Recording conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 9: how to turn on and configure

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 9 can be useful in a variety of situations, from fixing important business information to preserving evidence for legal purposes. However, many users face a problem – in standard MIUI firmware, call recording is not always available out of the box. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to enable recording, including hidden system settings, third-party applications and workarounds for different versions of Redmi 9 (including Redmi 9A, 9C, 9T models).

It’s important to understand that recording capabilities vary by MIUI version, firmware region, and even carrier. For example, in some countries, recording calls is prohibited by law, and Xiaomi blocks this feature in local versions of software. We’ll look at solutions for all scenarios, from official methods to alternatives that work on even the most “cut” firmware.

Why is there no call record button on Redmi 9?

If you don’t find the recording option in the call interface, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🌍 Regional restrictions: Call recordings for the EU, the US and some Asian countries are disabled due to privacy laws. MIUI EU This function is often absent.
• 📱 Version. MIUI: In older versions (below). MIUI 12) the recording is implemented through a separate Recorder application, which can be removed.
• 📞 Telecom operator: Some mobile operators block recording at the network level (more common in corporate tariffs).
• 🔧 Privacy settings: In Settings → Privacy can be disabled access to the microphone for system applications.

Before looking for workarounds, check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone. If you have MIUI Global or MIUI Russia version 12.5+, the chances of having an embedded record are higher. To check, try calling another number and see if the record button appears during a call (usually located next to the hands-free and hold keys).

Method 1: Incorporate an embedded record into MIUI (official method)

If your firmware supports recording, you can activate it in a few steps:

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the recent (call history) tab.
3. Tap it on. ⋮ (three dots in the upper right corner) → Settings.
4. Select the Recording of conversations (or Call recording in English firmware).
5. Activate the Automatic Record switch or select Record manually.

After activation during the call, a recording button will appear (usually indicated by a red circle or microphone icon). In MIUI 13+ firmware, the record can automatically be turned on for all incoming / outgoing calls if Auto is selected.

Make sure you have enough memory (recording takes ~1MB/minute)

Check the permission to access the microphone for the phone application

Turn off Do Not Disturb (may block recording)

Reset the settings of the Phone application (if the button does not appear)

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If you don't have a "Record Conversations" item in your settings, your firmware doesn't support the system-level function, so move on to the following.

Method 2: Use the Recorder application (for MIUI 12 and below)

In older versions of MIUI (up to 12.5), calls were recorded via a separate Recorder app, which could be hidden or deleted after the update, to restore the function:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search, enter the Recorder or Recorder.
3. If the application is found but disabled, turn it on.
4. If the app is not available, download it from third-party sources (make sure the version is compatible with your MIUI).

After installation:

• 📱 Start the Recorder and give access to the microphone.
• 🔊 In the application settings, turn on Call Recording.
• 🎤 During the call, swipe down the notification bar and tap on the notification from Recorder to start recording.

Method 3: Third-party applications for recording calls

If the built-in methods don't work, the best option is to use specialized applications, and we tested a few solutions and selected the most reliable ones for Redmi 9:

When installing third-party applications, consider:

• 🔒 Provide all the permissions requested (microphone, access to calls, storage).
• 📴 Disable Battery Optimization for the Application in Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery.
• 🚫 Some applications (such as Cube) ACR) Requires activation in Settings → Special facilities → Special facilities services.

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If the app doesn’t record the voice of the person, try to turn on speakerphone for 1-2 seconds during a conversation – this will often “wake up” the recording.

Method 4: Google Drive Recording (for corporate users)

If you’re using Redmi 9 for work and can’t install third-party apps, an alternative method is to record through Google Drive, which is suitable for recording important conversations, but requires manual control:

1. Open Google Drive and log in.
2. Tap on. + → Create → Vote recording.
3. Start recording before the call starts (or pause and turn it on when you respond).
4. Turn on speakerphone so that the phone microphone captures both voices.

Cons of the method:

• ❌ Low quality recording (noise, echo).
• ❌ You need to keep your phone next to the speaker.
• ❌ Inconvenient for long conversations (you need to monitor the recording time).

To improve quality, use an external microphone connected via USB-C (such as Lavalier or Boya BY-M1). In Settings → Sound, select the external default input device.

Solving the recording problems on Redmi 9

If the recording is not working or is interrupted, check the following points:

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90% of the recording problems are due to insufficient permissions or application conflicts. Always start your diagnosis with permission checks!

⚠️ Note: Redmi 9 with firmware MIUI 13+ For the EU, the record can be blocked at the core level, in which case only the reflashing to the global version or the use of Magisk modules (requires root) will help).

For the diagnosis of complex cases:

1. Check system logs through Settings → About Phone → Debugging by USB → Error Logs.
2. Install. ADB and execute the command to check permissions: adb shell dumpsys package com.android.server.telecom Look for lines from RECORD_AUDIO.

Legal aspects of recording conversations

Before recording conversations, read the laws of your country. Most regions have the following rules:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: Recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, using the recording in court requires proof of its reliability.
• 🇪🇺 EU (GDPR): In most EU countries, recording without consent is prohibited and punishable by a fine of up to 20 million euros (or 4% of global company revenue).
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Laws vary by state, 12 states (e.g. California) require consent from all participants in a conversation.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Recording is allowed without consent, if the recording is not distributed publicly (Article 307 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

⚠️ Note: Even if the recording is allowed, its publication or transfer to third parties without the consent of the interlocutor may be considered a violation of the right to privacy (Article 152.2 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation!

For the legal significance of the record:

• 📝 Record the date and time of the conversation (automatically added to files) MIUI Recorder).
• 🔊 Save original files without editing.
• 📋 Keep a call log with notes on the purpose of the record (for example, "Agreement" №123 from 01.05.2026").

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording on Redmi 9