Where on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro store conversation records: all possible locations + recovery instructions

Why Poco X3 Pro Call Records Are Hard to Find โ€“ and Where to Find Them First

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro does not save the default conversation record โ€” it needs to be activated manually through the standard Phone app or third-party utilities. But even after the recording is turned on, users often face a problem: files โ€œdisappearโ€ from the gallery, do not appear in the conductor or are stored in non-obvious folders, the reason lies in the features of the MIUI file system and Xiaomiโ€™s privacy policy.

In this article, we will analyze all possible storage locations for audio recordings on Poco. X3 Pro โ€” from system directories to cloud services, and explain why files can be lost and how to restore them. /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec, which is not visible without root rights or file manager with access to system partitions.

If you don't find the recordings in the standard places, don't panic: they're probably just hidden in one of the 5 locations we'll talk about below. For convenience, we've divided the instructions into two blocks: for users without root rights and for those who are willing to use advanced methods.

1. Standard Storage: CallRec folder in internal memory

By default, the Phone app on MIUI saves the call records to the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/CallRec/

or alternatively:

/sdcard/CallRec/

This directory can be opened through any file manager (e.g., โ€œConductorโ€ from Xiaomi or Solid Explorer), and the files are.amr or.mp3 formats and are named by the template:

Rec_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_[ Phone number ].amr
  • ๐Ÿ“ How to find: Open the guide โ†’ Internal memory. โ†’ If the folder is not, the records were not saved or deleted.
  • ๐Ÿ” Why there may not be files: Autosave is disabled in the settings of the Phone application (check Settings). โ†’ Recording of conversations).
  • โš™๏ธ How to turn on the record: Go to the phone โ†’ โ‹ฎ โ†’ Settings โ†’ Recording of conversations โ†’ Turn it on.

โš ๏ธ Note: If there are files in the CallRec folder but they are not playable, try renaming the extension from.amr to.amr.mp3 Or use a player. VLC, which supports rare audio formats.

๐Ÿ“Š Have you ever lost a recording of a conversation on Xiaomi?
Yeah, a few times.
Yeah, but I found them later.
No, I always did.
I don't record calls.

2. Hidden system folders: where MIUI hides records without your knowledge

Xiaomi often hides service files from the user to โ€œdo not load the interface.โ€ Call records can be stored in one of the following folders that are not displayed in the standard Explorer:

The way to the folderWhen usedHow to get access
/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/If the recording was conducted through a built-in dictaphoneNeed root rights or FX File Explorer with access to system partitions
/data/user/0/com.android.dialer/files/For records made via Google Phone (if installed)Only with root or through ADB
/Android/data/com.miui.voiceassist/files/If the recording is activated by the voice assistantFile Manager with Superuser Rights

To see these folders without root rights:

  1. Install FX File Explorer from Google Play.
  2. In the application settings, enable Show hidden files and Root access.
  3. Go to /MIUI/ or /data/ and find the directory you want.

โš ๏ธ Note: Delete or modify files in folders /MIUI/ and /data/ This can cause your phone to malfunction!

How to get root rights to Poco X3 Pro without risk?
To obtain root rights to the Poco X3 Pro, it is recommended to use Magisk through an unlocked bootloader. However, this voids the warranty and can cause problems with updates. The alternative is temporary root through TWRP, but it requires technical skills. Read more about the risks in our article on unlocking the bootloader on Xiaomi.

3. Cloud services: Automatic backups of records

If your Poco X3 Pro is synced to Mi Cloud or Google Drive, the call records could automatically be uploaded to the cloud.

  • โ˜๏ธ Mi Cloud: Go to Settings โ†’ Mi Account โ†’ Mi Cloud โ†’ Backup of the device. Other data may store records.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Google Drive: Open the app, go to the menu โ†’ Backups and check the CallRec or Audio folder.
  • ๐Ÿ”— Third-party clouds: If you use Dropbox, Yandex Drive, or OneDrive, check folders with automatic downloads.

To enable automatic upload of records to the cloud:

  1. Open Settings โ†’ Google โ†’ Backup.
  2. Activate the option to back up on Google Drive.
  3. In the Application Data section, select "Phone" or "Dictorphone".

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If the records are not synced to the cloud, check if the option is enabled to boot over Wi-Fi in your account settings, and also make sure that there is enough free space on the device to create a local copy before downloading.

4. Third-party recording applications: where they store files

If you use alternative call recording software (such as Cube Call Recorder, ACR, or Boldbeast), the files may be stored in other folders.

AnnexThe path to the recordsFile format
Cube Call Recorder/CubeBackup/ or /CallRecordings/.mp3 or.ogg
ACR (Another Call Recorder)/ACR/ or /Android/media/com.nll.acr/.amr, .mp3, .wav
Boldbeast Call Recorder/Boldbeast/ or /sdcard/bbcallrec/.mp3 (with stereo support)

To find records from third-party apps:

  1. Open the file manager and type the application name into the search bar (such as Cube or ACR).
  2. Check the folders. /Android/media/ โ€” Many programs store data there.
  3. If there are no files, go to the application settings and see the Save folder section.

โš ๏ธ Note: Some apps (e.g. Boldbeast) require additional settings to write to Xiaomi due to limitations MIUI. If records are not saved, check the Fix for settings in the application Xiaomi/Redmi.

5 How to Recover Deleted Records of Conversations

If records are missing or have been deleted, you can try to recover them with specialized utilities. X3 Pro will be suitable for the following methods:

  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ PC programs: DiskDigger, Recuva or EaseUS MobiSaver (requires phone connection over the phone) USB file transfer).
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Mobile apps: Dumpster (Android shopping cart) or Undeleter (works without root, but with limitations).
  • โ˜๏ธ Cloud Backups: If you have automatic copying enabled in Mi Cloud or Google Drive, check your file version history.

Step-by-step recovery instructions via DiskDigger:

Download and install DiskDigger on PC|Get Poco on. X3 Pro. USB file transfer mode"|Select the internal memory of the phone in the program|Specify the file format (.amr,.mp3)|Start the scan and wait for the results.|Save the recovered files on PC-->

If the recordings were deleted recently (within 1-2 days), the chances of recovery are high, but after overwriting the memory (install applications, shoot videos), the data can be lost irretrievably.

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The best chance of recovering deleted records is in the first 24 hours after deleting, and the more active you use your phone, the lower the chance of success.

6 Why Call Records Disappear โ€“ and How to Prevent It

Poco X3 Pro users often complain that records suddenly disappear, and here are the main reasons and ways to eliminate them:

Problem.Reason.Decision
Records are not retained.No rights to recordIn the settings of the Phone application, allow access to the microphone and storage
Files disappear after rebootingCleaning the cache with the systemMove the records to another folder or cloud
Records are cropped or distortedConflict with other applicationsTurn off battery optimization for the Phone app
No sound on the tape.Limitations of Android 10+Use third-party apps with VoIP recording support

So the records don't go missing:

  1. Turn off automatic cleaning in Settings โ†’ Storage โ†’ Waste Cleanup โ†’ Auto Cleanup.
  2. Regularly copy files from /CallRec/ to the cloud or PC.
  3. Use applications with Deletion Protection (such as Cube Call Recorder).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Poco X3 Pro conversation recordings

๐Ÿ”น Can I record calls automatically for all contacts?
Yes, but only through third-party apps (like ACR or Boldbeast) and the standard Phone app on MIUI uses auto recording selectively, which must be manually enabled for each contact.
๐Ÿ”น Why is it that only my voice is heard on the recording, and there is no interlocutor?
This is a limitation of Android 10 and newer: the system blocks the recording of sound from the default line. Solutions: Use a headset with a microphone. Install an app that supports VoIP recording (for example, Boldbeast). Turn on speakerphone while you talk (the microphone will record sound from the speaker).
๐Ÿ”น How to transfer recordings to Poco X3 Pro on the computer?
The easiest way: Connect your phone to your PC through USB-Cable. Select file transfer mode (MTP). Open the CallRec folder or the one where your records are stored. Copy the files to your hard drive. Alternatively, upload the records to Google Drive or Mi Cloud and then download them to your PC.
๐Ÿ”น Can I recover records after resetting the phone to factory settings?
If the reset was made without formatting the internal memory (the option to Clean everything in MIUI), chances are there. Try: Connect the phone to your PC and scan the internal memory through Recuva. Check backups in Mi Cloud or Google Drive. If Formatting was chosen, recovery is impossible - files are deleted irrevocably.
๐Ÿ”น Is it legal to record conversations without the consent of the interlocutor?
The legislation depends on the country: ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ In Russia, recording a conversation without notifying the interlocutor is allowed if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation). ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU countries require the consent of both parties (GDPR). ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ In the United States, laws vary by state, with some requiring one party to notify, others both, and only using the records for legitimate purposes (e.g., to record important information).