How to Set Up Auto Recording of Calls on Xiaomi: A Complete Guide to Error Solutions

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that helps you capture important details of negotiations, save evidence for legal purposes or just remember what you heard. However, the standard MIUI settings are not always obvious: depending on the firmware version and device model (Redmi Note 12, Poco X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.), the path to activating auto recording may differ. Moreover, after system updates, the function sometimes “disappears” from the menu or stops saving files.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for all current versions of MIUI 12-15, including hidden settings for Chinese firmware, as well as solutions to typical problems: why records are not saved, how to change the format of files or transfer them to a memory card.

If you've tried to turn on auto-recording before, but you've encountered a "No microphone access" error or a record breaks down after 30 seconds, here's how to fix it without root rights. And for Poco F5 and Redmi K60 owners, we've prepared a separate section tailored to their unique features.

1. Does your Xiaomi smartphone support auto-recording calls?

Not all Xiaomi devices have a built-in conversation record feature, which depends on three factors:

• 📱 Smartphone model: The feature is available on most devices with MIUI 11+, It may not be available on budget models (e.g. Redmi). A1) or versions for the European market due to local laws.
• 🌍 Firmware region: In firmware for India, Russia and the Global version, the function is usually there, and in the EEA (Europe is often removed. Chinese firmware requires more manipulation.
• 🔄 Version. MIUI/HyperOS: V MIUI 14+ HyperOS and the settings interface has changed – the record can be hidden under other menu items.

To check for support, open the Phone app, click on three dots (⋮) In the upper right corner, look for the item "Recording conversations." If not, don't despair: below we'll show you how to activate the hidden feature through Developer Settings or third-party apps.

2. Standard way to enable auto-recording (MIUI 12–15)

If your device supports the feature, follow this instruction. The example is made on Xiaomi 12T Pro with MIUI 14, but it is suitable for other models as well:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right → Choose "Settings».
3. Go to the section "Call recording" in English firmware.
4. Activate the Automatic Recording switch.
5. Choose which calls to record: 📞 All calls – record every conversation. 🔍 Only the chosen ones – only records contacts from the chosen ones. 🚫 Blacklist – excludes certain numbers.

Recording format

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When you activate it, next to the incoming call response button, you'll see a microphone icon, which means you're recording. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec inner-memory.

3 Where to look for records and how to manage them

By default, the call records are stored in the device's internal memory to find:

1. Open the Files app (Folder icon).
2. Go to the "Category" section» → «Audio».
3. Find the file. call_rec (or MIUI/sound_recorder).

For ease of recording management:

• 📁 Transfer to memory card: Use the file manager to move the folder call_rec on SD-In the map. MIUI 14+ This can be done directly in the recording settings (item "Save place»).
• 🗑️ Autoclean: Enable the option “Delete old records in 30 days” in your recording settings to avoid clogging memory.
• 🔍 Search by records: In the “Phone” application, open the call history, click on the contact → «Records” (if the function is active).

Important: Record files are not encrypted; if a smartphone is stolen, an attacker can listen to them; to protect the data, transfer the records to an encrypted archive or cloud (for example, Google Drive with two-factor authentication).

4. Problem Solving: Recording is not working or is interrupted

If the auto record is not turned on or the records are not saved correctly, check these points:

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), the recording function may be blocked due to a new data protection mechanism. → Annexes → Permit management → Additionally. → Record conversations and enable access to the Phone app.

• 🔇 No audio in recording: Check if the microphone is turned off in the conversation settings (click on the microphone icon during the call). Also make sure there is no physical damage to the microphone (blow out the headphone jack).
• ⏱️ Recording ends after 30 seconds: This is a carrier restriction. SIM-card of another operator or activate the mode "Record with notification" in the settings (tells the interlocutor about the recording, but removes the restriction).
• 📵 Feature not available in menu: On Chinese firmware (CN ROM) To activate it: Install Hidden Settings for MIUI. Go to Call Recorder. Turn on the "Enable call recording" switch».

Records are not retained.

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Settings → Applications → Permissions Management → Storage

5. Alternative ways to record calls (if the standard one does not work)

If the built-in function is unavailable or is not running smoothly, use these methods:

Method 1: Cube Call Recorder ACR

One of the most reliable solutions for Xiaomi, supports recording VoIP calls (WhatsApp, Telegram) and runs on Android 10-14:

1. Download Cube Call Recorder from Google Play.
2. At the first start, provide access to Contacts, Microphone and Warehouse.
3. In the application settings, select: 📱 Sound source: "Voice Up Link" (for better quality). 🔄 Recording mode: “Automatically». 📁 Save folder: Specify the path to the memory card (for example, /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings).

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Method 2: Recording through the second device

If the software methods don’t work (e.g., on the Xiaomi Civi 3 with HyperOS), use:

• 🎧 Headphones with microphone: Connect them to your smartphone and use a voice recorder to record (e.g., built-in sound recording or Easy Voice Recorder.
• 📱 Second device: Put a second phone next to you with the voice recorder on. Use the AudioSync app to synchronize the sound.

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If the recording is needed for judicial purposes, before the conversation verbally warn the interlocutor about the recording of the conversation. In some countries (for example, Russia), the hidden recording may not have legal force.

6. Features of auto-recording on specific Xiaomi models

Some of the devices have unique nuances when it comes to recording calls, and we put them together in a table:

On models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), recording may be interrupted due to power optimization. To fix this, add the Phone app to battery exclusions: Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All apps → Phone → No restrictions.

7. Legal aspects of call recording

Before you turn on auto-record, read the rules of your country:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: It is allowed to record conversations without notifying the interlocutor if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, in court such recording can be considered inadmissible evidence if the other party was not warned.
• 🇪🇺 European Union: Most countries (e.g. Germany, France) require the consent of both parties (GDPR). For a hidden record can be fined up to 20 million euros.
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Laws vary by state, California and Washington require consent from all parties, and Texas only one.
• 🇮🇳 India: Recording permitted, but not distributed without consent (section) 66E IT Act).

To avoid problems:

• 📢 Oral warning: At the beginning of the conversation, say, "I'm recording this conversation to record information. You don't mind?»
• 📄 Written consent: If the conversation is important (such as with a bank), ask for consent in advance by email or chat.
• 🔒 Storage of records: Do not keep records longer than necessary and delete them after use.

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In 90% of cases, autowriting problems on Xiaomi are solved by checking the permissions for the Phone application and freeing up space in internal memory. If the function is not in the menu, try third-party apps or change the firmware region.

FAQ: Frequent questions about autorecording calls to Xiaomi