Where Xiaomi Stores Call Records: A Complete Guide to File Retrieval

Have you recorded an important conversation on a Xiaomi smartphone but can't find the file? Or want to transfer the archive of calls to your computer but don't know where they are in the device's memory? In this article, we'll look at all the possible storage locations of records, from standard MIUI folders to hidden directories, and how to extract them without loss of quality.

The manufacturer doesn't always transparently inform users about the location of such files, especially if the recording was done through built-in tools or third-party applications. We analyzed the performance of MIUI 12-14 on models from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 13 Ultra, and also tested popular voice recorders, the results may surprise you. For example, records from the standard application Call Record are stored not where files from Google Phone or Truecaller are stored.

Important: If you are using a double SIM-A map or a work profile, the paths to the files may be different. In this article, we will present universal search methods that will work even on customized firmware.

Standard location of records in MIUI

In most cases, call records made through the built-in Call Recorder app (or Call Recorder in global versions) are stored in the following folder:

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

Or an alternative path for some models:

/storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/

The files are formatted.m4a or.amr and named by template: call_[date [time] [number] [number].m4a. For example: call_20260515_143022_+79123456789.m4a.

⚠️ Note: If you can't see the folder MIUI It's not like there's no records, it's probably hidden by the system or moved to the cloud. Check the Call Record settings, it can be enabled with the Save only option in Mi Cloud.

• 📁 Main folder: /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — for MIUI 12–14.
• 🔄 An alternative path: /Recordings/Call/ — global firmware.
• ☁️ Cloud Storage: If sync with Mi Cloud is enabled, records may not be available in local memory.
• 🔍 Search by format: Use the filter.m4a or.amr in conductor.

How to find records through the built-in conductor

To open a folder with records without connecting to a PC, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Files app (the folder icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Category section → Audio.
3. In the search bar, enter call_rec or sound_recorder.
4. If nothing is found, press ⋮ → Show hidden files.

🔹 Tip: If there are many records, sort them by date (⋮ → Sorting → The last files will be at the top of the list.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) folder sound_recorder It can be hidden even after you turn on the hidden files, in which case use a side Explorer (for example, Solid Explorer or a scalable file). FX File Manager) with root rights or access to the root directory.

Open the Files annex"|Go to the section "Audio"|Enable the display of hidden folders|Search by keyword "call_rec" or "sound_recorder"|Test alternative paths (/Recordings/Call/)

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Features of storing records in different models Xiaomi

The manufacturer does not adhere to a single standard for all devices, for example:

• 📱 Redmi Note 11/12: records are kept /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/, But only if you're recording through a standard app. When you use Google Phone, you change the path to a standard app. /Recordings/.
• 📱 Xiaomi 13/13 Pro: Files can be automatically archived in /MIUI/backup/CallRecords/ after 30 storage.
• 📱 POCO X5: by default, the records are stored in /Internal Storage/CallRecordings/, but only if the option Save locally in the voice recorder settings is enabled.
• 📱 Black Shark 5: Due to the customized firmware, the records may lie in /BlackShark/CallLogs/.

A critical feature for owners of Xiaomi with dual SIM: records from each card are stored in separate subfolders (for example, call_rec_sim1/ and call_rec_sim2/). If you don't point out the correct SIM When searching, the files of the second card will remain invisible.

Search for records via PC (Windows/macOS/Linux)

If you can not find files on the phone, connect the device to the computer and follow the instructions:

1. Connect Xiaomi over USB by selecting File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. On PC, open the Explorer (Win + E) and go to This Computer → [Name of your Xiaomi].
3. Enable the display of hidden files: Windows: View → Hidden elements. macOS: Command + Shift +. (dot). Linux: Ctrl + H.

Follow one of the paths mentioned in the previous section.

🔹 If the computer can't see the folder MIUI Or Recordings, check it out:

• 🔌 Is the connection mode selected correctly (should be) MTP, Not Charging).
• 🔐 Is file access allowed (a request may appear on the phone).
• 🛠️ Mi drivers installed PC Suite (relevant to Windows) 7/10).

⚠️ Note: MacOS may have problems reading the Xiaomi file system due to the protocol features MTP. In this case, use the Android File Transfer app or connect your phone via ADB (guideline).

adb shell ls -R /storage/emulated/0/ | grep -i "call\|record"

This recursively scans the entire internal memory for the presence of folders with records.-->

Posts from third-party applications: where to look?

If you're using third-party apps, rather than a standard Xiaomi voice recorder, like Cube Call Recorder, Truecaller, ACR, the paths to files will be different.

• 🎤 Cube Call Recorder: /CubeBackup/ or /CallRecordings/Cube/. Format:.mp3 or.ogg.
• 📞 Truecaller: /Truecaller/Recordings/. Files are encrypted and have the.tcrec extension (export is required through the application itself).
• 📱 ACR (Another Call Recorder): /ACR/. Subfolders by year: /2026/05/.
• 🔍 Google Phone: /Recordings/Google/. Available only on Google-enabled devices (not for Chinese firmware).

🔹 Important: Some applications (like Truecaller) don't save records in plain form - they can only be listened to inside the program.

⚠️ Attention: Apps like ACR can create duplicate records in different folders (for example, one copy in the /ACR/, elsewhere /MIUI/sound_recorder/). This leads to unnecessary memory consumption. Check the settings of the application for the option Save to a standard folder.

Recovery of Deleted Call Records

If you accidentally delete a record, you can try to restore it, and success depends on how long it has been since it was deleted and how much memory the device has been using.

Recovery methods:

1. MIUI Recycle Bin: Go to Files → Recycle Bin and check if the deleted file is there (stored for up to 30 days).
2. Recovery programmes: 🖥️ DiskDigger (Android) scans internal memory. 💻 Recuva (Windows) – if you connect your phone as a drive. 🍎 EaseUS Data Recovery (macOS) – supports files.m4a and.amr.

Cloud backups:

Mi Cloud

Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Backups

Google Drive

⚠️ Warning: Do not install recovery software on the same drive (or memory partition) from which the files were deleted! SD-card or connect the phone to the PC.

🔹 Useful Life Hack: If the recording was recently deleted, immediately disconnect the phone from the Internet and do not write new files (photos, videos, music.

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The chances of recovery are maximum in the first 24 hours after deleting, and the longer you use your phone, the less likely you are to return the entire file.

How to transfer records to a computer or other device

To copy the recordings of calls to a PC or other smartphone, use one of the following methods:

• 📱 Through USB: Connect your phone to your PC in mode MTP. Find the folder with the records (see sections above). Copy the files to any folder on your computer.

Through the cloud:

• Upload files to Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Yandex Disk.
• Open the cloud on the target device and download the records.

Through messengers:

• Send your files to Telegram (without compression) or WhatsApp.
• Download them on another device.

Through FTP-server:

• Install FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer on your phone.
• Launch it. FTP-server.
• Connect to it from the PC over the local network.

🔹 Tip for large archives: If there are many records (for example, several gigabytes), it is better to use archiving. RAR Or ZArchiver, and then move the archive, which will speed up the transfer and protect the files from damage.

⚠️ Note: When transmitted via messengers (WhatsApp, Viber), files may be compressed, which will worsen the recording quality. Use Telegram (sending as a file) or cloud services to save the original sound.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi call records