Where on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 are stored conversation records: a full search and save guide

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still a popular smartphone among users who value the balance of price and functionality. One of the popular features is recording phone conversations, which can be useful for storing important information, evidence or just personal memories. However, many people face the problem: where exactly are these records stored and how to find them if they disappeared from the standard application?

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible locations for Redmi Note 7 call records, from obvious memory folders to hidden system directories and cloud services, how to extract files manually, what formats are used for recordings, and what to do if the standard Calls app doesn’t display old files, and we’ll also touch on security and legality of recording conversations — important to avoid legal problems.

Standard place for storing records in MIUI

By default, the Calls app (com.android.dialer) on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 saves conversation records to a specific folder of internal memory. The path depends on the version of MIUI, but most often it is:

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

The files here are.amr or.mp3 (in new versions of firmware) and are named by template: call_rec_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.amr, where YYYYMMDD — date, HHMMSS — Time of recording, for example, call_rec_20231015_143022.amr signifies 15 October 2023 yearly 14:30:22.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using MIUI 12 And then, the path may change. /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/. This is due to the update of the file storage policy in Android 10+.

• 📁 folder MIUI/sound_recorder — standard place for older versions MIUI (before 11).
• 🔄 folder Recordings/Call — relevant MIUI 12+ Android 10+.
• 📱 Internal Memory – Records are NOT stored on SD-Default card (even if inserted).
• 🔍 Hidden files – sometimes records can be hidden (start with a dot, for example.call_rec_...).

To see hidden folders, enable the display of hidden files in any file manager (for example, in standard Files from Xiaomi or Total Commander).

1. Open the file manager.
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right.
3. Select “Settings” → “Show hidden files”.

How to find records through the Calls app

The easiest way to listen to or export the recordings is to use the built-in Calls app. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Calls app (phone handset icon).
2. Go to the Records tab (or History → click on any recorded call).
3. Click on the tape to listen to it.
4. For export, click on three dots (⋮) Next to the entry and select “Share” or “Save».

If the entry tab is missing, it means:

• 🚫 The recording function is disabled in the settings (see the next section).
• 🗑️ Records have been deleted (check the Recycle Bin in the file manager).
• 🔄 Calls app reset to factory settings.

⚠️ Note: In some regions (e.g. EU), call recording may be disabled by default due to limitations»:

Settings → Additional → Recording conversations

Is the recording function in the Calls app enabled?

Is there a permit to access the microphone?

Is there enough free space on the device?

Is the Calls app updated to the latest version?-->

Alternative Storage Places: Cloud and Third Party Applications

If the records are not in the standard folders, they could be:

1. Synchronized with the cloud (Mi Cloud, Google Drive).
2. Saved by a third-party application (such as Cube Call Recorder or ACR).
3. Transferred to another storage facility (e.g., SD-hand-write).

Mi Cloud doesn't automatically save call records, but you could manually upload them through the Share feature.

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Go to the Gallery or Files.
3. Look for files with the.amr or.mp3 extension.

The side of the recording application (such as Cube Call Recorder) stores files in their folders:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/CubeBackups/ — Cube Call Recorder.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/ACR/ — for ACR (Another Call Recorder).
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/CallRecorder/ — other applications.

⚠️ Note: If you used a third-party app but the records are gone after it is deleted, it will be difficult to recover them.

Formats and features of recordings on Redmi Note 7

Call records on Redmi Note 7 can be saved in different formats depending on the firmware and application:

Important: AMR recordings take up little space (about 1MB for 10 minutes) but are of poor quality. If you want high quality, use third-party apps that support MP3 or WAV.

To listen to.amr files on a PC, you’ll need a player that supports this format (like VLC or Windows Media Player with a codec). On Android, most players (including standard) support AMR without additional installations.

If the file is not reproduced:

• 🔄 Try renaming the extension (for example, from.amr to.amr.mp3).
• 🛠️ Use a converter (e.g. Online Audio Converter).
• 📱 Check the file on another device.

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If the recording is distorted or interrupted, try to turn on the plane mode and listen to the file again. Sometimes background processes (such as optimizing MIUI) can affect the playback.

Search for records via PC: USB connection

If you can not find the recordings on the phone, connect Redmi Note 7 to your computer via the phone. USB-That's what cable is for:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC.
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. Open This Computer on your PC and find the Redmi Note 7 device.
4. Go to Internal Storage and look for the paths listed earlier (MIUI/sound_recorder or Recordings/Call).

If there is no folder, try to enable the display of hidden files on the PC:

• 🖥️ Windows: In Explorer, go to the tab "View» → Check the box "Hidden elements».
• 🍎 MacOS: In Finder, press Cmd + Shift +. (point).

⚠️ Note: If you are connected to USB The phone asks for permission to access files, be sure to allow it. Without it, the PC won't see the internal memory.

If you are using Linux, you may need to install the mtp-tools package:

sudo apt install mtp-tools

Recovery of deleted records

If the records have been deleted, you can try to restore them using specialized programs.

• ⏳ Time elapsed after removal.
• 📱 The amount of new data recorded on the device.
• 🔧 Root rights (for deep scanning).

Popular Recovery Programs:

Instructions for recovery with DiskDigger:

1. Install DiskDigger from Google Play.
2. Launch the app and select Basic Scan (without root).
3. Mark the file types: Audio (AMR, MP3).
4. Press Scan Device.
5. After scanning, select the files you want and save them.

⚠️ Warning: Do not install recovery software on the same partition as the deleted files (phone internal memory) and this will reduce the chances of successful recovery.

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The faster you start recovering from deletion, the better the chances of returning records, and each new record or application installation overwrites the deleted data.

Legal aspects of recording conversations

Before recording conversations, make sure that it does not violate local law. Most countries have the following rules:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: It is allowed to record conversations if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, using the recording in court requires the consent of the second participant.
• 🇪🇺 EU: Most EU countries require notification of the second entry (GDPR).
• 🇺🇸 US: Laws vary by state, some (e.g. California) require consent from all parties.

If you plan to use the records for official purposes (such as in court), in advance:

1. Notify the interlocutor about the recording (orally or via SMS).
2. Keep the proof of the notification (SMS screenshot, consent record).
3. Do not edit the files – this can be considered as falsification.

⚠️ Note: In some countries (e.g. Germany, France) unauthorized recording of conversations may be considered a violation of the right to privacy and may be punishable by fines.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Redmi Note 7