How to Enable Call Recording on Xiaomi Phones
Call recording is a handy feature for saving important conversations. Many Xiaomi phones offer this functionality through their stock dialer app. Below is a guide to check compatibility and enable call recording.
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What Xiaomi Phones Support Call Recording?
Most Xiaomi phones support call recording, including:
- Redmi models
- Mi models
- Poco models
Exception: Phones running MIUI 13 do not include this feature. In such cases, you must use a third-party app.
How to Enable Call Recording
For Phones Running MIUI 13
Since call recording is unavailable, install a reliable third-party app like Cube ACR or Automatic Call Recorder from the Google Play Store.
For Phones Running Newer MIUI Versions (Android-based)
- Open the Phone/Dialer app.
- Tap the menu icon (usually three dots).
- Go to Settings.
- Select Call Recording.
- Toggle the switch to enable call recording.
- Choose to record:
- All calls
- Specific numbers
For Phones Running Older MIUI Versions
- Open the Dialer app.
- Tap the menu icon in the bottom left corner.
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select Call Recording.
- Enable “Record Calls Automatically.”
- Choose to record:
- Unknown numbers
- Contacts
- A custom list
Where Are Call Recordings Saved?
Recorded calls are stored locally in:
- MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec (File Manager app)
OR - Internal Storage/Recording/Call Recordings.
Do Callers Know the Call Is Being Recorded?
When using Xiaomi’s built-in recorder, the other party is not notified. There are no beeps or indicators during recording.
By following this guide, you can easily enable and access call recordings on your Xiaomi device.indicators.