Recording calls to Xiaomi: how to turn on, configure and save conversations

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that helps you capture important business conversations, interviews, or just save memorable conversations. However, many users are faced with the fact that the recording option is either absent from the menu or unstable. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to activate the recording of calls on devices with the shell MIUI, from standard settings to hidden firmware capabilities.

It is important to understand that the availability of the feature depends on the version of MIUI, smartphone model and regional restrictions. For example, some firmware for the European market blocked the recording of calls at the system level, but even in such cases there are workarounds - from installing third-party applications to manual editing of configuration files.

We tested all the methods on the current Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Redmi Note 13 Pro+, POCO F6 and older devices like Mi 11. The instructions are universal, but some methods will require root rights or an unlocked bootloader. If you are not ready for such manipulations, focus on the first three sections of the article.

1. Standard call record in MIUI: where to look for settings

On most Xiaomi smartphones, the recording feature is built into the standard Phone app, but its location varies depending on the firmware version. In recent MIUI 14/15 builds, the option can be hidden or moved to another menu.

To check for a standard record:

• 📱 Open the Phone app and go to the Recent tab (calling history).
• 🔍 Click on the icon. ⋮ (three dots) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
• 🎤 Scroll down to Call Recording (or Call Recording on English firmware).
• 🔄 If there is no item, try the path: Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Permits → Microphone and make sure access is allowed.

On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13T), the recording is activated right during the conversation - just click on the microphone icon in the call interface. If the button is not, then the function is disabled at the firmware level.

⚠️ Note: On the firmware for the European market (MIUI EU) standard call recording is often blocked due to privacy laws, in which case go to the pro-third-party app section.

2.Why call recordings are not in settings: reasons and solutions

If there is no recording option in the phone menu, the reasons may be as follows:

On MIUI 12.5 firmware and newer for the European market, call recording is software blocked - this is not a bug, but a feature of localization. You can circumvent the restriction only by changing the firmware or using third-party applications.

If you don’t want to change the firmware, try the following method:

1. Install the Mi App Store app (if not available).
2. Find Mi Call Recorder, the official solution from Xiaomi for some regions.
3. After installation, restart the phone and check for the option in the Phone app.

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Before changing your firmware, back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will save you from losing contacts and messages.

3.Side of the application for recording: TOP-5 proven solutions

If the standard methods don't work, third-party software will come to the rescue, and we've selected the 5 most reliable applications that are compatible with MIUI 14/15:

• 🥇 Cube ACR — It records calls automatically, supports cloud storage, and it sometimes conflicts with energy saving. MIUI.
• 🥈 Call Recorder by Lovekesh – simple interface, saves records in format.mp3. Disadvantage: Advertising in the free version.
• 🥉 Truecaller - in addition to the number detector, it has a built-in call record.
• 🔹 RMC: Android Call Recorder – supports scheduled recording and exclusions for certain contacts.
• 🔹 Call Recorder by Appliqato – optimized for Xiaomi, works in the background without failure.

To ensure that the applications work correctly:

1. After installation, open Settings → Applications → Permissions Management → Autorun and add the program to the list.
2. In the application settings, enable the option to Record all calls or Automatic Record.
3. Turn off battery optimization for the app: Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All applications.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Cube) ACR) You may not record calls via VoLTE or VoWiFi. In this case, disable these functions in Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Challenge Wi-Fi/4G.

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Manual recording through the engineering menu (for advanced)

If you’re ready for experimentation, you can activate the hidden recording function via an engineering menu, a method that works on most Xiaomi models with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO X5 Pro).

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Turn on VoLTE section and turn on the option.
4. Go back to the main menu of the engineering mode and select Audio.
5. Find the Voice Call Recording option and set the Enabled value.
6. Reboot the phone.

When you reboot the phone application, you should have a recording button when you call it. If you don't have one, check if the file is available. call_recording.xml file /system/etc/ (You need a root or file manager with superuser rights).

Important: Changes to the engineering menu can cause the phone to work unstable. If you have communication problems after manipulation, reset the network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

5. Recording calls via Google Drive: a cloud solution

Few people know, but Google Drive can automatically save conversation records to the cloud, a method that is suitable for users who do not want to install third-party apps.

How to set up:

1. Install the Google Drive app and log in.
2. Open Settings → Backup.
3. Enable Call Backup option (if available).
4. In the Phone app, activate the recording via the standard menu (see Section 1).
5. After the call is completed, the recording will automatically be uploaded to the Call Recordings folder on Google Drive.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔒 Records are stored in the cloud and do not take up space on the phone.
• 🔄 Automatic synchronization between devices.
• 📁 Easy search by date and contact.

⚠️ Note: Call backup in Google Drive is not available in all regions. If you don't have the option in your settings, use alternative cloud services like Dropbox or OneDrive with automatic save from the CallRecordings folder.

6 Where records are stored and how to export them

By default, calls to Xiaomi are stored in internal memory along the way:

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

or (for some firmware):

/storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/

To transfer the recordings to a computer or other media:

• 📂 Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable and select File Transfer Mode.
• 🔍 Find the folder with records through Windows Explorer or Finder (Mac).
• 📤 Copy files in.amr format or.mp3 hard-drive.
• 🔄 For mass export, use a file manager (such as Solid Explorer) with archiving support.

If the file is empty, check:

• 🔇 Whether the entry is included in the settings (see Section 1).
• 📱 Is there enough space on the phone (records are not saved if less than 500 MB is free).
• 🔄 Is your sync with the cloud disabled (if you use Google Drive or Mi Cloud).

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Record files take up little space (about 1 MB per minute of conversation in.amr format), but with a large number of calls, the folder can grow to several gigabytes. Regularly clean old records through Settings → Storage → Cleanup

7 Legal aspects: can calls be recorded without consent

Before you activate the entry, please read the laws of your country. Most regions have the following rules:

Recommendations for compliance with the law:

• 📢 Notify the person at the beginning of the conversation (for example, “I am turning on the record for the record").
• 🔒 Keep records in a secure place and do not distribute without consent.
• 📝 Use the records only for personal purposes or for dispute resolution.

If you are running a business, be sure to include a call record in your privacy policy and get the customer’s consent (for example, through a voice menu or a voice menu). SMS-notice).

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