How to Turn Off the Sound When Recording a Conversation on a Xiaomi Phone: All Ways 2026

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi is a useful feature for recording important conversations, interviews or evidence, but many users face a nasty problem: during the recording, notifications, clicks or even voice prompts like “Conversation is being recorded” are triggered, which not only spoil the audio file, but can also alert the interlocutor to the recording – which is often unacceptable in business communication or legal situations.

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to turn off audio when recording a conversation on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones running MIUI 12-14. You will learn how to remove system notifications, turn off the microphone sound (if you only need to record the interlocutor) and bypass the firmware restrictions.

Why do you hear extraneous sounds when recording a conversation?

The problem of extraneous sounds when recording calls on Xiaomi is associated with several factors:

• 🔔 System notifications MIUI: the firmware by default plays the sound signal at the beginning / end of recording (requirement of the legislation of some countries).
• 🎤 Echo and noise cancellation: Sound processing algorithms can add artifacts, especially when using an embedded voice recorder.
• 📱 Android Restrictions: Starting with Android 9, Google tightened its call recording rules, forcing Xiaomi to introduce additional audio tags.
• 🔊 Interface sounds: Volume keys, notifications from messengers or system signals can be superimposed on the recording.

It is important to understand that on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12) recording sound can not be turned off by standard means – workarounds will be required.

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Method 1: Turn off recording sound via MIUI settings

On most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12-14, you can turn off the audio recording notification directly in the settings of the Phone app.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Call Record section (on some models – Call Record).
4. Find the recording notification sound option and turn it off.
5. Save the changes and restart the phone.

If this option is not available, then your Xiaomi model does not support switching off audio through the menu, in which case move on to the following ways.

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Method 2: Use of the Engineering Menu (for advanced)

The hidden engineering menu (#4636##) allows you to fine-tune audio settings, including recording conversations, which works on most Xiaomi devices, but requires caution - incorrect changes can lead to crashes.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Audio section and press Volume.
4. Find options related to Call Recording or In-Call Volume.
5. Set the Media Volume and Call Volume value to 0 (or minimum).
6. Save the settings and restart the device.

⚠️ Warning: Changes to the engineering menu can affect the sound quality during calls. If the sound is lost in the speaker after manipulation, return the settings to the factory (Reset in the same menu).

Method 3: Third-party applications for recording without sound

If standard methods don’t work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, allowing you to record conversations without system notifications and often offering additional features (such as cloud storage or transcription).

• 📱 Cube Call Recorder ACR — supports recording without sound labels, works on MIUI 14 (Access rights must be configured).
• 🎧 Call Recorder by Lovekesh – automatically turns off system sounds while recording.
• 🔇 Automatic Call Recorder – allows you to selectively record only incoming / outgoing calls.

How to set up Cube Call Recorder ACR for silent recording:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Launch and provide all the permissions requested (access to calls, microphone, storage).
3. Go to Settings → Record → Recording Mode and select VOIP (even if you record regular calls).
4. Turn off the Notice of Record option in the Interface section.
5. Turn on Eliminate system sounds (if there is such a point).

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Truecaller) may conflict with Xiaomi's built-in recording. Before installing, disable the standard recording feature in your phone's settings.

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If the application does not see calls, check permissions in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Record calls and enable access for the selected software.

Method 4: Turn off the microphone sound (recording only the interlocutor)

If you only need to record the voice of the person you're talking to, you can use Monosound or Headphone Mode, which is a technique that's suitable for models with 3.5mm or Type-C connectors.

Instructions:

1. Connect the wired headphones to the phone (required with a microphone).
2. During the call, click on the Speaker icon and select Headphones.
3. Activate the recording via a standard application or third-party software.
4. After recording begins, carefully remove the headphone plug - the sound of the interlocutor will be recorded, and your microphone will turn off.

This method does not work on all models, but it is tested on the Redmi Note 11, Xiaomi 12T and POCO X4 Pro. The main drawback is possible interference when removing the plug.

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Recording only an interviewer without your voice may be considered a violation of the law in some countries, and use this method only for legitimate purposes (for example, recording lectures with permission).

Method 5: Rooting and Modifying System Files

For power users willing to take risks, there is a radical method of rooting the phone and editing system files, which allows you to completely remove the sound of the recording, but it is not warranty and can lead to unstable operation of the device.

What will be required:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (Bootloader) on Xiaomi.
• 📱 Established custom restoration (TWRP).
• 💻 Magisk Program for Getting Root Rights.
• 📝 System file editor (e.g., Mixplorer or Root Explorer).

Algorithm of action:

1. Get root rights through Magisk.
2. Open /system/media/audio/ui/CallRecordStart.ogg (or similar) and replace it with an empty audio file.
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to a "brick" (complete failure) of the phone. TWRP.

Legal aspects of recording conversations on Xiaomi

Before recording conversations, read the laws of your country, and in most cases recording without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited, especially if the information is used in court or for blackmail.

• 📜 Russia: recording is allowed if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), but you can not distribute the recording without consent.
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Most states require consent from all participants (e.g. California).
• 🇪🇺 EU: in action GDPR — Recording without consent may be considered a breach of confidentiality.

Xiaomi phones for the European market (EEA) often have a forced recording notice – this is a requirement of local law.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi