How to enable call recording on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways with explanations

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is still a popular choice among users who value the balance of performance and price. However, the feature of recording phone conversations in this model is not as obvious as in newer devices of the brand. Depending on the firmware version (MIUI 11-14) and regional settings, the activation process can vary from the standard menu to hidden options of the engineering mode.

In this article, we will discuss all working methods for enabling call recording on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, including official settings, circumventing restrictions via Google Phone, as well as solutions for cases where the function is blocked by the operator or the country’s legislation, separately focusing on setting the recording quality, storing files and eliminating typical errors (for example, when the record is terminated or not saved).

Why Redmi Note 8 Pro may not have call recording options

Before you try to turn on a record, it's important to understand why it might not be on your phone's menu, and the reasons fall into three categories:

• 📱 Regional restrictions: In some countries (e.g. EU, USA) recording conversations without notifying the interlocutor is prohibited by law. MIUI These regions are hiding the function.
• 🔄 Version. MIUI: In old assemblies (up to) MIUI 12) recording is implemented through the Calls application, in new ones – through Google Phone (if installed).
• 📶 Operator: Some mobile operators block the function at the level SIM-Cards (most often in corporate rates).

If your Redmi Note 8 Pro is purchased in China or in the global market, but is stitched under another region, the recording function can be disabled software. Check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. For Russia and the CIS, an option is usually available, but it can be hidden by the shell.

Method 1: Standard Call Recording (MIUI 11-12)

If your phone is running MIUI 11 or MIUI 12, the easiest way is to use the built-in Calls app.

1. Open the Calls app and go to the Journal tab.
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Scroll down to the "Recording Conversations" section and activate the switch.
4. Select the recording mode: 🔄 All calls – automatically records incoming and outgoing. 📞 Selected only – recording is manually enabled during a conversation.

When activated during the call, a notification will appear at the top of the screen, "Recording is in progress." MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec In the internal memory. MIUI 12.5 This may be different – check through the file manager on request «call_rec».

Check the MIUI version (should be at least 11)

Make sure your phone has enough memory (recording takes ~1MB/minute)

Turn off battery savings for the Calls app

Check the permissions to access the microphone (Settings → Applications → Calls → Permissions)

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Method 2: Record via Google Phone (for MIUI 12.5 and later)

Starting with MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi began replacing the standard call app with Google Phone (especially in global firmware).

1. Install Google Phone from Google Play if it is not by default.
2. Open the app, click on three dots (⋮) → Settings → Recording calls.
3. Enable the option to “Record all calls” or select “Selective recording”.
4. Accept the notice of compliance (in some countries, the record will only be available for selected contacts).

Important: Google Phone saves the entries to Google Drive by default, to change the storage location:

1. Go to Settings → Call Record → Warehouse.
2. Select “Device” instead of “Google Drive”.

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If there is no recording option in Google Phone, upgrade the app to the latest version or clear its cache in your Android settings.

Method 3: Hidden recording via engineering menu (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can activate the recording via the MTK Engineering Mode, which is suitable for MediaTek Helio G90T firmware (Redmi Note 8 Pro chipset).

⚠️ Warning: Before entering the engineering menu, make sure the battery is more than 50% charged. interruption of the process may cause the communication module to fail.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##36446337##
2. Go to Hardware Testing → Audio → Normal Mode.
3. Select Type: Mic and click “Start”.
4. While the call will be recorded in the background, but the files will have to be searched manually in the /sdcard/MTKlog/audio folder.
5. For third-party applications (e.g. Cube Call Recorder): 🔊 Go to Settings. → Record format and select MP3 128 kbps.

The records take up a lot of space to manage the storage.

• 🗃️ Enable auto-clean in the recording settings (e.g., delete files older than 30 days).
• ☁️ Set up automatic download in Google Drive or Dropbox.
• 🔍 Use a file manager (such as Mi File Manager) to search for duplicates on type:audio.

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To save space, convert.amr to.mp3 recordings using applications like Audio Converter, which will reduce file size by 30-40% without loss of quality.

Solving Call Recording Problems

If the recording is not working, check the following points:

If the problem persists, try resetting the Calls app settings:

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

After resetting the settings, the records will return to the factory ones, and they will have to be configured again.

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