Recording calls to Xiaomi 9T: how to turn on and configure correctly

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 9T is a useful feature that helps you capture important details of negotiations, save evidence for legal purposes or simply keep an archive of conversations. However, many users face a problem: standard MIUI settings do not always allow you to activate the recording out of the box. In this article, we will discuss all the available methods, from built-in tools to third-party applications, as well as legal aspects and technical limitations.

The Redmi 9T (codenamed lime) is based on MIUI, where call recording can be hidden or blocked depending on the region of the firmware. For example, in European versions of MIUI Global, recording is often disabled due to local privacy laws. But that doesn't mean that there is no possibility - it just needs to be properly unlocked. Then you will learn how to do this without risking data security or security.

Checking support for call recording in MIUI

Before you start settings, make sure your version of MIUI supports conversation recording at all. In some regional firmware, the feature is completely removed at the kernel level.

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Calls. → Call recording. If no point, the function is disabled at the software level.
• 📱 Check the version. MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI. In global firmware (e.g, MIUI Global 14.0.5) is more often blocked than in Chinese (MIUI China).

If there's no entry option on the menu, it's not a verdict, it may have been hidden, but it's stored in the system.

1. Call another phone (such as a friend’s number).
2. During the call, click the button Additional (three dots) in the call interface.
3. If the Write option appears, the function is active, but hidden in the settings.

Enable recording through hidden MIUI settings

If the recording function is present in the system but not displayed in the menu, it can be activated via hidden settings, which works on most MIUI 12-14 firmware, but requires caution:

1. Open the phone (calls) application.
2. Enter the search bar (a magnifying glass at the top) query: ##6484###.
3. If the code is working, the CIT (Carrier Info Tool) menu will open.
4. Go to Device Test → Audio → Call Recording.
5. Activate the Enable Call Recording switch.

Then Call Records should appear in the Calls settings, and if the code doesn't work, your firmware doesn't support this method, so move on to the next method.

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If nothing happens after you enter the code, try using the alternative code: ##4636## → Phone information → Run the test. Sometimes the recording option is hidden there.

Set up recording through the “Calls” app

If the recording function is available in your firmware, you can configure it directly in the standard Calls app. Here is a step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Calls app.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Call Record section (if not, see the previous section).
4. Turn on the Automatic Recording Switch.
5. Choose which calls to record: 📞 All calls - recording incoming and outgoing; 📥 Only incoming; 📤 Only outgoing; 🔄 Selectively – entry only for contacts from the “Favorites».

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After activation next to the hands-free button during the conversation, a recording icon will appear (🎤). Click on it to start or stop recording manually. All files will be saved in the folder. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec internal.

Use of third-party applications for recording

If the built-in recording feature is missing or is not running smoothly, you can use third-party apps.The best options for Xiaomi 9T are:

Before installing a third-party application:

• ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Annexes → Permits → Microphone and allow access.
• 📱 Enable display over other windows: Settings → Special facilities → Screen access applications.
• 🔄 Restart your phone after installation to avoid conflicts with MIUI.

⚠️ Note: Some recording applications (e.g. Boldbeast) require root rights to work on the site MIUI. Installing such programs without root can cause crashes or no sound in the recordings. If you are not ready to get root access, choose the applications from the table above.

Legal aspects of recording calls

Before you start recording conversations, read the laws of your country. Most countries have the following rules:

• 🇷🇺 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, using the recording in court may require proof of its authenticity.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine: It is forbidden to record conversations without notifying the interlocutor (Article 307 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine); the exception is if the recording is for personal security.
• 🇪🇺 EU: Most countries (e.g. Germany, France) require explicit consent from both parties, and may face fines up to €10 000.
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Laws vary by state, California and New York require consent from all parties, Texas only one.

In Russia, call records are often used in courts as evidence in civil cases (e.g. debts, bank conflicts), but a court can reject a record if it was edited or obtained illegally.

• 🎙️ Always notify the person about the recording (e.g., “The conversation is recorded to record the terms of the transaction»).
• 📄 Save original files without editing.
• 🔒 Keep records in a secure location (e.g., an encrypted archive).

Solving Call Recording Problems

If the recording is not working or files are saved without sound, check the following points:

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the Calls app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Calls → Storage.
2. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (for example, MIUI EU) Call recording may be blocked due to privacy policy, in which case only the flashing on the phone will help. MIUI China or using third-party root-access applications.

Alternative ways to record conversations

If none of the above methods worked, consider alternatives:

• 📻 External voice recorder: Connect a second phone or voice recorder to a Redmi speaker 9T And you can write it down by hand, and the downside is low quality and extraneous noise.
• 💻 PC Recording: Use programs like Audacity with phone connection USB Sound card mode. It requires customization skills.
• ☁️ Cloud services: Some operators (e.g. MTS or Beeline) offer network-side call recording services.
• 🤖 Google Assistant: Voice assistant can record conversations on the command "OK, Google, start recording." However, the quality will be worse than that of specialized applications.

For business users, the best solution is IP-telephony (like Zadarma or Asterisk), where the recording is done automatically on the server, which is legal and secure, but requires customization.

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If you’re critical to recording calls (for example, for work), consider buying a phone with official support for this feature, such as a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel, which is recorded out of the box without restrictions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Xiaomi 9T