How to record conversations on Xiaomi: all ways with instructions

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that users face for a variety of reasons, from preserving important business negotiations to fixing evidence in controversial situations. However, the standard features of MIUI are not always obvious, and after the updates to Android 12+ and MIUI 14+, many functions were recorded differently or disappeared from the interface. In this article, we will examine all the current ways to record calls on Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi devices – from built-in tools to third-party applications, including bypassing Google’s restrictions.

It is important to understand that the legislation of many countries (including Russia) regulates the recording of conversations. According to Art. 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, recording negotiations without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed only in cases provided for by law (for example, to ensure security).

1. Built-in call recording in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on

Starting with MIUI 12.5 and up (based on Android 11+), Xiaomi’s firmware has a native conversation recording feature, but its location and availability depend on the firmware region. In Russian and global versions of MIUI, the option is often hidden or disabled by default due to Google’s policy.

To check for the presence of the function:

• 📱 Open the phone application (pipe icon).
• ⚙️ Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
• 🔍 Scroll down to the Record of Conversations section (if not, read the next section).
• 🎤 Turn on the Automatic Recording Switch or select Record Manually.

If you don't have a Record Conversations item, your firmware doesn't support out-of-the-box, which is typical for EEA-based devices (European Economic Region) or smartphones released after 2022, which can help by changing the firmware region or using third-party solutions (described below).

2.How to unlock hidden call recording via engineering menu

On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro), the call recording feature is hidden in the engineering menu, which works on MIUI 12-14, but requires caution: wrong actions can disrupt the phone.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and dial the combination: ##3646633## (some models may work ##4636##).
2. In the engineering menu, select MTK Settings → Telephony.
3. Find Call Recording (or Voice Recording) and turn it on.
4. Save the settings and restart the phone.

Make sure the model is on a MediaTek processor (check in Settings → About Phone → Model)

Make a backup copy of the data

Charge your phone at least 50%

Use the original firmware (not custom)

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⚠️ Note: On devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T, POCO F4) The engineering menu may not contain the write options, and then it won't work.

3. Third-party applications for recording: TOP-5 provenance

If built-in methods are not available, apps from Google Play come to the rescue. 10+ Many programs lost access to the microphone during calls due to privacy restrictions. MIUI 14/15:

For successful application:

• 🔧 Provide all the permissions requested (microphone, access to calls, storage).
• 📱 Enable the option to Display on top of other windows in the app settings.
• 🔄 Restart the phone after installation.
• 🚫 Disable battery optimization for the program (in Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Optimizing the battery).

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If the app does not record the voice of the interlocutor, try to turn on the speaker for 1-2 seconds during a conversation – this will sometimes “wake up” the microphone to fix the sound.

4. Recording via a second telephone or external device

If the software methods don't work, the hardware is the way to record a conversation on another phone or voice recorder, which is universal and works on any Xiaomi model, including the Redmi A2+ or POCO M6 Pro, where all other options are blocked.

You'll need:

• 📱 Second smartphone (or voice recorder) with recording mode enabled.
• 🔊 External microphone (optional, for better quality).
• 🎧 Headphones with microphone (if you record through speakerphone).

Algorithm of action:

1. Call from the second phone to your Xiaomi and turn on speakerphone.
2. On the second device, start recording (for example, through a standard voice recorder or Voice Recorder).
3. Place the second phone next to the main speaker (at a distance of 10-15 cm for better sound).
4. After the conversation is over, save the record.

⚠️ Attention: In this method, the quality of the recording depends on the acoustics of the room. In noisy places (street, cafe), the voice of the interlocutor may not be heard. For important conversations, use directional microphones or record in a quiet environment.

5. circumventing Google restrictions: root access and modified firmware

With the release of Android 10, Google has tightened its privacy policy by blocking apps from accessing the audio stream during calls, which has led to the disappearance of embedded recording in many regions on Xiaomi, and the only way to return the feature completely is to obtain root rights or install custom firmware.

Ways for Advanced Users:

• 🔓 Magisk + Call Recorder Patch: Install Magisk and get root. Download the module CallRecorder-Patch-v2.1.zip Install the module via Magisk Manager and restart the phone.

Custom firmware

LineageOS

Pixel Experience

Some firmware has built-in call recording without restrictions, with the downside being the loss of MIUI features (like Game Turbo or Second Space).

⚠️ Note: Before installing custom firmware, check its compatibility with your Xiaomi model on the forum XDA Developers or 4PDA. For example, the firmware for Redmi Note 11 (spes) is not suitable for the POCO X4 Pro (veux) even if the devices are similar in appearance.

6.Alternative methods: Bluetooth recording and cloud services

If none of the above methods are suitable, consider non-traditional options:

1. Recording via Bluetooth headset

Some Bluetooth headphones (such as Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro or Sony WH-1000XM5) have a built-in conversation recording feature.

• 🎧 Connect the headset to the phone.
• 📱 In Bluetooth device settings, enable Call Recording option (if any).
• 🔊 During the call, activate the recording through the headset app.

2. Cloud services with recording

Services like Google Voice (not available in all countries) or Zoom Phone allow you to record calls on the server and save them in the cloud, minus registration and often paid subscription.

3. SIP-telephony

VoIP applications (Zoiper, Linphone) have built-in recording. You can redirect incoming calls through the Internet. SIP-Account and record conversations on the server.

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Cloud-based methods record the conversation on the provider's server, which eliminates the problems with accessing the microphone on the phone, but quality depends on the stability of the Internet connection.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi