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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is a popular smartphone with a conversation recorder, but not everyone knows where these files are stored. Unlike iPhones or devices on pure Android, MIUI has its own features of storing audio recordings, which is often confusing. In this article, we will analyze all possible locations where conversation records may be located, as well as how they are retrieved, backed up and restored — including hidden folders and system directories.

It’s important to understand that storage depends on the version of MIUI, the recording application you use (standard or third-party), and even the device’s regional settings. For example, some firmware for Redmi Note 10S stores the default entries in a secure folder that requires additional manipulation, and we’ll look at all scenarios from basic search to ADB for power users.

Standard place for storing records in MIUI

Xiaomi Redmi Note by default 10S Stores phone records in a folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec The path may vary depending on the version. MIUI:

• 📁 MIUI 12.5 newer: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ or /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/
• 📁 MIUI 12 older: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/voice_recorder/call_record/
• 📁 For global firmware: sometimes the records are duplicated in /storage/emulated/0/Download/CallRecordings/

To find the folder:

1. Open the Files app (or any file manager, such as Solid Explorer).
2. Go to the internal memory (internal storage).
3. Enable the display of hidden folders (in Solid Explorer: ☰ → Settings → Show hidden files).
4. Follow the path that corresponds to your version of MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: If the folder MIUI is not available, check the settings of the application "Dictophone" (Settings) → In some regional firmwares, the path has been changed to /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/.

Search for records through the Dictophone application

The easiest way to find records is to use the built-in Recorder app, which automatically categorizes files, including conversations:

1. Open the Dictophone app (the microphone icon on a blue background).
2. Go to the Tab of Recordings of conversations (or Call recordings in English).
3. All saved conversations will be displayed here, indicating the number, date and duration.
4. Click on the record to listen, or hold on to call the menu (copy, forward, delete).

If there is no conversation record tab:

• 🔍 Check if the recording function is enabled in the phone settings: Settings → Annexes → Permits → Dictaphone → Microphone and telephone.
• 🔄 Update the app via Google Play or MIUI App Store.
• 📥 Install an alternative recorder (e.g. Cube Call Recorder) ACR), If the standard application does not work.

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If the record is not played, try copying the file to your computer and opening it through the VLC Player – sometimes the codecs in MIUI work incorrectly.

Alternative Storage Places: Third-Party Applications

If you use third-party applications to record conversations (such as Cube Call Recorder, Call Recorder – ACR or Boldbeast), the storage paths will be different.

To find records from third-party apps:

1. Open the application settings (for example, in Cube) ACR: ☰ → Settings → Record folder).
2. Use the search in the file manager for keywords: call, record, recording.
3. Check the Download folder – some apps save copies there.

⚠️ Note: Apps like Truecaller or Google Phone can encrypt records, and extracting them will require root access or special utilities (such as Root Explorer).

How to Recover Deleted Records of Conversations

If the records were deleted accidentally, you can try to restore them using specialized utilities, success depends on how long it has been since the deletion and how actively the device memory was used.

Recovery methods:

• 🔄 Recycle Bin Check: Xiaomi’s Files app has a shopping cart (Basket in the side menu) where files are stored for up to 30 days.
• 📱 DiskDigger: The app scans internal memory for deleted audio files. Works without root, but with root access, efficiency is higher.
• 💻 PC software: Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery or Dr.Fone (requires phone connection in mode) MTP).

Step-by-step instructions for DiskDigger:

Install DiskDigger from Google Play|

Launch the app and select "Basic scan" (no root) or "Full scan" (from root) |

Tag the file types: ".amr", ".mp3", ".m4a" |

Wait until the scan is finished (may take a while). 10-30 minute)|

Select the required recordings and click "Recover" |

Save files to SD-map-->

If the record was deleted long ago (more than 2 weeks), the chances of recovery are minimal - the data could be overwritten with new files, in which case only a backup made in advance will help.

Access to recording conversations via ADB (for power users)

If records are stored in a secure system folder (e.g. /data/data/com.android.providers.media/), they can only be accessed via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that is suitable for users with unlocked bootloader or root rights.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB on your computer (download Platform Tools from Google).
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times), then Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB.
3. Connect the Redmi Note 10S to your PC and follow the command: Adb devices (you should display your device).
4. Get a list of records: adb shell ls /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ Or for third-party applications: adb shell ls /sdcard/CubeBackup/
5. Copy files on PC: Adb pull /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ C:\CallRecords\

If the folder is not available, try rooting through Magisk and repeat commands with superuser rights (adb shell su).

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB root rights can lead to loss of warranty on the device, and it is not recommended to change the system files in folders. /data/ or /system/ — This can cause disruptions in work. MIUI.

Automatically save records to the cloud

To avoid losing records, set up an automatic upload to the cloud, such as Google Drive, Mi Cloud or third-party services like Dropbox.

Configure via Google Drive:

1. Install the Google Drive app from the Play Market.

Configure via Mi Cloud:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud.
• 🔄 Enable Media Synchronization and select Audio.
• ☁️ Make sure that the entries folder is added to exceptions (if memory optimization is used).

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Automatic cloud backup will protect you from data loss when your phone crashes or crashes, but keep in mind that free Google Drive and Mi Cloud accounts have a volume limit (15GB and 5GB respectively).

Frequent problems and their solutions

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S users often face problems with recording conversations. Let’s consider the most common cases and ways to fix them:

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S with MIUI 13+ firmware for the European Region has defaulted to deactivating conversation recording due to privacy laws. To enable it, you must manually install global or Indian firmware via Fastboot.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions