Screen recording on Xiaomi: a complete guide for all versions of MIUI

Why you need to record the screen and what you need to know before you start

Recording a screen on Xiaomi smartphones isn't just a way to save gameplay or streaming videos, it can create training videos, fix app bugs, show developers bugs, or even record video instructions for relatives, but before you get started, there are a few key points to consider.

First, not all versions of MIUI support embedded screen recording the same way, for example, on older devices (before MIUI 10), this feature may not be available at all, and on new ones (for example, MIUI 14 on Xiaomi 13 Pro) advanced settings are available - up to the choice of sound source. Second, screen recording can conflict with some applications, especially banking or instant messengers (for example, SberBank Online or WhatsApp can block recording for security reasons).

It’s also important to understand that long-term high-resolution writing (like 1080p or 4K) drains the battery quickly and takes up a lot of memory space. If you need to write something important, check the free space ahead of time and plug in the charger.

Method 1: Integrated screen recording in MIUI (the simplest method)

Most modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 11) have a built-in screen recording feature that requires no additional apps to install and is stable, but its capabilities are limited by basic settings.

To begin the recording:

1. Deploy the notification panel (swipe from top to bottom).
2. Find the Screen Record icon (usually a dot-in circle or video camera icon) if it's not there, click on the pencil (✏️) edit the panels and add it manually.
3. Slip the icon and confirm the start of the recording (permission to access media files may be required).

When you start, you'll see a floating panel with a timer and control buttons on the screen.

• 🎤 Turn on/off sound recording from the microphone (if you need to comment on what is happening).
• 📱 Show/Hide Touching Your Finger (Useful for Training Videos).
• ⏹ Stop recording or ⏸ suspend.

The finished videos are saved in the gallery in the ScreenRecordings or Screen Records folder.The default quality is 720p, but on some models (such as the Xiaomi 12T or POCO F5) you can choose 1080p in the recording settings.

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If the screen recording icon disappears from the notification panel, try restarting your smartphone or resetting the panel settings in Settings → Notifications Panel → Reset.

Method 2: Record the screen through Game Turbo (for gamers)

If you’re recording gameplay, the built-in Game Turbo mode in MIUI offers more flexible settings, which is suitable for devices with Snapdragon processors (such as the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ or POCO X5 Pro), where the Game Turbo is optimized for gaming.

How to turn on:

1. Open the game you want to record.
2. Swipe from left to right across the screen to call the Game Turbo panel (or click on the floating game icon if it appears).
3. Tapping the camera badge (🎥) and select the recording parameters: 🎮 Permission: 720p, 1080p Auto (depending on the model). 🔊 Sound source: only game, game + microphone. ⚡ Performance optimization (reduces lags during recording).

The advantage of this method is that it has minimal impact on FPS in games due to hardware optimization, but Game Turbo may not support recording in some applications (for example, Netflix or Disney+ due to copy protection).

Method 3: Third-party applications for enhanced capabilities

Xiaomi's built-in tools are good for basic tasks, but if you need additional features — like recording from a webcam, overlaying logos or streaming directly to YouTube — you'll have to use third-party programs.-3 tested applications:

Before installing, check the permissions of the application — some ask for access to special features (for example, to record system sound). This is normal, but if the application requires access to SMS or contacts, it is better to refuse to use it.

Method 4: Record screens via ADB (for advanced users)

If you need to record a screen without recording notifications (for example, for hidden logging) or with non-standard parameters (for example, a bitrate of 50 Mbps), you can use the device. ADB-This method requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and basic knowledge of working with the terminal.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Turn on USB debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (stick 7 times to become a developer), then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB.
3. Connect the phone to your PC and execute the command to start recording: adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --bit-rate 20000000 --size 1920x1080 Where: --bit-rate -- bitrate in bits (here 20 Mbps). --size -- resolution (e.g., 1080x2340 for vertical video).

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The video will be saved in the root folder of the device under the name record.mp4. This method works on all versions of MIUI, but does not allow you to record sound – this will require additional software on a PC (for example, OBS Studio).

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ADB-The recording is suitable for technical tasks (logging, testing), but is inconvenient for everyday use due to the need to connect to a PC.

Method 5: Write screen on Xiaomi using PC (Scrcpy)

If you need to record the screen of a Xiaomi smartphone on your computer (for example, for streaming or professional editing), the best option is the Scrcpy utility. It is free, works without root rights and transmits the image with minimal latency.

How to set up:

1. Download Scrcpy and install it on PC.
2. Enable debugging over USB on your smartphone (see the previous section).
3. Connect the phone with a cable and run scrcpy through the command line. To record, add the flag --record: scrcpy --record=output.mp4 --bit-rate=10M.
4. To record sound, use additional software, such as VB-Cable (for Windows) or SoundWire (for Wi-Fi audio transmission).

This feature is not available to ordinary users due to the limitations of Android.