Recording calls to Xiaomi Redmi 9A: All ways to turn on the feature in 2026

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 9A is a useful feature that can be useful for storing important information, evidence or just for convenience. However, many users are faced with the fact that the option is either absent from the menu or works with restrictions, the fact that the manufacturer often hides this possibility due to legal nuances in different countries, and MIUI (brand shell Xiaomi) blocks it by default.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to enable Redmi 9A call recording, from standard settings to bypassing restrictions with third-party apps, how to activate the feature through your phone’s menu, which apps are safe to use, and why some techniques may not work on your firmware version, and we’ll also touch on the legal aspects of recording conversations so you can use the feature without risk.

Important: The instructions in this article are relevant for the Xiaomi Redmi 9A based on MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese firmware versions).If your smartphone runs on an older version, some menu items may differ.

Why is there no default call record on Redmi 9A?

Many users wonder why the Redmi 9A doesn’t have a built-in conversation recording feature, even though it’s on other Xiaomi smartphones.

• 📜 Legal restrictions: In some countries (e.g. the EU and the US) recording calls without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited by law. Xiaomi blocks the feature on global firmware to avoid legal action.
• 🔄 Version. MIUI: On Chinese firmware (China) ROM) Call recording is often available out of the box, whereas on global (Global) ROM) It has to be manually activated.
• 📱 Smartphone model: Budget models like Redmi 9A They don’t always get the full range of features available on flagships (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro).
• 🔒 Google Play Policy: Google has banned apps from recording calls without notifying the other person since 2022, which limits the work of third-party programs.

Fun fact: Redmi 9A with India ROM often has call recording enabled by default, because local law allows it when notifying the other person, which proves that the hardware of the smartphone supports the feature — it is simply hidden software.

⚠️ Note: In Russia, recording of telephone conversations is allowed only with the consent of the interlocutor (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), the use of records in court without consent can be considered inadmissible evidence.

Method 1: Enabling recording through the standard “Phone” application

On some versions of MIUI, the call recording feature is hidden in the phone app settings, and we'll see if it's available on your Redmi 9A:

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner (menu) and select Settings.
3. Scroll down and find the Conversation Recording section (or Call Recording in English firmware).
4. Activate the Write switch automatically or select Ask before recording.

If you don't have a "Record Conversations" menu item, your firmware has disabled the function at the system level, and then move on to the following.

Open app "Phone"|Found menu "Settings"|Checked section "Recording of conversations"|Attempt to activate the switch-->

On Redmi 9A with Global ROM, this method rarely works — there is usually no option. However, on Chinese or Indian versions of MIUI, it may be active. If you don't find an item on the menu, try updating your firmware to the latest version or using alternative methods.

Global (Global ROM)| China (China ROM)| India (India ROM)| European (EEA ROM)| Don't know-->

Method 2: Activate through the engineering menu (code ##4636##)

On some Xiaomi smartphones, call recording can be enabled via the engineering menu, which does not work on all devices, but it is worth trying:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down and find Turn on call recording (also known as Enable Voice Recording).
4. Activate the option and restart the smartphone.

If you do this, the phone app has a recording button during the call, the method worked, but on Redmi 9A with the latest MIUI versions, this method often doesn’t work, as Xiaomi blocks access to the engineering menu to change these settings.

⚠️ Warning: Changing the settings in the engineering menu can cause the phone to run unstable or reset network settings!

An alternative path to the engineering menu on some firmware: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times in a row). After that, the option Additional → Engineering menu will appear in the main settings menu.

Method 3: Using third-party applications to record

If the built-in methods don't work, there's a third-party option, but there's a nuance here.

• 🚫 Google Play restrictions: Call recording apps have been removed from the official store since 2022 and can only be downloaded from third-party sources (like APKMirror), but it is risky.
• 🔊 Notification: Many programs automatically notify the other participant of the recording (Google's request.
• 📱 Working in the background: On Android 10+ (Redmi. 9A It works on Android 10/11) Applications are prohibited from recording sound without notice.

List of verified applications (available for download APK):

Instructions for setting up Boldbeast Call Recorder (most compatible with Redmi 9A):

1. Download APK from boldbeast.com (don’t use unverified sources!).
2. Install the application by allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install Unknown Applications).
3. Launch Boldbeast and select from the menu: Settings → Write → Recording Mode → Mode 1 (for MIUI)
4. Turn on the option to fix sound problems and restart the phone.

If the app does not record sound after installation, check:

• 🔇 Permits to access microphone and storage.
• 📵 No locking in Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization (Add the App to Exceptions).
• 🔊 Whether the sound source is correctly selected in the application settings (should be Loud Communication or VoIP).

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Before installing a third-party call recording app, check for feedback on forums (like 4PDA or XDA Developers).

Method 4: Recording calls via Google Drive (alternative method)

If you need to record a conversation once, you can use the screen recording function with the microphone on, which does not require the installation of additional applications, but has limitations:

1. Activate Screen Recording: Settings → Additional → Screen Recording or lower the notification curtain and find Screen Recording Tile.
2. Turn on the option to record sound from the microphone.
3. Start recording before the call starts (otherwise the conversation will not continue).
4. After the call is completed, stop the recording – the file will be saved to the Gallery → Screen recordings.

Cons of this method:

• 🎤 Only your voice is recorded (the voice of the interlocutor will be quiet if you do not turn on the speakerphone).
• 📹 Video takes up a lot of space (up to 50MB per minute at high quality).
• 🚫 Inconvenient for long conversations (you need to manually start / stop recording).

To improve sound quality, you can connect headphones with a microphone, which will help you better capture the voice of the interlocutor, and it is also recommended to use speakerphone, but this is not always appropriate.

Method 5: Rooting the phone to activate hidden functions

If none of these methods work, the radical option is root rights, which will unlock hidden MIUI functions, including call recording, but it has serious drawbacks:

• ⚠️ Loss of warranty: Xiaomi cancels warranty if root is detected.
• 🔓 Security risk: Rooted phone vulnerable to viruses and hacking attacks.
• 🔄 Complexity of the process: Requires unlocking the loader, installing a custom Recovery (TWRP) and Magisk firmware.

If you do decide to take this step, follow the instructions:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (Mi Unlock Tool). To do this, you need to link the Mi Account to the phone and wait 7-15 days (Xiaomi limit).
2. Install TWRP custom recavators for Redmi 9A (you can download on 4PDA or XDA).
3. Please use Magisk to obtain root rights.
4. Using a root-access file manager (such as Root Explorer) find the file: /system/csc/others.xml and add a line: <CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>RecordingAllowed</CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>
5. Reboot your phone. The phone should have a recording button.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect rooting can turn your phone into a brick (an inoperable device).If you don't have experience, it's best to consult a specialist or use other recording methods.

On the Redmi 9A with the MediaTek Helio G25 processor, rooting is complicated by the lack of stable versions of the TWRP for this model.

Legal aspects of recording telephone conversations

Before using the call record, please read the regulations of your country.

• 📜 According to Art. 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, recording a conversation without the consent of the second participant is prohibited, except when you are a participant in the conversation and the recording is conducted for personal purposes (not for distribution).
• ⚖️ Use in court: A record can only be considered evidence if the interlocutor was notified of it before the conversation began.
• 🔊 Notification: If you use an application that automatically notifies you of a record (for example, a standard one in the app). MIUI), That's in line with the law.

In other countries, the rules may differ:

If you plan to use the recordings for legal purposes, consult a lawyer, and in some cases it is better to keep written notes during a conversation or ask the interlocutor to confirm the information by SMS/email.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 9A call recording

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On Redmi 9A with global firmware, the built-in call recording is usually disabled, and the most reliable ways are to use third-party apps (like Boldbeast) or record a screen with a microphone.