Video recording from the screen Xiaomi Redmi: from built-in function to hidden chips MIUI

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge faced by gamers who want to capture the level, bloggers who create app reviews, and even ordinary users who need to save video instructions or proof of error in the program. Despite the apparent simplicity, the process has nuances: from the limitations MIUI on sound before performance problems on budget models of the Redmi Note series or POCO.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of recording the screen - from the standard Screen Recorder tool to the screen. MIUI To third-party applications with advanced features (including internal sound recording), we will pay special attention to solving common errors: why the recording is interrupted, how to remove the watermark or why the microphone does not work. 4X Redmi 5, which works without any system updates.

1. Built-in recording instrument MIUI: where to find and how to set up

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Screen Recorder feature available on all Xiaomi smartphones with the version. MIUI 12 and later.The tool is integrated into the Quick Settings Panel, but its behavior depends on the device model and regional firmware.

To activate the recording:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the icon "Screen Recording" (if it is not, tap the pencil "Edit" and add it manually).
3. Click on the icon and confirm the start of the recording (the countdown timer will appear 3 seconds).

When you record, you'll see a floating panel at the top of the screen with control buttons.

• 🎤 Turn on/off microphone (voice recording).
• ✏️ Draw on the screen (not available on all models).
• ⏹️ Stop recording or ⏸️ suspend.

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If the screen recording icon is missing after the update MIUI, Try resetting the notification panel settings: go to Settings → Notification panel → Restore by default.

By default, the video is saved in the folder DCIM → ScreenRecords in format.mp4 with the resolution that corresponds to the screen resolution of your Redmi:

• 🔇 No recording of internal sound (only microphone or silence).
• 🕒 Maximum recording time is 30 minutes (on some models).
• 📱 Older devices (such as Redmi Note 7) may experience lags when recording games.

2. Advanced recording settings: FPS, bitrate and sound

Built-in tool MIUI It allows you to customize the recording quality, but those options are hidden in the back of the menu:

1. Open Settings → Special Options → Screen recording.
2. Select the Record Settings item (on some firmwares it is called Additional).

The following parameters are available here:

Important for gamers: on devices with a Snapdragon processor 7xx and above (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro) entry at 60 FPS It can cause overheating and performance trottling. If the game starts to slow down while you're recording, lower it. FPS 30 or reduce the permit.

Disable background applications|Close messengers and social networks|Put the phone on charge.|Selecting permission 720p stability

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3.Why the recording ends or does not begin: Diagnostic errors

Xiaomi Redmi users often experience problems recording screens, and here are the most common errors and their reasons:

• ❌ "Failed to start recording – usually due to memory shortages or conflict with other applications using a camera/microphone (e.g. Google Meet or Zoom).
• ⏱️ The recording is automatically stopped through 5-10 minutes MIUI Solution: Add the recording app to exceptions (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).
• 🔊 No sound in the recording – check if the microphone is turned off in the recording settings or if access to the microphone for the system is blocked (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Microphone).
• 📱 Black screen in a recording - occurs when you try to record protected content (such as Netflix or banking apps). DRM, It's impossible to get around. ROOT.

If the recording is interrupted with the message "Encoder error", try:

1. Reboot the phone.
2. Clear the cache of the Screen Recorder application (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Screen Recorder → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
3. Install an alternative recording application (see Section 5).

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On devices with 3GB of RAM or less (e.g. Redmi) 9A) tool-in MIUI It can be unstable, and in this case, use lightweight third-party applications like this. AZ Screen Recorder with additional features disabled.

4. How to record internal sound (system audio) without ROOT

One of the main limitations of the built-in tool MIUI — You can't record your internal sound, whether it's music, games or videos, and you can get around it in two ways:

Method 1: Screen Recorder with Internal Audio

This application uses AudioRecord API to capture system sound, but doesn't work on all Xiaomi devices:

1. Download the app from Google Play (the name may vary, search for the keywords "internal audio recorder").
2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you have requested (including access to notifications).
3. In the application settings, select the sound source: Internal Audio + Mic.
4. Start recording through the notification panel.

Limitations:

• 🎵 On some Redmi models (e.g. with MediaTek Helio processor) G85) sound can be recorded with distortion.
• 📵 The app doesn't work on firmware. MIUI China (CN-ROM).

Method 2: Connecting through ADB (for advanced users)

This method requires a computer and enabled debugging. USB, But it's a stable result:

adb shell settings put global capture_internal_audio 1

After this command is executed, the Internal Audio option will appear in the built-in Screen Recorder settings. Attention: after the phone is restarted, the setting will reset, and the command will have to be executed again.

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If ADB-The team didn't work, check the version. MIUI: Firmware older than 13.0.4 may require an additional patch via the Audio Record Patch Magisk module (requires a new patch). ROOT).

5. Top.-3 Third-party applications for recording the screen on Xiaomi Redmi

If the built-in tools don't work, consider alternatives. We tested dozens of apps and selected the top three for Xiaomi devices:

For Redmi owners with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi) 10C or POCO M4 Pro recommend AZ Screen Recorder — it's better optimized for this platform. On Snapdragon devices (like the Redmi Note 11 Pro).+) try DU Recorder for recording in high resolution.

6. Screen recording on older Xiaomi Redmi models (up to) MIUI 11)

If your smartphone is working on MIUI 10 or older (such as Redmi 5 Plus or Redmi Note) 4X), There may not be a built-in screen recording tool:

Method 1: Using Google Play Games

Yes, the Google Play Games app can record the screen even if your firmware is outdated:

1. Install Google Play Games.
2. Open the app, find the game or any other application you want to record.
3. Click on the recording icon (🎮) top-corner.

Limitation: Recording only works for apps, not the entire screen.

Method 2: Screen Recorder No Root

It is one of the few apps that works consistently on older versions of Android (5.0-7.0). download it from APKPure (it may not be available on Google Play) and grant permissions to write via the app. ADB:

adb shell appops set com.kimcy929.screenrecorder android:project_media PROJECT_MEDIA_ALLOWED

For devices with 2 GB of RAM (e.g., Redmi) 4A) We recommend reducing the recording permission to 480p, escaping.

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Xiaomi Redmi with Android 6.0 and below screen recording without ROOT It's only possible through third-party apps, but the quality will be lower than on new models. If you want stable recording, consider upgrading your firmware to a new one. MIUI 12+.

7.Write optimization: how to reduce file size and improve quality

Video from the screen can take up a huge amount of space – up to 500 MB in 10 minutes of recording in the video. 1080p. To reduce file size without loss of quality:

• 📉 Reduce bitrate to 6-8 Mbps (in the app settings).
• 🔄 Use the codec. H.265 (HEVC) instead H.264 (saves up to 40% of space).
• ✂️ Cut off unnecessary fragments with CapCut or KineMaster.
• 🗃️ Archive your finished videos to.zip or upload to the cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud).

To improve quality:

• 🌟 Enable image stabilization (if any in the settings).
• 🎛️ Use an external microphone (such as a Lavalier) for clean sound.
• 🖥️ Record in a horizontal orientation, even if you hold the phone vertically (so the video will be more versatile for editing).

Professional Lifehack: If you record gameplay, reduce the graphics settings in the game to average – this will reduce the load on the processor and improve the smoothness of the recording.

8.Alternative methods: recording via PC or second phone

If the software methods are not suitable (for example, because of the DRM-Restrictions, you can record the screen Xiaomi Redmi using external devices.

Method 1: Connect to PC via scrcpy

Scrcpy is a free utility for controlling an Android smartphone from a computer and recording a screen.

• 🖥️ Recorded in Full HD lagless.
• 🎤 Capture system sound through ADB.
• 🔧 Flexible bitrate settings and FPS.

Instructions for Windows:

1. Download scrcpy and unpack the archive.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
3. Connect Redmi to your PC and start scrcpy.exe.
4. To record, use the command: scrcpy --record file.mp4 --bit-rate 8M

Method 2: Using a capture card

For professional recording (for example, for streams) a capture card like Elgato Cam Link is suitable. 4K. Connection:

1. Connect Redmi to the capture card via HDMI-Adapter (HDMI-alt support is required via the USB-C).
2. Connect the capture card to the PC.
3. Start a program to capture video (OBS Studio, Streamlabs).

Cons:

• 💰 Expensive (from 10,000 rubles).
• 🔌 Requires an adapter (not all Redmis support output) HDMI).

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If you have a Redmi with a connector USB-C, Check for DisplayPort Alt Mode support in the specifications of the model. Without it, the capture card will not be able to capture the image.

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