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The Truth About the MIUI Dialer and the Google Play Store
If you own a Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO device, you might have searched for the "MIUI Dialer" on the Google Play Store—only to find nothing. Or worse, you might have found fake apps that promise call recording or a "true MIUI experience."
Reason 1: Google’s Policy Changes (The Call Recording Ban)
In 2020, Google updated its Play Store policy regarding the ACCESS_RECORD_AUDIO permission. Before Android 10, any dialer could record calls. After Android 10 (and strictly enforced in Android 11+), Google forbade third-party dialers (including Xiaomi’s) from using the accessibility API or the microphone to record calls unless they are the default system dialer. miui dialer play store
Region Switching: Sometimes, changing your phone's region to a territory like Hong Kong or Indonesia can unlock native features, as these regions often still bundle the Xiaomi dialer. The Truth About the MIUI Dialer and the
- India ROM (MIUI/ HyperOS): Comes with MIUI Dialer (Call recording works).
- Russia ROM: Comes with MIUI Dialer.
- Turkey/Indonesia: Comes with MIUI Dialer.
- Global ROM (EEA/EU & General Global): On most newer devices (post-2022), you get the Google Phone app. This app has no native call recording. It relies on "Screen Call" or third-party workarounds (which usually fail).
- China ROM: Comes with the Chinese version of MIUI Dialer (different UI, heavy integration with Mi Account).
- Availability may vary by region and device.
- Some features may require MIUI account or Xiaomi services to work fully.
- Reason: The MIUI Dialer relies on deep system-level permissions (call recording, SMS integration, floating windows, network call identification) that Google restricts for apps distributed via Play Store. It is pre-installed only on Xiaomi phones running MIUI China ROM or Global ROMs for specific regions (e.g., India, Indonesia, Russia).