How to record video from the screen of the Xiaomi phone with sound: all ways

Recording video from the screen of Xiaomi smartphone is a useful feature for creating guides, streams or saving important moments from games and applications. However, many users face a problem: standard recording often goes without sound or captures only the microphone, ignoring the system audio tracks. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to record the screen on Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi models with full sound – both through embedded tools and using third-party applications.

Xiaomi devices are limited by MIUI to record internal audio due to Android security policies, but workarounds exist, from hidden settings to specialized utilities, and we tested all methods on current firmware (including HyperOS) and selected working solutions for different OS versions.

Built-in MIUI capabilities: limitations and how to get around them

The standard screen recording tool in Xiaomi is available via the Quick Settings Panel (swipe down twice).However, by default it captures only video and sound from the microphone, ignoring music, game sounds or system notifications. This is due to the limitations of Android 10+, where recording internal audio is blocked at the OS level.

There are two ways to activate system sound recording through built-in tools:

• 🔧 Activation of hidden option in the engineering menu (works on the MIUI 12-14 HyperOS)
• 🎵 Using Screen Sound in the recording settings (available on selected models, such as Xiaomi 13 Pro)

The first method will require:

1. Open the phone application and enter ##4636##
2. Go to the section Phone Information → MIUI settings
3. Enable internal audio recording (could be called Audio Source)

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If the #4636### code doesn’t work, try entering it through the standard Calculator app – some firmware blocks the engineering menu through your phone.

Important: once this option is activated, an additional switch will appear in the screen recording settings to Record internal sound, but on some models (for example, the Redmi Note 10), this method does not work stable - the sound may disappear after rebooting.

Top.-5 Apps for recording screen with sound on Xiaomi

If the built-in tools don't fit, third-party utilities come to the rescue, and we tested dozens of Google Play apps and selected those that work consistently on Xiaomi with internal audio recording, the key selection criteria: no watermarks, support for high FPS and minimal delays.

The leader in stability was AZ Screen Recorder with the plugin Internal Audio.

Install the main application and plugin Internal Audio| Enable debugging over USB in the developer settings | Connect the phone to the PC and execute the ADB command (see below)|Reboot the device | Activate recording of internal sound in the AZ Recorder--> settings

The command for ADB (performed once):

adb shell pm grant com.hecorat.screenrecorder.free android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO


adb shell pm grant com.hecorat.screenrecorder.free android.permission.CAPTURE_AUDIO_OUTPUT

Screen recording via ADB: a method for advanced users

For those who are ready to work with the command line, there is a method of recording through Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which allows you to capture internal sound without root rights, but requires pre-tuning, this method is especially relevant for owners of POCO F3, Xiaomi 11T and other models where standard applications work unstable.

Step-by-step:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack it into a separate folder.
2. Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in your phone settings)
3. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → More → For Developers
4. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the commands:

adb devices


adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output 1




adb shell settings put global video_capture 1

After that, standard screen recording in Xiaomi will start capturing internal sound, and importantly, this method can reset after the MIUI update or reboot - you will need to re-execute commands.

Features of recording on different models Xiaomi

The performance of the screen recording depends on the device model and firmware version, and we tested the methods on popular smartphones and identified key differences:

• 📱 Xiaomi 13/14 Series: Supports recording 4K@60FPS with sound through embedded software (on HyperOS)
• 🎮 POCO F4/F5: Demand. ADB-commands to activate internal audio, otherwise sound is recorded only from the microphone
• 💰 Redmi Note 12: Standard entry is limited 1080p@30FPS, for 60FPS I need a third-party.
• 📺 Xiaomi Pad 6: The only model with full support for recording system sound without additional manipulation

On devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra), it is recommended to use ScreenCam - it is optimized to work with this chipset and gives minimal lags. For budget models (Redmi 10A), Mobizen is better suited due to lower resource requirements.

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On devices with MIUI 14+ and HyperOS, the built-in screen recording automatically prompts you to select a sound source (microphone or system) when you first start up.

Problem Solving: No sound, lags, poor quality

Even with the right setup, users often face typical problems, and here's how to fix them:

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI lost sound in the recording, reset the settings of the application for recording the screen (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Screen Recorder → Warehouse → Clear the data).

MediaTek Helio models (like the Redmi Note 11) have a problem with the "squeak" in recorded sound, due to the hardware limitations of the processor.

1. Install AZ Screen Recorder
2. Select Audio Source: Media Projection
3. Turn off sound processing in the developer settings (Disable audio effects)

How to record a screen with sound in games (PUBG, Genshin Impact, COD)

Gameplay recording on Xiaomi has its own nuances due to cheating protection in popular games. Many recording apps are blocked by anticheats (PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty), and the built-in MIUI recording is poor quality.

• 🎮 Use Game Turbo: Xiaomi has a built-in game mode that allows you to record gameplay with minimal lags.
• 🖥️ Stream on PC: Connect your phone to your computer via Scrcpy and record the screen already on your PC using OBS Studio.
• 📱 Specialized apps: BlackHole Screen Recorder bypasses anticheat locks, but requires root rights.

For Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, the following method is suitable:

1. Install AZ Screen Recorder and plugin for internal sound
2. In the game settings, disable Performance Optimization (may block the recording)
3. Start recording before entering the game – this reduces the chance of blocking
4. Use 720p@60FPS resolution to minimize lags

The POCO F5 and Xiaomi 12T have a hidden Game Screen Recorder feature that is activated via the engineering menu (##284##).It gives minimal delays, but only works with supported games.

Comparison of methods: what to choose for your tasks

The choice of recording method depends on your Xiaomi model, MIUI version and recording purposes. We have compiled a comparative table for different scenarios:

For owners of Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 on HyperOS, the best solution will be a combination of built-in tool with activated system sound (via the engineering menu) and CapCut for later installation. This gives maximum quality 4K HDR without loss.

If you need to record the screen regularly (for example, to create content), consider buying. AZ Screen Recorder Pro (≈300₽). This will eliminate advertising and open access to advanced settings, including recording from the webcam simultaneously with the screen.

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