You've been looking for a recording of an important conversation on Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC, but you can't find it? MIUI automatically saves audio files for calls, but their location depends on the firmware version, the settings of the Phone app, and even the way you write. In this article, we'll look at all possible storage locations, from standard folders to hidden directories, and also tell you how to enable automatic recording and restore deleted files.
Poco's Feature X3 NFC (model M2007J20CG) The recording of conversations can be conducted as an integrated function MIUI, And third-party apps, if you haven't changed your default settings, the files are probably in the folder. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. But there are nuances: starting with MIUI 12.5, The path has changed, and in some regions, the recording function has been completely disabled due to legal restrictions.
1. Standard location of MIUI records
By default, Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC stores the conversation records in the system folder. The path depends on the firmware version:
- 📁 MIUI 12 below: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/
- 📁 MIUI 12.5–14: /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/CallRecord/
- 📁 Global firmware (EEA/Global): The folder may be missing due to limitations GDPR.
To open this folder:
- Connect your phone to your PC via USB (file transfer mode).
- Use Windows Explorer or MI File Manager on your phone.
- Enable the display of hidden files in the Explorer settings.
The files are.amr or.mp3 and are named by pattern: call_[date [time] [number].amr. If the folder is empty, check the settings of the record (for this in the next section).
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If the folders call_rec No, try searching for the keyword "call" in the system explorer. /MIUI/voice_recorder/ post-update.
2. How to enable automatic call recording
If the records are not saved, the function may be disabled to activate it:
- Open the phone application** (telephone icon).
- Press three points (⋮) top-right → «Settings» → «Recording of conversations».
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Note: on EU firmware (EEA), the entry option may be hidden due to privacy laws, in which case a change of region or root access will be required.
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3. Alternative Storage Locations: Cloud and Third Party Applications
If there are no records in the standard folder, check:
- ☁️ Mi Cloud: Records can automatically sync to the cloud. → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup.
- 📱 Google Drive: If you use an app like Cube Call Recorder or ACR, The files could have gone to Google Drive. → Backup.
- 🔍 Third-party application folders: /Android/data/com.android.incallui/files/CallRecordings/ (for ACR). /storage/emulated/0/CallRecorder/ (Cube Call Recorder).
Third-party applications often save files in their directories, such as Cube Call Recorder creating a CallRecorder folder in the root directory to find it:
- Open the MI File Manager.
- Type the name of the application (for example, “Cube”) in the search.
- Sort the results by date of change.
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4. How to Recover Deleted Records of Conversations
If files have been deleted, try to restore them using specialized utilities.
| Method | Annex | Chances of recovery | ROOT is required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory scanning | DiskDigger | 70% | No. |
| Deep scanning. | Recuva (via PC) | 50% | No. |
| Recovery from the backup | Mi Cloud | 90% (if there was a backup) | No. |
| Analysis of raw data | EaseUS MobiSaver | 40% | Yes. |
Instructions for DiskDigger:
- Install the app from Google Play.
- Select the Audio section in the file type.
- Click “Start Search” and wait for the scan to be completed.
- Tag the files found with the.amr or.mp3 extension and restore them.
⚠️ Warning: Do not save recovered files to the same medium you are recovering from! Use the cloud or PC to avoid overwriting data.
5 Why records are not saved: common problems
If the Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC doesn’t record conversations, the reasons may be as follows:
- 🚫 Firmware limitations: on global versions MIUI (EEA) The recording function is disabled by law. Solution - change the region to India or Russia via Settings → Additionally. → Region.
- 🔋 Lack of memory: if the phone is less than 1 GB of free space, MIUI It automatically cleans old records. Check the settings. → Memory.
- 📵 Rights conflict: Third-party apps (like Truecaller) can block the recording.
- 🔊 Mike error: If the main microphone is not working during a conversation, the recording will not survive.
For diagnosis:
- Call another phone and check if the record is still being recorded.
- Run the built-in recorder and record the test file – if it is not saved, the problem is in memory or rights.
- Update your firmware to the latest version (in Settings → About Phone → System Update).
How to change the region to include the record?
6.Manual on Manual Call Recording
If the automatic recording is not working, you can record conversations manually:
- 📱 Through the built-in voice recorder: During the call, click on the button "Add call"** (icon «+»). Select "Record"** (if available). After the conversation is over, the file will be saved to the /Recordings/.
With the second device:
Through the Bluetooth headset:
Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones
Important: Manual recording may be prohibited by law in your country.
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The built-in Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC voice recorder allows you to record conversations from both ends of the line only when the "Speak" function is turned on. In normal mode, only your voice will be recorded.
7 How to transfer recordings to a PC or other device
To copy the records files to a computer or other phone:
- Get Poco on. X3 NFC PC-only USB-cable (select File Transfer Mode).
- Open the folder with records (see section 1).
- Copy files with the.amr or.mp3 extension to any folder on your PC.
- You may need an AMR codec to listen to on your PC (installe VLC Player or K-Lite Codec Pack).
Alternative modes of transmission:
- 📤 Through Wi-Fi: Use apps like Send Anywhere or Xender.
- ☁️ Cloud Services: Upload files to Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Dropbox.
- 📶 FTP-server: run FTP-server on the phone MI File Manager (Remote Access section).
⚠️ Note: When transmitted over Wi-Fi or mobile,.amr files may lose time stamps. To avoid this, archive the folder before sending (for example, to.zip).