How to delete a conversation record of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

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.

If a standard application does not display the desired file or you need more subtle control over files, the built-in file manager will come to the rescue. 8 Pro preinstalled a powerful Explorer tool that allows you to see the structure of directories. Audio recordings of conversations are often stored in hidden folders that can only be accessed via a direct path. First, open the Explorer app and go to the Internal Drive section. You'll need to find the file. MIUI, And inside it is a directory. sound_recorder. This is where all the audio files created by the system tools are stored by default, and within this folder, files can be further sorted by recording type, for example, in a subfolder. call_rec telephone records are kept. 📂 Open “Conductor” and select “Internal Drive». 📂 Cross the path. MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec. 🗑️ Select the desired files with a long press and select “Delete». 🔄 Clear the cart if files have been moved there.Sometimes users can't find files because they're looking for them at the root of the memory.Android system and shell MIUI They structure data tightly. If you can't see the folder, call_rec, The records may be saved in format.m4a or.mp3 in the general directory Recordings. Using file search (magnifying icon in the conductor) with the extension *.m4a Helps you quickly locate the right objects. File Type Default Location Extension Availability Conversation Record MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec.m4a /.mp3 Hidden Dictaphone (voice) MIUI/sound_recorder/rec.m4a Screen recording open. MIUI/screen_rec.mp4 Open. FM Radio. MIUI/sound_recorder/fm.m4a Hiddenly. ☑️ Check before deletion File listened and not needed: File is not system: There is a copy of important data: Freed space in memory: 0 / 1

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».