Where on Xiaomi is stored files voice recorder: a complete guide to search and extract records

Have you made an important voice recording on Xiaomi but can't find it? Or accidentally deleted an audio file and want to restore it through system folders? In this article, we'll look at all the possible ways to store voice recordings on Redmi, POCO and Mi smartphones, from standard locations in the device's memory to hidden system directories.

The problem with the search for files of the voice recorder on Xiaomi arises due to the features MIUI: The manufacturer often changes folder structure in new versions of the shell, and some records are stored in non-obvious places. MIUI 12 to MIUI 14, to provide up-to-date data, and also consider nuances for devices with extended memory (for example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro).+ Hybrid slot and cloud sync via Mi Cloud.

Important: If you use a third-party recording app (like Easy Voice Recorder or ASR Voice Recorder), the paths to the files will be different — we’ll also cover them in a separate section. And for those who lost records after resetting, we’ll give you a recovery manual through DCIM/.thumbnails and other system directories.

Standard ways to store records of a voice recorder on Xiaomi

By default, the audio recording app (mic icon) saves files to the Recorder folder on the internal drive, but the path may vary depending on:

• 📱 Versions MIUI: into MIUI 13/14 structure differs MIUI 12.
• 🔧 Application settings: the user could manually change the save location.
• 💾 Type of memory: records may lie on an internal drive or SD-map.
• ☁️ Cloud Sync: If Mi Cloud is enabled, copies are duplicated in the cloud.

The main paths to the files (check everything in order):

1. /storage/emulated/0/Recorder/ is a standard folder for MIUI 12-14.
2. /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/ — Alternative path in older versions.
3. /storage/emulated/0/Download/Recorder/ – if the user has manually transferred the recordings.
4. /storage/XXXX-XXXX/Recorder/ — record-holder SD-map (where) XXXX-XXXX — card).

Files have extensions.m4a (AAC-coding.mp3 (If selected in settings, names are formed by a template:

• REC_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.m4a — standard format (e.g, REC_20260515_143022.m4a).
• Voice_001.mp3 — if manual renaming is enabled.

How to find records through the built-in conductor

The easiest way is to use the standard File application (yellow folder icon).

1. Open the Files app → go to the Category tab.
2. Select Audio → sort files by date (Date → Decreasing).
3. Look for names. REC_* or Voice_*.
4. If there's no record, press. ⋮ → Show hidden files and check the Recorder folders or sound_recorder manually.

🔍 Advice MIUI 14: In newer versions, the conductor may not show system folders to see them:

1. Go to Settings → Storage → Files.
2. Tap it on. ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files.
3. Go back to the root directory (/storage/emulated/0/) and manually locate the Recorder folder.

If the recordings are not displayed but you are sure they are, try updating the media base:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Media Storage → Storage → Clear the data.
3. Reboot the phone. Once you turn it on, the files will appear in the Explorer.

⚠️ Warning: Cleaning up the data in the Media Warehouse doesn't delete files, it resets them, and after rebooting, the phone scans the memory again, and the records become visible.

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

If you can't find the files on your phone, connect Xiaomi to your computer.

• 🔌 Use the original cable (low-quality cables may not transmit data).
• 🔓 Unlock the phone screen and select File Transfer Mode (MTP).
• ⚙️ Windows may need to install Mi drivers PC Suite (download from the official website).

After connection:

1. Open this computer (Windows) or Finder (macOS).
2. Go to the phone folder (usually displayed as Redmi Note XX or Xiaomi XX).
3. Go to the Internal Storage path → Recorder or Internal Storage → MIUI → sound_recorder.

📌 For Linux:

Connect your phone and do:


ls /run/user/$UID/gvfs/mtp\:host=%5Busb%3A001%2C00X%5D/



Where is your device number (check with dmesg)

If the Recorder folder is empty but you are sure that the records were, check:

• 🗑️ Internal storage → Android → data → com.miui.soundrecorder (root rights required).
• ☁️ Mi Cloud folder on your phone (if sync is enabled).
• 🔄 Basket in the conductor (Files) → Recycle Bin) if files have been recently deleted.

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If your computer doesn’t see your phone in MTP mode, try enabling USB debugging in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers → USB debugging).

Where to store records in the cloud Mi Cloud

If your Xiaomi has Mi Cloud sync enabled, the voice recorder recordings can be automatically uploaded to the cloud.

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Make sure the recording sync switch is active.
3. Go to the Mi Cloud website and log in.
4. In the Records or Files section, find the Recorder folder.

🔍 Features of cloud storage:

• ☁️ Files in Mi Cloud are stored in format.m4a and available for download.
• 🕒 Synchronization only works when connected to Wi-Fi (by default).
• 📶 In the mobile network download is disabled to save traffic.
• 🗃️ The cloud stores the last 100 records or files in the last 30 days (depending on the tariff).

If there are no records in the cloud, but sync is enabled, try to force the data to update:

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Slip on Sync Records → Sync Now.
3. Wait 5-10 minutes and check the cloud again.

⚠️ Note: If you delete your phone records, they will automatically be deleted from Mi Cloud after 30 days (unless they were manually moved to Favorites section).

Search for records from third-party applications

If you are using a third-party application (such as Easy Voice Recorder, ASR Voice Recorder or Great Voice Recorder) rather than a standard Xiaomi voice recorder, the paths to the files will be different.

🔎 How to find a folder of a third-party recorder:

1. Open the app and check your settings: the path is usually listed under the Save Place or Storage section.
2. Use a search guide by folder name (e.g., type VoiceRecorder).
3. If the application supports export, send the record to your mail or messenger.

⚠️ Important: Some applications (such as Call Recorder) save records in secure folders that are only accessible through root or ADB. If you can’t find files, check the application permissions in Settings. → Annexes → Permits.

Recovery of deleted recordings of the recorder

If you accidentally delete the records, you can try to restore them, depending on how long ago the deletion occurred:

• 🗑️ If the removal was recent (up to 30 days):
• 🔍 If the basket is empty:

If the records were on SD-map:

1. Do not write new files to the map – this will reduce the chances of recovery.
2. Use PhotoRec (a free PC utility) to scan the card.

💡 Advice MIUI: The system creates miniatures of audio files in a folder /DCIM/.thumbnails. Sometimes even after the original file is deleted, the thumbnail is left to retrieve it:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. Go to Internal Storage → DCIM →.thumbnails.
3. Look for files with names that contain names audio_thumb.
4. Rename the extension from.thumb to.m4a and try to play it.

⚠️ Attention: data recovery without root rights is limited, if records were overwritten with new files, their recovery is unlikely, in such cases only a backup from Mi Cloud or Google Drive will help.

Set up automatic backup of records

To avoid losing records in the future, set up automatic backups.

• ☁️ Mi Cloud:
• 📁 Google Drive:

Local copying on PC:

1. Use Mi PC Suite to automatically copy files when you connect to your computer.
2. Set up a task in Windows Task Planner to copy the Recorder folder regularly.

🔧 Additional settings in the Xiaomi voice recorder:

1. Open the Sound Recording app.
2. Tap it on. ⋮ → Settings.
3. Choose:

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The most reliable way to protect records is by combining cloud backup (Mi Cloud/Google Drive) and local copying on your PC. Don't rely on your phone's internal memory alone!

FAQ: Frequent questions about recordings of the recorder on Xiaomi