Screen recording on Xiaomi: from standard tools to professional solutions

Screen recording on Xiaomi smartphones is a feature that everyone can use, from creating gameplay videos to saving video instructions or streams. However, not all users know that the ability to record on devices with MIUI goes far beyond the standard button in the notification curtain. Depending on the model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T) and the firmware version, various tools are available from basic to advanced with the bitrate and sound source setting.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to record a screen on Xiaomi, including hidden features for gamers, circumventing the limitations of MIUI, and alternative applications for those who need advanced features. We’ll focus on the nuances of sound — why the microphone can’t record, how to turn on system sounds and what to do if the video is lagging. If you’re looking for a way to record a screen without watermarks or with a high FPS, here are some working solutions.

Standard screen recording through notification curtain

The easiest way to start recording is to use the built-in Screen Recorder feature available on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, which does not require installing additional applications and works even on budget models like the Redmi 10A or POCO M5.

To activate the recording:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Screen Record icon** (an icon with a circle and a dot inside). If it's not there, tap the pencil icon (Edit) and add the widget to the active ones.
3. Click on the recording icon. In 3 seconds, the screen will start to be captured.
4. To stop recording, pull the curtain down and tap on the Screen Record notification or the floating panel (if it is displayed).

By default, videos are saved to the DCIM → ScreenRecordings folder in.mp4 format with the resolution corresponding to the current screen resolution.

• 🎤 The microphone is disabled by default - it must be turned on manually when recording starts.
• 🔊 Systemic sounds are not recorded (due to policy) MIUI).
• ⏱️ Maximum recording time is 10 minutes (on some models).
• 📱 The screen displays a floating control panel that cannot be removed.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14+ When you first record, the system will ask permission to access the microphone, and if you refuse, the microphone sound will not be available even if you try again, you will have to go to Settings. → Annexes → Permits → Microphone and enable access to Screen Recorder manually.

Advanced recording settings in Game Turbo

If you need additional options — such as high-FPS recording, no timer, or system audio — use Game Turbo mode, which is originally designed for gamers, but also works for regular recordings.

How to turn on:

1. Open Settings → Special features → Game Turbo
2. Activate the Screen Record switch** in the tool menu.
3. Run any game or app, then swipe left to right along the edge of the screen to open the Game Turbo panel.
4. Slip on the recording icon (camera icon) and select the desired parameters:

Important: on devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) in the Game Turbo, a record in 4K@60FPS is available, but only when connected to charging - otherwise the system will automatically lower the resolution.

Enable Game Turbo in the settings

Connect charging (for 4K/60FPS)

Close background annexes

Check the vacant space (minimum 2 GB)

Select the source of the sound-->

Screen recording without restrictions with ADB

If you are annoyed by the limitations of standard recording (timer, watermarks, low bitrate), you can remove them through ADB. This method requires connecting your smartphone to a PC, but gives you full control over the recording parameters.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. Turn on your smartphone Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to activate the developer mode).
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable “Debugging by USB”**.
4. Connect the phone to the PC and type in the command line:

adb shell settings put global screenrecord.long_press true


adb shell settings put global screenrecord.default_bit_rate 20000000

These teams:

• 🕒 Removing the 10-minute recording limit.
• 📊 Increase bitrate to 20 Mbps (you can change the value in the last command).
• 🔧 Unlock additional settings in the write menu (for example, codec selection).

⚠️ Attention: After application ADB-commands standard screen recording can start saving files to the Movies folder instead of ScreenRecordings (MIUI 13.5+) After updating the system, the settings are reset - they will have to be used again.

Third-party screen recording applications

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools don’t suit you, look for third-party apps that offer more flexibility, such as webcam recording, subtitling, or streaming directly to YouTube.

Top.-3 apps:

• 🎥 AZ Screen Recorder – free, no watermarks, supports recording with 1080p@60FPS video editing.
• 🎮 Mobizen – optimized for gaming, can record sound from the microphone and system at the same time.
• 📱 DU Recorder – has a built-in video editor and broadcast function on Twitch/Facebook.

When installing third-party recording applications, consider:

• 🛡️ MIUI blocks system sound recording for most third-party programs (with the exception of root access).
• 🔋 Entry in 4K high-end FPS discharges the battery 2-3 times faster.
• 📁 Video files take up a lot of space: 1 minute 1080p@60FPS ≈ 150–200 MB.

No additional steps are required to install apps from Google Play. If you download APKs from third-party sources (such as Mobizen from the official website), be sure to check Settings → Apps → Special Access to allow installation from unknown sources.

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Before recording long videos (such as streams), disable autosynchronization of photos in Google Photos or MI Cloud. This will prevent the background loading of large files and save traffic.

Screen recording with sound: bypassing the limitations of MIUI

One of the main problems with recording a screen on Xiaomi is the lack of system sound in the final video, which is a limitation of MIUI, but it can be circumvented in several ways.

Method 1: Use an external mixer

If you need to record sound from a game or app:

1. Connect to the smartphone Bluetooth headphones with a microphone.
2. Turn on the screen recording with sound from the microphone.
3. Place the headphones next to the smartphone speaker (or use an audio cable with a splitter).

Disadvantages of the method: interference and echoes are possible if the microphone is too sensitive.

Method 2: Recording sound separately + editing

More qualitative option:

1. Record the screen without sound (via a standard recorder).
2. In parallel, record system sound on a PC via a 3.5 mm → AUX audio cable or Bluetooth (applications like AudioRelay).
3. mount video and sound in a single file (e.g. CapCut or KineMaster).

Method 3: Root access

For advanced users:

• 🔧 Install Magisk and Audio Record Patch* (available on the forum) XDA).
• 🎧 This will allow third-party applications (for example, AZ Recorder) capture system sound directly.

⚠️ Note: Using root access will void Xiaomi’s warranty and may lead to security issues (e.g., blocking banking applications). → Additionally. → Backup.

Why is the screen recording lagging or not saved?

If the video is being recorded jerkily, interrupted or not saved, the problem may be one of the following:

If the problem persists, try:

• 🧹 Clear the cache of the Screen Recorder app in the settings.

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On devices with MediaTek Helio (e.g. Redmi Note 11), recording in 1080p@60FPS can cause overheating, in which case use 30 FPS or external cooling.

Where to find the recorded videos and how to edit them?

By default, all screen recordings are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/ScreenRecordings/

or (if used) ADB-team):

/storage/emulated/0/Movies/

To quickly find the files:

1. Open the File Manager application**.
2. Go to the Categories section → Video → Screen recordings**.

For basic editing (shortcutting, overlaying text) suitable:

• 🎬 Built-in editor MIUI (Available when opening the video through the Gallery).
• 📲 CapCut – free, with templates for TikTok/YouTube.
• 🖥️ KineMaster – supports multi-track installation and chromakey.

If you need to extract audio from a recording or convert a format, use:

• 🎵 Audio Extractor (to extract the sound track).
• 🔄 HandBrake (for conversion to the MP4/MKV quality-free).

- Resolution: 1280x720

- Bitrate: 5-8 Mbps

- Format: MP4 (H.264)

This will reduce the weight of the file by 2-3 times without noticeable loss of quality.-->

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi