How to enable autorecording of calls on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro: all ways 2026

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro smartphones can be useful in a variety of situations, from fixing important business negotiations to preserving evidence for legal purposes. However, not all users are aware that standard MIUI capabilities are limited in this regard, especially after updating the privacy policy. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to enable auto recording, including hidden system settings and third-party solutions.

The main problem is that since MIUI 12.5 and above, automatic call recording has been removed from public access in most regions, due to the tightening of data protection requirements (e.g. GDPR in Europe), but there are workarounds, and we will discuss them in detail. It is important to understand that the legality of recording conversations depends on the legislation of your country: in some countries, you need to notify the interlocutor about the record.

MIUI Official Capabilities: What's Left in 2026

At the time of writing (2026), the Poco X3 Pro firmware based on MIUI 13/14 only has a manual call recording function, meaning the user must press the record button himself during a call. Automotive is officially disabled, but can be returned via hidden settings or third-party apps.

To check the current capabilities of your device:

• 📱 Open the phone application (pipe icon)
• 🔍 Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings
• 🎤 Scroll down to Call Recording (if not, your firmware doesn't support the feature)
• 🔄 If there is a partition but the autowrite option is inactive, it means it is blocked for your region.

The table below shows the availability of the feature in different versions of MIUI for Poco X3 Pro:

⚠️ Note: If you are updating your smartphone through OTA (over the air, some hidden features may have been disabled, in which case only a full flashing through Fastboot with a choice of regional version that supports recording will help.

Method 1: Enabling auto-recording through the engineering menu (for MIUI 12.0-12.5)

This method only works on older versions of firmware, but it can be useful for those who haven't updated the device. The engineering menu (#4636##) allows you to activate hidden functions, including auto-write. Importantly, the wrong actions in this menu can disrupt the phone!

Step-by-step:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. Go to the Phone Information (or Phone Information) section
3. Scroll down to the Turn on/off call recording block
4. Select Enable Auto Call Recording and Confirm Action
5. Reset the device

Check the MIUI version (should not be higher than 12.5)

Make a backup copy of the data

Ensure the stability of the network signal

Charge your phone at least 50%

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If the auto-write option didn’t appear in your phone’s settings after the reboot, try an alternative path:

1. In the engineering menu, select Audio → Call Settings
2. Find the VoIP Call Recording option and enable it
3. Go back to the basic phone settings and check the Call Record section.

⚠️ Note: Some firmwares may have problems with sound quality during conversations after activating auto recordings through the engineering menu. If you notice wheezing or echoes, turn off the function and use third-party apps.

Method 2: Using the Xiaomi Call Recording app (hidden utility)

In Poco's firmware X3 Pro has a hidden system application called com.android.incallui, which is responsible for recording calls. ADB-This method is safer than the engineering menu, and it works on most versions. MIUI.

This will require:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and tool ADB
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 📱 Included debugging by USB phone-on

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and Tap on MIUI Version 7 Times
2. Return to Settings → More → For developers and enable USB Debugging
3. Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command line: adb shell pm grant com.android.incallui android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO adb shell pm grant com.android.incallui android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE adb shell settings put global call_recording_enabled 1
4. Reset the device

After you execute the commands, the Call Record section with the Auto Record option will appear in the phone settings. If the section does not appear after the reboot, try repeating the commands or check if the antivirus does not block access to ADB.

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If ADB-commands don't work, try to turn off the protection first MIUI: In Settings → Special facilities → Simplify mode turn it on, then turn it off and repeat the commands.

Method 3: Third-party auto-recording applications (without root)

If the system methods don't work, you'll have to install third-party applications, and the most reliable solutions for the Poco X3 Pro are:

• 🎧 Cube Call Recorder ACR — Supports automatic recording with choice of contacts, cloud storage and encryption
• 📱 Call Recorder – Automatic – Simple interface, Google Drive integration
• 🔒 RMC: Android Call Recorder – Records calls even when the screen is locked
• 🌍 Boldbeast Call Recorder – works on most firmware MIUI, including recent versions

When choosing an application, pay attention to:

• 🔹 Compatibility with Android 11/12 (Poco X3 Pro installed Android 11 shelled MIUI)
• 🔹 Support for recording VoIP calls (WhatsApp, Telegram, if necessary)
• 🔹 Excluding contact from the recording
• 🔹 How to store records (locally or in the cloud)

Installation and configuration (as in Cube Call Recorder ACR):

1. Download the app from Google Play (or APK from the official website)
2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you request (microphone, storage, phone)
3. Go to Settings → Auto Record and select Record all calls or Only selected contacts
4. In the Record Format section, select MP3 to save space.
5. Activate the option to Show Notice of Recording (required by law in some countries)

Method 4: Autowrite via Google Drive (alternative method)

Little-known fact: Google Drive has a built-in call record feature, but it only works for outbound calls through the Google Phone app. Unfortunately, the Poco X3 Pro has a standard MIUI call installed by default, but it can be replaced.

How to set up:

1. Install the Google Phone app from Google Play (it is compatible with most Xiaomi devices)
2. Make it a default call: Settings → Applications → Default → Phone
3. Open Google Phone, click on three dots → Settings → Record calls
4. Enable the option to Always record or record selected numbers
5. Connect to Google account – records will be automatically saved to Google Drive

Advantages of this method:

• 🔹 Automatic synchronization of records with the cloud
• 🔹 Ability to listen to recordings from any device
• 🔹 Legality – Google notifies the person about the recording (in some countries)

Disadvantages:

• ❌ It only works for outgoing calls.
• ❌ Does not record calls via messengers (WhatsApp, Viber)
• ❌ Requires a stable Internet connection for synchronization

Problems and Solutions: Why Auto Recording Doesn't Work

Even after you set it up properly, the auto record may not work, and we'll look at the problems and ways to solve them.

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔹 Does not block the recording with an antivirus (for example, Avast or 360 Security)
• 🔹 Is the power saving mode enabled for the recording application
• 🔹 Does the recording conflict with VPN or ad blockers

⚠️ Note: On some Poco firmware X3 Pro after updating to MIUI 14 may trigger automatic deletion of records older than 30 days. To avoid this, transfer important files manually to another storage or disable storage optimization in the settings.

Legal aspects: can you record calls legally?

Before you turn on the auto record, make sure it doesn't violate the laws of your country. Most countries have the following rules:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: Recording conversations is allowed without notice if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, using the recording in court requires proof of its reliability.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Consent of the second participant of the conversation is required (Article 31 of the Constitution); the exception is fixation of crimes.
• 🇪🇺 EU (GDPR): It's forbidden to record without the explicit consent of the person who's talking to you.
• 🇺🇸 Laws vary by state, most require at least one party consent).

Recommendations for legal use:

• 📢 Always notify the person you are using the recording if you plan to use it for official purposes.
• 📝 Keep a log of records indicating the date, time and participants of the conversation.
• 🔒 Keep records in a secure location (e.g., in an encrypted archive).
• ⚖️ Before using the record in court, consult a lawyer about its admissibility.

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Even if the recording is permitted by law, its publication or distribution without the consent of the participants may be considered a violation of the right to privacy.

FAQ: Frequent questions about auto-recording on the Poco X3 Pro