Where to look for a recording of a conversation in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 phone: all methods and hidden folders

You're trying to find a recording of an important conversation on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, but you don't know where exactly these files are stored? The problem is that depending on the way you record them (embedded voice recorder, third-party software or automatic call recording), the location of audio files can be dramatically different. Moreover, MIUI - the Xiaomi brand shell - often hides system folders from the user, making it difficult to find.

In this article, we’ll look at all possible locations for Redmi Note 7 records, including hidden directories, cloud backups, and alternative recovery methods, how to find files through Explorer, which apps automatically save calls, and what to do if the record “disappears” after the system update, and how to avoid data loss in the future.

Before you start searching, make sure the recording actually existed. The Redmi Note 7 doesn't have automatic call recording, it needs to be manually enabled or third-party apps installed. If you didn't set it up in advance, it probably wasn't saved. But it's worth checking anyway!

1. Standard storage location: Recordings folder in internal memory

If you used the built-in Recorder app on Redmi Note 7, all records are saved by default to the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Recordings/

This path is available through any file manager, including the standard Explorer from Xiaomi.

How to get there:

1. Open the Files app (yellow folder icon).
2. Go to the Device (or Internal Memory) tab.
3. Find the Recordings folder, and you’ll find files with the.m4a or.mp3 extension inside.

⚠️ Warning: If there is no folder, check the settings of the recorder. MIUI The path can be changed to the settings of the dictaphone → Also, records can be automatically hidden if you enable Secure Files in Settings. → Confidentiality.

Here’s what the default folder structure looks like:

If the Recordings folder is empty, but you are sure that the record was, try searching by the date of creation of the file. To do this, in Explorer, click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Sort → By date and scroll down.

2. Hidden MIUI system folders: where call records are stored

On the Redmi Note 7, phone records (if any) are most often hidden in system directories, which are hidden by default from the user.

To see these folders:

1. If MIUI or Android folders don’t show up, try using a third-party file manager like Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer.

Important: Some Redmi Note 7 firmwares encrypt calls and store them in binary format (.dat) and cannot be listened to without special utilities, such as MIUI Call Recorder Decoder (available on 4PDA).

If you use a third-party app to record calls (such as Cube ACR or Call Recorder), check its settings:

• 🔧 Usually the path is indicated by the Application Settings. → Conservation folder.
• 📂 Popular options: /CallRecordings/, /ACR/, /CubeBackups/.

Is it possible to display hidden files in Explorer

Is there a file? MIUI/sound_recorder/

Are third-party applications installed for recording

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3. Search through the Dictator and its alternatives

The easiest way to find records is to open the app itself that made them. On the Redmi Note 7, it could be:

• 🎤 Recorder: Microphone icon on red background, all recordings displayed chronologically.

How to find a standard voice recorder:

1. Swipe your finger up from the main screen to open the Apps menu.
2. In the search bar, enter a recorder or recorder.
3. Open the app – all entries will be in the list with date and time.

If the application is removed or not installed, check:

1. In Settings → Applications → Application management, type in the Recorder search.
2. If it is disabled, turn it on and check the records.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 10/11 For the Redmi Note 7 The Dictator app can be hidden in the Tools folder (on the desktop), and it can also be called Sound Recording or Voice Recorder.

4. Cloud Storage: Mi Cloud, Google Drive and Others

If you turned on backup, the records could automatically be uploaded to the cloud.

• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Go to Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup of the device. Check the Records section or Audio.
• 📁 Google Drive: Open the app, search for type:audio and all audio files, including recordings, will be displayed.
• 🔗 Other Clouds: If you’ve used Dropbox, Yandex Drive, or OneDrive, check Uploads or Recordings folders.

How to recover records from Mi Cloud:

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Select the backup of the device → find the latest copy.
3. Click Restore and select only Audio/Records (don’t restore the entire device!).

⚠️ Warning: Recovery from the cloud will overwrite current files. If there is any important data on your phone, first make a local copy of the Recordings folder.

If the record was deleted but synced to Google Drive, check the Recycle Bin in the app (files are stored there for 30 days).

1. Open Google Drive → click on three lines in the upper left corner.
2. Select Recycle Bin → sort files by date of deletion.

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If the record is not found, try searching for the subscriber's name, for example, search Google Drive for a phone number in +79123456789 or a contact name.

5 Recovery of Deleted Records: Programs and Services

If the record has been deleted, you can try to restore it using specialized utilities.

• 🔧 DiskDigger (for Android): scans internal memory for deleted audio files, works without root, but is more efficient with it.
• 💾 Recuva (for PC): if you connect your phone to your computer in file transfer mode and scan the memory card.
• 📱 GT Recovery: Recovers records, photos, and messages (requires root rights for deep scanning).

Step-by-step instructions for DiskDigger:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Start and select the Full Scan (longer but deeper).
3. Check the audio box and click Next.
4. After scanning, select the desired files and click Restore.

⚠️ Warning: The more you use your phone after you delete the record, the lower the chances of recovering it, and when you delete the file, only the link to it is erased, and the data remains on the disk until you overwrite it:

• 🚫 Do not install new applications.
• 🚫 Do not record new audio files.
• 🚫 Don't update the system.

If the recording was on the memory card, remove it and connect it to the computer through the card reader. Then scan with the Recuva utility or PhotoRec (free, works without installation).

6.How to enable automatic call recording on Redmi Note 7

To avoid looking for records on the entire phone in the future, set up automatic saving. There are two ways to do this on the Redmi Note 7:

Method 1: Built-in MIUI (not working on all firmware):

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Click on three points → Settings → Record calls.
3. Enable Auto Write and select contacts (all, selected or unknown numbers).
4. Specify the location of the storage (internal memory or SD card).

Method 2: Third-party applications (more reliable):

• 📲 Cube ACR: Records high quality calls, saves to the cloud, works without root.
• 🎧 Call Recorder by Lovekush: Supports automatic voice-to-text decryption.
• ☁️ Automatic Call Recorder: Integration with Google Drive and Dropbox.

⚠️ Note: In some countries (for example, in Russia), recording calls without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited by law (Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation), automatic recording can only be used for personal purposes (reminders, evidence in controversial situations) and should not be distributed publicly.

If you set up a recording for work, notify the person at the beginning of the conversation (for example, “The conversation is recorded to record agreements”), which will protect you from legal risks.

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The most reliable way to avoid losing a record is to use cloud synchronization (Google Drive or Mi Cloud) and duplicate files to a memory card.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

If the records are not found or are not being played, check these points:

If the MIUI update has left the records missing, check:

1. /MIUI/backup/AllBackup/ – sometimes files are transferred there.
2. Settings Storage → Files → Recycle Bin (in some versions of MIUI, deleted files get there for 15 days).

If an access rights issue (e.g., an application cannot save a record), do the following:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Recorder.
2. Select Permissions and enable access to Microphone, Warehouse and Phone.
3. If you use an SD card, in Settings → Additional → Memory by default, select Memory Card.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions