Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the need to maintain an important dialogue, whether it is solving a business issue or talking with technical support. The Redmi Note 10 S model is equipped with powerful functionality for audio recording, but the structure of the MIUI shell file system can confuse an inexperienced user. You can find a saved file in several ways, and each of them has its own characteristics depending on the version of the operating system.
Finding a record depends on whether the audio recording application is a standard Dictophone or a built-in call recording function. These two tools store data in different directories, which is often confusing. Understanding the logic of how Xiaomi's file manager works will allow you to quickly find the right audio file among hundreds of other documents.
In this article, we will take a look at all possible navigation paths, cover hidden settings, and learn how to manage audio recordings. You will learn how to change the default save path and what to do if a file is lost from view. Systematizing knowledge about your device is the key to using it effectively.
Search through the standard Dictaphone application
The most obvious and easiest way to find a record is to go to the source, the app that created it. Redmi Note 10 S preinstalled system "Dictorphone", which automatically intercepts the microphone control for incoming and outgoing calls, if the appropriate option is enabled. the application interface is divided into tabs, which makes navigation easier.
When you open the program, you'll see a list of all the available records, sorted by date of creation. The top of the screen usually contains the "Everything", "Phone" and "Dictophon" tabs. If you're interested in conversations, you should switch to the "Phone" tab, and only those files that were created during phone conversations are displayed, which eliminates the need to search for them among voice notes or lectures.
Each entry in the list has a name that corresponds to the phone number or contact name from the address book, as well as the date and time of the call. By clicking on a specific file, you can listen to it, crop off extra fragments or send it to the interlocutor. For a deeper analysis, there is a control menu where you can rename the file or add it to your favorites.
☑️ Checking the settings of the recorder
Importantly, the app's functionality allows you to create shortcuts for favorite entries right on your desktop, which is especially convenient for lawyers or managers who need to return to certain agreements often. Just select the desired file, click on three dots on the menu, and select the shortcut creation option.
Search for files through File Manager
If the voice recorder application for some reason does not display the list correctly or you need direct access to the file to copy to your computer, you should use the system File Manager. The Android file system in the MIUI shell has a strictly defined structure, and the audio files are not scattered randomly, but lie in specific directories.
To start, open the Explorer or Files app. In the top menu, select Audio. The system will automatically filter out all audio files on the device. However, to find the conversation records, you better go to the root folder of internal memory and follow the path: MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec. It is in this folder that all telephone conversations are saved by default.
In some cases, especially when using third-party apps or older firmware versions, the path may be different. Files may be in the Sounds folder or directly at the root of internal memory in the Recordings folder. call_rec, Use the file name search function by entering the extension.m4a or.mp3.
⚠️ Warning: When cleaning memory through system utilities, be careful. sound_recorder They can be labeled as "cache" or "temporary files" although they contain important information.
To make files easier to work with, you can sort them by date of change, which helps you quickly find a record made today or yesterday without going through the entire archive over the years, and you can also use Hide Files, which allows you to protect sensitive records with a password or fingerprint.
Hidden Android folders
Automatic call recording settings
To avoid worrying about manually turning on the record every time a call is made, the Redmi Note 10 S features an automatic recording feature, which is located deep in the phone's settings menu, rather than in the recorder app itself, which users often overlook.
To activate the function, go to the smartphone settings menu, find the App section, and select the App Settings option. In the list that opens, look for Phone (green handset icon). Inside the app menu, select Call Record. Here you can enable automatic recording for all numbers or only for selected contacts from the phone book.
The system allows you to flexibly adjust the settings: you can choose whether to play the audio notification of the recording for the interlocutor (voice message “Conversation is recorded”). In some regions, the law requires mandatory notification of the second party, so you should not ignore this parameter.
- 📞 All numbers: Automatic recording begins with any incoming or outgoing call.
- 👥 Selected numbers: entry is only for contacts added to a special list.
- 🔇 No Notification: Recording is silently, without voice warning (depending on the firmware region).
After changing the settings, it is recommended to make a test call to make sure that the files are saved correctly. call_rec It's just after the test is done, and it ensures that at a critical moment, the system doesn't fail.
Using Google Phone to Record
In global versions of Xiaomi firmware, as well as smartphones certified for work with Google services, the standard call can be replaced by the Google Phone application. This application has its own recording mechanism that works independently of the MIUI system recorder.
The Google Phone recording interface is different from the standard one, where when you turn on a recording during a conversation, the person can hear a loud voice notification, "This call is being recorded," which is heard by both participants, and it is impossible to circumvent this notification by standard means, as this is a requirement of Google's security policy.
Records made through the Google app are stored in a separate folder, and the path to them usually looks like a Phone in internal memory, or they can only be accessed through the interface of the app itself in the History section -> Recorded calls. Files often have the.m4a format.
| Characteristics | MIUI System Dictaphone | Google Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Voice notification | Customizable/Switched off | Loud, mandatory |
| Conservation folder | MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec | Phone/In Appendix |
| File format | MP3 / M4A | M4A |
| Availability | Chinese and some global firmware | Global firmware (Europe, Russia) |
If you switched to Google Phone by accident (for example, after an update), you can go back to your old call by installing the appropriate one. APK-file, but this requires resetting default permissions for the Phone app.Be careful when choosing a tool for calling.
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Tip: If you need to record a conversation through Google Phone without notice, the only legal way is to turn on speakerphone and record the conversation on a second device or via a voice recorder running in parallel, although the sound quality may suffer.
Working with cloud storage and synchronization
Modern smartphones offer not only local storage, but also cloud sync. Xiaomi’s Mi Cloud ecosystem uses Mi Cloud, which can automatically back up recordings of a recorder, saving data in the event of a phone loss or breakdown.
To check your sync settings, go to Settings -> Mi Account -> Cloud. Make sure the slider opposite the Dictator is activated. If sync is enabled, your records will be accessed from any device that logs in to the same account, including the i.mi.com cloud web version.
In addition, many users use Google Drive or Yandex.Disk to backup important files, and in the settings of the Dictophone or File Manager application, you can set up automatic uploads of new records to the cloud, which is especially true for long interviews or important conversations that can not be lost.
⚠️ Attention: Cloud storage has limits on free space. Check your Mi Cloud or Google Drive regularly to ensure that automatic sync doesn’t break down at the most inopportune moment.
When you change your smartphone to a new Redmi or another Android, you can automatically restore your records from the cloud. Just log in to your account when you first set up your device. Local files can be manually transferred via MI Mover.
Solution: Why there is no recording or it is not heard
One of the common problems users Redmi Note 10 S is the lack of sound in the recording, although your own voice is well heard, due to the peculiarities of noise reduction and design of the smartphone. microphones responsible for noise reduction can block the sound of the speaker if the phone is tightly pressed to the ear.
To solve this problem, try to slightly move the phone away from the ear during a conversation or use hands-free mode. Also in the voice recorder settings (three dots -> Settings -> Sound settings), you can try to change the sound source or turn off the "Eliminate Silence" option if it interferes with recording quiet voices.
Another problem is that the file is written, but it can't be found, and this often happens when there's a third-party call on the phone that conflicts with the system recorder, in which case the system can block access to the microphone for one of the applications, and check which application is the default for making calls.
- 🔊 Quiet speaker: turn on speakerphone for better sound capture.
- 📂 File not found: check the Hidden folder or use the extension search.m4a.
- 🚫 Recording hasn’t started: make sure you don’t run out of space on your internal drive.
If the problem is software-based, cleaning the cache of the Phone and Dictator apps can help. Go to Settings -> Apps -> All Apps, select the right one and click Clear Cache. Don't confuse it with Clear All Data, otherwise you may lose your call history.
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The quality of the recording depends on how you hold your phone while you're talking. Use a speakerphone or headset for maximum clarity.