How to enable the recording of calls on Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: all ways with explanations

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is the flagship smartphone of 2020, which still remains relevant thanks to the powerful hardware and regular updates to MIUI. However, the feature of recording phone conversations in this model is not as obvious as in newer Xiaomi devices. Depending on the firmware version and region of sale, activation methods may differ, and sometimes the recording is completely absent out of the box.

In this article, we will discuss all the working methods for enabling call recording on the Mi 10 Pro, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party applications with advanced features. Also explain why the feature can be hidden, how to check its availability in your version of the software and what to do if the record is not saved.

Verification of the built-in recording function

Before installing third-party apps, make sure your Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro doesn't support recording calls out of the box.The functionality depends on two factors:

• 🌍 Firmware region: in European (EEA) Global (Global) Versions MIUI The record is often disabled for legal reasons, while in Chinese (China) and Indian (India) it is available.
• 📱 Version. MIUI: in old assemblies (below) MIUI 12.5) the function may not be available even in supported regions.

To check for the record:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Dial a number or select a contact, but don't click on the call.
3. Look at the screen: if there is a microphone icon with a dot next to the call button (🎤) — function.

If there is no icon, try calling the hidden menu:

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In the engineering menu that opens, go to Usage statistics → Phone information and check the Call recording line. If there is Disabled, the feature is disabled at the firmware level.

Enable recording via MIUI settings (if the function is available)

If you have a record icon but it doesn't work, you may need to activate it in your settings.

1. Open the settings → Applications → Phone.
2. Scroll down to the Call Recording section (or Call Recording in English firmware).
3. Activate the call recorder switch.
4. Select the recording mode: 🔄 All calls – automatically records incoming and outgoing. 📞 Only outgoing or 📱 Incoming only - selective recording. 📌 By contact – allows you to specify specific numbers for recording.

After activation during the conversation, a recording notification will appear, and files will be saved in the folder. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec (file-accessible → Internal storage).

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⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro firmwares may only work on outgoing calls. If incoming calls are not fixed, try updating. MIUI or use third-party solutions.

Third-party applications for recording calls

If the built-in feature is missing or not working properly, install one of the apps we tested. We tested them on the Mi 10 Pro with MIUI 14 and Android 12:

For installation:

1. Download the application from Google Play (links in the table).
2. At the first start, grant permissions: 📞 Access to calls (required!). 🎤 Microphone. 📁 Storage (to save files).

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If the app doesn’t record incoming calls, try enabling the option to Use Alternative Recording Method or Force VoIP mode (for MIUI) in its settings.

On the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro with Snapdragon 865 processor, some applications may conflict with MIUI system services. If there is no record after you install, restart the phone and check the power saving settings for the application (turn off battery optimization).

Solving Call Recording Problems

Even after setting up, the record may not work, and let's look at the typical problems and ways to fix them:

1. Recording does not start automatically

Reasons:

• 🔋 Optimizing the battery: MIUI blocks the background work of the application.
• 📵 Lack of permission to access calls (check in Settings) → Annexes → Permits).
• 🔊 Conflict with other apps (such as Truecaller or Google Phone).

Decision:

Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption Management → Select Recording Application → Without Limitations

2.Only your voice is recorded.

This is a typical problem for Xiaomi on Android 10+, where Google has restricted access to the call stream.

• 🔄 Use an app that supports VoIP mode (e.g. Cube) ACR).
• 📱 Install Google Phone as the default call app (can help on some firmware).
• 🔧 Root Access: If you’re risk-averse, apps like Boldbeast can record both sides through modified libraries.

3. Record files are not saved

Check it out.

• 📁 CallRec folder or sound_recorder In the internal memory (sometimes) MIUI hide it).
• 🔄 Application settings: possibly the wrong path for saving.
• 🛡️ antivirus or MIUI Security can block the record (add the application to exceptions).

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If none of these methods worked, try resetting the Phone app to factory settings (Settings → Apps → Phone → Storage → Reset).

Legal aspects of recording calls

Telephone records are regulated by your country's laws, and in most cases the following rules apply:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: Recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, the use of the recording in court or public broadcast requires consent.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Similar to Russia, but the record can only be used as evidence with court permission.
• 🇪🇺 EU (GDPR): In most EU countries, recording without consent is prohibited and punishable by fines (up to 20 million euros for companies).
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Laws vary by state, California and Washington require consent from all participants in the conversation.

⚠️ Note: Even if a recording is permitted, sharing it without the consent of the interlocutor may be considered a violation of the right to privacy, for example, posting the recording on social networks or messengers may result in a defamation or privacy claim.

To avoid problems:

• 📢 Notify the interlocutor of the recording (for example: “The conversation is recorded to fix the agreements»).
• 📝 Keep records for no longer than necessary (e.g. until dispute resolution).
• 🔒 Do not transfer the records to third parties without a good reason.

Alternative ways to record conversations

If the software methods don’t work, consider hardware solutions:

1. Recording through the second device

Use the second phone or voice recorder:

• 📱 Put the second smartphone next to you and enable recording via a recorder app (e.g. Easy Voice Recorder).
• 🎤 Connect the external microphone to the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro USB-C (adapter).

2. Recording via Google Voice

Google Voice (available in the U.S. and some other countries) automatically records incoming calls:

1. Register with Google Voice.
2. In the account settings, turn on Call Recording.
3. During the conversation, press 4 and the recording will start, pressing again will stop it.

Files will be available in the service web interface.

3.Use of a headset with a record

Some Bluetooth headsets (like Plantronics Voyager or Jabra Evolve) have a built-in conversation recording feature, plug the headset into the Mi 10 Pro and use its record management app.

How to save and organize records

Record files take up space and may contain sensitive information to organize them:

1. Rename the files: 📅 Use the format Date Name Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Sube Sube Sube Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Sublisher Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject.mp3 (case: 2026-05-15_Ivanov Treaty.mp3). 🏷️ Add tags through apps like MP3Tag (Windows or MusicTag (Android).
2. Move it to the cloud: ☁️ Google Drive: Automatically syncs folder with records. 📦 Dropbox or Yandex Disk: Suitable for long-term storage.

Delete unnecessary files

Settings → Storage → Free up space → Select “Audio” → Delete old records

For automatic sorting, use the Files by Google app:

1. Open Files and go to Audio.
2. Click on three points → Sort by → Date of change.
3. Select the unnecessary files and delete them.

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To save space, convert your records to Opus or OGG format through the Audio Converter app. The quality will remain good, and the file size will decrease by 2-3 times.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro