Users of modern Xiaomi smartphones often face a situation where after an important call it is urgent to find the saved audio recording, but standard search paths in the file manager are ineffective. Owners of the Redmi Note 10 S model are no exception, since the MIUI operating system has a specific directory structure that changes with the release of new versions of firmware. Understanding the logic of data storage allows you to quickly navigate the file system of the device without installing third-party software.
Searching for audio conversations isn't just about opening a folder, it's about knowing how the system encrypts or renames files for security and privacy. In the latest updates to Xiaomi's shell, the paths to system data have become less obvious to the average user, raising questions on forums. We'll take a look at all the current methods of accessing the right information using built-in tools and third-party explorers.
It is important to consider that the location of a file may depend on whether a standard voice recorder or a phone book recording function was used. Android file system strictly regulates access to media content, so in some cases, additional rights or special players will be required to view the content. Let's take a detailed look at where exactly to look for valuable data on your device.
Standard path in file manager
The most obvious and quick way to find audio recording of a conversation on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 S is to use the built-in Explorer app. The default system stores all the records in a specific part of internal memory that is readable without root rights.
To access files, you need to open the Explorer application and go to the Internal Drive section. Next, look for a folder with the name MIUI, inside sound_recorder. It is here that all audio files created by system recording tools are stored by default.
- 📂 Open the “Conductor” app on the main screen.
- 📂 Go to the folder "Internal Storage).
- 📂 Find and open the directory. MIUI.
- 📂 Inside, select a folder. sound_recorder, where do you find your records.
⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI The file of conversations may be called call_rec and be at the root of the internal storage, bypassing system directories MIUI.
If you didn’t find files along the specified path, it’s worth checking the settings of the Dictator app itself. Often users change the default save path or use third-party calling apps that create their own directories, in which case the search should continue in the Android folder or in the directories of installed programs.
Search through the Dictator app
A more convenient way than wandering through file system folders is to use the built-in Dictaphone app. It aggregates all audio recordings made through system services and provides a user-friendly interface for sorting, cropping and listening. On the Redmi Note 10 S, this app is often the central hub for working with sound.
When you run Dictophone, you'll see a list of all the records available, sorted by date, and you can not only listen to the conversation, but you can also rename the file so it's easier to find it later, or send it to the person via messenger. The application interface allows you to quickly filter the records by "Everything", "Interview", "Lecture" or "Conversation".
To find a path to a specific file directly from the application, you need to click on the desired entry and select the option “Details” or “Properties”. The window that opens often displays the full path to the file in the system, which helps to understand the logic of data storage for future manual search through the computer.
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Use the Favorites feature in the Dictaphone app to tag important conversations – this will make it easier to find them in a common pile of files.
Note that Xiaomi’s Dictophone app can automatically record calls if the feature is activated in the settings, in which case the entries appear on the list almost instantly after the call is completed, and if you don’t see new files, check if the storage is full or if the limit on writing unknown numbers is worth it.
Use of Advanced File Managers
Xiaomi’s standard Explorer sometimes hides system folders or restricts access to certain sections of the file system to protect user data. For a deeper analysis of the content of the Redmi Note 10 S, it is recommended to use third-party file managers such as Total Commander, FX File Explorer or File Manager+. These applications provide advanced access rights and a better visual interface.
By installing this manager, you can see hidden folders that start from a dot (like.hidden) and access system partitions that are closed to standard applications, especially if the recording was done by a third-party application from Google Play that could save the file in its isolated directory.
| Annex | Type of access | Cloud support | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIUI conductor | Basic | Yeah (Mi Cloud) | Low. |
| Total Commander | Expanded | Plugins | Medium |
| FX File Explorer | Deep. | Yes (many) | Tall. |
| Files by Google | Basic | Google Drive | Low. |
When working with advanced managers, it is important to be careful not to delete files whose purpose you do not know. Android system files are critical for the stable operation of the device, and their damage can lead to errors in the operation of the phone. Always back up before making changes to system directories.
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Search for records through a computer
If it is inconvenient to search for files on the smartphone screen due to their small size or large number, the most effective solution is to connect the Redmi Note 10 S to the computer. USB-cable to ensure stable connection and correct data transfer without loss of quality.
Once connected, select the USB mode in the phone's notification curtain. Select File Transfer (MTP) to make the computer see the smartphone's internal storage as an external drive. Then a new device will appear in My Computer, opening which will give you access to the entire file structure.
The path to search on PC:
This computer -> Redmi Note 10 S -> Internal drive -> MIUI -> sound_recorder -> call_recWorking with files through a computer allows you to quickly sort them by date, size or type, and copy them in large packets to a hard drive for archiving, especially for lawyers, journalists or technical support staff who conduct a large volume of telephone conversations and have to keep archives for years.
⚠️ Note: When connecting to your computer, make sure that the phone screen is unlocked, otherwise the computer may not access the file system for security reasons.
Access and rights issues in Android 11+
Since Android 11 and up, Google has implemented strict restrictions on access to the Android/data folder, which now often stores app data, including recordings of third-party conversations. On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 S running new versions of MIUI, a standard explorer may simply not display the contents of those folders, showing them empty.
This is done to improve security and privacy so that no application can read files from another application without demand, but it makes it difficult for the user to find his own records, and this limitation can be circumvented by using special access methods or by granting extended rights to the file manager through ADB.
- 🔒 The system blocks direct access to the folder Android/data.
- 🔒 Standard Explorer shows an empty folder or an access error.
- 🔒 It requires the use of special utilities or PCs for copying.
- 🔒 Some file managers request special permission through the system window.
There is a method of temporarily removing the restriction through the developer settings or using the ADB command to provide access to a specific folder, but for the average user, the easiest way to use the Cleanup function in the storage settings or simply copy files through the interface of the recorder application itself, if this is possible, if the developer provides this.
How to temporarily open access to Android/data?
Set up automatic recording and synchronization
To avoid wasting time looking for records in the future, it is advisable to set up an automatic record of all incoming and outgoing calls. The Phone app on Xiaomi has a built-in feature that allows you to record conversations automatically for all numbers or only for contacts from the phone book.
To activate this feature, go to the call settings (usually three dots in the corner of the screen or the menu button) and find Call Record. Here you can turn on the automatic recording and choose whether to sound a recording alert for the interlocutor, which is an important legal aspect that can not be ignored.
In addition, you should set up synchronization of recordings with cloud storage Mi Cloud or other service such as Google Drive.This ensures that even in the event of loss or breakdown of the Redmi Note 10 S smartphone, important audio recordings will not be lost.
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Automatic recording and cloud synchronization are the best ways to ensure that important information is safe without manual intervention.
Regularly checking your recording settings and free space on your device will help you avoid situations where an important conversation was not saved due to memory overflow.