Video recording from the screen of the Xiaomi phone: from MIUI 12 to MIUI 15

Why you need to record the screen and what are the restrictions on Xiaomi

Screen recording on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for creating guides, streams, saving game moments or showing errors in applications. However, not all users know that the recording capabilities depend on the version of MIUI and the device model. For example, on POCO F5 with MIUI 14, recording is available in 1080p, and on the old Redmi Note 8, the maximum resolution is 720p.

The main limitations faced by Xiaomi owners are:

• 🔇 Blocking audio in some applications (Netflix, banking services)
• 🎮 Lags for recording heavy games (Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile)
• 📱 No feature on custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience)
• ⏱️ Time limit (maximum 30 minutes on some models)

In this article, we will discuss all working methods, from standard tools to bypassing locks using ADB and third-party utilities, and pay special attention to solutions for MIUI 15, where the recording interface has changed.

Method 1: Integrated screen recording in MIUI (without root)

The easiest method is to use the standard Screen Recorder tool available on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later.The feature does not require installing additional applications, but has resolution and bitrate restrictions.

How to turn on:

1. Swipe down to open the notification panel
2. Find the screen recording icon (if it is not, tap the edit and add)
3. Click on the icon and confirm the start of the recording.
4. To stop, pull the notification panel and tap "Stop"

Record settings (available after the first start):

• 🎤 Microphone: turn on/off voice recording
• 🔊 System sound: not working in all applications
• 📊 Permission: from 480p before 1080p (model)
• ⚡ Bitrate: up to 12 Mbps on flagships (Xiaomi 14 Ultra)

Check the vacant space (1 minute Full HD = ~100 MB)

Close unnecessary apps in the background

Turn off notifications for clean recording

Connect charging during long recording

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⚠️ Attention: MIUI 15 When you record some banking applications (SberBank, Tinkoff), the screen turns black. This is screenshot protection, you can only bypass it through the use of a screenshot. ADB outer camera.

Method 2: Record through Game Turbo (for gamers)

If you need to record high FPS gameplay, use the built-in Game Turbo.This feature is optimized for gaming and is available on all Xiaomi with the Snapdragon 7xx/8xx chipset.

How to activate:

1. Open the game (for example, Call of Duty Mobile)
2. Swipe left to right on the screen to call the game panel
3. Slip the Record icon (camera icon)
4. Select resolution (720p or 1080p) and FPS (30 or 60)

The advantages of Game Turbo:

• 🎮 Low Lags Thanks to Optimization MIUI play-off
• 🔊 Recording of game sound without restrictions DRM
• 📊 Indicator. FPS screen-on
• 🔋 Saving charge by limiting background

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On Black Shark in Game Turbo, 120 FPS recording is available, but files take up 2 times more space.Use microSD class U3 for long sessions.

⚠️ Note: Redmi with MediaTek Helio processor (e.g. Redmi) 10C) Playing through Game Turbo can cause overheating. Watch the temperature in Settings → Battery → Status.

Method 3: Third-party applications (AZ Screen Recorder, DU Recorder)

If standard tools do not suit, install specialized utilities. The best options for Xiaomi:

• 📱 AZ Screen Recorder - Supports 4K on the flagships, no watermarks
• 🎥 DU Recorder - built-in video editor, streaming on YouTube
• 🎮 Mobizen – Optimized for recording games with FacebookCam
• 🔧 ScreenCam – minimalist interface, low resource consumption

Instructions for AZ Screen Recorder:

1. Download the app from Google Play
2. Grant permissions to Overlay over other windows and Screen Recording
3. Run the recording through the floating button
4. Use the built-in editor to crop and add subtitles

Comparison of annexes:

Method 4: Recording through ADB (for power users)

If you need to record a screen with circumvention of all restrictions MIUI (including DRM-Use Android Debug Bridge to protect the Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a PC and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times) → More → For Developers
2. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer
3. Open the command line and type in: adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --bit-rate 10000000 --size 1920x1080
4. To stop, press Ctrl+C or run: adb shell pkill -2 screenrecord

Team parameters:

• --bit-rate — bitrate (10Mbit = 10000000)
• --size — permission (e.g. permission, 2560x1440 for 1440p)
• --time-limit — time-limitation
• --verbose — log-out

⚠️ Attention: Recording through ADB To add it, use a separate recorder application (for example, Voice Recorder) and synchronize the audio in the video editor.

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ADB-recording is the only way to get around DRM-protection in banking apps and Netflix, but requires manual audio editing.

Method 5: Recording from an external camera (for professionals)

If you want to record without lags and with maximum quality, use an external camera or mirroring through HDMI.

• 🎮 Streamers, leading broadcasts with Xiaomi
• 📱 Review creators where picture quality is important
• 🔧 Software testers fixing bugs without artifacts

Equipment required:

• 📹 The Mirror Camera (Canon) EOS R50, Sony ZV-1) The webcam (Logitech Brio)
• 🔌 Cable HDMI (Black Shark with HDMI-out support)
• 💻 The Elgato Cam Link (Magewell)
• 🎤 External microphone (Rode VideoMic, Boya) BY-M1)

How to set up:

1. Connect Xiaomi to HDMI capture (or use a tripod for the camera)
2. Set up focus and exposure in manual mode
3. Run the recording on the camera or in OBS Studio on PC
4. Synchronize sound from the microphone in post-production

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For 4K screen shooting, use a camera with a resolution of at least 3840×2160 and a macro-shooting object (e.g. Sony ZV-1 with Product Showcase mode).

Solving problems when recording screen

Common mistakes and ways to eliminate them:

If the recording is interrupted after 5-10 minutes:

1. Check the temperature of the processor in Settings → Battery
2. Turn off Adaptive Brightness in the Display Settings
3. Install the Throttling Test CPU app for diagnosing trolling

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi screen recording