Owners of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus smartphone often face the need to recover important information from a phone conversation, but can not find the saved file in the mazes of the Android file system. Finding the right track can turn into a real puzzle, especially if the user has not previously used the recording function or changed the device model. Understanding the logic of data storage is the key to quickly access audio recordings, whether it is business negotiations or personal conversations.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible paths to files, hidden settings and system features of the shell. MIUI, You'll learn not only to find existing records, but also to set up automatic storage in a place that's convenient for you, whether it's internal memory or external memory. SD-accumulator.
Once you understand the folder structure, you can easily manage your audio content by backing up or transferring files to your computer, and let's start with the simplest and most obvious way to do that, using the built-in call app, which is the first stop for most users.
Search for records through the standard application "Phone"
The fastest way to find a record you're interested in is to use the application's built-in interface to make calls. In the MIUI shell installed on Redmi 5 Plus, the call log is integrated with the voice recorder function, making access to audio files intuitive. You don't have to search files manually through the explorer if your goal is just to listen to a recent conversation.
Open the Phone app and go to the call history tab. Find the number or contact that you recorded, and if you click the arrow to the right of the number or contact name (or if you tap long, depending on the version of MIUI), you will see a detailed menu, and you will see the play button if the recording is successful.
- 📞 Open the call log and find the right contact.
- ▶️ Click on the speaker icon or the "Listen" button next to the call date.
- 📂 To navigate to the file, select the "Information" or "Details" option, where there is often a link to the location.
⚠️ Note: If the play button is missing, the record is either not produced, or has been deleted, or the phone number is not the same as the one stored in the history (for example, a call from a hidden number).
This method is convenient for quick content checks, but it doesn’t give you full control over the file. If you need to send a record via messenger or save it to the cloud, you’ll have to move on to a deeper analysis of the file system, which we’ll talk about later.
Physical location of files in device memory
When you want to copy a file to a computer or save it separately from system data, you need to know the exact path to the directory. In modern versions of Android and MIUI, folder structure can change, but Redmi 5 Plus has certain standards for storing media. Files are usually located in the root folder of internal memory or in specialized parts of the system.
Using any file manager (like the standard Explorer or Google Files), go to the internal storage. Most often, the recordings of the voice recorder and conversations are in the folder. MIUI, And inside it, in the subfolder. sound_recorder. However, depending on the firmware version, the path may lead through the record folder or call_rec.
Let’s look at the main ways to look for your audio files:
| Type of record | Possible path in memory | File format |
|---|---|---|
| Standard call recording. | /MIUI/sound_recorder/ | .mp3 or.m4a |
| Recording via Google Phone | /Android/data/com.google.android.dialer/files/ | .m4a |
| Recording of the recorder | /MIUI/sound_recorder/ | .mp3 |
| An alternative path | /Recordings/Call/ | .mp3 |
It is important to note that files can have complex names consisting of date and time in a format. YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MM-SS. This helps the system sort them chronologically, but the user sometimes has to open several files to find the right one.
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Use file manager date-by-date sorting to quickly find the most recent conversation records.
Configuring conservation methods to SD-map
The Redmi 5 Plus’ internal memory is not unlimited, and active call recorders can quickly face space shortages. SD-It not only frees up space, it also makes it easier to transfer data when you change your phone.
To change the settings, you need to go to the Dictaphone app (which is often responsible for recording calls in the phone). MIUI). Click on the menu (three bars or dots) and select "Settings." Find "Memory" or "Storage Place" and switch the switch to the switchboard. SD-map.
- 💾 Insert a memory card and make sure the phone recognizes it.
- ⚙️ In the settings of the recorder, select "Write on" SD-map".
- 🔄 After changing paths, old records can stay in the old folder, new ones will go to the new one.
⚠️ Attention: If you extract SD-The card will be interrupted during the recording process and the file may be damaged or not saved at all.
Once you change paths, all new records will automatically be sent to an external drive. /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/ (where 0 may indicate SD-map depending on the Android version) or simply in the root folder of the card, if such option is selected.
☑️ Checking storage settings
Use of Google Assistant and Third Party Applications
This is even more complicated if you’re using Google Phone, which is often the default app on global firmware versions, rather than a standard call from Xiaomi, in which case the storage logic changes dramatically as Google adheres to stricter privacy rules.
When using Google Assistant to record a conversation, the system alerts the person to the audio signal that the recording has begun, and the files can then be stored in a secure folder of the application, which is restricted. /Android/data/com.google.android.dialer/files/.
If you use third-party software from the Play Market (like a different developer's Call Recorder), each developer chooses their own path, usually a folder with the app name at the root of internal memory, and check the settings of the particular software you installed to find out the exact location.
Why does Google limit the recording of calls?
Access and rights issues in Android 10-12
Redmi 5 Plus owners who upgrade to newer versions of Android (if the device received updates through custom firmware or global updates) may encounter a “Scoped Storage” problem.
A file manager may simply not see the folder with records, even though it is physically there. This often happens with folders inside Android/data. Access to them may require a special file manager with extended rights or a PC connection.
The main symptoms of access problems are:
- 🚫 Files are visible in the Dictator app, but disappear when you try to copy.
- 🔍 The conductor shows an empty folder.
- ⚠️ The system requests special permission to access files at each recorder launch.
⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to force the system files in the folder to be deleted. Android/data through third-party utilities - this can lead to unstable operation of the application "Phone".
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The problem of accessing files in new versions of Android is solved using the built-in MIUI Explorer or connecting the smartphone to the computer in MTP mode.
How to Transfer and Keep Records Forever
Once you have found where the recordings of conversations are stored in Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, the question arises: internal memory is not the most reliable place for a long-term archive, as if you reset your settings or break your phone, the data will be lost.
The best way is to back up regularly. You can set up folder sync. sound_recorder with cloud services such as Google Drive, Yandex.Disk or Mi Cloud. In the settings of cloud applications, select the folder for autoload and specify the path to the records.
You can also use a USB cable to connect to your computer. Copy the entire folder of your records to your hard drive. It only takes a couple of minutes, but it saves important information in the event of a critical failure of your smartphone system.