Where are the phone calls from Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Xiaomi smartphone owners often question the safety of important information obtained during phone conversations, especially for business users or those who expect important calls from delivery services and courier services. On the Redmi Note 9 Pro model, running the MIUI shell, the audio archiving system has its own features that can confuse the inexperienced user.

By default, the built-in voice recorder and the Phone app store data in hidden system folders, which are sometimes difficult to access by standard file managers without special display configuration. Understanding the logical structure of the Android file system in conjunction with the shell from Xiaomi will allow you to quickly find the desired files, copy them to your computer or transfer them through instant messengers without losing sound quality.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible search paths, methods for configuring automatic writing and solving common problems when a file is seemingly created but physically not found in the device memory.

The standard file path in Android

The primary storage of all user data on the Redmi Note 9 Pro is in internal memory, which, when connected to a computer, is displayed as a media device. The standard path where the conversation records are physically stored is written in the root directory and usually does not change without deep interference. To find files, you need to open the Explorer or Files app.

In the file manager interface, you go to the internal storage section. MIUI, It's a system for all the brand's devices, and you need to find a directory inside it. sound_recorder. Despite the name, which translates as “dictophone”, it is here that conversations are often stored, unless another storage is chosen.

However, it is worth paying attention, as in some versions of the firmware MIUI 12 or MIUI 13 structure may have changed. Files may have an extension.m4a or.mp3, which provides good sound quality at a relatively small size. If you do not see files right away, check the settings for displaying hidden files in your Explorer menu.

⚠️ Note: When cleaning memory through built-in system optimization tools, files from the folder sound_recorder They can be labeled as garbage unless they are added to exceptions. Regularly back up important conversations.

The following navigation can be used to access the path quickly:

• 📂 Internal memory. → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec
• 📂 Internal memory. → Recordings → call_rec
• 📂 Internal memory. → MIUI → sound_recorder → (date-file)

If you use a third-party file manager like Total Commander or FX File Explorer, the search can take less time thanks to the file extension search function. Simply type in.m4a or.mp3 and sort the results by creation date.

Set up automatic recording of conversations

The automatic call recording feature is one of the most sought-after in the MIUI shell. On the Redmi Note 9 Pro, it's built into Xiaomi's standard Phone app, but is often disabled by default for privacy purposes. Activating this mode will save you from having to manually turn on the recorder every time you talk.

To set up, you need to open the Phone app, click on the three dots in the top right corner, and select Settings. In the menu that opens, find Call Record. You can activate the Automatic Record Conversations switch. There's also a flexible setting available, you can record all numbers or only selected contacts from the phone book.

It is important to consider the legal aspects of using this feature. In some countries, recording a conversation without warning the interlocutor may violate privacy laws. Android can automatically play an audible signal or voice warning about the beginning of a recording, and it is almost impossible to disable this at the software level without root rights.

The quality of the recording depends not only on the software settings, but also on the microphones. The Redmi Note 9 Pro uses a noise cancellation system that can sometimes cut the voice frequencies of the interlocutor if he speaks quietly. It is recommended to periodically check the folder with the records to make sure that the files are saved correctly and heard.

Search for records through the Dictophone application

The easiest way to find the latest record is not to dig through the files, but to use the regular Dictophone app, which is integrated with the call recording function on Xiaomi devices, and when you open the app, you will see a list of all the audio files sorted by date.

At the top of the interface, there's often a switch between Dictophone and Phone (or Call Records), and clicking on the tab you want to access only conversations, where files can be listened to, renamed, deleted or sent, which is especially convenient when you need to quickly find a specific number.

If you want to transfer a file, a long press on the record will open the context menu. From here you can export via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (Mi Drop / Xiaomi Share) or instant messengers. However, when sent via messengers like Telegram or WhatsApp, the file can be compressed, which will worsen the quality.

The app also allows you to cut snippets from a recording, which is useful if you only have to leave a key part of a conversation, removing greetings and goodbyes. The saved copy will lie in the same folder, but with the "edit" marked in the title.

Hidden folders and access via computer

When connecting Redmi Note 9 Pro to your computer USB-The folder structure may look different than the folder structure on the smartphone itself. Often users can't find the directory they want because they're looking for it in the wrong place.

To see all files, Windows Explorer (or macOS) must enable the display of hidden items. Windows does this through the View tab» → «Hidden elements. And then you'll see folders that start with a dot, like, for example,.MIUI system caches.

The path to computer recordings usually looks like this:

This computer > Redmi Note 9 Pro > Internal memory > MIUI > sound_recorder > call_rec

If the folder call_rec It's empty, but you know it was recorded, check the storage settings (11 and above) access to the folder Android/data The files can be moved to:

Internal memory > Android > data > com.android.phone > files > Recordings

To work with these folders on the PC, you may need administrator rights, and also make sure that the notification on the smartphone screen selects the USB mode "File Transfer" (MTP), not just "Charge".

Problems with conservation SD-map

Many Redmi Note 9 Pro users prefer to save bulky media files to a microSD card, so as not to clog the internal space. SD-The map is the main storage, but it's a problem.

The main difficulty is the speed of writing the card. If the memory card has a low speed class (for example, Class 4 or Class 6), the system may not have time to record the audio stream in real time, which will lead to interruption of the recording or its complete absence. Class cards are recommended to be used to record calls U1 or U3.

There are also possible permission errors. If you've just formatted a card or moved it from another device, MIUI can block the entry to certain folders. Try creating a folder for recordings manually through the explorer and specify this path in the voice recorder settings.

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Use only high-quality memory cards from well-known brands (SanDisk, Samsung, Kingston). Cheap cards from marketplaces often have real capacity declared, which leads to cyclical overwriting and loss of old records.

Another nuance: if the memory card is removed, the recording of calls may not occur at all, even if the settings are "Save to SD", the system will warn you that there is no media, but will not redirect the recording automatically to internal memory at the time of the call.

Recovery of deleted records

It is quite common for a Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro to have several levels of protection against this confluence, and it is worth checking the Recycle Bin in the Dictator or Files app first. Deleted files can be stored there for up to 30 days.

If the cart is empty, you can try to recover data through the cloud services. If you have sync with Xiaomi Cloud or Google Drive, the files may have been uploaded to the network before being deleted. Go to the web version of the cloud from your computer and check the "Dictorphone" or "Records" section.

Deeper recovery, once files are permanently deleted, requires specialized PC programs such as Dr.Fone, DiskDigger, or Recuva (for memory cards), which depends on whether the memory area has been overwritten with new data.

⚠️ Warning: If you find that you have lost important files, stop using your phone immediately. Do not make new calls, download files, or install apps so as not to overwrite the memory sector where the deleted file was located.

Recovery from internal memory without root rights is extremely difficult due to Android encryption. SD-card - it can be removed, inserted into the card reader and scanned on the computer.

Third-party recording applications

The standard MIUI tools don't suit everyone, sometimes requiring.wav recording (no compression), real-time cloud synchronization, or instant messenger recording, and third-party applications like Call Recorder - ACR or TapeACall are available for that.

Installing such apps on the Redmi Note 9 Pro requires careful permission settings. Android 10/11/12 severely restricts access to the microphone during a call for third-party programs. You will have to manually allow access to the phone, microphone and storage, and also disable battery savings for this application.

The recorder app itself needs to select the sound source, and the best option is usually "Voice Call" or "Microphone," and if you choose the wrong source, you can only record your voice or silence.

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Third-party apps offer more flexibility, but require constant settings checks after each MIUI update, as Google regularly closes vulnerabilities used to record.

Popular features of third-party recorders:

• 🎙️ Recording conversations from messengers (Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp)
• ☁️ Auto boot in Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive
• 🔒 Password protection of access to the list of records
• 🗑️ Automatically delete old records when space is scarce

It is worth remembering that the use of third-party software can conflict with the system recorder. It is recommended to keep only one recording method on to avoid double files and audio engine errors.