When the screen recorder on your Xiaomi 15 Ultra finishes recording but no video shows up, it can feel like your effort was wasted. This issue usually happens silently, with no error message at all. The good news is that it is almost always caused by storage, permissions, or system settings, and you can fix it step by step.
Why Your Xiaomi 15 Ultra Screen Recorder Is Not Saving Videos
- Storage space is low or restricted.
- The Screen Recorder app does not have proper permissions.
- The save location is set to an inaccessible folder.
- Battery optimization is stopping the app in the background.
- A temporary system glitch after an update.
Restart the Phone First
A quick restart clears background processes that may block file saving. This step refreshes the system and often resolves temporary recorder failures.
Swipe down from the top of the screen, and then tap the Power icon.
Tap Restart, and then wait for the phone to turn back on.
Check Available Storage Space
Screen recordings create large video files. If storage is nearly full, the recording may fail to save without warning.
Open Settings, and then tap About phone.
Tap Storage, and check if enough free space is available.
Verify Screen Recorder App Permissions
Without storage access, the recorder cannot save videos. Permissions can sometimes be revoked after updates or system changes.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Screen Recorder, and then tap Permissions.
Change the Save Location
If the save folder is invalid or restricted, videos will not appear after recording. Setting a standard folder helps avoid this problem.
Open the Screen Recorder app, and then tap Settings.
Tap Save location, and choose Internal storage or Movies.
Disable Battery Optimization for Screen Recorder
Aggressive battery management can stop the recorder before it finishes saving the file. Disabling optimization allows the app to complete its process.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap App battery saver, and set Screen Recorder to No restrictions.
Clear Screen Recorder Cache
Corrupted cache files can prevent recordings from saving properly. Clearing the cache does not delete your videos or settings.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Screen Recorder, and then tap Clear cache.
Update the System Software
Software bugs affecting screen recording are often fixed through updates. Keeping your phone updated improves stability.
Open Settings, and then tap About phone.
Tap Check for updates, and install any available update.
Once the Screen Recorder can access storage, stay active in the background, and save to a valid location, it should start saving videos normally again. After applying these fixes, your recordings should appear instantly in the gallery.
FAQs
Where are screen recordings saved on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
They are usually saved in the Screen Recorder or Movies folder inside internal storage. You can change the location in the recorder settings.
Why does the recording stop but no video appears?
This often happens when storage is full or when battery optimization stops the app before it finishes saving the file.
Will clearing the Screen Recorder cache delete my videos?
No. Clearing cache only removes temporary files and does not delete saved recordings.
