Where Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 S stores phone records: full guide 2026

Recording phone conversations on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 S is a useful feature, but finding saved files is not always easy. Users often find that the standard Dictophone app does not show call recordings, and files are “hidden” in the depths of system folders. In this article, we will analyze all possible storage locations, including hidden directories, cloud services and third-party applications.

Features of the Redmi Note 10 S (model) m1803e7sg) The path to the records depends on the version. MIUI And the way we record it, like in Android-based firmware. 11/12 files can be automatically archived in /MIUI/sound_recorder/, In the newer versions, move to /Android/media/com.miui.voicerecord/. If you have used third-party applications like ACR Cube Call Recorder, the search becomes more complicated: each of them creates its own folders.

Before you start searching, make sure that the recording is actually being done. On the Redmi Note 10 S, the call recording feature is disabled by default due to legal restrictions in some countries. If you haven't manually set it up, the files may simply not exist.

1. Standard storage location: Dictophone folder

If you recorded conversations through the built-in Sound Recorder app, the files should be in the folder:

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

To get there:

1. Open the Explorer (the folder icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Internal Memory section → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec.
3. The files will be formatted.m4a or.amr with a template name: Record_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 13+ folder sound_recorder To see it, click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the Explorer and select Show Hidden Files.

If the folder is empty, check:

• 📱 Recording settings: You may have disabled saving in Settings → Annexes → Dictaphone → Permits.
• 🗑️ Recycle Bin: Xiaomi Explorer has a Recycle Bin section where files are stored for 30 days before being deleted.
• ☁️ Cloud: A linked Mi Account could automatically sync entries to Mi Cloud.

2. Alternative system folders for records

If sound_recorder Nothing, check out these catalogs:

🔍 Tip: Search in Explorer by keywords: call, record, voice. Open Explorer, click on the magnifying glass at the top and type in the query. The system will show all matches, including files in hidden folders.

If you connected the Redmi Note 10 S to your computer, folders might appear differently, for example, in Windows, the path would look like:

This computer\Redmi Note 10 S\Internal drive\MIUI\sound_recorder\

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To quickly find records, connect your phone to your PC and enter the path directly in the address bar of Windows Explorer, which will save you time to search manually.

3. Records from third-party applications

Popular call recorders (ACR, Cube Call Recorder, Call Recorder by Lovekush) save files to their own folders.

• 📁 ACR (Another Call Recorder): /ACR/ or /CallRecordings/. Files are sorted by contact.
• 🎤 Cube Call Recorder: /CubeBackup/ or /CallRecorder/. Supports cloud synchronization.
• 📞 Call Recorder by Lovekush: /CallRecorder/. Records are encrypted if protection is enabled.
• ☁️ Google Drive/Dropbox: Some apps automatically upload records to the cloud.

⚠️ Note: Appendix side may conflict with MIUI. After installation ACR or Cube records are not saved, check:

1. Permissions to record sound in Settings → Applications → Permissions → Microphone.
2. Battery Optimization Settings: Add the app to No Limits.
3. Android Version: Android 10+ requires manual recording for each contact.

On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 S with MIUI 13+, third-party call recording apps may not work due to Google policy restrictions, in which case use the built-in voice recorder with Call Recording option enabled (not available in all regions).

Install the application from an official source (Google Play)|Provide all permissions (microphone, memory, contacts)|Disable battery optimization for the application|Check the recording settings in the application itself-->

4. How to find records through phone search

If manually searching for files is difficult, use the built-in search Xiaomi:

1. Swipe down the main screen to open the search bar.
2. Enter type:audio call or record.
3. The system will show all audio files associated with the calls.

Alternatively, use Google Files:

1. Download the Google Files app from the Play Market.
2. Open the Audio tab.
3. Sort the files by date or title.

🔎 Hint: Call records typically weigh between 500KB and 5MB (depending on duration).Filter files by size to narrow down search.

5. Recovery of deleted records

If files have been deleted, you can try to restore them. On the Redmi Note 10 S, you can do this:

• 🛠️ DiskDigger: Scans internal memory for deleted audio files.
• 🔄 Recuva (via PC): Requires phone connection in file transfer mode (MTP).
• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Check the Recycle Bin in Cloud Storage (30 Days Available).

⚠️ Warning: Do not write new files to your phone after deleting, which reduces your chances of recovery, and avoid using memory cleaners like Clean Master, which can permanently delete residual data.

📌 Instructions for recovery through DiskDigger:

1. Download DiskDigger from Play Market.
2. Select Full Scan (requires root permissions for deep search).
3. Mark the file types: Audio (AMR, M4A, MP3).
4. After scanning, select the files you want and save them to the cloud or PC.

6.Setting up automatic call recording

To avoid looking for records in the future, set up their automatic saving:

1. Open the “Dictophone” and go to Settings → Record calls.
2. Enable the option of Automatic Recording.
3. Select contacts or numbers to record (or activate All calls).
4. Specify the folder for saving (by default — /MIUI/sound_recorder/).

🔧 Additional settings:

• 🎙️ Record quality: Choose High (128 kbps) for better sound (but files will be heavier).
• 🔒 Protection: Enable a password to listen if records are confidential.
• ☁️ Cloud: Activate Autoboot in Mi Cloud for Backup.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Note 10 S with Android 12+ Automatic recording may not work for some messengers (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) due to restrictions API. In this case, use separate applications to record the screen with sound.

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On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 S, the built-in call recording only works for the standard Phone app. Calls via Skype, Viber or instant messengers are recorded separately - look for files in the folders of these applications.

7.Recording problems: why files are not saved

If the records don’t appear in folders, check out these points:

🛑 Critical error: If after the update MIUI recording stopped working, reset the settings of the application "Dictorphone»:

Settings → Applications → Dictator → Storage → Clean up data

This will return the standard save paths, but will remove all previous settings.

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