Where Xiaomi Poco stores conversation records: file paths and access methods

Have you recorded an important conversation on Xiaomi Poco but can't find a file? Or accidentally deleted a record and want to restore it? In this article, we'll look at all the possible storage locations for call records on Poco F1, Poco X3/X4/X5, Poco F3/F4/F5 and other models running MIUI. From standard file system paths to hidden folders, you'll learn exactly where to look for audio files, how to export them and what to do if they are missing.

Xiaomi Poco is a feature that varies depending on the MIUI version, the phone model, and even the firmware region. For example, on the global versions (MIUI Global), files can be in one place, and on the Chinese versions (MIUI China) in another. In addition, some models (for example, Poco X5 Pro 5G) use their own recording application, which stores data differently than a standard recorder, we analyzed all the options and collected them in one guide.

1. Standard ways to store call records in MIUI

By default, MIUI saves conversation records in system folders accessible through any file manager.

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — standard location for most Poco models (including Poco) X3 NFC, Poco F3). Files are named by date and phone number, for example: 20260515_143025_+79123456789.mp3.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — alternative path for firmware based on Android 12+ (for example, Poco F5 s MIUI 14).
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.incallui/files/ — A hidden folder where some versions MIUI Keep temporary copies of records before transferring them to the main repository.

To open these folders:

1. Run a standard Files application (or any other manager, such as Solid Explorer).
2. Enable the display of hidden files: click ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files.
3. If the folder is missing, the records are stored elsewhere (see next section).

⚠️ Note: Some Poco models (e.g. Poco) C40) The recordings are automatically encrypted. You have to enter them to listen to them. PIN-code SIM-card that was called.

2. Features of recording calls on different Poco models

Not all Xiaomi Poco smartphones record conversations the same way, depending on the hardware, the MIUI version, and even the region of sale.

On models with a Snapdragon 8xx chip (like the Poco F5 Pro), recordings can be automatically converted to AAC instead of MP3 to save space, which affects compatibility with some players.

If your model is not listed in the table, check the MIUI version:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI.
• 🔍 Compare this with the version section MIUI below.

3. How to find records if standard folders are empty

If there are no files on these paths, the reasons may be as follows:

1. Records are stored in the cloud: On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 13+), records are synced by default to Mi Cloud. Check: Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Backups → Call Records
2. Files are hidden by the system: Use a Root Explorer (for example, FX File Explorer or ADB-command to access hidden partitions: adb shell ls /data/user/0/com.android.incallui/files/
3. Popular programs like Cube ACR or Call Recorder store files in their folders (for example, /ACR/).

Search algorithm:

Search in standard folders (/MIUI/sound_recorder/)

Check out the Mi Cloud cloud

Install a Root Explorer to Access System Partitions

Check out third-party recording apps

Use search by file (extensions.mp3,.aac,.amr)-->

⚠️ Attention: On Poco with MIUI 14 and later records can be automatically deleted after 7 days, unless marked as "Favorites." To disable this, go to Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Autocleaning.

4. Recovering deleted call records

If the records were deleted, you can try to restore them, success depends on how long it took and whether the phone was used after deleting (new data can overwrite old files).

Recovery methods:

• 🔄 Through the basket MIUI: Open the Files app, go to the Recycle Bin (the icon in the lower right corner) and the deleted records are stored there for up to 15 days.
• 💾 Using a PC: Connect Poco to your computer and use programs like Recuva or DiskDigger!
• ☁️ From the Cloud: If you have synced with Mi Cloud or Google Drive, check your archives.

Instructions for DiskDigger (for Windows):

1. Connect Poco to your PC in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Start DiskDigger, select the phone disc.
3. Specify the formats.mp3,.aac,.amr.
4. Start scanning. Once you're done, mark the files you want and save them to your PC.

On phones with UFS 3.1 memory (like the Poco F5 Pro), the chances of recovery are higher than on eMMC models (like the Poco M3), due to the memory control features.

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Before recovery, turn off mobile Internet and Wi-Fi on your phone – this will prevent overwriting deleted data with new files (cache, updates, etc.).

5. Transfer of records to a PC or other device

To copy the phone records from Xiaomi Poco to your computer or other phone, use one of the following methods:

• 🖥️ Through USB-cable: Connect Poco to your PC. Select File Transfer Mode (MTP). Go to the entries folder (see Section 1) and copy the files.
• ☁️ Through the Cloud: Upload files to Mi Cloud, Google Drive, or Yandex Disk. Download them to another device.

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices.
2. Select files in the manager and send them via Send → Bluetooth.

Transfer problems and their solutions:

⚠️ Note: When sending recordings via instant messengers (such as Telegram or WhatsApp), the sound quality may deteriorate due to compression. Use archivers (.zip) or cloud storage to maintain original quality.

6.Setting up automatic call recording

If you want all conversations recorded automatically, set this up in MIUI:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Press. ⋮ → Settings → Recording calls.
3. Enable the option of Automatic Recording.
4. Choose which calls to record: 📞 All incoming and outgoing; 📵 Only incoming; 🔢 Only contacts.

Additional settings:

• 🔊 Record quality: In the same menu, you can choose High (large file size) or Medium (space saving).
• 📁 Rescue folder: By default /Recordings/Call/, You can also point to another path (for example, SD-map).
• ☁️ Cloud reservation: Included in Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization of records.

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Automatic recording may be prohibited by law in your area, and check local regulations before activating (e.g., the EU requires you to notify the person you are recording).

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

Xiaomi Poco users often experience problems with call records, and here are the most common errors and ways to fix them:

• 🚫 Recording does not begin: Reasons: No permission to access the microphone (check in Settings) → Annexes → Phone. → Permissions) Phone memory occupied (remove space or transfer files to the phone SD-Conflict with third-party applications (for example, Truecaller can block the recording).
• 🔇 Recording terminated or not saved: Solutions: Turn off power saving mode for Phone app.Update MIUI To the latest version (old firmware had recording bugs) Try recording the conversation manually (the record button appears during the call).
• 📱 Phone does not see recordings after update MIUI: After major updates (e.g., with the MIUI 12 on MIUI 14) the path to the files may change. Use a filtered file system search by date of creation.

If the problem is not solved, check the logs of the system:

1. Install the Logcat Extreme app.
2. Turn on the log record.
3. Try recording the call.
4. View logs for errors related to com.android.incallui or com.miui.voicerecord.

8.Alternative methods of recording calls

If standard MIUI tools are not satisfied, consider third-party solutions:

• 🎤 Cube ACR: Pros: recording both interlocutors, cloud storage, integration with Google Drive. Cons: requires customization of permissions, can conflict with the Internet MIUI.
• 📼 Call Recorder by Lovekesh: Pros: Simple interface, support.mp3 Cons: Limitation on the duration of recording in the free version.
• 🔗 Recording via second device: Use a second phone or a Bluetooth voice recorder, suitable for important conversations where you can not risk software failures.

Cube ACR setting:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Provide all the permissions requested (microphone, access to calls, storage).
3. In the settings, select: Record format: MP3 Quality: 128 kbps Saving folder: /CubeACR/ Cloud: Google Drive (optional)
4. Turn on the option to record automatically.

⚠️ Note: Some banks and services (e.g. SberBank Online or Tinkoff) block calls if they detect a record.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Poco call records