Where on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 are stored phone records: the full guide

You’re trying to find a recording of an important conversation on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, but you don’t know where the phone stores audio files? The problem is complicated by the fact that depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and the way you record (built-in voice recorder, Calls app or third-party programs), storage paths may differ. In this article, we’ll look at all possible locations, from obvious folders in internal memory to hidden system directories that aren’t displayed in the standard file manager.

Features of the Redmi Note 10 (The code name mojito is that Xiaomi periodically changes the logic of saving records in new versions of the firmware. MIUI 12 files could lie in /MIUI/sound_recorder/, MIUI 14 — move in /Android/media/com.miui.voicerecord/. We will take into account all these nuances and provide relevant data for the 2026 year, including instructions for users with and without root rights.

Standard place of recordings in the Calls app

If you recorded conversations through the built-in feature in the Phone app (the handset icon), then the files must be in one of the following folders:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — main location MIUI 12-13. The files are.amr or.mp3 name-named rec_20260515_143022.amr.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Android/media/com.android.providers.media/ — alternative MIUI 14, where records can be stored in a subfolder CallRecordings/.
• 🔍 How to check: Open the file manager Mi File Manager, enable the display of hidden files (⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files) and enter the path manually in the search bar.

Important: in some regional firmware (e.g. India or the EU), the call recording function may be disabled by default due to legal restrictions. call_rec It will be empty even if you try to record the conversation.

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If the folder sound_recorder If not, try recording a test call – it should appear automatically.

2. recordings through a built-in voice recorder (Appendix "Dictophone")

Many users confuse recordings of conversations with audio notes created through the Sound Recorder app, which are stored separately:

To quickly find the records:

1. Open the Dictator app.
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right.
3. Select Settings → Storage Place – the current path will be indicated here.

3. Hidden system folders: where to look if nothing is found

If records are not found in standard locations, they may have been stored in hidden system directories.

• 🔧 Use a Root Explorer (such as Root Explorer) FX File Explorer with superuser rights.
• 🔍 Check the following paths: /data/user/0/com.android.providers.media/files/CallRecordings/ /data/media/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/backup/ (backup) /sdcard/Android/data/com.miui.voicerecord/files/ (for MIUI 14+)

⚠️ Note: Delete or modify files in the folder /data/ root-free can cause applications to crash.We recommend that you first create a backup through adb backup:

adb backup -f call_records.ab -apk com.android.providers.media

On the Redmi Note. 10 s MIUI 13+ Records can be automatically encrypted and stored in /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.media/call_recordings/ — You can’t listen to them without special tools like MiXplorer with decryption module.

4. Cloud Storage: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

Xiaomi can automatically sync recordings with Mi Cloud if the appropriate option is enabled.

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Scroll to Sync and check if the Call Recorder or Call Records item is included.
3. If yes, go to i.mi.com, log in and check the Records folder or Call Recordings.

For Google Drive:

• 📱 Open the Google Drive app.
• 🔍 In the search box, type:audio.
• 📂 Check the Mi Sound Recorder or CallBack folders (if you used third-party apps).

5. Third-party applications for recording calls

If you've used programs like Cube Call Recorder, ACR, or Boldbeast, the storage path depends on the application settings.

To find the records:

Open the settings of the recording app

Check the "Storage" or "Preservation Path" section

Use the built-in record viewer in the application

Export files to the cloud (if you have an option)-->

Boldbeast on the Redmi Note 10 may require manual audio source tuning due to MIUI limitations. Go to Settings → Record Fix and select Option 1 (for Qualcomm Snapdragon 678).

6.Recovery of deleted records

If the records have been deleted, you can try to recover them using specialized tools, the effectiveness depends on how long it has been since the deletion and how actively the phone's memory was used.

• 🛠️ For users without root: Use DiskDigger (available on Google Play). Select Basic scan mode and specify to search for.amr files,.mp3. Try Recuva (requires you to connect your phone to your PC in mode) MTP).
• 🔧 For users with root: GT Recovery or Undelete — scan the deep layers of memory. -c "find /data -name '.amr' -o -name '.mp3'"

⚠️ Note: File recovery after full formatting (e.g., via fastboot erase userdata) is not possible. Also, avoid writing new data to your device before you try to restore it – this reduces the chances of success.

7.Why records may not be saved

If you have turned on a recording of a conversation but the file did not appear, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🚫 Legal restrictions: In some countries (e.g. EU) recording calls without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited.
• 📵 Mic error: On the Redmi Note 10, recording problems are often related to the microphone driver. → The phone. → Diagnostics → Equipment test.
• 🔋 Battery savings: Recording function can be turned off when Ultrasaving mode is activated or Background Limitation for the Phone application".
• 📱 Application Conflict: Third-party records (such as Truecaller) can block the built-in function.

To diagnose the problem:

1. Try recording the conversation through another app (such as ACR).
2. Check the system logs via adb logcat during the call: adb logcat | grep -i "record\|audio"
3. Update your firmware to the latest version of MIUI (in some cases, the bug has been patched).

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If records are not saved after upgrading to MIUI 14, try resetting the Phone app settings (Settings → Applications → App Management → Phone → Storage → Clear Data) this will return the standard storage paths.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Redmi Note 10