How to Set Up Auto Recording of Phone Calls on Xiaomi: All Ways 2026

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for business calls, legal advice, or simply storing important information. However, the built-in MIUI capabilities are often hidden or limited to regional settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to customize auto recording on Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi devices (including the 2023-2026 models), as well as consider circumventing restrictions through third-party applications and hidden firmware functions.

It is important to understand that many countries (including Russia, the EU and the United States) require that the person is notified of the recording of the conversation. In some regions, such as California, bilateral recording without consent is prohibited by law.

Technically, auto-recording on Xiaomi is implemented differently depending on the version of MIUI and the device model. So, in Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12 with MIUI 15, the algorithm differs from the older versions, where the recording was available through the Calls app without additional manipulation. Below are the current instructions for all scenarios.

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

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi began gradually removing the auto-write feature from the standard Calls app for some regions (including Russia and the European Union), but on a number of models it is still available — it was simply hidden deeper in the settings.

Open the Calls app (Tube icon), then:

  1. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → select Settings.
  2. Scroll down to the Recording Conversations section (if not, proceed to the next method).
  3. Activate the switch Automatic Recording and select the terms: 📞 All calls - recording incoming and outgoing; 📥 Only incoming; 📤 Only outgoing; 🔒 Only selected contacts (manual selection required).

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If there is no Conversation Recording, your firmware does not support it, as is the case with devices with a global version of MIUI (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G for Europe), then move to a method with hidden settings or third-party applications.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) The built-in recording only works when you're actively connected to the mobile network. In Wi-Fi-Calling mode, the function can be turned off automatically.

2. Hidden MIUI settings: how to return a record through the engineering menu

If the standard path doesn’t work, you can try activating the recording via the Engineering Mode, which works on most devices with MIUI 13-15, but you need to be careful that the wrong actions can disrupt the stability of the system.

Instructions:

  1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##4636## This will open the Testing menu.
  2. Go to the phone information (or phone information) section.
  3. Scroll down to the Turn on/off call recording block and activate the function.
  4. Save the changes and restart the device.
  5. Enable the option to Download only important records so as not to clog the cloud.