How to record calls on Android Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 14/15

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that users face for a variety of reasons, from fixing important business negotiations to preserving evidence in controversial situations. However, standard MIUI capabilities are limited by law (in some countries recording without consent is prohibited), and embedded tools are often hidden or disabled by default.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods for recording calls on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, from official MIUI 14/15 functions to third-party applications with advanced features.

We warn you in advance: before using the record, make sure that it is legal in your country. In Russia, for example, according to Art. 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed only if you are a participant in the conversation and do not distribute the material publicly.

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

Since MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi has added native recording functionality, but its availability depends on the region of the firmware and the model of the smartphone. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro (global version), there is an option, and on the Redmi Note 11 for Europe – no.

To check for the presence of the function:

1. Open the phone app (not Google Dialer!).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Scroll to the Recording of Conversations section (if there is no item, your firmware does not support the function).

If the option is available, activate it and select one of the modes:

• 📞 Recording all calls automatically records every conversation.
• 🔄 Record only incoming/outgoing - selective mode.
• 🚫 Disabled – manual recording (click on the button during the call).

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F5, Xiaomi 12T) The recording only works when the Developer Mode is turned on. To activate it, go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI and tap 7 times on the assembly number.

Where are the records stored?.amr or.mp3 files are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

They can be listened to through the standard Records app or any file manager.

2. Recording through Google Dialer: instructions for smartphones with pure Android

If your Xiaomi runs Android One (like the Mi A3) or you use Google Dialer as your primary calling app, the recording algorithm is different. Unlike MIUI, here the feature is available in almost all regions, but with reservations.

How to turn on:

1. Open Google Phone (green icon with handset).
2. Tap it on three points. → Settings → Recording calls.
3. Choose to always record or record selectively.

Important limitations:

• 🌍 It doesn’t work in the EU because of GDPR Google blocks feature for European accounts.
• 📱 Android 9 is required+ — There is no option on older versions.
• 🔊 The interlocutor hears a notification - before the recording will sound voice signal (cannot be turned off).

Where do you look for the records? They're saved to Google Drive in the Call Recordings folder.

1. Open Google Phone → History → Records.
2. Or go to Google Drive → Menu → Recycle Bin (if files are accidentally deleted).

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If recording does not start automatically, check permissions for Google Phone in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Microphone. Often the problem is solved by restarting the application.

Third-party applications: TOP-3 programs for recording with advanced functions

If the built-in methods don’t work (e.g., Xiaomi for Europe), third-party utilities come to the rescue, and we tested dozens of apps and selected the top 3 based on MIUI 14/15 compatibility and no advertising.

How to set up Cube ACR (Step-by-step):

Install the app from Google Play|Open the settings. → Choose the format (MP3 recommended)|Enable the option to "Record all calls»|Permit access to microphone and memory|Restart your phone to apply changes-->

Warning: Some apps (like Boldbeast) require root rights to write on new versions of Android, and without them, they can only capture your voice and the voice of the interlocutor will be absent.

⚠️ Attention: Applications from Third-Party Sources (APK) Install only from Google Play and check reviews. On Xiaomi, disable Protection before installing MIUI In Settings → Annexes → Application management → Settings (cogs) → Showing System Processes.

4. Hidden recording without notification: risks and workarounds

Many users are looking for ways to record without notifying the interlocutor, which is technically possible, but involves legal and technical risks. In most countries (including Russia, the EU, the United States), secret recording of conversations without the consent of the second participant is considered a violation of privacy law.

However, if you are aware of the risks, here are 2 methods:

1. Use of the second device: 📱 Connect a second phone (or voice recorder) to a conversation via Conference Communication. 🎤 On the second device, run the recording through a standard recorder.
2. Applications with silent recording": 🛡️ Boldbeast Call Recorder (requires root). 🔇 Call Recorder - Automatic (works on some firmware) MIUI rootless).

Important: on Android 10+ Google has blocked apps from accessing the audio stream of calls without root. ADB-team.

To activate hidden recording via ADB:

adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output 1

This command allows apps to capture audio, but it doesn’t work on all Xiaomi devices (tested on the POCO X3 Pro and Redmi K40).

5. Record calls via VoIP: WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber

Standard recording methods do not work for Internet calls (VoIP), and to capture a conversation on WhatsApp, Telegram or Viber, you will need special tools:

• 💬 For WhatsApp: Use WA Call Recorder (requires the screen recording function enabled in Settings) → Or record the sound through Google Screen Recording (but the quality will get worse).
• 📱 For Telegram: Enable Conversations Record in the app settings (available in the premium version). @CallRecBot (floundering).

The general algorithm for recording VoIP:

1. Turn on Screen Recording in the Notification Curtain.
2. Run a call in the messenger.
3. Click on the screen recording (the sound will be captured along with the video).
4. After completion, trim the video, leaving only the audio track (e.g. via InShot).

On Xiaomi devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra), VoIP recording via the screen can be interrupted due to power optimization. To avoid this, add the messenger app to Settings → Battery → Battery → All applications → Select messenger → No restrictions.

6. Alternative methods: from voice recorder to cloud services

If none of the above methods are suitable, consider alternatives:

• 🎙️ External recorder: Connect the recorder to your phone via Bluetooth or 3.5mm connector (if any). ICD-UX570, Olympus WS-853. Plus: high quality sound, independence from the phone.
• ☁️ Cloud services: Use Google Meet or Zoom to forward a call and record, for example, call a person via Zoom and turn on a conference record.
• 📡 SIM-Record card: Some operators (e.g. MTS for business) offer server-side conversation recording service. ₽/month).

For recording via Google Meet:

1. Create a meeting in Google Calendar.
2. Connect to it from your smartphone and call the interlocutor through a regular call.
3. Enable the entry in Google Meet (the file will be saved to Google Drive).

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The most reliable way to record without risk is to use an external voice recorder or cloud services, which are independent of MIUI restrictions and legal prohibitions on recording.

7 How to Recover Deleted Call Records

If you accidentally delete an important record, you can try to restore it, and success depends on how long it has been since you deleted it and whether programs like Clean Master have been used to clean up the memory.

Recovery methods:

• 🗑️ Google Drive Recycle Bin: If entries were saved to Google Phone, check Google Drive → Recycle bin (files are stored there for 30 days).
• 🔍 Recovery software: DiskDigger scans internal memory for deleted audio files. Recuva (requires root) restores files from.amr. Important: don't save new files to your phone until you recover them - they can overwrite deleted data.
• 📱 Backup copies MIUI: If automatic reservation is enabled in Settings → Additionally. → Backup, check archives in Mi Cloud.

Instructions for DiskDigger:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Select Full Scan (requires root for deep analysis).
3. Tag files with the.amr or.mp3 extension.
4. Save them on. SD-map.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14+ filesystem F2FS (for example, Xiaomi 12S Ultra) chances of recovery are lower than ext4. Check the type of FS through the application AIDA64.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi