Where to look for phone records on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: all possible storage locations

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones, but even its owners sometimes face a problem: where do the recordings of conversations go? Did you turn on the recording of a call but can not find the file? Or accidentally deleted an important audio file? In this article, we will analyze all possible storage locations of records, including hidden system folders, cloud services and third-party applications.

It is important to understand that the location of the records depends on three factors: the MIUI version (on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, MIUI 12 was installed out of the box, but now MIUI 14+ is relevant), the recording method (built-in voice recorder, the Phone application or third-party utilities), and the sync settings with the cloud. We will analyze each scenario and give clear instructions how to find or recover lost files.

1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI

If you recorded a conversation through the built-in Phone app (the handset icon), the files are saved by default in the folder. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. The path may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the overall structure remains the same:

1. Open the Files app (yellow folder icon).
2. Go to the Category tab → Audio.
3. In the search box, enter call_rec — The system will show all the records of calls.

If the folder is empty, check the alternative paths:

• 📁 Internal Storage/Recordings/Call — newer MIUI
• 📁 MIUI/voice_recorder/calls — if the recording was done through a dictaphone
• 📁 Download/CallRecordings — for some regional firmware

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Note 10 Pro with global firmware (EEA/RU) Default call recording is disabled due to legal restrictions. MIUI Europa or use third-party applications.

2. Search through the application "Records" (Sound Recorder)

MIUI has a standard audio recording application called Sound Recorder, which automatically stores all audio files, including calls, if recorded through it, to find the recordings:

1. Open the Records app (mic icon).
2. Go to the Calls tab (if any) or All records.
3. Sort files by date (new ones first).

If the app is not on the main screen:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In search, enter Records or Recorder.
• 🔍 If the application is disabled, activate it.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro feature is that in some firmware, the recordings of calls to Sound Recorder appear only after the smartphone is restarted. If there are no files, try turning off and turn on the phone.

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If you recorded through headphones with a microphone (such as Xiaomi Earbuds), check the Bluetooth/Recordings folder – sometimes files are saved there.

3. Cloud services: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

If your Redmi Note 10 Pro is synced to Mi Cloud or Google Drive, the records could automatically upload to the cloud.

Important: in MIUI, by default, Mi Cloud only syncs contacts and photos, so that call records are also stored in the cloud:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Activate the option of Synchronizing files.
3. Select Audio from the synchronized data list.

⚠️ Note: If you have used third-party recording apps (such as Cube Call Recorder or Cube Call Recorder) ACR), Check their own cloud services, ACR By default, uploads entries to Google Drive to a folder ACR/CallRecordings.

4. Hidden system folders and technical nuances

Sometimes the call records are saved in hidden system folders that are not displayed in the standard file manager.

1. Install a file manager (e.g. Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Enable the display of hidden files: Manager settings → Show hidden files
3. Go to the root catalogue (/storage/emulated/0/) and check the folders: 📁.callrecord (point at the beginning! 📁.voice2 📁 Android/data/com.android.providers.media

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro with MIUI 13+ firmware, call records can be stored in an encrypted database in com.android.providers.media, and extracting them will require root access or specialized software like SQLite Editor.

If you can’t find the files but are sure that the recording was done, try searching by creation date:

• 🔍 Open the files. → Categories → Audio.
• 🔍 Press three points. → Sorting → By date.
• 🔍 Scroll through the list before the date and time of the call.

5. Recovery of deleted records

If you accidentally delete a recording of a conversation, you can try to restore it. There are several ways to do this on the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

Method 1: Recycle bin in the Files app

In MIUI, deleted files are first put into a recycle bin where they are stored for 15 days to recover:

1. Open the Files → Recycle Bin.
2. Find an audio file with the.amr or.mp3 extension.
3. Press Restore.

Method 2: Recovery programs

If the file is permanently deleted, use the utilities:

• 🛠️ DiskDigger (Not Required to Root)
• 🛠️ Recuva (needs PC) + connection USB)
• 🛠️ EaseUS MobiSaver (paid but with free trial period)

Important! The faster you start recovering, the better the chances. When you delete a file, don't write new data to your phone (don't install apps, don't take photos).

Disconnect mobile internet and Wi-Fi|Battery charge > 50%|Not installing new applications|Use the original USB-cable

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6.Alternative methods: third-party applications and root access

If the standard methods didn’t help, consider advanced options:

Call recording applications

Third-party utilities often save files in their folders:

• 📱 Cube Call Recorder → /CubeBackup/
• 📱 ACR (Another Call Recorder) → /ACR/
• 📱 Call Recorder by Lovekush → /CallRecordings/

Root access and technical manipulation

If you have an unlocked bootloader and root, you can:

1. Use Root Explorer to search in /data/data/.
2. Retrieve entries from the com.android.providers.contacts database.
3. Recover files via TWRP (if there is a backup).

⚠️ Note: Getting root on the Redmi Note 10 Pro resets all data and may result in a loss of warranty.This method is recommended only to power users.

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If the recording was made via the messenger (WhatsApp, Telegram), you need to search for it in the folders of these applications: /WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Voice Notes/ or /Telegram/Telegram Audio/.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi call records