How and where to turn on call recording on Xiaomi: all ways to MIUI 14/15

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a feature that can be useful in a variety of situations, from saving important business negotiations to fixing verbal agreements. However, with the release of new versions of MIUI 14/15 and the tightening of legislation in some countries (including Russia), standard settings for recording calls have become less obvious, and in some regions they are completely hidden. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to activate the feature – from embedded tools to third-party applications – and explain why your device may not have a recording option.

It is important to understand that the ability to record conversations depends on three key factors: the version of the conversation. MIUI, smartphone models (on POCO The settings of the Redmi and the settings may differ) and regional restrictions, for example, on devices officially shipped to Russia after 2022, the default recording function is disabled due to the requirements of Federal law. № 242-FZ. But that doesn't mean it can't be returned - read more about it.

1. Standard method: recording via the application "Phone"

On most Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12-15, call recording is enabled directly in the Phone app, but the interface may vary depending on the firmware version.

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Record of Conversations section (if not, see the next section).
4. Activate the switch Record all calls or select Record only selected numbers.
5. For manual control during the call, click on the icon 🎤 call-in.

If there is no record of conversations, this may mean:

• 📱 Your device is running a global version. MIUI for Europe/Russia (function hidden for legal reasons).
• 🔄 You have an outdated version of the Phone app (update via Google Play).
• 🛠️ The firmware has been modified (for example, custom Xiaomi.EU), and the settings have been moved to another menu.

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2. Alternative method: Hidden MIUI settings

On some models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12), the recording option is hidden in hidden settings to find it:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, enter the Phone and select the system application.
3. Go to Permits and enable access to Microphone and Warehouse.
4. Return to the Phone app, press three dots and hold your finger at Settings for 3-5 seconds. If a pop-up pops up asking you to turn on Developer Mode for calls, confirm.

Once activated, the phone will have an additional Call Record option with enhanced options including saving formats (MP3 or AMR) and a folder for storing files. Please note that this method does not work on all devices and may reset after the MIUI update.

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3. Recording via Google Phone (for global firmware)

If your Xiaomi is running on global firmware (like the Redmi Note 11 Global), Xiaomi’s standard Phone app may not support recording, in which case Google Phone, an alternative call from Google that is installed by default on some Android One devices, will help.

To enable the recording via Google Phone:

1. Install the Google Phone app from Google Play (if it is not by default).
2. Open the app and go to Settings → Record calls.
3. Enable the option to Always record or select Record only selected numbers.
4. Please agree to the notice of compliance with the laws of your country (in Russia, the function may be limited).

Advantages of this method:

• 🔍 More secure record retention (files are automatically archived in Google Drive).
• 📊 The ability to transcribe conversations (converting speech into text).
• 🛡️ Encryption of records (available on Android 12)+).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 15 and HyperOS Google Phone may conflict with the standard Phone app. Before using, disable duplicate permissions in Settings → Annexes → By default.

4. Third-party applications for recording calls

If the built-in methods don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and we tested a few solutions and selected the most reliable ones.

Before installation, check:

• 🔋 Permissions: App needs access to microphone, contacts and storage.
• 📱 Compatibility: Some applications do not work MIUI system constraints.
• 🛡️ Security: Avoid programs with suspicious reviews (risk of records leakage).

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If the app doesn’t record the voice of the person, try turning on the hands-free mode for 1-2 seconds during the call – this often helps to activate the recording of both channels.

5. Manual inclusion via ADB (for advanced users)

If you are ready for experiments, you can try to turn on the call recording through ADB-This method is suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader and works on most versions. MIUI, including HyperOS.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Connect your smartphone to your computer and allow debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times click to activate Developer Mode, then Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB).
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put global call_recording_support 1


adb shell settings put global call_recording_auto 1

After you've done the commands, restart the device. The phone app should have a recording option. If not, try the additional command:

adb shell am start -n com.android.dialer/.settings.CallRecordingSettingsActivity

⚠️ Note: Change system settings through ADB This can cause the phone to work unstable.Before experimenting, make a backup through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset. on some firmware after update MIUI settings are reset.

6 Where records are stored and how to export them

By default, the call records on Xiaomi are saved in the folder:

/sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

or (for Google Phone):

/sdcard/CallRecordings/

The files are.amr or.mp3 and named by template: Recording_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_Number.amr. To move them to PC or cloud:

• 📂 Connect your phone to your computer through USB and copy the files manually.
• ☁️ Download records to Google Drive or Mi Cloud (in the settings of the Phone application you can enable automatic synchronization).
• 🔗 Send files to yourself by email or messenger (for example, Telegram with the function “Save to the cloud»).

If the records are not displayed in the folder:

• 🔍 Check if files are hidden (enable the display of hidden folders in the file manager).
• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes indexing files is lost.
• 🛠️ Use an application like File Manager+ keyword-search call_rec.

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Call records take up space in the device's memory. /MIUI/sound_recorder/, to avoid overflowing the vault.

7 Legal aspects: can you record calls in Russia

In Russia, the recording of telephone conversations is regulated by Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation (the right to secrecy of correspondence) and the Federal Law. № 242-FZ (on data storage of telecom operators). Key points:

• 📜 Consent: Recording a conversation without notifying the other party is a violation of the law if the information is used for public purposes (e.g. for blackmail or dissemination).
• ⚖️ Exceptions: Recording is allowed if it is kept for personal use (for example, fixing an oral agreement with a contractor) and is not distributed to third parties.
• 📞 Communications operators: MTS, Beeline, MegaFon and Tele2 do not store the content of conversations, but can provide data on the fact of the call at the request of law enforcement agencies.

To avoid problems:

• 🎤 Always notify the person you are recording (e.g., "The conversation is recorded to record the arrangements. You don't mind?»).
• 🔒 Store records in a secure location (e.g., in an encrypted archive or in a cloud with two-factor authentication).
• ❌ Do not use the recordings for blackmail, publicity or commercial purposes without the consent of the participants in the conversation.

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