How to remove the recording of a conversation on the phone Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the need to free up internal space, and one of the most subtle but voluminous file categories is audio call files. On the MIUI-powered Redmi Note 9, the automatic conversation recorder can accumulate gigabytes of data for years, stealthily eating up valuable device memory. Understanding where these files are stored and how to delete them correctly is a key skill for keeping the gadget running.

The cleaning process is not always obvious, as standard applications can hide some information or offer only selective removal. A systematic approach to solving this problem will allow you not only to delete one file, but also to configure the voice recorder so that in the future critical data is not lost and unnecessary debris disappears automatically. We will look at all available methods, from built-in functions to working with the file manager.

It is worth noting that the interface may differ slightly on different versions of MIUI firmware (Global, EEA, China), but the logic of the file system remains the same for the entire ecosystem. Before starting a mass cleaning, make sure that there are no records among the records that you may need as evidence or an important reminder. Data security should always come first, even when routinely servicing a smartphone.

Removal through the standard phone application

The easiest and most affordable way to get rid of unnecessary recording is to use the built-in Phone app, which is a "default" dialer in the system. This method is ideal if you need to delete one or more specific entries associated with certain contacts. Open the application and go to the Log tab, which displays the history of all incoming and outgoing calls.

Find the contact or number you want on the list, then click on it to expand the details of the call. If the conversation was recorded, you will see a characteristic voice recorder icon or play button next to the date and time of the call. Click on this icon to open the player, and then select the delete option, which is usually represented by the basket icon.

For faster work, you can use the group selection function. In some versions of MIUI, a long press on the entry in the call log activates the selection mode, allowing you to mark several positions at once, after which you just click the Delete button at the bottom of the screen to clear the selected data packet.

⚠️ Attention: Deleting a record through a call log often only removes a link to the file, but the audio file itself can remain in the hidden voice recorder folder, taking up space.

It’s important to understand that the standard Google or Xiaomi Phone app doesn’t always display all existing files, especially if they’re created by third-party apps or moved manually.

Working with the Dictator and file management application

All conversation records on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 are saved by default in the system app Dictaphone (or Recorder). This is where the "heart" of managing audio files. Launch the application, find the Conversations tab or Call, where all audio recordings of telephone conversations are collected, sorted by date.

Inside this tab, you can do mass operations. Press and hold your finger on one of the records to activate the selection mode, and then tick all unnecessary files. In the action menu that appears, select Delete. The system will request confirmation of the operation, after which the files will be moved to the basket or deleted irrevocably, depending on the settings.

If you've previously marked important conversations with an asterisk, they may be hidden in a separate Favorites tab. Check this section too to make sure there are no duplicates or old records that have lost relevance.

Also, in the settings of the recorder itself (the gear icon), you can find the option "Clear old records", which allows you to set up automatic deletion of files older than 30 days.

For advanced users, hidden functionality is available through the file management menu. In the Dictaphone app, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings -> Folder with records. This displays the full path along which the files are physically located, making it easier to find them through the Explorer.

Search and Delete through File Explorer

The most effective way to ensure full disk space is to work directly with the file system through a standard File Manager. The conversation records on the Redmi Note 9 are stored deep in the system directories, which are not always convenient to get through regular applications. Open Explorer and go to the Internal Memory section.

You need to find a folder with a name. MIUI, cross over sound_recorder, and then into the folder call_rec. The complete path is as follows: /internal_storage/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/. This is where all the audio files in the format are located.m4a or.mp3.

By highlighting files in this folder, you can delete them irrevocably, and the advantage of this method is that you can see the actual size of each file and you can sort them by date or size, for example, by deleting the largest records, which is especially true if the phone's memory is almost full.

Sometimes files can be hidden or stored. In the Explorer settings, make sure that the option to show hidden files is enabled, which will allow you to see all objects, even those that begin from a point, which is typical for system logs and temporary files.

Use of the Application Security and Cleaning

Xiaomi has a powerful built-in Security app that includes a Cleanup tool that can find junk files, including app cache and, in some cases, old or large audio files that the system considers inactive.

Run the Security app and select Cleanup. After scanning, the system will suggest removing temporary files. However, to search for conversation records, go to Deep Cleanup, where algorithms analyze memory contents and can categorize files by type by highlighting the Audio or Documents section.

In deep clean mode, you can see a list of large files. If a conversation record takes up a lot of space (like a two-hour high-quality conversation), it can get into this list.Be careful: automatic cleanup can delete files you didn't plan to touch, so always check the ticks before confirming.

⚠️ Note: The “Acceleration” function in the Security application does not delete recordings of conversations directly, it only frees up RAM (RAM). Don’t confuse cleaning storage with cleaning memory.

Also in the Security app is the Antivirus feature, which sometimes finds malware masquerading as voice recorders. If you use third-party recording software, check your phone for viruses, as some of them may hide their recordings from the user.

Automatic Removal and Synchronization

To avoid memory overflow problems in the future, it is wiser not to delete files manually, but to set up automatic processing. In the Dictaphone app, go to Settings and find the item associated with Sync or Auto Delete.

If you use cloud services like Google Drive or Xiaomi Cloud, set up automatic uploads to the cloud, then delete the local copy. This will free up space on the Redmi Note 9, keeping the conversation archive secure. The path to cloud settings is usually in the profile menu or in the phone's system settings.

For those of you who don't trust the cloud, there's a manual rotation method. 5 minutes of time to sort records in the folder call_rec You can do that by date and delete anything older than the current month, and that discipline will help keep the system on track.

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Use the Dictator widget on your desktop to quickly access the latest entries, which allows you to quickly remove unnecessary things without going deep into the application menu.

Remember, recording quality also affects file size. You can choose recording mode in the voice recorder settings. If you don't need studio quality, switching to Save Space (if available) or lowering bitrate will allow you to record longer conversations with less memory.

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Automating cleaning processes and syncing with the cloud are the only ways to ensure that your phone’s memory is never overflowing with conversation records.

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