Owners of the popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone often face the need to save important conversation in audio format, which can be a confirmation of the order, a business agreement or just valuable information that can not be missed. However, once a call is complete, users can not always quickly find the saved file in the entangled folder structure of the operating system. MIUI.
Finding the right track is complicated by the fact that in recent versions of the manufacturer’s shell, not only the paths to the system directories have changed, but also the algorithms of the voice recorder. A standard conductor may not display hidden folders, and automatic file sorting by date sometimes hides audio among thousands of other documents. Understanding the logic of the Android file system in conjunction with the MIUI shell will allow you to instantly find the desired records.
In this article, we will take a look at all the possible ways in which conversation files are stored, how to automatically record and how to sync with the cloud, and learn not only how to find files, but also how to organize them correctly to make room in the internal memory of the device. On the Redmi Note. 8 Pro is the default path used /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec, Which is different from standard Android.
Standard paths in the file manager
The fastest way to get to audio files is through the Explorer app, which, unlike many other smartphones, Xiaomi structures the data in a separate root folder named after the brand, and when you open the Explorer, you need to go to the Internal Memory section, where the main directories of the system are located.
You should find a folder with a name here. MIUI. It's where most of the user data generated by system applications, including screenshots, themes and, of course, voice recorder recordings, is stored. sound_recorder, which is the storage of all audio recordings made by standard telephone means.
Then the path branches out depending on the type of recording, and if you're interested in talking on the phone, the final point of the route is the folder. call_rec. And that's where the files are sorted by date and time of creation, and the whole structure looks like this:
- 📂 Internal memory – the root directory of the device
- 📂 MIUI — shell-folder
- 📂 sound_recorder — storage
- 📂 call_rec — folder for telephone conversations only
⚠️ Note: If you can't see the folder MIUI Right after you log in to internal memory, maybe you have system files hidden in your Explorer settings. Check your display settings or use a third-party file manager like Total Commander.
It is worth noting that file names in this folder are often generated automatically and may contain a phone number and date in the format. YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MM-SS.mp3 or.m4a. This makes it easier to search if you remember the approximate call time, but with a lot of files, naming only becomes difficult, and conductor sorting functions come to the rescue.
Search through the Dictator app
An alternative and often more convenient way to access the conversation archive is to use the regular Dictaphone app. In modern versions of MIUI, installed on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, this app combines the functionality of a regular Dictaphone and a phone record manager.
Usually, the interface is divided into categories: "Dictator", "Interview" (if noise cancellation is enabled) and "Phone." Going to the Phone tab, you will access all recorded conversations. Here the files are sorted chronologically, and next to each of them is displayed the duration and date of creation.
The advantage of this method is that you can listen without opening file paths, and even more, it allows you to do basic actions with files right from the list.
- 🎧 Listen to the recording directly in the appendix
- ✂️ Cut off the extra audio (not available in all versions)
- 📤 Share the file via messengers or mail
- 🗑️ Remove unnecessary conversation to free up space
It is important to understand that the application “Dictophon” is only a shell for viewing files lying in the folder. call_rec. Deleting a file through an application is equivalent to deleting it through a conductor, and you can see the amount of space you take up here, which is useful when planning to clean up memory.
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Use the Favorites feature in the Dictaphone app to mark important conversations with an asterisk – so they will be easier to find in the general list.
Set up automatic recording of conversations
One of the most useful features of the MIUI shell is that it can automatically record incoming and outgoing calls, and it eliminates the need to manually activate the recorder every time you talk, which is especially important in emergency situations or in a hurry, and it's on the phonebook menu to set up the feature.
To activate, open the Phone app and click on the menu button (three dots or gear in the corner of the screen). Select Settings, then go to Call Record. Here you will see the Auto Record switch that you need to activate.
The system will suggest you choose the mode of operation of the automation, you can set up a record of all numbers or only selected contacts, this flexible solution allows you to save space on the drive by recording only important conversations with specific people or organizations.
- 📞 All numbers are recorded absolutely all incoming and outgoing
- 👥 Selected numbers – entry is only for contacts from the list
- 🚫 Not to write down – a complete ban on automation
⚠️ Warning: When you turn on automatic recording, the interlocutor may hear a characteristic beep or voice alert that the conversation is being recorded.
You can also find information on where files are stored in this menu and click on them with a single click, which reduces the search path to a minimum. Remember to check this setting periodically after you update the system, as new versions of MIUI can reset user preferences to factory ones.
☑️ Checking the recording settings
Cloud storage Xiaomi Cloud
For those who are worried about data safety or do not want to take up space in the internal memory of the Redmi Note 8 Pro, synchronization with the cloud service Xiaomi Cloud is provided. This feature allows you to automatically upload recordings of conversations to the manufacturer’s servers, ensuring their safety even in the event of loss or breakage of the smartphone.
To activate sync, you need to log into your Mi Account via your phone's settings. Then go to the "Mi Cloud" menu and search the "Dictorphone" app list. Make sure the sync switch is activated. After that, all new records will automatically upload to the cloud when you have a Wi-Fi connection.
Access to files in the cloud is not only possible from your phone, but also from your computer via the i.mi.com web interface. This is extremely convenient for archiving business negotiations. However, it is worth remembering the limits of free storage, which is usually 5 GB. If you are actively recording, the place can run out quickly.
| Parameter | Local storage | Xiaomi Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Speed of access | Instant. | Depends on the Internet. |
| Occupied seat | Phone memory | Cloud limit |
| Security | Risk of breakdown | Tall. |
| Access to PC | Through cable/conductor | Through the browser |
Using the cloud also makes it easy to transfer the archive of records to a new phone when upgrading the device, just log in to your account on a new gadget, and the history of conversations will be available almost immediately.
What to do if the synchronization is not working?
File formats and compatibility
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone by default saves conversation records in MP3 or M4A (AAC) format. The choice of format depends on the version of the Android operating system and the MIUI shell. MP3 format is the most versatile and opens on almost any device, including old computers and car radios.
AAC (M4A) format provides better sound quality with a smaller file size, but may require additional codecs to be installed on very old versions of Windows. If you plan to transfer recordings to other devices or send them by email, MP3 will be a safer choice.
In some cases, users encounter a problem when the file is not played back, this may be due to the file being damaged at the time of recording (for example, if an incoming call is received while another is recording) or the lack of a suitable player. MIUI Google Music is usually able to handle both formats without any problems.
If you need to change the format of an existing file, you can use online converters or specialized converter applications from Google Play. However, conversion always carries a risk of loss of quality, so it is better to store the originals in a safe place.
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The best format for storing archives for a long time is MP3 with a bitrate of 128 kbit / s – this is a balance between quality and size.
Transfer and backup to PC
Regular backup of conversation records is a good habit that will save you in case of a system failure.The easiest way to transfer files to your computer using the USB-Connect the Redmi Note 8 Pro to your PC, select file transfer mode (MTP) in the notification on the smartphone screen.
On the computer, open the disk that appears, go on the path of Internal memory → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec. Select the files you want, or the entire folder, and copy them to your computer's hard drive.
The alternative is wireless technology, which means you can send files via Mi Drop (now Xiaomi Share), Bluetooth, or instant messengers, but for large amounts of data (gigabytes of records), these methods will be inefficient and slow.
- 💻 USB-cable – fast, reliable, without compression of quality
- ☁️ Cloud – Automatic, but depends on Internet speed
- 📲 Wi-Fi Transfer – convenient without wires, average speed
When copying to a computer, it is recommended to create structured folders by month or year, chaotic storage of hundreds of files with names like this. rec_20231015.mp3 It will quickly turn into chaos, from which it will be impossible to find anything.
⚠️ Attention: Don't turn it off USB-This can damage the phone's file system or corrosion the audio files themselves, making them unreadable.