Where to look for a recording of a conversation in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 phone: all methods and hidden folders

Why is it hard to find phone records for Xiaomi Redmi Note 10?

You turned on a recording of a conversation on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, but now you can't find it? The problem is familiar to many users - Xiaomi smartphones store audio files not in standard folders like Samsung or iPhone, but in hidden directories with non-obvious names. Moreover, depending on the version of MIUI and the way of recording (built-in voice recorder, phone app or third-party services), the paths to the files may differ.

Another caveat is that Redmi Note 10 doesn't show hidden folders in the file manager by default. Without the system files display, you simply won't see the directory where the records are stored. And if you've used third-party recording apps (like Cube Call Recorder or ACR), the files can lie in the cloud or in encrypted containers.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible locations for Redmi Note 10 call records, including hidden folders, cloud services, and backups, and learn why records may be lost and how to recover them if they’ve been deleted.

Method 1: Standard folder of MIUI records

If you recorded a conversation through the built-in Phone app (the handset icon), then the files should automatically be saved in the folder. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. But by default, it's hidden:

1. Open the Files app (yellow folder icon).
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Activate the option to show hidden files.
4. Return to the root catalog and go on the way: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec

The files here are.amr or.mp3 name rec_20260515_143022 (date and time of recording if folders call_rec No, so the records were saved elsewhere or the function was disabled in the settings.

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If you don’t see the MIUI folder, try updating the Files app via Google Play – the path may have been different in older versions of MIUI.

Method 2: Recordings through the Dictator application

Many users confuse recording calls with a standard Sound Recorder. If you click on the recording button while talking through this app, the files will lie in a different folder:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/ — main-directory.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/ — Alternative path in some versions MIUI.
• 🔍 If there are no folders, check the internal memory. → Audio → Recordings in the annex "Files".

Files here are usually.m4a or.mp3. Importantly, recordings through the Recorder are not tied to a specific contact, so you can't find them by phone number.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 12.5 and later records from the Recorder can automatically sync with Mi Cloud. If you do not find files locally, check the cloud through Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Dictaphone.

Method 3: Search through Call History

Some versions of the Redmi Note 10 firmware show call records right in the call history to check:

1. Open the phone application (green handset).
2. Go to the magazine section (watch icon).
3. Find the right contact or number → tap on the call record.
4. If the conversation was recorded, an icon will appear on the right. 🎤 or the inscription Reproduce.

If there is no icon, but you are sure that the recording was, try a long press on the call record - in some versions of MIUI, a context menu appears with the option to listen to the recording.

Method 4: Verifying Cloud Services

Xiaomi can automatically upload records to the cloud, especially if you have sync enabled.

If you’ve used third-party apps (like ACR or Boldbeast), check their settings – many of them save records to the cloud by default, not to the device.

⚠️ Note: Cloud records can be automatically deleted after 30 to 90 days if you have a free rate.For example, in Mi Cloud, only 5 GB is available for free, and old files are erased when you exceed the limit.

Method 5: Search through file manager (advanced)

If standard methods don’t work, use a root file manager (like FX Explorer or Solid Explorer) to see all system folders, including those hidden from the user.

Instructions:

• 🔧 Install. FX Explorer from Google Play.
• In the application settings, enable Root access (superuser rights will be required).
• 🔍 Go to the root directory and check the paths: /data/user/0/com.android.providers.media/documents/ /data/data/com.miui.voicerecord/files/
• 📂 Look for files with.amr extensions,.mp3,.m4a and the date of creation corresponding to the time of the call.

Important: Without root rights, you will not be able to view folders in /data/data/. If you don’t have root access, this method won’t work.

Why records are missing and how to recover them

Call records on Redmi Note 10 may disappear for several reasons:

• 🗑️ Autocleaning: MIUI can delete old files if there is a lack of memory (setting in Settings) → Warehouse → Cleanup).
• 🔄 Firmware Update: When resetting to factory settings or updating MIUI filebooks can be erased.
• 📱 Third-party applications: Some recorders (like Truecaller) store records in their cloud and delete local copies.
• 🚫 Recording ban: In some countries (e.g. the EU), recording calls without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited, and MIUI It can block the preservation.

If files have been deleted, try to restore them with specialized utilities:

1. DiskDigger (for recovery from internal memory)
2. Recuva (if you connect your phone to your PC in drive mode).
3. Mi PC Suite (official backup software from Xiaomi).

⚠️ Warning: The more you use your phone after deleting the record, the lower your chances of recovery. When you delete the file, only the link to it is erased, and the data itself remains on the disk until it is overwritten with new files.

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If the recording is critical (for example, for a court), immediately disconnect the phone from the network, remove it. SIM-Map and contact the service center – self-recovery attempts can damage data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10