How to record calls to Xiaomi Redmi 9: all working ways

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but the feature of recording calls in it is not always obvious. Depending on the version of MIUI and the firmware region, this tool can be hidden, disabled or require additional settings. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to record conversations, from built-in features to third-party applications with circumvention of restrictions.

It is important to understand that the legislation of many countries (including Russia) regulates the recording of telephone conversations. According to Art. 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited, except when you are a participant in the conversation and use the recording for personal needs (for example, recording important information), However, in litigation such records may not be accepted as evidence.

If you decide to record calls on Redmi 9, first check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. This affects the availability of built-in features. For example, in global firmware for Europe, call recording is often blocked due to local laws, whereas in Chinese and Indian versions it works out of the box.

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

Starting with MIUI 12 and up, Redmi 9 introduced native recording feature, but its location changed in different updates. In the latest firmware versions, the option is hidden deep in the call settings.

To find her:

• 📱 Open the phone application (pipe icon).
• 🔍 Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
• 🎤 Select Recording of Conversations (in some versions – Recording of Calls).
• ⚙️ Activate the Write Automatically or select Write Manually.

If you don't have a Call Record, your firmware doesn't support the "out of the box" feature, which can help you change your region or install a patch (more on this below), and check if the item is hidden under a different name, sometimes called Auto Record or Conversation Recording.

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If there is no record point in the phone settings, try searching for a call record in the settings (a magnifier at the top) – sometimes MIUI hides rarely used features, but they remain accessible through search.

2. How to record calls if the function is not in the settings

If your Redmi 9 firmware doesn’t have a built-in record, there are three proven workarounds:

1. Change the firmware region to India or China (where the feature is unlocked).
2. Install a patch through Magisk (requires root rights).
3. Use of third-party applications with support for Xiaomi.

The easiest way is to change the firmware region without losing data.

• 🌐 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Region.
• 🇮🇳 Choose India (India).
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📞 After the reboot, check for the availability of the item Record conversations in the phone settings.

If the region change didn’t work, try installing the MIUI Hidden Settings patch through Magisk, which unlocks hidden features, including call recording, but it requires unlocking the bootloader and obtaining root rights, which will void the warranty.

3.The best apps to record calls on Redmi 9

If the built-in methods don't work, third-party programs will come to the rescue, and the main requirement is to support VoIP recording (for instant messengers) and normal calls via SIM card. Below are proven applications that are compatible with MIUI 12/13/14:

Before you install the app, check the permissions: it must request access to the microphone, contacts and storage.

1. Open the application and turn on the record in the settings.
2. Select the save format (MP3 is recommended for space saving).
3. Set up automatic recording or manual mode.
4. Check the test call – the record should appear in the application folder.

Install the app from the official store |Provide all permissions requested |Select the record format (MP3/WAV) |Check the test call |Configure automatic deletion of old records-->

4 Where the call records are stored and how to keep them

By default, call records (both built-in and third-party apps) are stored in the phone's internal memory. The path to the folder depends on the way you record:

• 📁 Built-in recording MIUI: /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ or /Recordings/Call/.
• 📁 Cube Call Recorder: /CubeCallRecorder/.
• 📁 ACR: /CallRecorder/.

To transfer the recordings to your computer or to the cloud:

1. Connect Redmi 9 to your PC via USB (select File Transfer Mode).
2. Find the folder with the records (see the paths above).
3. Copy files in.mp3 or.amr format to your computer.
4. To back up to the cloud (like Google Drive), upload files via the mobile app.

Important: Call recordings take up a lot of space – up to 5MB per minute of conversation in WAV format. To avoid clogging memory, set up automatic deletion of old files (for example, older than 30 days) in the application settings for recording.

5 Why Calls Are Not Recorded: Common Problems and Solutions

If the call recording doesn't work, the reasons can be both software and hardware, and here are the typical scenarios and ways to fix them:

If the problem persists, try resetting your network settings:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
2. Confirm the reset and restart the phone.
3. After rebooting, check the recording work.

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On MIUI’s global firmware for Europe, call recording is often blocked at the system level, and the only reliable way around this is to switch from region to India or use third-party applications that support circumvention.

Legal nuances: can you record calls without consent

In Russia, recording telephone conversations is regulated by several regulations:

• 📜 Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation - guarantees the secrecy of correspondence and telephone conversations.
• 📜 Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation – violation of the secrecy of correspondence is punishable by a fine of up to 80,000 rubles.
• 📜 Article 9 of the Federal Law "On Communications" - operators are obliged to ensure the secrecy of negotiations.

However, there are exceptions:

• ✅ You can record a conversation if you are a member and use it for personal use (e.g., fixing agreements).
• ❌ You can not distribute the record without the consent of the interlocutor (for example, post in social networks).
• ⚠️ In court, such a record may be considered inadmissible evidence if the second party has not been notified.

To avoid problems:

• 🎤 Pre-warn the interlocutor about the recording (for example: "I will turn on the record for the record, you will be satisfied with this?").
• 📝 Use the records only for personal purposes (reminders, confirmation of verbal agreements).
• 🚫 Do not distribute the records to third parties without the consent of the participants in the conversation.

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If you are recording a business conversation, it is better to send a message to the interlocutor with a notification (for example, on WhatsApp): "To fix the agreements, I will include a recording of the call. No objections?" This will protect you from claims.

7. Alternative methods: recording via second telephone or voice recorder

If the software methods do not work, you can record the conversation manually:

• 📱 Through the second phone: put the second smartphone next to it and turn on it recorder (for example, the standard application Dictaphone in the phone). MIUI). Cons – possible interference and low quality.
• 🎙️ Through an external voice recorder: connect to Redmi 9 external voice recorder through USB-C Or Bluetooth. Sony, for example, would do that. ICD-UX570.
• 💻 PC: If the call is via VoIP (Skype, Zoom), use software to record the screen and sound (for example, OBS Studio).

For recording via second phone:

1. Put the second smartphone next to the Redmi 9 (microphone to the speaker).
2. Turn on the recorder (for example, Record sound in standard Xiaomi applications).
3. Start the conversation on the main phone.
4. After the call, save the record and, if necessary, cut off the extra fragments (for example, in the MP3 Cutter application).

This method is suitable for rare cases, but inconvenient for constant use, recording quality will be worse than with software fixation, and there may be extraneous noise.

8 How to improve the quality of call recording

If the recordings are quiet or disturbed, try the following settings:

• 🔊 Increase the volume of the microphone: in some applications (for example, ACR) adjust the sensitivity of the microphone.
• 🎧 Use a wired headset: Recording through a headset is often cleaner than through a main microphone.
• 📏 Choose the right format: MP3 — It takes up little space but loses quality. WAV — No loss, but files are 5-10 times heavier.
• 🚫 Turn off noise cancellation: in the call settings (Settings) → Sound. → Voice Improvement) Turn off Noise Reduction option – it can distort the recording.

To improve the recordings already made, use sound processing applications:

• Lexis Audio Editor – allows you to remove noise and normalize the volume.
• WaveEditor is a simple editor for cropping and amplifying sound.
• Dolby On improves voice recordings through Dolby algorithms.

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For maximum quality of recording, use the format WAV, You can use a wired headset and turn off all noise reduction functions in the call settings. WAV-Files take up 5-10 times more space than MP3.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 9 call recording