How to record video from the screen of the smartphone Xiaomi: from MIUI 12 to 14

Video recording from Xiaomi’s screen is a useful feature that can be used to create guides, save game moments or demonstrate the operation of applications. However, not all users know that MIUI has built-in tools for this, and some models (for example, the Poco F5 or Redmi Note 12 Pro+) even support recording at high resolution up to 1080p and 60 FPS. In this article, we will analyze all available methods – from standard to hidden, and also tell you how to circumvent the system limitations.

If you've used other brands' smartphones before (like Samsung or iPhone), you've noticed that Xiaomi's screen recording interface is hidden deeper, and in fact, some firmware (especially Poco and Black Shark) may have the feature disabled by default due to optimization for games. Don't worry, we'll show you how to turn it on without root rights and third-party utilities. And for those who want more features, we'll pick up the best apps from Google Play with audio recording and editing.

1.Integrated screen recording in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on

The easiest way to record a screen on Xiaomi is to use the built-in Screen Recorder feature, which is available on all devices with MIUI 12 and later, but its location may vary depending on the version of the shell. On some models (for example, Redmi 10 or Poco X3 Pro), the recording icon is hidden in the Quick Settings panel, and on others (like Xiaomi 13 Ultra), it must be added manually.

To find the screen recording:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 If there is no screen recording icon, click on the pencil icon (✏️) or edit.
• 🔄 In the list of available tiles, find Screen Recorder (or Screen Recorder) and drag it to the active area.
• 🎥 Now, when you swipe down, you'll see the record button -- tap it to start.

On Xiaomi with MIUI 14 (like Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro), the interface has changed a little: now before recording, the system offers to choose a resolution (720p or 1080p) and a sound source (microphone, system sounds or both).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Black Shark 5), the built-in screen recording may conflict with the game mode. If the recording button is inactive during play, try turning off Game Turbo Mode in the settings or use third-party apps.

2. Recording settings: resolution, FPS and sound

Xiaomi's built-in recording tool allows you to customize key video settings, but not everyone knows where to look for them.

1. Run the screen recording through the notification panel.
2. Before you start recording, tap the gear (⚙️) or the words Settings.
3. Choose: 🎞️ Permission: 720p (saves space) or 1080p (quality). 🔄 Frequency of frames: 30 FPS (standard FPS (smooth-video). 🔊 Sound source: Microphone is a recording of your voice. System sounds are sound from games and applications. Both are a combination of microphone and system sound.

The Poco F4 GT and other gamers also have the Show Touch option, which displays circles in the places where the screen is touched. This is useful for creating tutorials. However, note that recording with 60 FPS and 1080p quickly drains the battery and takes up a lot of space (up to 1 GB in 5 minutes of video).

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If you need to record a long stream or lecture, select 720p/30 FPS and turn off the sound recording – this will save space and battery power.

3. Hidden screen recording features on Xiaomi

Many people don't know, but in MIUI There are hidden screen recording capabilities that don't show up in standard settings, like the Xiaomi 13 Pro and Redmi. K60 You can activate the recording through the developer mode or ADB-This will come in handy if the standard feature is not available due to regional restrictions or custom firmware.

To enable hidden screen recording:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times)
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the Screen Recording (ADB) option and turn it on.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global screen_record_long_press 1 Now the screen recording will be available with a long press on the power button.

Another little-known trick is to record the screen through Google Assistant.

• 🗣️ Say, OK, Google, record the screen».
• 📱 Or hold the Home button (on touch-navigated models) and select Screen Recording.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Poco) X5 Pro after updating to MIUI 14 hidden recording through ADB It might not work. In this case, it might help to reset the developer's settings or roll back to the previous version of the firmware.

4.The Best Third-Party Screen Recording Apps

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools don’t suit you (for example, due to lack of editing or time constraints), try third-party apps. 10 programs and selected the top-3 supportive MIUI:

• 🎬 AZ Screen Recorder is the best choice for most users. 4K (on flagships), adding a webcam, drawing while recording and built-in video editor. minus: free version adds watermark.
• 🎥 DU Recorder is optimized for gaming, there's streaming on YouTube and Twitch, front camera recording and bitrate setting.
• 📱 Mobizen Screen Recorder is simple and lightweight, suitable for older models (Redmi) 9A, Poco M3). Plus, there's no time limit.

To avoid compatibility issues, check before installing:

• 🔧 Support your version of Android (on Xiaomi it is usually Android) 11-14).
• 🛡️ Availability of permission Screen recording in the application settings (in MIUI It must be confirmed manually at the first start).
• 🎧 Ability to record internal sound – some applications (e.g, AZ Screen Recorder requires activation through ADB.

Install an app from Google Play|Give permission to record the screen in the settings|Set up the permission and FPS|Check the sound recording (if necessary)|Close unnecessary applications to save resources-->

5. How to record sound from games and applications

One of the most common problems with recording a screen on Xiaomi is the lack of system sound, which is due to the limitations of Android 10+, which block the recording of internal audio by default.

Method 1: Use it. ADB-team (for the MIUI 12-14)

1. Connect your phone to your PC and enable USB Debugging in the developer settings.
2. Adb shell settings put global settings capture_audio_output 1
3. Reset the device.

Now, the built-in recording tool or AZ Screen Recorder will be able to capture system sound.

Method 2: Applications with internal audio support

Some programs (such as DU Recorder or ScreenCam) have an internal audio recording function built in, but you need to activate it:

• 🔊 Enable the option of Capturing audio in the application settings.
• 📱 Allow access to Notifications (necessary to bypass Android restrictions).

⚠️ Note: On Black Shark and some Poco models, recording internal sound may not work due to custom optimizations for gaming, in which case only root or an external microphone will help.

6. Problem Solving: Recording does not start, lags or breaks

If screen recording on Xiaomi is unstable, the reasons can vary from lack of memory to conflict with other applications.

If the recording still doesn't work, try:

• 🔄 Reset the application settings: Settings → Annexes → Screen Recorder → Warehouse → Drop it.
• 📱 Update MIUI: Some bugs are fixed in new firmware versions.
• 🛠️ Install custom recovery (for example, TWRP) and flash the Magisk module for advanced recording capabilities.

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If screen recording doesn’t work after the MIUI update, try rolling back the firmware version via Fastboot or using third-party apps before the patch comes out.

7 Where records are saved and how to edit them

By default, videos recorded through Xiaomi’s built-in tool are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Movies/ScreenRecords/

or

/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots/

The files are formatted.mp4 and named after a pattern. ScreenRecord_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.mp4.

You can use:

• 🎬 Built-in editor MIUI: Open the video in the Gallery, click Edit and trim unnecessary snippets.
• 📹 CapCut or KineMaster – for adding subtitles, transitions and effects.
• 🖥️ Adobe Premiere Rush – if you need professional installation software.

On the Xiaomi 13T Pro and other flagships with MIUI 14, the built-in editor supports automatic subtitles and video stabilization – this is convenient for creating content for social networks.

8.Alternative methods: recording via PC or other device

If you need to record the screen Xiaomi with maximum quality or with additional features (for example, overlaying a webcam), you can use a PC.

• 🖥️ Scrcpy is a free utility for controlling your phone from a computer. Supports screen recording in Full HD minus: requires a connection to USB.
• 🎮 Vysor is streamable, and there's a Twitch recording and streaming feature.
• 📱 ApowerMirror – allows you to record the screen Xiaomi via Wi-Fi. Plus: works without root.

To record the screen through Scrcpy:

1. Download the program from the official website (github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy).
2. Connect Xiaomi to your PC via USB and enable debugging over USB.
3. Start Scrcpy and press Ctrl + R to start recording.
4. To stop recording, press Ctrl + S.

The video will be saved on PC in.mp4 format with the original screen resolution of your smartphone.

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If you’re recording gameplay, use Scrcpy with the --bit-rate 20M option for better quality:

scrcpy --bit-rate 20M --record file.mp4

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