How to record a phone conversation on Xiaomi Redmi 7: all ways with instructions

Recording phone calls on Xiaomi Redmi 7 may be necessary to record important information, confirm agreements or just for personal archives. However, standard MIUI features on this model have limitations — in some regions, the call recording feature is disabled due to legal requirements. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, from hidden settings to third-party applications, and also talk about legal aspects that should be considered.

It's important to understand that Redmi 7 runs on Android 9 Pie with a MIUI 10/11 shell, and the available recording methods depend on the firmware version. For example, in Chinese versions of MIUI, call recording is often active by default, whereas in global builds it has to be activated manually or bypasses. We tested all methods on current firmware in 2026 - below only working solutions.

1. Built-in call recording function in MIUI: how to enable

On Xiaomi Redmi 7 with global firmware, the default recording of conversations is hidden, but it can be activated via an engineering menu or special commands. This method does not require root rights and works on most versions of MIUI 10-12.

First, check if the function is available in the standard interface:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Scroll down to the Recording of Conversations section (if there is no item, proceed to the next method).

If there is no partition, use the activation code:

##6484##

Once you enter the code, the dialer will have a hidden MTK Engineer Mode menu. Go to MTK Settings → Telephony → Audio → Normal Mode and activate the Voice Record option. On some firmware, this path may be different — if the menu doesn’t open, try an alternative method with ADB.

2. Recording through the Engineering Menu (MTK)

Redmi 7 is built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset, but in some regions (for example, India, China) a modification with a MediaTek Helio processor is used. If your model is of the second type, call recording can be enabled through the MTK engineering menu.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##36446337###
2. In the menu that opens, select Engineering Mode MTK → MTK Settings.
3. Go to Telephony → Audio → Normal Mode.
4. Find the Voice Record option and set the Enabled value.
5. Save the settings and restart the phone.

After activation during the call, a record button (mic icon) next to the hands-free and retention keys will appear. MIUI/sound_recorder/calls inner-memory.

⚠️ Note: This method doesn't work on firmware with Qualcomm. Check the CPU type in Settings → The phone. → Processor model.

Make sure that the model is on MediaTek

Make a backup copy of the data

Charge your phone at least 30%

Check the free space (1 minute of recording ≈ 1 MB)

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3.Use of applications to record calls

If the built-in methods don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue.

• 📱 Cube Call Recorder ACR — It records automatically, supports cloud storage.
• 🎤 Call Recorder by Lovekesh – simple interface, recording format MP3. It works without root, but can conflict with MIUI.
• 🔊 Automatic Call Recorder - Flexible settings (only record certain contacts) Paid version removes ads.

Installation and configuration (as in the example of Cube ACR):

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, give access to the Microphone, Contacts and Warehouse.
3. In the settings, enable Automatic Write and select the format (MP3 is recommended to save space).
4. Add the application to Auto Run (in MIUI: Settings → Applications → Auto Run).

The recordings will be saved in the application folder. For reliability, set up automatic download in Google Drive or Dropbox.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 12+ Call recording applications can be blocked by the system. If the recording does not start, add the application to Settings → Special permits → Display over other apps and Modify system settings.

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Before installing the app, check the reviews for the past 2-3 months – some programs stopped working after the MIUI updates.

4. Record calls via Google Voice (US and Europe)

If you're in a region where Google Voice is available, you can use its built-in recording feature, which is suitable for outgoing calls through the app.

Instructions:

1. Install Google Voice.
2. Register and get a virtual number (not available in all countries).
3. Press 4 on the keyboard and the recording will start automatically.
4. At the end of the conversation, the record will appear in the call history and will be available for download.

The advantage of the method is that records are stored in the Google cloud, they are easy to export, disadvantages: it only works for outbound calls via Google Voice, and the service is officially unavailable in Russia and some other countries.

5. Manual recording of a conversation using a dictaphone

If automatic methods do not work, you can record a conversation manually using a standard recorder or a third-party application (for example, Easy Voice Recorder), which is universal, but requires the on-hand drive.

Step-by-step:

1. Before calling, open the Recorder (standard MIUI or third-party application).
2. Start recording and put your phone next to you (or use headphones with a microphone).
3. During the conversation, turn on speakerphone so that the microphone of the recorder picks up both voices.
4. At the end, save the record and, if necessary, cut the extra fragments.

Advantages: it doesn't require root rights, it works on any firmware, disadvantages: low quality recording (interference, echo), the need to keep the phone close to you, and for better sound, use an external microphone connected via a remote device. OTG-adapter.

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Manual recording is the only legally safe method if you don't notify the person you're recording, but the sound quality is going to be worse than the software.

Legal aspects: can conversations be recorded

In most countries, recording telephone conversations is regulated by law.

• 📜 Russia: It is allowed to record conversations only with the notification of the interlocutor (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, Art. 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).The use of the recording in court without the consent of the second party is possible only in exceptional cases (for example, proof of threats).
• 🇺🇸 Most states have a one-party rule, you're satisfied, California and 11 other states require consent.
• 🇪🇺 EU: Pos GDPR Recording conversations without consent is considered a breach of confidentiality unless proven to be a “legal necessity".

On Xiaomi Redmi 7, when you activate the built-in record, MIUI automatically plays the message: "This conversation is recorded." In third-party applications, this feature must be enabled manually in the settings.

If you plan to use the records for legal purposes:

• Notify the interlocutor in advance (orally or via SMS).
• Keep the original files without editing.
• Record the date and time of the conversation (all applications do this automatically).

⚠️ Note: In some countries (e.g. Germany, France), even storing records without consent may be considered a violation.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 7 call recording