Where to store phone records on Xiaomi: a complete guide to files

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often wonder about the safety of important conversations. The standard MIUI Dialer “calling” has built-in functionality that allows you to capture the audio stream without installing third-party programs. However, after the conversation is over, many users are lost, not knowing where exactly the system saved the received file.

Finding the right information can be complicated by the complex folder structure of the Android operating system. The path to data depends on the version of the MIUI or HyperOS firmware, as well as the settings of the application itself. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible locations of audio files.

We'll look at both standard file manager access methods and hidden system directories, and you'll learn to quickly find the right records, copy them to your computer, and set up automatic saves, and this knowledge will help you avoid losing important information in the event of a crash or change of device.

Standard paths in the file manager

The easiest way to find a saved conversation is to use the built-in Explorer app. In most current versions of the MIUI shell, the system defaults to creating a dedicated folder for audiophones created by the MIUI Dialer app, which usually looks standard across all devices of the brand.

Open the Files app or any other file manager installed on your smartphone, and you need to go to the device's internal memory. MIUI, Then inside her folder sound_recorder. This is where all your records are most often found.

However, inside this folder there may be another directory with the name call_rec. The complete structure of the path is as follows:

• 📂 Internal memory.
• 📂 MIUI
• 📂 sound_recorder
• 📂 call_rec

It's important to note that in some cases, especially on older firmware versions or when using third-party calling apps, the path may be different. sound_recorder Or in the Record directory, if you didn't find the folder. call_rec, Check the neighboring directories carefully.

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If you can’t find a folder through a standard Explorer, try using a third-party file manager with extended rights, such as Total Commander or Solid Explorer.

Search through the settings of the phone application

You don't have to wander through the wilds of the file system to listen to or copy a recording. Xiaomi's standard Phone app has a built-in interface for managing the archive of conversations. It's the most convenient way to quickly access a story.

Launch the Phone app and look at the top of the screen, and you'll see three dots or a menu button, and click on it, select "Talk Records," and you'll see a list of all the saved dialogs, sorted by date and time.

Here you can:

• 🎧 Listen to the recording directly in the interface.
• 📤 Share the file via messengers or mail.
• 🗑️ Delete unnecessary files to free up space.
• ℹ️ View the file, including the exact path to it.

To find out the exact path to a file through this interface, click on a particular record to open its details. Often it displays a Details button or an i information icon. The window that opens can show the full path to the object in the device's memory, allowing you to quickly navigate the file system.

Using Google Drive for Archiving

Modern versions of Android and MIUI shells offer the feature of automatically uploading conversation records to Google Drive cloud storage. This is a critical option, as it protects your data from loss in the event of a smartphone breakage or reset to factory settings.

To activate this feature, go to the settings of the Phone application. Find the Call Record section and select Cloud Storage or Google Drive, where you need to log in to your account and allow the application to access files.

The benefits of cloud storage are obvious:

• ☁️ Access to records from any device that has access to an account.
• 🛡️ Data security even when the phone is physically destroyed.
• 🔄 Automatic synchronization without user involvement.
• 🗑️ Ability to set up automatic deletion of old records from the cloud to save space.

⚠️ Note: Files uploaded to Google Drive take up space in your cloud storage.If you run out of the 15GB quota, new records will stop downloading until you free up space or purchase a subscription.

Hidden system directories and access via ADB

In some cases, especially when using custom launchers or specific versions of Android, records can be saved in system folders that are restricted, and the standard file manager may not display them without obtaining root rights.

One alternative path that was used in earlier versions of Android looks like a /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/files/call_rec. Access to the directory, however /data/data closed to ordinary users for security reasons.

To access these hidden areas, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) debugging, a tool for developers to control a device from a computer.

adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/files/call_rec/ /path on computer/

Using this method requires the developer mode on and the ADB driver installed on the PC. Be careful when working with system files, as incorrect actions can lead to unstable system operation.

Table: Comparison of records storage locations

To organize information, consider the main options for placing files depending on the configuration of the device, which will help you navigate faster if the standard path does not work.

As you can see from the table, internal memory is the fastest but least reliable option, and using cloud or external storage significantly reduces the risks.

If you use a microSD card, make sure that the recording settings select the save for it, which will free up space in the system partition and secure data when flashing the phone.

Automatic recording and file formats

To avoid worrying about manually turning on the recorder during an important conversation, Xiaomi offers an automatic recording feature, you can set up a record of all incoming and outgoing calls or select specific numbers from the contact book.

You can set up the phone menu → Settings → Call Recording. You can activate the Auto Record switch here. It's also useful to use a number filter if you only need to save conversations with certain people, such as customers or support services.

As for file formats, MIUI defaults to.m4a or.mp3 formats, which provide good sound quality with a relatively small file size, and play on almost any modern device without the need to install additional codecs.

⚠️ Note: Many countries require that you notify the person you are recording a conversation, and make sure that your recording activities do not violate local privacy laws.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Regularly checking the save path and having a backup in the cloud is the only guaranteed way to keep important conversations on Xiaomi.