How to record a phone conversation on Xiaomi Redmi Note: all working ways

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones is a task that users face for various reasons: from saving important business negotiations to fixing evidence in controversial situations. MIUI This article will help you understand how to legally and technically correctly record conversations on your device, whether it is Redmi Note 10 Pro, Note 12 or earlier models.

We will look at both built-in tools (where they are available) and third-party apps, taking into account the latest restrictions of Google Play and privacy policies. SIM-Important: Before using any of the techniques, make sure that recording conversations does not violate the laws of your country - in some regions, this requires the consent of the interlocutor.

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

Some Xiaomi Redmi Note models (especially India, China and global versions based on the Xiaomi Redmi Note) MIUI 12-14) They have a built-in call recorder that can be hidden in the settings or disabled by default:

• 📱 For MIUI 14 (Android 13/14): Open the Phone app, click on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Record conversations. If there's no item, try the path: System settings → Annexes → Phone. → Permits → Microphone (enable access).
• 🔍 For older versions (MIUI 11-12): The phone menu can have a recording button right at the time of the call (appears after clicking on three dots).
• 🌍 Regional restrictions: European firmware often disabled because of GDPR. In this case, the change of the device region to India will help (see section 3).

How the built-in recording works:

• 🎤 Only the voice of the interlocutor is recorded (your voice may not be recorded due to Android restrictions).
• 📁 Files are saved in a folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec.amr or.mp3.
• ⚠️ Automatic recording of all calls can drain the battery 10-15% faster.

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If the built-in record is not available, check the firmware version in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI. On some custom firmware (for example, Xiaomi.EU) the function appears after the update.

2. Third-party annexes: TOP-5 provenance

If the built-in feature is missing, third-party apps will come to the rescue. Importantly, since 2022, Google Play has banned apps from recording calls through a microphone during a conversation (due to privacy policies), so many programs use workarounds such as recording via speakerphone or a virtual audio driver.

We tested 15 apps and selected the 5 most stable for Redmi Note:

Important: Cube-type applications ACR Boldbeast requires additional customization through ADB (Android Debug Bridge. Without it, they won't be able to record conversations on Android 10+. Instructions for setting up ADB You will find it in the next section.

3.Tune in. ADB to unlock the record (step-by-step instructions)

Since 2019, Google has tightened its rules for recording calls by blocking apps from accessing the audio stream during a conversation (ADB) — Android Debugging Tool: Here's How to Do It on Xiaomi Redmi Note:

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC (download from the official website)

Turn on Developer Mode on your phone (7 times click on Version) MIUI customized)

Activate Debugging on USB Allow imitation of location

Download Platform Tools from Google

Connect your phone to your PC with the original cable

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Step 1: Install ADB on PC

1. Unpack the downloaded platform-tools archive in a folder C:\adb.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Go to the folder with ADB: cd C:\adb

Step 2: Connecting the phone and checking the connection

1. In the command line, type: Adb devices The name of your device should appear (for example, 1234abcd If not, check the drivers and the cable.
2. Allow debugging on the phone (a pop-up window will appear).

Step 3: Issuance of Recording Permits

For the Cube. ACR enter alternately:

adb shell pm grant com.catalinagroup.callrecorder android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO


adb shell pm grant com.catalinagroup.callrecorder android.permission.READ_CONTACTS




adb shell pm grant com.catalinagroup.callrecorder android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS




adb shell pm grant com.catalinagroup.callrecorder android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS

For Boldbeast, use:

adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output true

Step 4: Reboot

After you execute the commands, restart your phone. Now the app can record conversations in the background.

⚠️ Attention: Adjustment ADB It is reset after the phone is reset to factory settings or firmware updates. Also, some banking applications (for example, SberBank Online) can block the operation of the device with unlocked debugging. USB.

4. Recording via speakerphone: an easy but not perfect way

If the setting ADB It's a complicated way to use a speakerphone recording method, which doesn't require root rights or special applications, but it has some significant disadvantages:

• 🔊 Sound quality: Records everything heard through the speaker (including echoes and ambient noise).
• 📱 How it works: Turn on speakerphone while talking and record sound with a standard voice recorder (Recording sound in a voice recorder) MIUI).
• ⚠️ Problem: The interviewer will hear an echo if the microphone of the phone is close to the speaker, and the method is not suitable for recording in noisy places.

Step-by-step:

1. Start the call and activate the speaker button (the speaker image button).
2. Open the standard Dictaphone app (or install Easy Voice Recorder from Google Play).
3. Start recording. Keep your phone at a distance. 20-30 sm from myself for better sound.
4. At the end of the conversation, save the file and, if necessary, cut the extra snippets in the audio editor (for example, Lexis Audio Editor).

5. Recording calls through the second SIM-card

If you want to record a conversation with the highest quality and no technical limitations, you can use conferencing with another device, which is suitable for important conversations where the quality of the recording is critical.

Method 1: Through the second SIM-map

• 📞 Before calling, ask a second person (such as a colleague) to call you on the second number.
• 🔄 Combine conference calls (on Redmi Note this is done via the Add Call button in the call menu).
• 🎤 The second participant records the conversation on his phone (for example, through a built-in voice recorder).

Method 2: Through IP-Telephony (such as Zoom or Skype)

• 💻 Launch a conference in Zoom or Skype on PC.
• 📱 Call from your smartphone to the conference number (or connect via the app).
• 🎥 On PC, enable screen and sound recording (e.g., via OBS Studio).

⚠️ Note: When using a conference call, the operator may charge for an additional outgoing call, and some subscribers may hear the second call signal, which will cause suspicion.

6.Legal aspects: when recording a conversation is legal

Before you record telephone conversations, make sure that it does not violate the laws of your country.

• 🇷🇺 Russia: Recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, using the recording in court may require proof of its reliability.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Consent of at least one of the interlocutors is required (Article 31 of the Constitution) and recording without consent is punishable by a fine.
• 🇪🇺 EU (GDPR): Recording is prohibited without the explicit consent of all participants, except if the recording is for official purposes (for example, a call center) with the notification of the subscriber.
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Laws vary by state, 12 states (e.g. California) require consent from all participants in a conversation.

How to defend yourself legally:

• 📢 Notify the interlocutor verbally of the recording at the beginning of the conversation (for example: “The conversation is recorded to fix the agreements").
• 📄 In business negotiations, send a recording agreement in advance (for example, in a letter or messenger).
• 🔒 Keep records in a secure location (such as an encrypted archive) and do not distribute them unnecessarily.

If the recording is to be used in court, consult a lawyer about the rules for recording evidence, and in some cases, notarization of the audio file may be required.

7.Alternative methods: cloud services and operator services

If software methods don’t work, consider alternatives to recording conversations:

How to connect the recording service with the operator:

1. Call your operator’s support team (e.g. *111# for MTS).
2. Check the availability of the service "Recording conversations" or "Call archive".
3. Activate the service through USSD-team.
4. Records will be available in your personal account or sent by email.

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Cloud and operator services are the most legal way to record, but they're not suitable for all tasks. ADB or use built-in functions MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Xiaomi Redmi Note