How to Record All Phone Conversations on Xiaomi: From MIUI 12 to MIUI 15

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that users face for a variety of reasons, from preserving important business negotiations to capturing evidence in controversial situations. However, implementation of this feature depends on the version of MIUI firmware, regional restrictions and even the device model. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of recording calls, from built-in tools to third-party applications, and also discuss legal aspects that are important to consider.

Since 2020, Xiaomi has been gradually removing the call recording feature from the standard Phone app for some regions (including Russia and the EU) due to tighter privacy laws.However, workarounds remain - and we will analyze them in detail. If your Redmi, POCO or Mi does not support recording out of the box, don't be too upset: there are solutions for any version of MIUI (12 to 15) and Android (10 to 14).

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

On some Xiaomi models (mainly in Asia and India), the call recording function is saved in the standard Phone app.

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Dial a number or select a contact to call.
3. During the conversation, pay attention to the screen: if there is a “Record” button at the bottom or top (usually indicated by a red circle), then the function is active.

If there is no button, try to manually enable it:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Phone → Record conversations.
2. Activate the "Automatic Recording" or "Manual Recording" switch.
3. Select the contacts or numbers for which the rule will apply (e.g., “All calls” or “Only unknowns”).

Important: On MIUI 14+ firmware for the European Region (EEA), this option is most often absent due to GDPR requirements. In this case, alternative methods will have to be used, which will be discussed later.

2.Why your Xiaomi doesn’t have a call record (and how to get around it)

The lack of built-in call record on Xiaomi is usually due to three factors:

• 📍 Regional restrictions: Firmware for Russia, EU and US often lacks this feature due to local privacy laws.
• 📱 Model of the device: Budget models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) They may not even support the recording on Asian firmware.
• 🔄 Version. MIUI: Starting with MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi began to massively remove the feature from European builds.

These limitations can be circumvented in several ways:

1. Change the firmware region: Install the global (Global) or Indian (India) version of MIUI via Fastboot or Recovery.This is the only way to return the built-in record to the models for the EU, but requires unlocking the bootloader and risks voiding the warranty.
2. Use of alternative applications: Apps like Cube Call Recorder or Boldbeast can record calls even on cropped firmware.
3. Google Phone: Installing the standard Google Phone app (available for Android 10+) sometimes restores the recording feature.

⚠️ Note: Installing unofficial firmware or changing the region may disrupt Google Pay, Mi Pay and banking applications due to changes in security certificates.

3.The best apps to record calls on Xiaomi (2026)

If the built-in feature is not available, third-party apps become the only reliable solution. 10 popular programs and selected the top-3 reliability, quality of recording and compatibility with MIUI 14/15.

To install any of these applications:

1. Download APK from the developer’s official website (avoid third-party sources!).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Launch the application and provide all the permissions requested (especially "Audio Recording" and "Access to Calls").
4. In the application settings, select the recording format (we recommend.mp3 or.aac to save space).

Install application |Allow access to microphone and calls |Enable recording manually/automatically |Select folder to save files |Check test call-->

⚠️ Note: Call recording apps may conflict with Xiaomi's power saving features. Add them to exceptions in Settings → Battery → Battery optimization, otherwise recording may be interrupted.

4. Guide to recording calls via Google Phone

Google’s standard Phone app (available for Android 10+) sometimes lets you record calls even where it’s locked in MIUI. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Remove or disable the standard Phone app from Xiaomi (can be done via Settings → Apps → Phone → Disable).
2. Install Google Phone from the Play Market.
3. Make it the default app for calling Settings → Apps → By default → Phone app.
4. During the call, click on the "Record" button (will appear after connecting the interlocutor).

Limitations of the method:

• 🔴 Not all Xiaomi models work (for example, Redmi Note 11 may not display the record button).
• 🔴 Recording is only saved to the Google Drive cloud, which is inconvenient for offline access.
• 🔴 Android. 12+ Manual activation of permission is required android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO through ADB.

If the recording button does not appear, try to turn it on via ADB:

adb shell settings put global call_recording_allowed 1

5 Legal aspects: can you record calls in Russia and other countries

Telephone records are subject to privacy laws, and breaking them can have serious consequences.

• 🇷🇺 Russia: According to Article 23 of the Constitution and Article 138 of the Criminal Code, recording of a conversation is allowed only with the consent of the interlocutor, except if you are a participant in the conversation and the recording is made for personal needs (without distribution).
• 🇪🇺 European Union (GDPR): The explicit consent of all participants in the conversation is required, and unauthorized recording can lead to a fine of up to 20 million euros.
• 🇺🇸 In most cases, one-party notification (unilateral consent) is sufficient, but in some states (e.g. California) consent is required.
• 🇨🇳 China: Recording conversations without consent is prohibited and could be considered a violation of cybersecurity law.

How to protect yourself:

1. Always notify the person about the recording (e.g., "The conversation is recorded to record the arrangements. Do you mind?").
2. Keep the records in a secure place and do not distribute them unnecessarily.
3. In business correspondence, prescribe the possibility of recording in a contract or agreement.

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Recording a call without the consent of the interlocutor can only be used in court if it proves your right (for example, in case of blackmail or threats), in other cases, the court can refuse to accept it.

6 Where the call records are stored and how to keep them

Depending on the recording method, files can be stored in different places:

To avoid loss of records:

1. Set up automatic sync with the cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Yandex Disk).
2. Clean the folder with records regularly so as not to clog the device memory.
3. For long-term storage, convert files to.mp3 (e.g., via AudioConverter).

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If the records are needed for court, keep them intact (including metadata) and leave them with a notary, and the altered files may be considered inadmissible evidence.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

When you record calls to Xiaomi, users experience common errors. Here's how to fix them:

• 🔇 No voice recording: Check to see if the speaker mode is on (sometimes only on the speaker) and Boldbeast select the audio source. VOICE_CALL or VOICE_COMMUNICATION.
• 📵 Recording ends: Turn off battery optimization for the recording application. Check if the recording is blocking. MIUI Optimization (in some firmware you need to disable it through ADB).
• 🔊 I can only hear my voice: This is the limit of Android 10+. Try VoIP-enabled apps (like Cube) ACR). On some models, root access and Magisk CallRecorder module help.

If nothing works, check if your carrier is blocking the recording. Some networks (such as MTS or Beeline) may restrict access to the audio stream during a call.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions