Screen recording on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways with video instructions

Screen recording on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that can be used to create guides, streams, save important moments from games or video calls. However, not all users know that MIUI has several ways to record what is happening on the display, from built-in tools to hidden features of the engineering menu. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, including those that work even on low-end models of Redmi and POCO without root rights.

The feature of the screen recordings on Xiaomi is that the system automatically optimizes bitrate and resolution depending on the model. For example, on the flagship Xiaomi 14 or Black Shark, 4K@60FPS recording is available, while on the Redmi Note 12, the maximum quality is limited to 1080p@30FPS. We will tell you how to circumvent these restrictions and get the best quality without losing performance.

1. Built-in screen recording in MIUI: where is located and how to turn on

The easiest way is to use the standard Screen Recording tool, which is available in MIUI 12-14 firmware, which requires no additional applications and supports recording sound from a microphone or system sounds (on some models).

• 📱 Method 1: Swipe down the notification bar and find the Screen Record icon (if not, click Edit and add it manually).
• ⚙️ Method 2: Go to Settings → Special facilities → Screen recording (the path may differ depending on the version) MIUI).
• 🔍 Method 3: Use search by settings – type “screen recording” in the search bar.

Once activated, a floating panel with control buttons will appear on the screen.

• 🎤 Turn on/off sound recording from the microphone.
• 📹 Change the permit (if supported).
• ⏱️ Set a timer for a delayed recording (useful for streams).
• ✏️ Draw on the screen during recording (the function "Drawing»).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) The built-in screen recording may not be available due to the limitations of the iron, in which case use the methods in the following sections.

2. Screen recording via Game Turbo: a hidden feature for gamers

If you don't find a standard screen recording, try using Game Turbo, a game mode that is found in all Xiaomi smartphones on MIUI. This method is suitable even for devices with stripped down firmware, where there is no separate recording tool.

1. Open any game (such as PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).
2. Swipe your finger from right to left across the screen to call the Game Turbo panel.
3. Click on the "Record" icon» (🎥) top-down.
4. Select the sound source: only the game, the game + microphone or turn off the sound.
5. Click "Start" - the recording will begin with a delay of 3 seconds.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎮 Optimized for gaming – minimal lags even on weak chips (e.g. Snapdragon 660).
• 🔊 Supports internal sound recording (as opposed to standard screen recording on some models).
• 📊 Shows. FPS loading CPU/GPU during recording (useful for benchmarks).

⚠️ Note: Game Turbo may not work in non-game applications (e.g. YouTube or TikTok.

Third-party applications: TOP-3 programs for screen recording

If the built-in methods don’t work (for example, you need to record a screen with internal sound in a non-gaming application), install one of the tested applications. We tested them on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 11 and POCO F5 – all work without root rights.

To enable internal sound recording in AZ Screen Recorder or DU Recorder:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and give all the necessary permissions.
3. Go to the recording settings and turn on the “Record system sound” option.
4. Xiaomi with MIUI 14+ will need to additionally activate the “Audio Capture” option in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then return to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Audio Capture).

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If recording internal sound doesn’t work, try plugging in the headphones — sometimes it works as a workaround.

4. Screen recording via ADB: for power users

If you need to record a screen without installing apps and with 100% stability (for example, for software testing), use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works on all Xiaomi models, including those that lock screen recording at the firmware level.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 Developer mode on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — press 7 times).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and allow debugging over USB.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --bit-rate 10000000 --size 1920x1080

Where:

• --bit-rate — bitrate (10 Mbps for Full HD).
• --size — permission (indicate the actual resolution of your screen).
• /sdcard/record.mp4 – the path and file name (can be changed).

To stop recording, press Ctrl+C in the terminal. The video will be saved in the specified folder.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 10C) ADB-The recording may be interrupted by 3 To avoid this, add a parameter. --time-limit 600 (limit 10 minute).

5. Hidden MIUI functions: Screen recording via engineering menu

MIUI has a hidden engineering menu that allows you to record the screen with advanced settings, a method that is suitable for Xiaomi models where standard methods do not work (for example, on some POCOs with custom firmware).

To open the engineering menu:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Enter the code: ##4636###.
3. Go to the "Equipment Testing" section → "Screen Recording".

Here you can:

• 🔧 Set up bitrate manually (from 2 Mbps to 50 Mbps).
• 🎛️ Select a codec (H.264 or H.265).
• 📊 Enable the display of touch touch touch (useful for tutorials).

On models with a MediaTek processor (for example, the Redmi Note 11 on the Helio G88), the hardware acceleration recording option is available in the engineering menu, which reduces the battery load.

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The engineering menu allows you to record the screen even on locked Xiaomi corporate devices, where standard functions are disabled.

6. How to improve the quality of recording: settings and life hacks

To record the screen on Xiaomi turned out to be clear and without jerks, follow these tips:

• 🔋 Battery Charge: Screen recording puts a lot of CPU load. Connect your phone to charge or make sure it's at least 50%.
• 🗑️ Free seat: 1 video-minute 1080p@60FPS borrower ~500 MB. Release at least. 5 GB before recording.
• 📶 Flight mode: Turn off mobile Internet and Wi-Fi if you record the game - this will reduce the lags.
• 🔇 Sound: For clean sound, use an external microphone (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Neckband).

Optimal settings for different scenarios:

If the video comes with jerks, try:

• 🔄 Reduce the permit to 720p.
• ⚡ Enable performance mode in Settings → Battery → Performance mode.
• 🧹 Close all background applications through Settings → Annexes → Clean up.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

When you write a screen on Xiaomi, you can get errors, and we have collected the most common and ways to fix them:

• 🚫 «Failed to start recording": "Check if there's enough disk space. If so, restart your phone.
• 🔊 No sound in the recording: In the recording app settings, turn on “Capture System Sound” (required) MIUI 14+).
• 📱 Screen flashes while recording: Turn off automatic brightness in Settings → Display.
• 🔴 Recording ends after 5 minutes: This is a firmware restriction. ADB third-party.

If you’re recording on the POCO X3 Pro or other Snapdragon 860 devices, try:

1. Install an alternative launcher (e.g., Nova Launcher).
2. Disable animation in the developer settings (Settings → For developers → Animation Scale → Off).
3. Use Game Turbo instead of the standard recording.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (such as the Mi 11 Lite), screen recording can automatically stop when the device is locked. To avoid this, turn on the option “Do not turn off the screen” in the recording settings.

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