Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi: how to turn on and configure in 2026

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that can be useful in business correspondence, to fix important agreements or just to save memorable conversations. However, many users face difficulties: somewhere the option is hidden in the depths of MIUI, somewhere it is not at all, and in some regions it is blocked at the firmware level. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to enable call recording on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices with the latest versions of MIUI 12-14, and consider alternative solutions for models where the function is disabled by default.

It is important to understand that the ability to record conversations depends on three factors: MIUI version, regional firmware and legal restrictions. For example, in the EU and the US, recording calls without the consent of the interlocutor may violate local laws. So before using the feature, make sure that you do not violate the rules of your country. In Russia and most CIS countries, recording conversations is allowed if you are a participant in the conversation.

If you haven’t found a built-in recording option in your Xiaomi, don’t rush to install third-party apps — check the hidden settings and regional features of the firmware first. Below we’ll go through all the options in detail, including those that work on the Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 13, POCO X5 and other popular models from 2022-2026.

1. Verification of the presence of an embedded recording function

Not all MIUI firmware supports recording out-of-the-box conversations. To see if the feature is available on your device, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the recent tab (calling history).
3. Press on. ⋮ (three dots in the upper right corner) → Select Settings.
4. Scroll down the list and look for Recording Conversations or Call Recording.

If there is no such item, then your firmware does not support the default function, in which case you can move to the next sections of the article, where we will discuss alternative methods. If there is an option but is inactive (gray), the problem may be regional restrictions - read about this in the section on changing the region.

On some models, such as the Xiaomi 12T or Redmi Note 11 Pro+, the recording of conversations can be hidden elsewhere:

• 📱 During the call, press on ⋯ (three-point) → If the Record button appears, the function is active.
• 🔊 On some firmware, the record is turned on automatically for all incoming/outgoing calls (check the folder). MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec inner-memory).
• 🌍 If you are using a global firmware (Global) ROM), The function may be disabled due to legal restrictions.

2 Enable recording through hidden MIUI settings

On some Xiaomi devices, the recording of conversations is hidden in the engineering menu or special codes. This method works on MIUI 12-14 firmware for Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi models (for example, Xiaomi 11T, Redmi K50).

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure there is enough free memory on your phone.

Make a backup copy of important data

The battery should be at least 30%-->

To enable the recording:

1. Open the Phone app and dial the code: ##6484## If the code didn't work, try the alternative: ##64663###
2. Once you enter the code, you will open the Field Test or Engineering Mode menu. Go to Audio → Call Recording.
3. Activate Enable Call Recording (also known as Auto Recording or Voice Recording).
4. Save the settings and restart the phone.

When you reboot the Phone app, you should have a recording button when you call, and if the menu doesn't open or you don't have an option, then your model doesn't support this method, so you can go to the third-party app section.

3. Change the firmware region to unlock the function

One reason Xiaomi doesn’t record conversations is regional firmware. Global ROMs often disabled due to legal restrictions, while firmware for India ROM or China is available by default. To unlock the record, you can change region without completely flashing the device.

⚠️ Note: Change of region may cause resets of certain settings (such as theme or fonts.

Instructions for changing the region:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap the MIUI version several times until you become a developer!
3. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → for developers.
4. Find the MIUI Region (or MIUI Region) option and select India.
5. Reboot the phone.

After the reboot, check for the recording function in your phone settings. If the option appears but the interface is in English or Hindi, go back to Settings → Additional → Language and input and select Russian.

If changing the region didn’t help, try updating your firmware to the latest version via Settings → System Update. Sometimes a recording of conversations appears after the MIUI update.

4.Use of third-party applications for recording

If the built-in methods didn't work, there's a third-party option, and Google Play has dozens of call recording software, but not all of them are compatible with MIUI because of the way the microphone works, and we tested a few solutions and selected the most reliable ones.

⚠️ Note: Call recording applications may conflict with battery optimization MIUI. After installation, add the program to autorun exceptions: Settings → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start.

Top.-3 apps:

• 🎤 Cube Call Recorder ACR — Supports both sides of the recording (your voice) + the other party, working on MIUI 14.Con: Free version limits number of records.
• 📞 Call Recorder - Automatic Call Recorder - a simple interface, automatic recording of all calls.
• 🔊 RMC: Android Call Recorder - records in high quality, there is cloud storage. minus: paid subscription for advanced features.

Instructions for setting up Cube Call Recorder ACR (recommended for Xiaomi):

1. Install the app from Google Play and open it.
2. Provide all the permissions requested (microphone, access to calls, storage).
3. Go to the application settings (⋮ → Settings).
4. Enable options: Record calls automatically (automatic recording); Record from both sides (recording both interlocutors); Save to custom folder (save to the selected folder).

In MIUI, add the app to the optimization exceptions: Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption Management → Select the app → No restrictions.

If the app does not record the voice of the interlocutor, try:

• 🔄 Switch audio source in the application settings (e.g. from Voice Call to VoIP).
• 📱 Use a headset (sometimes the headset microphone catches sound better).
• 🔧 Disable the function of noise suppression in call settings MIUI.

5. Solving problems with keeping records

A common problem with Xiaomi is that the records are saved, but then disappear or not play back, and it has to do with MIUI Optimizations and cleaning the cache.

Critical information: If records are missing after the update MIUI, check the folder /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ You can use a file manager with root rights or connect your phone to your PC. Often, files are not deleted, but simply become hidden.

Ways to prevent loss of records:

• 📁 Change the save folder: In the settings of the application to write, specify the folder on the memory card (SD-card/CallRecords) memory.
• 🔒 Turn off cache cleanup: Go to Settings → Warehouse → Clean and disable automatic cleaning for the recording app.
• ☁️ Automatic Backup: Set up sync with Google Drive or Mi Cloud (in the app settings).
• 🛠️ Disable Optimization: For the recording application in the battery settings, select Without Limitations.

If records are saved but not played, the problem may be the audio codec. Try converting files through the Audio Converter app (available on Google Play) or use the VLC player, which supports most formats.

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If the recordings are terminated after 1-2 minutes, check the battery saving settings. MIUI Some apps are suspended in the background. To fix this, go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → [Your application records] → Battery → Background activity → Permission.

6. Alternative recording methods (without root)

If none of the above methods worked, there are alternatives to recording conversations without obtaining root rights, which are less convenient, but work on 100% of Xiaomi devices:

Method 1: Use of the second device

Put a second phone or voice recorder next to you and play it through the microphone, and the downside is the low quality of the sound and the noise.

• 🎙️ Use an external microphone (such as a lavalier microphone).
• 📱 Place the recording device closer to the main phone speaker.
• 🔇 Turn on speaker on the main phone (if the interlocutor does not mind).

Method 2: Recording through Google Drive

If you have Google Voice Search enabled, you can record conversations via Google Drive:

1. Open Google Drive and click + → Record Voice.
2. Turn on speakerphone and start a conversation.
3. At the end, save the record in the cloud.

Method 3: Screen recording

MIUI 12-14 has a built-in sound screen recording to record the conversation.

1. Add Screen Record widget to the Quick Settings panel (swipe down from the top edge of the screen → Edit).
2. Turn on speakerphone and start recording the screen.
3. After the conversation, the video can be converted to audio via the MP3 Video Converter app.

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Alternative recording methods are suitable for isolated cases, but are inconvenient for constant use. If you need to record calls regularly, it is better to spend time setting up an embedded feature or a third-party application.

7. Recording conversations on Xiaomi with root rights

If you are ready to get root access, there are additional possibilities for recording calls, which is suitable for advanced users, since it requires unlocking the bootloader and installing a customized Recovery (for example, TWRP).

⚠️ Note: Getting root rights will void the warranty on the device and may cause unstable system operation. Before the procedure, make a full data backup via Mi Cloud or TWRP.

Instructions for devices with unlocked loader:

1. Install Magisk to manage root rights.
2. Download Call Recorder for MIUI (available on the XDA Developers forum).
3. Install the module via Magisk Manager and restart the phone.
4. After the reboot, the phone settings will contain a Record of conversations with advanced options (select formats, automatically save to the cloud, etc.).

Advantages of recording with root:

• 🎵 Recording in high quality (up to 320 kbps).
• 📂 Automatic sorting of records by contact.
• ☁️ Sync with Google Drive or Dropbox.
• 🔧 Flexible settings (for example, writing only certain contacts).

If you are not sure about your skills, it is best to seek help from topic forums like 4PDA or XDA, where there are detailed guides for specific Xiaomi models.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi