Where on the phone Xiaomi Redmi stored conversation records: search in memory, cloud and system folders

You've been looking for a record of an important phone call on your Xiaomi Redmi, but you can't find it? Maybe the file is stored in an unobvious place - or not at all. In this article, we'll look at all possible locations where MIUI can store audio recordings of calls, including system folders, cloud services and third-party applications. We'll also find out why the record can "disappear" and how to prevent data loss in the future.

Xiaomi MIUI-based smartphones don't always retain default conversation records, depending on the firmware version, regional settings, and apps used. For example, in some countries, automatic call recording is illegal, so the feature is off the box. But even if you manually enable recording, files may be hidden in unexpected folders or not saved at all due to crashes. Next is a detailed search guide.

1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI

If you used the built-in call recording feature (available in the Phone app), the files should be saved in the folder. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. However, the path may differ depending on the firmware version:

• 📁 MIUI 12/13: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/
• 📁 MIUI 14: /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/CallRecord/ (on some models)
• 🔍 How to find: Open the Files app → Categories → Audio. → folder.

If there's no folder, check the recording settings. → ⚙️ Settings → Recording conversations. It should have a switch, Auto Record or Manual Record. If the option is disabled, no recordings are saved.

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On some Redmi models (like the Redmi Note 11), recording is only for incoming calls, and you need to install third-party apps to record outgoing calls.

Important: In the latest versions of MIUI (starting in 2023), the recording function may be hidden due to tighter privacy policies, in which case only third-party software will help.

2. Search through the Files app (including hidden folders)

The Files system application (yellow folder icon) can search for audio files by extension.

1. Open Files → click on the magnifying glass (search) in the upper right corner.
2. Enter.mp3 or.amr (main call record formats).
3. If nothing is found, turn on the display of hidden folders: ⚙️ Settings → Show hidden files.
4. Check the folders: 📂 /storage/emulated/0/Rec/ (older MIUI) 📂 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.providers.media/ (system media)

If the search didn’t work, try connecting your phone to your PC and using Windows Explorer or Total Commander – sometimes they find files that aren’t displayed in MIUI.

Enable the display of hidden files|Try a search on.mp3 and.amr|Check the folder. MIUI/sound_recorder|Connect your phone to a PC for deep scanning-->

3. Cloud services: Mi Cloud, Google Drive and others

MIUI can automatically sync recordings of conversations to the Mi Cloud (if enabled) to check:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Check the Backup section → Application data → Phone.
3. If you have a backup, restore it (but it will overwrite the current data!).

The recovery algorithm:

1. Install the program on a PC (e.g. Recuva).
2. Connect Redmi in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. Select a deep scan and select the.mp3/.amr format.
4. Save the recovered files to your PC – not your phone – to avoid overwriting.

⚠️ Attention: The chances of recovery depend on how much data was written to the phone after deletion. If more than 2-3 days of active use have passed, the files are likely to be overwritten.

6.Why records may not be available

If you are sure you have included the recording but no files, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🚫 Legal restrictions: In some countries (e.g. EU) recording calls without consent is prohibited. MIUI It can automatically block the function depending on the region.
• 🔕 Failures in operation MIUI: Famous problem on the Redmi Note 10/11 — The records are saved but not displayed in the gallery.Solution: Use a root-access file manager (e.g., file manager, FX File Explorer).
• 📵 Android restrictions: Starting with Android 10, apps are not allowed to record calls without notice.Some programs get around this through accessibility, but MIUI It can block this method.
• 🔋 Battery savings: If Charge Savings is enabled in the settings, background processes (including recording) may be turned off.

To check if the record is working in principle:

1. Call another phone and turn on the recording manually (the button appears during the call).
2. After the conversation, check the folder immediately. call_rec — If the file is not, the problem is in the settings or firmware.

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On Xiaomi Redmi with MIUI 14, call recording may not work due to the new privacy policy Solution: roll back to MIUI 13 or use third-party apps that support Android 13+.

7. Alternative ways to record conversations

If built-in and third-party methods do not work, there are workarounds:

• 🎤 External recorder: Connect a second phone or recorder to a Redmi speaker and record the sound manually.
• 📱 Conference: Add a third number (like your other phone) to the conversation and record from the second device.
• 💻 PC Recording: Connect Redmi to your computer and use programs like Audacity to capture sound from your microphone.

For business users, cloud-based PBXs (such as Mango Office or Zadarma) can record all calls on the server and store them indefinitely.

8 How to set up automatic recording for the future

To avoid losing important conversations, set up the system in advance:

1. Install the ACR or Cube Call Recorder app from Google Play.
2. In the application settings: 🔄 Turn on automatic recording for all calls. ☁️ Set up automatic download in Google Drive or Dropbox. 📁 Please specify the folder to save (better to save) SD-map, if there is one).

• 🛡️ Disable battery optimization for the recording application (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Optimizing the battery).
• 🔒 Give all necessary permissions (microphone, storage, phone, etc).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Redmi with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 9A or Redmi 10C) Some recording applications may not work due to the limitations of the chipset, in which case only root or alternative firmware will help.

For maximum reliability, combine several methods: for example, use ACR to write + set up sync with Google Drive + back up through Mi Cloud once a week.

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The most stable option for Xiaomi Redmi is the Boldbeast Call Recorder app, which has manual settings for your model, which supports bypassing MIUI restrictions and records both ends of the conversation even on newer versions of Android.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi