Owners of the Chinese company's popular smartphones often face the need to free up interior space or simply clean up the archive of audio files. Redmi Note 8 Pro, released in 2019, is still actively used by millions of users, and the issue of file management remains relevant for them. MIUI system, on which the device is based, has its own storage logic, different from "clean" Android, which sometimes causes confusion among beginners.
There are several ways to delete a particular dialog yourself, and the method depends on where the file is stored and how deep you are willing to dive into the folder structure. The standard Dictophone app provides basic functionality for working with records, but additional tools may be needed to massively delete or search for hidden files. It is important to understand that audio recordings of conversations are often stored in secure system directories, access to which is limited by user rights.
In this article, we will discuss all available methods for cleaning memory from unnecessary audio files. We will look at working with standard system tools, using third-party file managers, and even touch on the topic of automatic cleaning. Following these instructions, you will be able to effectively manage your smartphone storage without risking losing important data.
The most obvious and safe way to erase an unnecessary record is to use the built-in software. In the MIUI shell, the Dictator app serves not only to record sound, but also acts as an audio file manager. Here the user can listen to the file, rename it or irrevocably delete it. The program interface is intuitive, but has its own features characteristic of Xiaomi products. To get started, you need to run the Dictophon application through the main menu or search. After opening, you will see a list of all available records, from the file, you can go to the file in detail, you can use the file file list, or use the file in the file file file file file. ⚠️ Note: Files deleted through a standard application may not be in the shopping cart, but deleted instantly. Be extremely careful when choosing a particular track, especially if there are files with similar names or dates on the list. The file management menu that opens usually has a basket icon or a "Delete" item in the drop-down list (often indicated by three dots). Once clicked, the system will request confirmation of the operation, which is standard protection against random actions. Once you've confirmed the deletion, you'll free up space in the device's memory. To batch-delete multiple records, you can pin your finger on one of the files to activate the highlight mode, and then mark the rest of the tracks you want. 💡Use the Favorites feature in the recorder for important entries so you don’t accidentally delete them when you clean the list.
In the Xiaomi ecosystem, the Security system app occupies a special place. It is not just an antivirus, but a processor for the maintenance of a device that includes tools for cleaning garbage. The Cleanup function is able to automatically find large files, duplicates and old records that occupy space. Run the Security application (the shield and lightning icon) and select Cleanup. The system will analyze the memory and suggest removing temporary files, cache and, important for our topic, large or rarely used files. In the section, “Audio files are used, you can often find a list of actions with a quick confirmation of the proposed files. 📊 How often do you clean your phone?Daily:Once a week:Once a month:Only when the place ends It is worth noting that automatic cleaning may not affect files marked as important or those in secure system folders if the application does not have the appropriate ones. But for quick cleaning of digital garbage, this is the perfect way to remove hundreds of small files that add up to gigabytes of space. ⚠️ Attention: Deep Cleaning can delete files you planned to save.Always check file previews before final confirmation of operation in the Security app».
Deletion via computer and USB-The most reliable way to manage files, especially if you want to delete a large number of records at once or make a backup before deleting, is by connecting to a computer. 8 Pro supports file transfer mode (MTP), What makes it visible as normal? USB-drive in the Windows operating system or macOS. First, connect your smartphone to your PC using original or high-quality cable USB. You'll see a connection request on your phone screen; you'll select File Transfer or Android Auto. On your computer, open My Computer, find the device, and go to internal memory: MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec. The Way to the Windows Records folder: This Computer → Redmi Note 8 Pro → Internal memory. → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec The advantage of this method is the ease of working with files: you can use hot keys (for example, Ctrl).+A to highlight all and Delete to delete), sort files by size or date in a convenient tabular form, and it is easier to see hidden files through your computer if the appropriate display mode is enabled in Windows Explorer. This is especially true for finding files that don't appear in the phone interface. What to do if the computer can't see the phone?If the computer doesn't respond when connecting the cable, try replacing it. USB-cable (many cables are charging only) also check if the phone screen is unlocked when you connect. ADB or MTP Windows, although they are usually automatically embedded. To avoid puzzles in the future about how to delete the recording of a conversation on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, you can configure the system so that it does it automatically. MIUI) There are parameters that regulate the behavior of the recording function. Go to the call settings and find the item associated with recording conversations, there may be an option "Automatically delete old records" or a limit on the number of files saved. By activating this feature, you can let the system monitor the order itself, and you can also turn off automatic recording of all calls, leaving this feature only for selected contacts, which will significantly reduce the amount of garbage accumulated. 🔹 Open the phone app». 🔹 Click on three dots in the corner and select Settings». 🔹 Go to the section "Call Recording». 🔹 Find automatic deletion or storage restrictions settings, and look for cloud services, if you have sync enabled with Xiaomi Cloud or Google Drive, old records can automatically move to the cloud, freeing up space on your device. However, this requires a stable Internet connection and free space in the cloud, recovery of deleted records and frequent errors Sometimes users delete files by mistake and catch up too late. There is no single Recycle Bin for all applications on Android, as in Windows, but some system components and third-party applications can store deleted data temporarily. If you deleted a record through Explorer, check the.Trash or Recently Deleted folder in the gallery or file manager if such a feature is supported by the version. MIUI. One of the common mistakes is to try to delete system files, thinking they are recording conversations, files with names like log, cache or files without extension in the system folders can not be touched, which can lead to unstable operation of the smartphone. Delete only files that you are certain of in format and origin (usually.mp3,.m4a,.If the record was deleted long ago and there is no basket, it can only be restored using specialized data recovery software (for example, DiskDigger or Dr.Fone), connecting the phone in debugging mode. USB. However, success is not guaranteed, especially if a long time has passed since the deletion and the memory has been overwritten with new data. 8 Pro? Records are stored in the device's internal memory along the way /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. On some versions of the firmware, the path may be slightly different, for example, /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/call_rec. These folders are accessible through a file manager with rights to the user. Why is the recording of the conversation not deleted? Most often it is because the file is currently being used by another process or application. Try restarting the phone and deleting the file immediately. It could also be a damaged access or file system error that can be fixed through the Recovery menu. Can you stop the phone from recording conversations? Yes, you have to go to the phone app settings, find the call record section, and turn off the call record or call record function, and then the new conversations will no longer be saved, and you won't have to delete them? One minute of conversation in format.m4a roughly 500 kb - 1 It takes about an hour to talk. 30-60 MB: If you talk a lot on the phone and everything is recorded, you can accumulate several gigabytes of data in a year, which is essential for low-cost models with low storage. How do you find hidden records? Enable the display of hidden files in the Explorer settings (usually a switch in the app settings menu). Hidden folders often start from a point, such as.miui, but the main conversation records in the app are: MIUI They are usually in visible folders. MIUI/sound_recorder.