Where to store conversation records on Xiaomi Redmi: search in memory, cloud and system folders

Owners of Xiaomi Redmi smartphones often face a problem: the recording of an important conversation is saved, but where to look for it? MIUI It hides audio files in non-obvious folders, and the standard Dictator application doesn't always display call records. In this article, we'll look at all possible storage locations, from the built-in Dictaphone to system directories. /MIUI/sound_recorder, We also tell you how to recover deleted files.

Redmi’s feature is that calls can be recorded manually, but also automatically (if the feature is enabled in the phone settings), and files are often scattered across different folders depending on the MIUI version and device model. For example, on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ with MIUI 15, the path to records is different from the Redmi 9A with MIUI 12, and we took these nuances into account and collected current data for 2026.

Before you start searching, make sure the recording has actually been made. On some Xiaomi models, the call recording feature is disabled by default due to legal restrictions in individual countries. Check this in Settings → Apps → Phone → Call recording.

1. Standard Dictator appendix

The most obvious place is the built-in Sound Recorder, which stores all the audio recordings, including calls, if you used the recording button during a conversation, to open the app:

1. Click on the icon “Dictophon” on the desktop (if it is not, find through the search by application).
2. In the top menu, select the Call Records tab** (some firmwares call it Call Recordings).

If there are no tabs with calls, then the records are stored in a different folder (see the next section). Note: in MIUI 14+, the Dictaphone interface has changed - now the call records can be displayed in the general list marked "Call" next to the time.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with global firmware (Global) ROM) Call recording can be blocked, in which case, when you try to record, a notification will appear "No Recording". ROM (EEA) or use of third-party applications.

To quickly find a record by number or date, search inside the Recorder (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner), enter part of the subscriber number or a keyword from the conversation (if the recording was recognized by voice).

2.System folders: where Xiaomi hides records

If the recorder does not have a call tab, check the hidden system folders. Xiaomi saves entries in different directories depending on the version of MIUI and the recording method (automatic or manual).

To open these folders:

1. Connect your phone to your PC or use a file manager (such as Mi File Manager or Solid Explorer).
2. Enable the display of hidden files: in Mi File Manager, click ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files.
3. Follow one of the paths from the table above.

Important: files with the.nomedia extension will not appear in the gallery or standard player. To see them, rename the file (remove.nomedia) or use specialized applications like VLC.

Enable the display of hidden files

Check the folder. /MIUI/sound_recorder

Check the folder /Recordings/Call

Try to open files via VLC

Download files on PC for backup-->

3. Cloud services: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

If your Redmi enabled sync with Mi Cloud, the records could automatically upload to the cloud.

• 🌐 Open i.mi.com and log in to your Xiaomi account.
• 📁 Go to the "Files" section»** → «Audio. There may be notes marked here. call_ titled.

If sync with Mi Cloud is disabled, check Google Drive:

1. Open the Google Drive app on your phone.
2. Press. ⋮ → Backup copies.
3. Check the Backups folder → [your device name] → App Data → com.miui.soundrecorder.

⚠️ Note: Automatic uploading of records to the cloud only works when the “Backup” option is enabled in the Xiaomi account settings. If the option is disabled, files are stored only locally.

If you use third-party recording apps (like Cube Call Recorder or ACR), check their own cloud services. For example, ACR syncs with Google Drive or Dropbox when set up.

4. Third-party applications for recording calls

If a standard Dictaphone doesn't fit (for example, due to firmware restrictions), you could use alternative software.

• 📱 Cube Call Recorder ACR — It automatically records files, stores files in /ACR.
• 🎤 Call Recorder by Lovekesh – Supports Cloud Storage in Google Drive.
• 🔊 Automatic Call Recorder – Stores records /CallRecordings.
• 📡 Truecaller – has a built-in recording function (folder) /Truecaller/Recordings).

To find the records:

1. Open the application where the recording was made.
2. Check the tab "History" or "Recordings".
3. If files are not displayed in the application, find its folder through the file manager (see the paths above).

On some Redmi models (such as the Note 10 Pro), third-party applications may not work due to MIUI limitations.

• 🔧 Installation of Magisk and Call Recorder Patch.
• 📲 Using a second phone to record (via speakerphone).

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If the recording is not playing, try converting it to another format using the Audio Converter app (available on the Play Market.m4a require a special player.

5. Recovery of deleted records

If the record has been deleted, you can try to restore it.

1. Stop using your phone immediately so as not to overwrite data.
2. Install a recovery application, for example: 🛠️ DiskDigger (Not Required to Root). 🔍 Recuva (you need a PC and connect your phone in storage mode). 📱 GT Recovery (works with internal memory).

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Save the recovered files to your PC or cloud.

The chances of recovery depend on:

• ⏳ Time since the removal (the less, the better).
• 📱 Free memory (if the memory is full, the data is overwritten).
• 🔄 Root rights (with them, recovery is more effective).

⚠️ Warning: Do not install recovery software on the same memory where records were stored! This reduces the chances of success. Use a memory card or external drive.

If the record was removed from Mi Cloud, check the cloud storage cart:

1. Go to i.mi.com.
2. Select the basket in the side menu.
3. Find the file and restore it (the storage period in the basket is 30 days).

6. Call recording settings for Xiaomi Redmi

To avoid losing records in the future, set up the saving options:

• 📍 Storage location: Go to Settings → Annexes → Dictaphone → Store location and select Device Memory or Map SD.
• 🔄 Upload to the Cloud: Enable in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → Synchronization of data → Dictaphone.
• 📌 File format: In some firmware, you can choose between.m4a (Best quality and.amr (smaller size).
• 🚫 Deletion Prohibit: Set a password to the entries folder through Mi File Manager (Long Press) → Password protection).

On models with MIUI 15, we have an automatic transcription feature to enable this:

1. Open the recorder.
2. Press. ⚙️ → Speech recognition.
3. Select the language and enable the option to transcribe call records.

Transcribing will help you quickly find the right piece of conversation for keywords, even if the audio file itself is lost.

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Set up automatic backup of records to the cloud is the only way to guarantee you will save important conversations when your phone crashes or crashes.

7. Problems with recording calls and their solutions

Sometimes the call recording on Xiaomi Redmi is not working properly.

If the problem is not solved, try:

• 🔄 Reset the settings of the phone application: Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 📱 Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI (Often bugs are fixed in new builds).
• 🛠️ Install Magisk and Call Recorder Enabler (requires root).

On Redmi with Android 13/14, call recording can be blocked due to new privacy rules, in which case only the use of an external voice recorder or special applications that bypass restrictions (for example, Boldbeast Recorder) will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations