a violation of the law On Personal Data (FZ-152).

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

On some Xiaomi Redmi 9 firmware, the conversation recording feature is hidden, but it can be activated via the phone menu.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Select the item Record conversations (if not, see the next section).
4. Activate the switch and adjust the settings: 🔄 Automatic recording – for all calls or only for selected contacts. 📁 The save folder is by default MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. 🔊 Recording Notice – An audible beep at the beginning of a conversation (required for legality).

If you don't have a Record Conversations menu, your firmware doesn't support system-level functionality, so go to methods 2-5. Also check the firmware region: Global versions (MIUI Global) often disable the recording, and Chinese versions (MIUI China) or Indian versions (MIUI India) can be accessed.

⚠️ Attention: On firmware MIUI 13+ European region (EEA) The built-in call recording is locked at the Android kernel level, and attempts to enable it through the engineering menu (#4636###) can cause the telephony module to crash.

Hidden MIUI settings: how to enable recording through the engineering menu

If there is no standard item, try activating the recording via hidden settings. This method works on Redmi 9 with firmware up to MIUI 12.5 (newer versions may require a rollback or patch).

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and dial the code: ##847## (if it doesn't work, try ##4636## → Phone info → Telephony settings).
2. In the engineering settings menu, find Call Recording (or Call Recording).
3. Activate Enable Call Recording and save the changes.
4. Reboot the phone – in the phone application, a recording button will appear during the call.

If the engineering menu doesn't open, your firmware has blocked access to these settings. ADB-commands (see method 4).

3. Applications for recording calls: TOP-5 Working Options for Redmi 9

If the built-in methods didn’t work, install a third-party app. We tested dozens of programs and selected those that work consistently on Xiaomi Redmi 9 with Android 10/11 and MIUI 12-14.

To install any of these applications:

1. Download APK from an official website (such as Cube ACR) or from Google Play.
2. In your phone settings, allow installation from unknown sources: Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Launch the app and give access to the microphone, contacts and storage.
4. In the application settings, select the audio source: Voice Call + Mic (to record both interlocutors).

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If the app doesn't record the voice of the person, try to turn on "Speak" for 1-2 seconds at the beginning of the conversation.

4.Recording calls via ADB: for advanced users

This is a good idea if you are working with Android Debug Bridge (ADB). It allows you to enable a hidden recording function without root rights, but requires a computer and USB-cable.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. On your phone, activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. Click on MIUI Version 7 times until the notification “You became a developer” appears.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

Redmi 9

adb shell settings put global call_recording_support 1

Then:

adb shell settings put global call_recording_notification_type 1

Phone.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell am start -n com.android.server.telecom/.settings.CallRecordingSettings

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI setting ADB Some mobile operators (such as MTS or Beeline) block the recording at the network level, in which case only a third-party application with VoIP bypass will help.

5. Alternative methods: recording via second device or cloud services

If none of the above methods worked, consider alternative options:

• 📱 Second device: Put a second phone or recorder next to you (like the Xiaomi Mi Recorder) and turn on the record through the microphone.
• ☁️ Cloud services: some operators (e.g, Tele2) We offer the service "Recording conversations" for an additional fee (from 50) ₽/Records are stored on the operator's server.
• 🎧 Bluetooth headset with recording: devices like Sony ICD-UX570 or olimpus TP-8 They can record conversations via Bluetooth, but require pre-setting.
• 💬 Conference Call: Add a third person to the conversation (e.g. via Zoom or Skype) and include a recording on their side.

Important: When using a second recording device, make sure it supports either AAC or OPUS format – these codecs are best at transmitting speech in noisy environments.

For cloud services operators, contact support by number:

• MTS: *111*08#
• Beeline: *110*09#
• MegaFon: *105*0#
• Tele2: *611

6 Where records are stored and how to keep them

By default, call records for Xiaomi Redmi 9 are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

or (for third-party applications):

/storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/

To transfer the recordings to the PC or the cloud:

1. Connect your phone to your computer via USB (select File Transfer mode).
2. Copy files with the.amr or.mp3 extension to a safe location.
3. To save space on your phone, set up automatic booting to the cloud: 📁 Google Drive: Enable Auto Sync for CallRecordings folder. ☁️ Mi Cloud: In your phone settings, activate media backup.

If the records are not played on a PC, install codecs (such as the K-Lite Codec Pack) or convert files through the Online Audio Converter.

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Record files take up little space (1 minute of conversation ≈ 1-2 MB in AMR format), but with a large number can clog memory. Clean the folder regularly or set up automatic deletion of old records (in the settings of the write application).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 9 call recording