Where Xiaomi Stores Call Recording: All Ways to Find and Save Conversations

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO models) is a useful feature that helps capture important information, agreements or evidence. However, many users face the problem of where exactly these files are stored, how to find them in device memory or the cloud, and what to do if a record of Suddenly disappears? In this article, we will analyze all possible storage locations, from standard folders to hidden system directories, and also explain how to set up automatic storage and avoid data loss.

It is important to understand that the location of files depends on the version of MIUI, the phone model and the way of writing (built-in application, third-party voice recorder or cloud service). For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14, the path to recordings may be different from what you will see on the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 12.5. We will look at all the current options, including features for different versions of the firmware.

1. Standard place of recordings storage in the Dictophone application

By default, Xiaomi smartphones use the built-in Dictophone app**, which automatically saves conversation records to a specific folder. The path to files depends on the version of MIUI:

• 📁 MIUI 12–14: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/ or /storage/emulated/0/Recorder/
• 📁 Old versions (MIUI 11 below): /storage/emulated/0/miui/sound_recorder/
• 🔍 How to find: Open any file manager (like Explorer** or Google Files), turn on the hidden folder display and follow the path indicated.

Record files usually have an extension.m4a or.mp3 and are named by date/time (e.g, 20260515_143022.m4a). If the folder is empty, check the settings of the Dictophone app – you may have changed the save location manually.

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If you can't see the MIUI or Recorder folder, try manually entering the path in the file manager address bar. Sometimes the system directories are hidden from quick access.

In newer versions of MIUI 14+, records can automatically sync to Mi Cloud (if enabled).

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Scroll to the Backup section and check if the Dictophone sync is enabled.

2.Alternative storage locations: cloud, Google Drive and third-party applications

If you didn't find the records in the standard folder, they could have been saved to one of the cloud services or third-party applications.

If you used a third-party application to record calls (such as Cube Call Recorder or ACR), the path to the files may be different, usually listed in the settings of the application itself under the "Save folder" or "Storage" section.

Important: Some applications (such as ACR) default to save records to the developer cloud rather than the device. Check your sync settings to avoid data loss when you delete the application.

3. How to turn on or off automatic call recording

If you want all conversations recorded automatically, you need to configure the corresponding function in the Dictophone app or third-party software. MIUI 12–14:

Open the Dictator app

Go to "Settings» (⚙️)

Enable “Calling Auto Record”

Select contacts or numbers to record (or "All calls")

Save the changes-->

Please note:

• 📞 On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or POCO F5) Automatic recording feature may be blocked due to Android 12 limitations+. In this case, you will need a third-party application with access to special permissions (for example, through the use of a third-party application). ADB).
• 🔒 In some countries (e.g. the EU), automatic call recording may violate privacy laws.

To enable recording via ADB (if the standard method does not work):

1. Connect your phone to your PC and turn on “Debugging by” USB»** In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press the build number 7 times, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).

4. How to recover deleted call records

If you accidentally delete a call record, you can try to restore it, and success depends on how long it has been since you deleted it and whether memory cleanup features (e.g., Garbage Cleanup in the Security App) were used.

⚠️ Note: Do not save new files to your device after deleting the record – this reduces the chances of recovery, as new data can overwrite remote memory sectors.

To recover via DiskDigger:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Select “Full Scan” (requires root) or “Fast Scan”.

If the record was deleted long ago (more than a month), the chances of recovery are minimal — the data could be overwritten, in which case we can only rely on cloud backups.

5. Features of recording calls on different models Xiaomi

Call recording functionality may vary depending on the smartphone model and MIUI version. Below are key features for popular devices:

On Android 12+ devices (such as the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or Redmi K50 Pro), Google has tightened its privacy policy, so automatic recording may not work.

• Use third-party apps that support Accessibility Service (such as Cube Call Recorder).
• Set up a record through ADB (as described above).
• Check regional settings – in some countries, the feature is blocked at the firmware level.

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On devices with MIUI Global (for example, for the European market), automatic call recording can be disabled by default, in which case only manual recording or third-party applications will help.

6 How to transfer call records to another phone or PC

If you need to save conversation records on another device or computer, there are a few ways to do this:

• 📱 Through cable. USB: Connect your phone to your PC in File Transfer mode (MTP). Find a folder with records (for example, /MIUI/sound_recorder/). Copy files to a hard disk.
• ☁️ Through the cloud: Upload files to Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Dropbox. Download them to a new device.

Through messengers:

Telegram

WhatsApp

To transfer to another Xiaomi smartphone, you can use the “Mi Mover” feature** (available in Settings → Additional → Mi Mover) which allows you to transfer files over Wi-Fi without loss of quality.

⚠️ Note: When transmitted via instant messengers (such as WhatsApp), recordings can be compressed to a low bitrate (64-128 kbps), which degrades the quality.

If you need to convert a record format (e.g.,.m4a to.mp3), use free converters like Online-Convert or Audacity.

7. Problems with recording calls and their solutions

Sometimes, the recording of calls on Xiaomi is not correct: files are not saved, the recording is interrupted or the sound is distorted.

If the problem persists, try:

1. Update the Dictophone app via Google Play or App Gallery.
2. Reset the application settings: Settings → Applications → Recorder → Storage → Clear the data.
3. Install an alternative recording application (such as ACR or Cube Call Recorder).

On some models (for example, Xiaomi Mi 11) after upgrading to the new model MIUI 13 may lose the recording function, in which case a rollback to a previous firmware version or use will help ADB-commands to unlock the function.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi