Where to store conversation records on Xiaomi Redmi: search in memory, cloud and through applications

You may have searched for a record of an important phone call on your Xiaomi Redmi, but you can't find it? Perhaps the file is saved in a non-obvious folder of the system, hidden from standard viewing or even sent to the cloud without your knowledge. In this article, we will analyze all possible storage locations for call records on Redmi smartphones, from the built-in voice recorder to MIUI system directories, and also explain how to recover deleted files if they suddenly disappear.

Xiaomi devices often use non-standard ways to save multimedia files, for example, recordings through a built-in voice recorder can lie in a folder. MIUI/sound_recorder, And here's the conversation records -- if you've been using the feature during the call -- in a completely different place, and on some Redmi models, like the Note. 10 Pro or Redmi 12) It activated automatic sync with Mi Cloud, and files can go there without notice. 15 popular Redmi models from Redmi 9A Redmi Note 13 Pro+) and found out 5 Universal ways to find records that work regardless of the version MIUI.

1. Standard storage location: Dictator and Call Records folder

The first thing to check out are Xiaomi’s built-in recording apps, and most users don’t even realize that their smartphone has two different audio saving tools:

• 📱 Sound Recorder is the standard voice recording app that all Redmis have. MIUI/sound_recorder or Recordings.
• 📞 Call recording is a feature that is activated during a conversation (some firmware requires manual activation in settings). MIUI/voice_recording or CallRecord.

To find these folders:

1. Open the Files app (icon with yellow folder).
2. Go to the tab "Category» → «Audio».
3. Scroll down – there should be “Dictorphone” and “Call Records” sections (if you have them on your device).

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On some MIUI 14+ firmware, call records are automatically archived after 30 days. To turn this off, go to Settings → Applications → Call Recording → Archiving and deactivate the option.

If you can’t find folders through a standard file manager, try using a root Explorer (like Solid Explorer or FX File Manager) that you can manually navigate to:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/voice_recording/


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/storage/emulated/0/Recordings/CallRecord/

2. Search through the system application "Call Recording"

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi added a separate app to manage conversation records called Call Recorder, which is often hidden on the menu. Here's how to find it:

If the app is not on the list, it means:

• ❌ On your Redmi model, call recording is disabled at the firmware level (relevant for European and global versions). MIUI because of privacy laws).
• ⚙️ The function is there, but hidden – try to enable it through the engineering menu (instruction below).
• 🔄 The app was removed when resetting settings or updating.

If there is an application but there are no records inside, check:

1. Is auto-cleaning enabled (in the application settings).
2. Do not save files to the cloud instead of local storage?
3. Has the save format changed (for example, from.mp3 to.amr, which not all players play).

3. Hidden folders and technical directories MIUI

Xiaomi likes to hide office files in non-obvious places. If standard methods don't work, check the following hidden directories:

To see these folders:

1. Install a file manager with root access support (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
2. Enable the display of hidden files in the Explorer settings.
3. Follow one of the paths indicated.

⚠️ Note: Do not delete files from folders Android/data/ or MIUI/system/ — If you're not sure if the file is related to the recording of the conversation, you better copy it to another location and check it through the audio player.

4.Mi Cloud Cloud Storage and Google Drive

Xiaomi syncs many of the data with the Mi Cloud by default, including call records (if the feature is activated).

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud**

The records could also be sent to Google Drive if you use a backup through Google One:

1. Open Google Drive (an app or web version).
2. Type:audio in the search box, and it will show all the audio files.
3. Filter by date – it is possible that the records are stored in the Backups folder.

If you find files in the cloud but don’t download, try:

• 📥 Use the official Mi Cloud app instead of the web version.

5. Recovery of deleted records

If the records are missing or have been deleted, you can try to recover them.

• 🔍 Specialized programs – DiskDigger, Recuva (requires root) or EaseUS MobiSaver (works without root, but with restrictions).

Instructions for DiskDigger (without root):

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Select “Start a Simple Search.”
3. Check "Audio"** and click "Next".

⚠️ Note: If you recorded a conversation on an external memory card (microSD) and then retrieved it, the files may have remained on the drive. Connect the card to the PC through the card reader and check the Recordings or Voice folders.

Try other software (for example, Recuva for PC)

Check the external memory card (if used)

Make sure that files are not in the cloud (Mi Cloud or Google Drive)

Call for Xiaomi support (if records are critical)-->

6. Alternative methods: engineering menu and third-party applications

If the built-in Xiaomi tools are not suitable, you can use:

• 📲 Third-party recording applications – Cube ACR, Call Recorder by Lovekush or Boldbeast.They save files to their folders (usually CubeBackups or CallRecorder).
• 🔧 Engineering menus – some Redmis have a hidden call recording function and are enabled via code ##6484## (not all models).
• 🤖 ADB-commands - for advanced users (requires a connection to the PC and enabled debugging on the USB).

Example of a team to search for records through ADB:

adb shell ls /sdcard/MIUI/voice_recording/


or




adb shell find /sdcard/ -name ".mp3" -o -name ".amr"

If you use Cube ACR, the records are stored in:

/storage/emulated/0/CubeBackups/

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Third-party call recording apps are often more reliable than built-in ones, but may conflict with MIUI. Before installing, check for compatibility reviews with your Redmi model.

7. Features of different Redmi models

The storage location of the records may vary depending on the model and version of MIUI. Here is a quick overview for popular devices:

On Redmi with global firmware (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Global), the call recording feature is often disabled due to EU privacy laws.

1. Install a modified firmware (e.g., xiaomi.eu).
2. Use third-party apps (such as Boldbeast).
3. Enable the entry through the engineering menu (code ##6484##).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi