How to enable recording of phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways

Recording phone conversations on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro can be required in a variety of situations, from fixing important business negotiations to preserving evidence for legal proceedings. However, not all users know that this feature is available out of the box - it just needs to be configured correctly. Unlike newer Xiaomi models, where call recording is often blocked due to the limitations of Android 10+, the Redmi Note 8 Pro based on MIUI 11/12 still retains this feature, albeit with some nuances.

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways of activating recordings, from a standard voice recorder to third-party applications, and also explain how to avoid common errors (for example, when a recording is not saved or interrupted). Special attention will be paid to the legal aspects: in which cases recording conversations is legal, and when it can lead to problems. If you use the Redmi Note 8 Pro on the firmware of MIUI Global or MIUI Russia, the instructions will be suitable without modifications. For custom firmware (Pixel Experience, LineageOS), additional steps will be required, which we will also consider.

1.Check call recording support on Redmi Note 8 Pro

Before you set up a record, make sure your Redmi Note 8 Pro supports this feature at all. Depending on the MIUI version and regional firmware, the features may vary:

• 📱 MIUI Global/Russia (Android 9/10): The record is embedded in the Phone application, but may be hidden in some countries (for example, in the EU due to the fact that the user is not a member of the Internet). GDPR).
• 🔧 MIUI China: The feature is always available, but requires Russification or installation of global software.
• 🛠️ Custom firmware: recording is often disabled at the Android kernel level (patches or root rights needed).

To check for the presence of the function:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Dial the number and start the call (or accept the incoming one).
3. During the conversation, pay attention to the screen: if there is a Record button (microphone) at the bottom, the function is active.

If the record button is not there, it doesn't mean you can't turn it on, it may be just disabled in the settings or hidden. Move to the next section.

2. Enabling recording through the standard application "Phone"

The easiest way is to use a built-in voice recorder in the Phone app. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 11/12, the algorithm is this:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the phone and select Permissions.
3. Activate permissions for Microphone and Warehouse.
4. Return to the Phone app, click on three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
5. Go to the Recording of Conversations (or Call Recording in English).
6. Enable the option of Automatic Recording or Record all calls.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Update the phone app in the Play Store

Clear the cache of the phone application in the settings

Make sure there is enough free memory on your phone.-->

When activated during the call, a Record button will appear. Click on it to start recording the conversation. Importantly, on MIUI 12.5+, the recording can automatically be interrupted if the interlocutor uses VoIP (WhatsApp, Viber) - in this case, only third-party software will help.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note 8 Pro firmware only works on incoming calls. If outgoing calls are not fixed, try updating. MIUI or use alternative methods from the following sections.

3. set up automatic recording for all calls

If you need to record all conversations without manually starting, set up automatic mode:

1. Open the phone → Settings → Record conversations.
2. Select Automatic Recording.
3. Tell me which calls to record: 📞 Incoming 📱 Outgoing 🔄 All calls.

Keep records in the cloud

Mi Cloud

Automatic recording only works when there is free space on the phone. If the memory is full, the Redmi Note 8 Pro will delete old files or stop fixing new conversations.

• 📁 Regularly transfer recordings to PC or cloud.
• 🧹 Clean the cache of the phone app once a month.
• 🔄 Set up automatic cleaning in Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup.

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To quickly find all the records, open the Dictaphone app and go to the Call Recordings folder, where the files are sorted by date and phone number of the interlocutor.

4. Alternative recording methods: third-party applications

If the built-in feature doesn't work (for example, due to regional restrictions or custom firmware), use third-party apps.The best options for the Redmi Note 8 Pro are:

For installation:

1. Download the app from the Play Store.
2. Run it and grant permissions to Microphone, Calls and Warehouse.
3. In the application settings, enable Autowrite and select the file format (MP3 is recommended to save space).

⚠️ Note: Some applications (such as Cube Call Recorder) may conflict with the built-in voice recorder. MIUI. Before using, disable the standard entry in the phone settings.

5. Solving call recording problems

If the record is not working or files are not saved, check the following points:

• 🔇 The microphone is busy with another app: Close all programs that use the microphone (e.g. Google Assistant or Shazam).
• 📵 The Limitations of Android 10+: On new versions of the OS, recording can be blocked. MIUI 11 or using Magisk with CallRecorderPatch module.
• 📁 No write rights: check permissions in Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Permits.
• 🔋 Battery savings: add the Phone app to optimisation exceptions in Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery.

If the records are saved but not played back, the problem may be the codec.

1. Install the VLC player (supports all formats).
2. Convert files via AudioConverter (available in the Play Store).
3. Change the recording format in the recording settings to WAV (more compatible, but takes up more space).

6. Legal aspects of recording conversations

In Russia and most countries, recording telephone conversations is allowed only with the consent of the interlocutor.

• ⚖️ Personal needs: You can record conversations for yourself (for example, to keep important information in mind), but you can’t distribute recordings without consent.
• 📝 Evidence in court: A record can be used if it proves you right (for example, in a dispute with a bank or a telecom operator).
• 🚫 Prohibited cases: you cannot record conversations of third parties (for example, other people’s calls through a speakerphone).

In some countries (e.g. Germany or France), recording without consent is completely prohibited and punishable by a fine.

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Always alert your interlocutor if you plan to use the file for official purposes, and the phrase "Conversation is recorded" at the beginning of the call will protect you from legal problems.

7 Where records are stored and how to transfer them to PCs

By default, the call records on the Redmi Note 8 Pro are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

To transfer files to your computer:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (select File Transfer Mode).
2. Open the folder. MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec.
3. Copy the files you want (.amr or.mp3) onto your hard drive.

For automatic synchronization with the cloud:

1. Open your Settings → Accounts → Mi Cloud
2. Enable the option of Synchronizing records.
3. The files will be available on i.mi.com in the Recorder section.

If the folder call_rec empty, check it out:

• 🔍 Settings of the way of saving in the application Phone.
• 🗑️ Are files deleted by automatic cleaning (check the Recycle Bin in Mi Cloud).
• 📱 The version of the application "Phone" (update in the Play Store).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Redmi Note 8 Pro