Where to look for a recording of a conversation in a Xiaomi Redmi 9T phone: all possible storage places

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 9T is a useful feature that helps to capture important conversations, interviews or just save memorable conversations. However, many users face the problem: where exactly are these recordings stored after the call is completed? Unlike photos or messages, audio files with conversations do not always lie in a prominent place, and their location depends on the version of MIUI, the settings of the Phone application and even the recording module used.

In this article, we will explore all possible locations where Redmi is located. 9T It can store call records, from standard folders to hidden directories, and you'll learn why records sometimes "disappear" and how to recover them if they're not displayed in a gallery or file manager. MIUI 12, 13 and 14, as each version of the file storage logic changed.

If you have never turned on conversation recording on your Redmi 9T, check if your firmware supports this feature first. On some regional versions of MIUI (e.g. Europe), call recording may be disabled for legal reasons, in which case you will need to install an alternative recording application, which we will also discuss below.

Before you start searching, make sure that the recording was actually done. By default, the recording function on Redmi 9T is not automatically activated - you need to manually enable it during the call (the “Write” button in the call interface) or configure auto-recording in the parameters of the Phone application.

1. Standard storage location: folder MIUI/sound_recorder

In most cases, the call records on Xiaomi Redmi 9T are stored in the phone’s internal memory along the following path:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

This folder is automatically created when you first use the write function, and the files here are either.m4a or.amr formats, and are named from the template:

call_rec_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_XXXXXXXXXXX.m4a

• 📅 YYYYMMDD — date of record (year, month, day),
• ⏰ HHMMSS — time (hours, minutes, seconds),
• 📞 XXXXXXXXXXX — The phone number of the interlocutor (sometimes replaced by a hash).

To find this folder:

1. Open any file manager (e.g., the standard Files or Mi File Manager).
2. Go to the section “Internal storage” or “Internal storage”.
3. Find the file. MIUI, later sound_recorder and call_rec.

If the folders sound_recorder No, so the records are either not maintained or are stored elsewhere (see the following sections). Also check if the files are hidden: in the file manager settings, enable the display of hidden folders (Show hidden files).

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If there are records but are not played, try renaming the file by adding the.mp3 extension instead of.m4a. Sometimes the standard Xiaomi player does not recognize the formats correctly.

2. Alternative location: Recorders folder or CallRecordings

On some versions of MIUI 13 and 14 (especially global firmware), records may be saved in other directories:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recorders/ — standard folder for all audio recordings (including voice recorder).
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/ — It is found on custom firmware or after updates.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Download/CallRecords/ — if the recording was conducted through a third-party application.

To quickly find all possible folders with records:

1. Open the file manager and enter a request in the search bar: call_rec or.m4a.
2. If nothing is found, try searching by file creation date (filter by the date of the last call).

Important: If you use a microSD, check it for MIUI or Recorders folders, and you can change the location of the storage to the external drive in the Phone app settings:

Settings → Applications → Phone → Recording conversations → Storage location

3. Cloud recordings: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

If your Redmi 9T has synced to the Mi Cloud (Xiaomi Cloud), call records can be automatically uploaded to the site to check:

1. Open the Mi Cloud app (or go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud).
2. Check the “Backups” or “Files” section.
3. Enter a search on the cloud call_rec.

Records can also be synced to Google Drive if you use third-party recording apps (such as Cube Call Recorder or ACR).

• 🔍 Go to Google Drive via your browser or app.
• 📂 Go to the section "My disk» → «Audio" or "Other Files».
• 🔄 Sort files by date of change (new ones at the top).

If you can’t find recordings in your phone’s memory or in the cloud, but you’re sure it was recorded, check the settings of the Phone app. In some regions (e.g. the EU), the call recording function may be blocked at the firmware level.

4. Search through the Phone and Dictator app

The easiest way to find records is through the phone application itself:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the Call log section (the icon of the clock at the bottom of the screen).
3. Find the right call in the list and tap it.
4. If the recording was conducted, next to the number will appear an icon. 🎤 Or it says, "Tap. Click on it to listen.

If the entry is not in the log, check the Dictaphone (or Sound Recorder) app:

• 🎙️ Open the Dictophone app (usually in the Tools folder»).
• 🔍 Go to the "Records" or "All Files" section».
• 📅 Filter records by date – sometimes calls are saved here as regular audio files.

On MIUI 14, the Phone interface has changed: records can now be displayed in a separate Record tab (near Contacts and Journal).If this tab is not available, update the app via Google Play or Mi App Store.

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5. Why records are missing and how to recover them

If you are sure that the recording was made but cannot find it, the reasons may be as follows:

To recover deleted records:

1. Download the DiskDigger app from Google Play.
2. Select the “Inner Memory” section and start a deep scan.
3. Filter the results for.m4a,.amr,.mp3 extensions.
4. Save the files found elsewhere (for example, on a PC).

Warning! After deleting the record, do not save new files to your phone - this reduces the chances of recovery. Also, do not use the Optimization or Garbage Cleanup features in the Security App, as they can permanently erase temporary files.

6. Auto-recording setup and storage location selection

To avoid problems with finding records in the future, set up save options in advance:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Phone → Record conversations.
2. Enable Auto Record (you can select: all calls, only outgoing / incoming or by contact).
3. In the section Storage place indicate: 📱 Internal memory (more reliable, but takes up space), 💾 Memory card (convenient if memory is small), ☁️ Cloud (automatic download in Mi Cloud).

Notice of recording

If your firmware does not have an auto-write feature, install a third-party app:

• 📲 Cube Call Recorder ACR — Supports cloud synchronization and encryption.
• 📲 Boldbeast Recorder – works even on newer versions of Android with circumvention of restrictions.
• 📲 Call Recorder by Lovekesh – simple interface and automatic speech decoding.

⚠️ Attention! In some countries (e.g. Russia, EU, USA) recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor may violate the privacy law. Always notify the recording or use it only for personal needs (e.g., recording important information with your consent).

7.Redmi 9T recording problems: why it doesn't work

If the call recording function is inactive or does not save files, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🚫 Regional restrictions: on firmware for the EU, the US or India, recording can be disabled by law, the solution is to change the region in the phone settings or install global firmware.
• 🔄 Update MIUI: after major updates (for example, with MIUI 12 by 13) the recording settings are reset. Check the settings in Settings → Annexes → Phone.
• 🛠️ The Limitations of Android 10+: Starting with Android 10, apps are not allowed to record sound while calling without special permissions, the solution is to use root-access software or alternative methods (for example, recording through a speaker).
• 📵 Conflict with other applications: Antiviruses (e.g. Avast), battery managers or Google Play Protect can block recording.

If nothing helps, try resetting the phone app settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Storage → Clear data

⚠️ Attention! After the phone application data is cleaned, all settings, including call history and saved records, will be deleted.

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On Redmi 9T with MIUI 14, call recording may not work due to Google's new restrictions, the solution being to use specialized applications (like Boldbeast) with Alsa or VoIP recording setup.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 9T