Xiaomi Poco is looking for conversation records: all possible storage locations in 2026

Did you record an important conversation on Xiaomi Poco but now you can't find it? The problem is familiar to many users: standard applications for recording calls in the phone. MIUI Often they hide files in non-obvious folders, and third-party programs can save data according to their own rules. In this article, we’ll take a look at all the possible places where your smartphone could save an audio file, from visible directories to hidden system directories that aren’t displayed in the default explorer.

Feature Poco (unlike the classic Redmi or Mi) - modified firmware MIUI for Poco, where storage paths may vary even depending on the shell version. MIUI 14 for Poco X5 Pro recordings of the recorder are in one place, and in HyperOS for Poco F6 — We took these nuances into account and gathered up-to-date information for the 2022-2026 models.

Important: if you used a third-party app to record calls (such as Cube Call Recorder or a call recorder) ACR), The search algorithm will be different, we will talk about this in a separate section, and we will also consider what to do if the record disappears after updating the firmware or resetting the settings.

1. Standard place: the folder of the recorder in MIUI

If you recorded the conversation through a built-in dictaphone MIUI (The application "Record"), the file should be here:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/ — The main folder for all records made through a standard application.m4a or.mp3.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/ — Alternative path in some versions of HyperOS (e.g. Poco) F5).
• 🔍 How to find: Open any file manager (such as Xiaomi’s Explorer), turn on the hidden folder display in the settings, and follow the paths indicated.

Note: Poco with Android 13+ Access to these folders may be restricted due to Scoped Storage policy.If the explorer doesn't show files, try:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Use Total Commander or FX File Explorer with root rights (if any).
3. Check the permissions for the Explorer app in Settings → Annexes → Permit management.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 and later recordings of the recorder can automatically sync with Mi Cloud if the option "Multimedia Backup" is enabled. Check the cloud on the way Mi Cloud → Records in the web version or mobile application.

2 Call records: where to look for files from the system recorder

Many Poco models (e.g. Poco) X3 Pro or Poco F4 GT) They have a built-in call record feature, but it doesn't work in all countries because of legal restrictions:

• 📞 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/voice_recorder/call_rec/ — call-to-call MIUI.
• 📞 /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/ — Alternative path to HyperOS (e.g. Poco) F6 Pro).
• 🔊 Files have names of a kind. Call_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_phonenumber.format, where format is.amr or.mp3.

If the folder is empty but you are sure the record was made, check:

1. Phone Application Settings: Open the Phone → ⋮ → Settings → Record calls and see if the option "AutoSave" is enabled».
2. Permits: c Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Permissions must be active option "Audio recording».
3. Operator restrictions: some mobile operators block the recording of calls at the network level (for example, MTS or Beeline in Russia).

⚠️ Attention: Poco with Android 12+ Call records may not be saved if the developer settings enable the option “Disable Call Recording” (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 5 times to tap → For developers → Turn off call recording).

3. Third-party applications: where Cube records are stored ACR, Boldbeast and others

If you used a third-party call recorder (such as Cube Call Recorder) ACR, Boldbeast or Call Recorder by Lovekesh, the path to the files depends on the program settings:

• 🎤 /storage/emulated/0/CubeBackups/ — Cube ACR (file-format.mp3 or.ogg).
• 🎤 /storage/emulated/0/Boldbeast Recorder/ — Boldbeast (supports.mp3,.wav,.aac).
• 🎤 /storage/emulated/0/CallRecorder/ — Call Recorder by Lovekesh.
• 🔧 How to change the path: in the application settings, find the “Save folder” or “Storage location” section».

Features of the work of third-party recorders on Xiaomi Poco:

• 🚫 Locking the microphone: in Android 10+ Google has restricted apps from accessing the microphone during calls. To make recording work, select the Root recording method (if root rights are available) or VoIP (for calls via the recorder). WhatsApp/Telegram).
• 🔕 Hidden records: some applications (e.g, ACR) They can save files in a hidden folder /.CallRecorder/. To see it, turn on the display of hidden files in the Explorer.
• ☁️ Cloud storage: Cube ACR Boldbeast supports automatic uploading of records to Google Drive or Dropbox.

Make sure the app is given permissions to record audio and access storage|

Check the save path in the program settings|

Enable the display of hidden folders in the conductor |

Try an alternative recording method (VoIP/Root) if the standard doesn't work-->

4. Hidden system folders: where MIUI hides temporary files

Sometimes conversation records (especially those made through Google Drive or Mi Cloud) are stored in temporary system folders that are not visible to the user without root rights.

• 🗃️ /data/user/0/com.android.providers.media/documents/ — Temporary copies of records made through “Documents” or “Files” may be here».
• 🗃️ /data/data/com.miui.voicerecorder/ — folder with a cache of a built-in voice recorder (root rights required).
• 🗃️ /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.miui.voicerecorder/files/ — Alternative place to record in new versions MIUI.

To access these folders:

1. Use Root Explorer or FX File Explorer with root access.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and use it. ADB-commands: adb shell su ls /data/data/com.miui.voicerecorder/
3. Recover files via DiskDigger or Recuva if they have been deleted.

⚠️ Note: Delete or modify files in /data/data/ Can cause applications to crash. Do not edit system folders without backup!

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

If your Poco is enabled to sync with the clouds, the records could automatically be uploaded there.

• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Go to Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Records. This is where you store backups of the recorder and call records (if the function is active).
• ☁️ Google Drive: Open the app, search for the “Backups” section, or use a keyword search (call recording, voice memo).
• ☁️ Other Services: If you’ve used Dropbox, OneDrive, or Yandex Drive, check the Downloads or Audio folders».

How to recover records from the cloud:

1. In Mi Cloud, click on the record and select "Download." The file will be saved to /storage/emulated/0/Download/.
2. In Google Drive, tick the file. → «For mass download, use the web version on PC.
3. If the record is not displayed, check the cloud cart (Mi Cloud stores files there for 30 days).

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If the recording didn’t sync with the cloud, but the phone was connected to the PC, check this folder. → [Your Poco name] → Internal storage → DCIM →.thumbnails. Sometimes there are miniatures of audio files that can be restored through Recuva.

6. Recovery of deleted records: 3 working methods

If the recording of a conversation has been deleted, don't despair, you can try to restore it, and the effectiveness depends on how long it has been since it was deleted and how much memory the phone has been using.

Method 1: Through Recovery Applications

• 🔄 DiskDigger scans internal memory for deleted audio files, works without root, but finds more data with root rights.
• 🔄 Recuva (for PC) – connect your phone in mode MTP And scan the drive. Look for files with.amr extensions,.mp3,.m4a.
• 🔄 EaseUS MobiSaver – specializes in multimedia recovery, including call recordings.

Method 2: Through backup copies MIUI

If the phone has enabled Local Backup (Settings) → Additionally. → Backup and reset, try it out:

1. Create a new backup copy (it will remain in the /MIUI/backup/AllBackup/).
2. Delete the old copy through 7-Zip on PC and find the folder com.miui.voicerecorder or call_rec.

Method 3: Through ADB (for advanced users)

If the record has been deleted recently, you can try to retrieve it through ADB:

adb shell


su




cd /data/data/com.miui.voicerecorder/databases/




sqlite3 recordings.db




SELECT * FROM recordings;

This command will display a list of all records, including deleted ones, and if the file is not overwritten, it can be extracted using adb pull.

⚠️ Note: Do not install new apps or write new files to your phone before trying to recover – this reduces the chances of success, as deleted data can be overwritten.

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The highest chance of recovering a record is in the first 24 hours after deleting, and the longer you wait, the greater the risk that the file will be overwritten with new data.

7 Why records disappear: 5 common reasons

Xiaomi Poco users often experience recordings of conversations suddenly disappearing, and here are the main reasons and ways to prevent them:

• 🔄 Auto-cleaning: in MIUI There's a garbage cleanup feature that can delete old records. Turn it off in Settings. → Warehouse → Cleanup.
• 📱 Update of firmware: when switching to a new version MIUI/HyperOS system folders can be reset. Always back up before updating!
• 🚫 Operator restrictions: some mobile operators (such as Tele2 in Russia) block the recording of calls at the network level, in which case only a third-party recorder with VoIP support will help.
• 🔋 Battery savings: if the battery settings for the Phone or Recorder application include power saving mode, the recording may be interrupted or not saved.
• 📁 Failure of the file system: in case of sharp extraction SD-card or power failure records may be damaged. CHKDSK drive-test.

How to minimize the risks:

• 📌 Regularly transfer important records to the PC or cloud.
• 📌 Turn off automatic folder cleaning /MIUI/voice_recorder/ and /CallRecordings/.
• 📌 Use apps with Autoexport function (for example, Boldbeast can send email messages after the call is completed).

8.Alternative ways to record conversations on Poco

If embedded facilities MIUI You are not satisfied, consider alternative options:

• 🎙️ Google Drive: Enable call recording via Google Phone (installation required) APK, The application is not available on Poco by default, and records are saved in Google Drive.
• 🎙️ WhatsApp/Telegram: If the call was via messenger, the recording can be made manually through another device or using bots (for example, @CallRecBot Telegram).
• 🎙️ External voice recorder: connect a second phone or a special device (e.g. Olympus) WS-853) side-record.
• 🎙️ PC recording: If you call via Skype or Zoom, use programs like Audacity or OBS Studio for sound capture.

For high quality records:

• 🔊 Use an external microphone (such as a Boya) BY-M1), plugged USB-C 3.5mm connector (if you have one).
• 🔊 In the voice recorder settings, select the maximum quality (320 kbps instead of the standard 128 kbps).
• 🔊 Turn off sound compression in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 5 times to tap → Turn off audio compression).

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If you need to record a conversation with a bank or customer service, check their policy first – many organizations prohibit recording without notifying the interlocutor.

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