Where on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro are stored phone records: full guide 2026

Owners of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro often face the need to find stored records of phone conversations — whether for work, personal needs or litigation. However, standard MIUI tools are not always obvious: records can hide in unexpected folders, and some features depend on the firmware version or regional settings. This article will help you understand where exactly audio files of conversations are stored on your device, how to extract them and what to do if they suddenly disappear.

Many users mistakenly believe that records are automatically saved in a gallery or downloads folder. In fact, MIUI uses separate directories, and some applications (such as an embedded voice recorder or Google Phone) can store files in the cloud. We analyzed all possible scenarios — from standard features to third-party solutions — and collected them in one guide.

Before you start searching, make sure that the recordings are kept at all: on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the default call recording feature is disabled in most regions due to legal restrictions. If you haven't manually enabled it, the files may simply not exist.

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1. Standard storage location: MIUI Sound Recorder folder

If you used the built-in Sound Recorder app to record conversations, the files are saved by default to a dedicated folder.

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

This directory is automatically created when you first start a record.

• 📁 The files are formatted.m4a (AAC-coding) and are named by template: Call_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.m4a.
• 🔍 In the file manager. MIUI The folder can be hidden. To see it, turn on the hidden files in the manager settings.
• 📱 Some of the majors (e.g., global) MIUI 12.5) path may differ: /storage/emulated/0/Recorder/call/.

⚠️ Note: If you have updated the firmware with MIUI 11 on MIUI 13+, Old records could have stayed in the old folder (/MIUI/voice_recorder/). Check both directories.

To find the folder quickly:

1. Go to the "Category" section» → «Audio».

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If the folder call_rec empty, but you are sure that you were recording, check the settings of the recorder: perhaps the files are saved to the recorder. SD-map (the path will be) /storage/XXXX-XXXX/MIUI/sound_recorder/, where XXXX-XXXX — ID your memory card).

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2. Google Phone Records: Cloud and Local Storage

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with firmware MIUI Global or EEA Google Phone (Google.android.dialer) is often installed instead of the standard one. MIUI-It also supports recording conversations, but it stores files differently:

• 🖥️ By default, records are uploaded to Google Drive to the Call Recordings folder (if sync is enabled).
• 📱 Local copies are stored in: /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.google.android.dialer/files/.
• 🔒 Access to the folder Android/data/ It is possible only through root or ADB.

To check the Google Phone entries:

1. Open the phone app** (Google Phone).
2. Go to "History»** → pick out the right call.
3. If the recording was conducted, an icon will appear under the number. 🎤 «Reproduce»**.

⚠️ Note: Since 2023, Google has restricted recording of conversations in some countries (including Russia and the EU).If the feature is not available, try installing Google Phone from the Internet. APK India or the United States have more relaxed restrictions in these regions.

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3. Third-party applications: where to look for records

Popular applications for recording calls (e.g. Cube Call Recorder ACR, Call Recorder by Lovekush) store files in their folders.

Features of third-party applications:

• 🔄 Some (e.g., some, ACR) Allows you to select the save folder in the settings.
• ☁️ Some apps automatically sync recordings to Google Drive or Dropbox.
• 🚫 Apps from Huawei AppGallery or unofficial sources can save files in encrypted form.

⚠️ Note: If you delete an application, the entries may remain in its folder, but it will be more difficult to play them - some applications use proprietary formats.

Check the folders from the table above |

Make sure that the application settings do not enable automatic deletion of old records |

Try playing files through VLC Player (it supports most formats) |

If files are damaged, use the ffmpeg utility to restore them.

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4. Hidden system folders: how to access

Some records (especially those created by system services) may be stored in folders that are not available without root rights or ADB.

/data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.media/documents/


/data/media/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/backups/




/data/data/com.miui.voiceassist/files/

To view these folders:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and use the Android Debug Bridge (ADB).
2. Follow the command: adb shell ls /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.media/documents/
3. If you need a copy of your files, copy them to your PC: adb pull /data/media/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/ ~/Downloads/

⚠️ Attention: Folders in /data/ Do not delete or edit anything other than target records, this can cause a crash MIUI.

Alternative method (without ADB):

• 📱 Install a file manager with root support (for example, FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer).
• 🔓 Enable Superuser Mode in Manager Settings.
• 🔍 Move to the /data/media/0/ Look for folders called recorder, call or voice.

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5. Cloud Storage: How to Find Records in Mi Cloud and Google Drive

If your Redmi Note 8 Pro is synced to Mi Cloud or Google Drive, the records could automatically upload to the cloud.

Mi Cloud (Xiaomi Cloud):

• 🌐 Log in to i.mi.com from your Mi Account.
• 📁 Go to the "Files" section» → «Audio».

Google Drive:

• 🌐 Open drive.google.com.
• 🔍 In the search box, type:audio "calll".
• 📂 Check the Call Recordings folder** (created automatically when you save it for the first time).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi can compress audio files when downloaded to Mi Cloud, which degrades quality.If saving originals is important, turn off the option “Optimize Storage”** in the cloud settings.

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Cloud-based records may be the only source if you've reset your phone to factory settings.Always check the cloud before a hard reset!

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6.Recovery of deleted records: possible ways

If the records have been deleted, you can try to restore them, and the effectiveness depends on how long it took and whether the phone was used after the deletion.

Recovery methods:

• 🔄 Basket MIUI: Open the Files» → «Recycle bin (files are stored there for 15 days).

⚠️ Note: When recovering through software (such as Dr.Fone), avoid saving recovered files back to your phone – this may overwrite the remaining data.

If the records were deleted long ago (more than 30 days), the chances of recovery are minimal, in which case only professional software like UFS Explorer or contacting a service center will help.

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7.Why records may be lost and how to prevent it

Redmi Note 8 Pro users often face the disappearance of records.

To minimize the risks:

• 📲 Regularly transfer recordings to PC or cloud.
• 🔋 Keep an eye on battery power during important conversations (below 15% of the recording may be interrupted).
• 🛠️ Use apps with auto-save when crashing** (e.g. Cube Call Recorder).

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FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi Note 8 Pro conversation recordings