Where to look for call records on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all methods and hidden folders

Are you trying to find an important conversation record on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, but you don't know where the phone is saving these files? Or accidentally deleted the recording and want to restore it? In this article, we will analyze all possible storage locations for call records on your device, including standard and hidden folders, and also tell you how to transfer files to your computer or the cloud.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro (codename begonia) is MIUI-based, and the location of records may vary depending on the firmware version and the recording application used. We'll look at both built-in features and third-party solutions to ensure you find the right file.

Importantly, if you didn't turn on the call recordings in advance, unfortunately, the conversation didn't survive, but if the recording was made, it's definitely stored somewhere. Then you'll know where it is.

1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI

By default, MIUI saves the call records in the system folder, but its location depends on the firmware version. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 11-14, the path is usually as follows:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

To get there:

1. Open any file manager (e.g., embedded Files or Total Commander).
2. Go to the root directory (/storage/emulated/0/).
3. Find the file. MIUI, later sound_recorder, And inside — call_rec.

The files are.amr or.mp3 and are named by pattern: call_rec_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.amr, where YYYYMMDD — date, HHMMSS — recording.

⚠️ Attention: If folders sound_recorder No, so the records are saved elsewhere (see next section) or the recording function is disabled in the phone settings.

2. Alternative folders for records (if not standard)

If in a folder /MIUI/sound_recorder/ empty, check out these locations:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/ — Records from third-party applications may be stored here.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.miui.voicerecord/files/ — alternative MIUI.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Download/CallRecordings/ — If you have manually changed the location of your.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/CallRecorder/ — rarely, but some firmware uses this folder.

You can also store records in internal memory under different names, and try searching the file manager for the keywords: call, rec, record or extensions.amr,.mp3,.m4a.

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If you don’t see an Android or MIUI folder in the file manager, turn on the hidden files in the app settings (usually the option is called “Show Hidden Files”).

3. How to find records through the Dictator app

MIUI has a built-in Dictaphone app (or Sound Recording) that is sometimes used to store call records.

1. Open the Dictaphone app (mic icon).
2. Go to Call Records or Call Recordings (if any).
3. You can see the list. You can see both automatic recordings and manual recordings.

If there is no Call Record section, try:

• 🔍 Click on three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings → Show the call records.
• 🔍 Flick through all the recordings – sometimes they are mixed with regular audio files.

On some MIUI firmware, call recordings in the Recorder are only displayed if they were made through the same application, and not through the system function.

4. Search records through call history

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has a hidden way to view the records directly from the call log.

1. Open the phone (calling) application.
2. Go to the Journal section.
3. Find the contact or number you need to call.
4. Touch the call record and hold your finger for 2-3 seconds.
5. If there is a record, the option to play or listen to the recording will appear.

If this option is not available, it means:

• 🚫 The record didn't survive.
• 🔄 The function is disabled in the settings (see the next section).
• 📱 You have custom firmware installed where this function is removed.

5. Call recording settings: where the function is enabled

If you can't find the recordings, maybe the recording function is just disabled to activate it.

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Select Call Recording (or Call Recording).
4. Enable the option of Automatic Recording or Record all calls.
5. Specify which calls to record: All, outgoing or incoming only.

You can also choose the save format (AMR or MP3) and the file storage folder, so if you change the folder, remember the new path!

⚠️ Note: In some countries (e.g. Russia and the EU), recording calls without notifying the interlocutor is prohibited by law.

6.Recovering deleted call records

If you accidentally deleted a record, you can try to restore it.

Check the Recycle Bin in the File Manager|Turn off your phone from the internet (so that files don’t overwrite)|Install a recovery program (e.g., DiskDigger)|Connect your phone to your PC (for deep scanning)-->

Recovery methods:

• 🗑️ Basket in MIUI: Open the files. → Recycle bin and check if there are deleted records (stored for 15 days).
• 🔄 Recovery software: Use DiskDigger, Recuva (need root) or EaseUS MobiSaver. /storage/emulated/0/.
• ☁️ Cloud Backups: If you have automatic backup enabled in Google Drive or Mi Cloud, check your archives.
• 📱 Third-party applications: Some recording programs (such as Cube Call Recorder) have their own shopping cart.

Importantly, the faster you start recovering, the better the chances of returning a file, and when you delete the file, it is not erased immediately, it is marked as free space and gradually overwritten with new data.

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If the recording was made through a third-party application (such as ACR or Cube Call Recorder), look for it in the folders of this application: /Android/data/{name packet}/files/.

7. Transfer of records to a computer or cloud

So, to keep your important records safe, you'd better move them to your PC or to the cloud, and you can do this by:

Method 1: Through USB-cable

1. Connect the Redmi Note 8 Pro to your computer via USB.
2. Select File Transfer (MTP) mode in the notification on your phone.
3. On PC, open the phone folder and find recordings (see sections above).
4. Copy files to any folder on your computer.

Method 2: Through the cloud

• ☁️ Upload files to Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Yandex Drive directly from your phone.
• 📤 Use the Files app → highlight the notes → Share. → Choose a cloud.
• 🔗 Send files to your mail as an attachment.

Method 3: Through messengers

You can send your posts to Telegram (save to Save Messages) or to Gmail, which is convenient for quick backup.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Redmi Note 8 Pro