Where are the phone records stored on Xiaomi Poco

Xiaomi and Poco smartphone owners often face the challenge of finding a stored audio recording of an important conversation, which may be needed to recover lost information, transfer data to a new gadget, or free up space in internal memory. Standard file manager search methods do not always give instant results, because the system structure of MIUI folders has its own characteristics.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the physical location of files in the file system, explain the paths between different versions of Android, and show you how to quickly open the desired directory. Understanding the logic of storing audio in the MIUI shell will allow you to effectively manage the archive of calls without unnecessary difficulties.

It’s important to note that starting with Android 10 and up, Google has implemented strict restrictions on app access to microphones and system calls, which has led to a change in the algorithms of the standard voice recorder and Google Phone, which directly affects where and in what format your files will be stored.

The standard path to the folder with records in MIUI

The vast majority of Xiaomi and Poco devices running current MIUI versions use a single system structure to store audio recordings. If you use the standard Dictophone app or automatic call recording, files are stored in internal storage by default.

The main route to follow in the file manager is as follows: → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec. In the file. call_rec You can find files that were created during phone conversations, and you can also have recordings made through a standard voice recorder, if you haven't changed your save settings.

Files usually have a.m4a or.aac extension, which provides good sound quality at a relatively small size. File names are often generated automatically based on the date and time of the record or contact number, if it is saved in the phone book.

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If you don’t see the MIUI folder at the root of the file manager, turn on the display of hidden files in the Explorer settings or use a third-party file manager with extended access rights.

Keep in mind that when you flash the device or reset it to factory settings, the contents of this directory will be completely deleted, so it is better to periodically copy critical conversations to the cloud storage or to the computer.

Storage features in Google Telephony and Android 10+

That’s a game-changer if your Poco or Xiaomi runs on global firmware with Google Phone preinstalled. Starting with Android 10, security policies prohibit third-party apps from directly recording calls and saving them to public folders without complicated workarounds.

In such devices, the recordings of conversations are often hidden in a secure system directory, which is not accessible through a regular file manager. /data/data/com.google.android.dialer/files/call_recording, However, root rights are required to view this section.

If you don't have root rights, you can find files through the built-in Phone player, open your call history, select a specific number, and click on the speaker or listening icon, and physically, files can lie in hidden system partitions that aren't displayed when you're connected to a PC.

• 📂 On older versions of Android (9 and below), the path was easier: Internal Memory → Recordings → Callrec.
• 🔒 Android. 10+ file-access /data/ Superuser-free is closed.
• 📱 In the Google Phone app, records are often only available inside the app itself.

How to find records through file manager

The best way to find lost files is to use Xiaomi’s File Manager app, which has easy access to the root structure of the internal drive, open the app and go to the Internal Drive section.

Then, open folders sequentially, following the path described above. If you can't find the MIUI folder, try using the file search function. Type the.m4a extension or part of the file name into the search bar, if you know it.

In some cases, especially after a system update, the path may change slightly. For example, on some Poco models with a simplified shell, the folder may simply be called Recordings at the root of internal memory. Always check both options.

Pay attention to file sorting. By default, they can be sorted by name, making it difficult to find fresh records. Change the view settings to Date so that the newest files are at the top of the list.

Path table for different versions of MIUI and Android

To organize information and avoid confusion, we have compiled a table with the most common paths to records files depending on the operating system version and the type of call application used.

This chart covers 90% of the cases that users encounter, but if your Poco model has a specific regional firmware (such as Indian or Chinese), the folder structure may vary slightly.

Access problems and hidden files

A common problem is when the user knows the right path, but the folder is empty or missing, often because the files are labeled as hidden or the system’s media scanner has not yet updated the index.

In such cases, it will help to connect the smartphone to the computer through USB-Cable. Select file transfer mode (MTP) And try to find the folder. MIUI Through Windows Explorer or macOS. Computers often see the structure of the file system differently from embedded applications.

⚠️ Note: If you use third-party applications to record calls (not standard), they may save files to their own folders with developer names, such as, /CallRecorder/ or /ACR/. Check the settings of the application itself.

It's also worth checking the power saving settings. Aggressive MIUI optimization could have killed the writing process, and the file just didn't make it, even though the call log has a record mark, and there's nothing to look for -- there's no physical data.

Transfer and backup of records

Once you have the files you need, it is a question of saving them. Xiaomi’s internal memory is not a reliable place to store important data long-term.

The easiest way to copy files to a computer is to connect the phone with a cable, find a folder. call_rec And drag it to your hard drive, and the alternative is to use cloud services like Google Drive, Yandex.Disk, or Mi Cloud.

To automate the process, you can configure folder synchronization sound_recorder However, be careful: downloading audio files can quickly exhaust the traffic limit or the space in the cloud, as the recording quality can be high.

• 💾 Copy files on your PC right after important conversations.
• ☁️ Configure autoload to the cloud only via Wi-Fi.
• 🗑️ Remove old records from your phone regularly to avoid overloading your memory.

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Regular backup of the folder call_rec on external media is the only guaranteed way not to lose important conversations when a smartphone breaks down.

Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations

If files were deleted accidentally, the chances of recovery depend on the time since they were deleted. There is no recorder system recorder basket in the phone, so files disappear instantly.

The first thing to do is to stop using your smartphone, so writing new data, installing apps, or taking photos can overwrite the memory sectors where the remote audio files were physically located, and the fewer operations the phone does, the better the odds.

You can use specialized PC software to restore it, such as Recuva or DiskDigger (requires root access for deep scanning), plug the phone into USB debugging mode and start scanning the internal memory.

⚠️ Note: Data recovery software does not provide 100% guarantee. If a file has been overwritten with new data, it will not be possible to restore it by any means.

Also check cloud services. You may have had Google Photos (for video) or Google Drive sync enabled, and a copy of the file has managed to fly to the cloud before being deleted.

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