Where to look for recordings of conversations on Xiaomi: all the ways to find and save audio calls

Have you had an important conversation on the phone and want to find a recording of it, but do not know where Xiaomi saves audio files? Or accidentally deleted the recording and trying to restore it? In Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi lines, call records can be stored in several places - it all depends on the version of MIUI, device model and recording method.

In this article, we’ll look at all possible locations where conversation records can lie, from standard folders to hidden system directories, and learn how to enable automatic call recording, export files to your PC, and what to do if records suddenly disappear, and focus on the nuances of different versions of MIUI 12/13/14 and popular models, from the Redmi Note 10 to the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

1. Standard storage location: Rec folder in internal memory

In most cases, the call records on Xiaomi are stored in the Rec folder, which is at the root of internal memory.

/storage/emulated/0/Rec/

To find her:

• 📱 Open the File Manager app on your phone.
• 🔍 Go to Device or Internal Memory.
• 📁 Find the Rec folder – inside it will be files with names of the type Call_20260515_143022.mp3 (date).

Important: If you use MIUI 14 and later, the folder may be called CallRecordings or MiSoundRecorder. Also, some firmware hides it - in this case, turn on the display of hidden files in the Files settings** (three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Show hidden files).

2. Records through the Dictator app: where and how to search

Many Xiaomi users do not record conversations through the standard feature, but through the built-in Sound Recorder app, in which case the files are stored elsewhere:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/SoundRecorder/

Features:

• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO F5) folder called Recorder.

Critical detail: If you recorded a conversation on Dictaphone during a call, the file can split into two before and after a pause.

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To quickly find all audio files on your phone, in the Files app, type in the.mp3 or.m4a extension in the search.

3. Hidden system folders: where MIUI hides records

If you haven't found entries in standard places, check the hidden system directories. Xiaomi sometimes saves audio to:

/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.providers.media/files/

/storage/emulated/0/Android/media/com.miui.voicerecord/

How to get there:

1. Open Files** and enable the display of hidden folders (see above).

Warning: Do not delete or modify other files in these folders – this may disrupt the system.

4. Cloud Storage: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

If your Xiaomi has Mi Cloud sync enabled, the records could automatically be uploaded to the cloud.

• 🌐 Go to i.mi.com and log in.
• 📁 Go to the Files section. → Audio or Recordings.
• 🔍 Use a keyword search for a keyword Call_ or Rec_.

Also, records can be saved to Google Drive if you use third-party recording apps (such as Cube Call Recorder).

Drive → My files → Applications → [Name of the Recording App]

Note: in MIUI 14, cloud synchronization of call records is disabled by default due to privacy policy. To enable it, go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Cloud → Synchronization → Call records.

5. Third-party recording applications: where they store files

If you use non-standard recoders (such as ACR, Boldbeast, or Cube Call Recorder), files can be stored in:

To find these folders:

1. Open Files** and go to the root directory.
2. Turn on the display of hidden files (if the folder is not visible).
3. Look for folders with names from the table above.

Important: Some applications (e.g. Boldbeast) allow you to change the way you save in your settings. If files are not in the standard folder, check the recepter settings.

Check all folders from the article (Rec, SoundRecorder, Android/data)

Enable the display of hidden files in the "Files"

Try to search by extensions (.mp3,.m4a,.amr)

Make sure that the recording is actually made (in some countries it is prohibited)

Check out cloud storage (Mi Cloud, Google Drive)-->

6.How to enable automatic call recording on Xiaomi

If you want all conversations recorded automatically, activate this feature in the settings:

1. Open the phone application** (Phone).

On some models (for example, Xiaomi 12T) the path is different:

Settings → Applications → Phone → Recording calls

Limitations:

• ⚠️ On the firmware MIUI Global Recording can only work for incoming calls, not outgoing calls.

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Automatic recording only works when Record All Calls is enabled or for selected contacts. Check your settings after the MIUI update - they may reset.

7 What to do if records are lost or not saved

If you are sure that the recording was made but the file is not, try these steps:

1. Check the recording settings:

• 🔧 Make sure that in the settings → Phone. → Call recording enabled parameter Save records.
• 📁 Check if there is enough space on your phone – if the memory is less than 10%, the records may not be saved.

2. Restore deleted files:

• 🗑️ Use programs like DiskDigger or Recuva (requires a PC connection).
• 🔄 If the entry is recently deleted, check the basket in the Files** (Basket section).

Firmware problems:

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes records appear after a reboot.
• 📱 If the problem occurs after the update MIUI, Try to roll back to the previous version or reset your phone settings (but this will delete all data!).

⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi with custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the standard call record may not work.

8 How to export records to a PC or other phone

To transfer the recordings of calls from Xiaomi to your computer or other device:

Method 1: Through USB-cable

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB-C (or Micro-USB for older models).
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. On PC, open the Internal Memory → Rec folder (or another where the records are located).
4. Copy files to the right place on your computer.

Method 2: Through the cloud

• 🌐 Upload files to Mi Cloud or Google Drive directly from your phone.
• 📲 On another device, download files from the cloud.

Method 3: Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct

• 📲 Open Files** on Xiaomi, highlight entries and click Send.

⚠️ Attention: when transmitting over Bluetooth, the sound quality may deteriorate. USB cloud.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi conversation records