Where Xiaomi Redmi Stores Records of Conversations: All Ways to Find and Recover

You’re trying to find a record of an important conversation on your Xiaomi Redmi, but you don’t know where exactly the smartphone saves such files?The problem is that the manufacturer doesn’t always place audio files in obvious folders — their location depends on the version of MIUI, the phone model, and even the way you write. In this article, we’ll look at all the possible options for storing records, including hidden system directories, cloud services, and third-party applications.

Redmi’s feature is that conversations can be recorded both with a built-in voice recorder and through MIUI functions (e.g., automatic call recording), and files are often scattered across folders ranging from /MIUI/sound_recorder/ to /Android/data/com.miui.voicerecord/. If you’ve tried looking for records through the Gallery or Files and found nothing, don’t panic: most likely, they’re just hidden in an unobvious place.

It is important to consider the firmware version, for example, in MIUI 14 the path to recordings has changed compared to MIUI 12, and in some models (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) records are stored by default in encrypted form, we will tell you how to circumvent these restrictions and where to search for files depending on your version of the system.

1. Standard storage location: folder MIUI/sound_recorder

On most Xiaomi Redmi devices, the default conversation records are saved in the /MIUI/sound_recorder/ folder. This applies to both manual recordings through the built-in voice recorder and automatic call recordings (if the feature is enabled in the settings).

1. Open the Files app (the folder icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Device (or Internal Memory) tab.
3. Find the folder. MIUI → sound_recorder.
4. Files here are usually.amr or.mp3 and named by date/time (e.g., 20260515_143022_rec.amr).

If you do not have a sound_recorder folder, check the following options:

• 📁 Folder /MIUI/voice_recorder/ is an alternate name on some firmware.
• 🔍 Folder /Recordings/ or /VoiceRecordings/ – used in global versions MIUI.
• 📱 Folder /Android/data/com.miui.voicerecord/files/ – Records made through the Dictator system application can be stored here.

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If you don’t see the MIUI folder, turn on the hidden files in the Files settings (three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Show hidden files).

On some models (e.g. Redmi 10 or Redmi Note 11), records can be automatically archived in the /MIUI/sound_recorder/backup/ folder. Check it if the main folder is empty, but you are sure that the records were made.

2. Automatic call recording: where to look for files

If you have enabled automatic call recording in your phone settings, the files can be stored elsewhere, a feature that is available in MIUI since version 11, but the path to the records depends on the model:

To check if the automatic recording is enabled:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → "Settings".
3. Select "Talk Recording" (or "Call Recording" in global versions).
4. Check if the Automatic Record switch is on.

Open "Phone" → Settings → Recording conversations

Make sure the function is enabled

Check the folder /MIUI/sound_recorder/calls/

Try to find records through a date search in "Files"-->

If the record is enabled but there are no files in the folder, try the following:

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes records appear after a reboot.
• 📱 Check if files are saved to the SD- card (the path may be /ext_sd/MIUI/sound_recorder/).
• 🌐 Make sure that records are not synced with Mi Cloud (more on this below).

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3. Cloud recordings: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

If you logged in to a Xiaomi account and enabled sync, the records can be automatically uploaded to Mi Cloud, which is true for models with MIUI 12 and later.

1. Open the Settings → "Xiaomi Account"
2. Select "Mi Cloud" → "Synchronization".
3. Check if synchronization is enabled for "Dictophone" or "Talk Records".
4. If yes, go to i.mi.com from your computer, log in and check the Files or Records section.

Also, records can be saved to Google Drive if you use third-party recording apps (such as Cube Call Recorder or ACR) to find them:

1. Open Google Drive.
2. In the search box, type:audio.
3. Filter the files by date of creation.

Note: Records synced to Mi Cloud can be encrypted and not played on other devices without authorization in your Xiaomi account. If you need to transfer a file, download it to your phone first, and then export it through Share.

4. System folders and hidden directories

If the records are not found in standard locations, they may have been saved in hidden system folders.

1. Install a file manager with root access support (such as FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Turn on the display of hidden files and system folders in the manager settings.
3. Check the following paths:

• 📂 /data/com.miui.voicerecord/files/ – Temporary records may be stored here.
• 📂 /data/user/0/com.android.providers.media/documents/ — Sometimes the recordings end up in the Android media base.
• 📂 /sdcard/Android/obb/com.miui.voicerecord/ is an alternative location for large files.

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Without root rights, you will not be able to view the contents of folders in /data/. If the entry is critical, consider obtaining root or contact the service center.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI EU or custom builds), records can be stored in /sdcard/0/, a virtual root directory that is created to be compatible with older applications.

• 🔍 Type in search:.amr,.mp3,.m4a,.3gp.
• 📅 Filter the results by creation date (focus on conversation time).

If you connect your phone to your computer via MTP, some folders may not show up.

1. Connect Redmi to the PC.
2. In the address bar of the Windows Explorer, type \\?\ (without quotes) and press Enter - this is a forcing method for displaying hidden paths.
3. Try manually going on the path of EtoPK\Redmi\ Internal drive\MIUI\sound_recorder\.

5. Recovery of deleted records

If you accidentally delete a recording of a conversation, you can try to restore it, and success depends on how long it has been since you deleted it and how much you used your phone (new data can overwrite old data).

Recovery methods:

• 🔄 Recycle Bin in Files: Open Files app → Recycle Bin → find deleted audio files (stored for up to 15 days).
• 📱 Specialized programs: Use DiskDigger, Recuva (for PC) or GT Recovery (for Android). Connect your phone to your computer in Mass Storage mode (if supported).
• 🌐 Cloud Backups: Check if records have been saved to Google Drive or Mi Cloud (Section "Backups").

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Before recovery, turn off Wi-Fi and mobile data to avoid overwriting deleted files with new data.

For recovery with DiskDigger:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Select "Full Scan" (requires root permissions for deep search).
3. Mark the Audio file types (.amr,.mp3,.m4a).
4. After scanning, find the records by date and restore them.

⚠️ Warning: Do not save recovered files back to the phone's internal memory - this may cause them to be overwritten again. Use a SD- card or cloud storage.

If the recording was made through a third-party application (such as ACR or Call Recorder), check:

• 📁 Application folder: /Android/data/[name packet application]/files/.
• 🔍 Application settings: Some record conversations to the cloud (e.g., ACR can sync with Dropbox).

6. Features for different Redmi models

The location of the records may vary depending on the Xiaomi Redmi model, and the following are the current data for popular devices:

On Redmi with MIUI for Russia (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G), the path to recordings may differ due to localization.

• 📂 /MIUI/Records conversations/ (Russian folder names).
• 📂/Records/Calls/— Used in some builds.

On devices with HyperOS (the new firmware from Xiaomi, which replaced the MIUI), records are stored in the folder /HyperOS/sound_recorder/. If you have this system installed, also check:

• 🔍 /HyperOS/voice/ – for recordings via voice assistant.
• 📁 /Android/media/com.hyperos.voicerecord/ are system records.

7. How to prevent future loss of records

To avoid losing important conversation records, follow these guidelines:

• 🔄 Automatic backup: Enable sync with Mi Cloud or Google Drive in the voice recorder settings.
• 📁 Manual copying: periodically transfer entries from the /MIUI/sound_recorder/ folder to a PC or SD- card.
• 📱 Third-party apps: Use ACR or Cube Call Recorder with cloud backup.
• 🔒 File protection: Hide important entries in secure folders (e.g., through the "Secure Folder" in MIUI).

Enable synchronization with Mi Cloud

Download important records to PC once a week

Use the SD- card for storage

Install a third-party voice recorder with a cloud backup-->

If you record conversations frequently, consider using an external recorder (like Sony ICD-UX570) that saves files to a microSD, eliminating the risk of loss when you reset your phone.

⚠️ Note: In some countries, recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited by law.

8. Frequent problems and their solutions

If you can’t find the records, the problems and ways to solve them:

If after the MIUI update, the records are no longer saved:

1. Check if the settings of the recorder have reset (go to the application and configure the save path again).
2. Clear the cache of the Dictator application (Settings → Applications → Dictator → Clear the cache).
3. If the problem persists, reset the app settings (not data!) in the same menu.

On some models (e.g. Redmi K40) after upgrading to MIUI 13, records start to be saved in.opus format, which not all players support.

1. Download the file to the PC.
2. Use Audacity or CloudConvert to convert to.mp3.

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If the MIUI update has left the records missing, check the /MIUI/sound_recorder/old/ folder, and sometimes the system transfers the old files there.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi conversation recordings