Where Xiaomi Stores Records of Phone Calls: All Ways to Find and Save Files

Have you recorded an important conversation on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone, but can't find the file? Or do you want to know where the call records are automatically saved to transfer them to your computer? In this article, we'll look at all the possible storage locations on MIUI devices, from standard folders to hidden system directories.

The manufacturer doesn’t always clearly point the way to audio files, and in some cases, records can be saved in unexpected places, such as in the Mi Cloud cloud or in protected memory areas, we will also explain how to recover deleted records if they have disappeared, and why some models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi Note 12 Pro+) may use different storage formats.

Standard place to store call records on Xiaomi

By default, the Dictator app (or built-in call recording module) saves files to /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/CallRecord. However, the path may vary depending on:

• 📱 Versions MIUI: into MIUI 14 and newer folder is sometimes called CallRecorder (no space).
• 🔧 Firmware regions: Global (Global) and Chinese (China) versions may diverge.
• 🎤 Applications used: if you have installed a third-party recorder (e.g. Cube) ACR Call Recorder, the files will be in its own folder.

To quickly find the records:

1. Open the File Manager app.
2. Go to the Category section → Audio.
3. Look for a folder called CallRecord, Recordings, or Voice.

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If the folder is not in visible directories, check for hidden files: in File Manager, click on three dots → Settings → Show hidden files.

In some models (for example, POCO F5 or Redmi K60) records can be automatically sorted by date in subfolders of the form CallRecord/2026-05. If you are using dualities SIM-Maps, files can be divided into CallRecord_SIM1 and CallRecord_SIM2.

Cloud Storage: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

If your Xiaomi has Mi Cloud sync enabled, call records can automatically be uploaded to the cloud.

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Check if synchronization is enabled for the "Records" or "Dictophon" section.
3. Go to i.mi.com → Records (if the section is available).

On models with MIUI 13 and older (such as Xiaomi 12T or Redmi Note 11 Pro), cloud recording sync may be disabled by default due to privacy restrictions.

⚠️ Note: Cloud storage of call records may violate privacy laws in some countries (e.g., the EU) GDPR). Before turning on, check the local legislation.

• 🔒 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Permits → Dictaphone.
• 📁 Allow access to the "Storage" and "Microphone".
• ☁️ Enable "Outload in Mi Cloud" in the voice recorder settings.

Alternatively, Google Drive. Some recording apps (like Call Recorder by Lovekara) can save files directly to Google Drive → My files → CallRecordings. For this to work, you need to specify the path to export in the application settings.

Hidden system folders and technical nuances

If records are missing or not saved, the problem may be:

• 🚫 Restrictions MIUI: On some firmware (especially Chinese) recording of calls is blocked at the system level.
• 🔄 Auto-cleaning: MIUI Can delete old files from the CallRecord folder if the disk space runs out.
• 📵 Lack of rights: the recording application may lack permissions (e.g, android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO or android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE).

To find the hidden records:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and use the Android Debug Bridge (ADB).
2. Follow the command: adb shell ls /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_record/ or for new versions: adb shell ls /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.soundrecorder/files/CallRecord/
3. If the folder exists but is empty, check /data/user/0/com.miui.voicerecord/files (root rights required).

On models with MIUI 14+ (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Lite), records can be encrypted and stored in the database /data/data/com.android.providers.media/databases/external.db. It is almost impossible to extract them without root.

How to Recover Deleted Call Records

If files have been deleted, try these methods:

1. Check the basket: In the Files app, open the Recycle Bin section (files are stored there for 15-30 days).
2. Specialized programmes: 🖥️ DiskDigger (for recovery from internal memory). 📱 GT Recovery (works without root, but with limitations). 💻 Recuva (if you connect your phone to your PC as a storage device).

Cloud backups:

Mi Cloud

Google Drive

To recover via ADB (unless files have been overwritten):

adb pull /data/data/com.miui.voicerecord/files/ .

This command will copy all the files of the Dictophone application to your computer. If the folder is empty, try:

adb shell "find /storage/ -name '.amr' -o -name '.mp3' -o -name '*.m4a'"

⚠️ Note: Recovering deleted files on Android is low if more than 24 hours have passed since deleting or the memory has been actively used. The faster you start the process, the better the chances are.

Why records are not saved: common problems

If the call recording doesn’t work at all, the reasons may be as follows:

On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi Mix Fold 2), recording calls may conflict with noise cancellation.

1. Open the settings → Sound → Sound effects.
2. Turn off Voice Improvement and Noise Reduction.
3. Reboot the phone.
4. ☁️ Through the Cloud: Upload files to Mi Cloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox, then download on another device.
5. 📲 Po Po Po Bluetooth/Wi-Fi: Use apps like Send Anywhere or Xender for wireless transmission.

⚠️ Note: When sending records via email or messengers (such as WhatsApp), files may be compressed, which degrades the quality (ZIP or RAR).

Security and privacy advice

Recording telephone conversations is a powerful tool, but it carries legal and ethical risks.

• 📜 In Russia (Article 23 of the Constitution) and many other countries, recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor can be considered a violation of the right to privacy of correspondence).
• 🔐 File protection: Keep records in encrypted archives (e.g., file protection, 7-Zip with a password or in secure folders (Safe Folder in the MIUI).
• 🗑️ Delete: If the records are no longer needed, delete them through "Irreversible Deletion" (in File Manager, hold the file). → Delete forever).

Remove unnecessary files from the CallRecord folder

Encrypt important records with a password

Turn off the startup to the cloud if you don’t need it.

Check local laws on recording conversations-->

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi

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On Xiaomi MIUI 14+ The built-in call record only works for your subscribers. SIM-Calls via VoIP (WhatsApp, Telegram) are recorded separately - in the application folder or through screen recording.