Where Xiaomi Stores Conversations Records: All Ways to Find and Store Audio

Are you looking for where Xiaomi stores phone records but can’t find the folder you want? Or have you accidentally deleted an important audio file and want to restore it? In this article, we’ll look at all the possible storage locations for call records on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, from standard apps to hidden system directories.

The manufacturer doesn't always make access to records obvious: files can hide in deep folders, be archived, or even encrypted. We'll show you how to find audio through Files, Recorder, cloud services, and third-party applications. And we'll explain why records sometimes disappear after a MIUI update or reset — and how to avoid that.

1. Standard record storage locations on Xiaomi

If you’ve used the built-in conversation record feature (not available on all models and in some regions), files are usually saved in one of these places:

• 📁 folder MIUI/sound_recorder — Main storage for records from the Dictaphone application and calls (if the function is activated in Settings) → Annexes → Phone. → Recording of conversations).
• 📁 Recordings folder at the root of internal memory – an alternate location for some versions MIUI (particularly POCO F3/F4 Redmi Note 10/11).
• 🎵 Music player – sometimes the recordings are displayed in the Local Music section → The records, though physically in the same folders.

To quickly find these catalogs:

1. Open the Files app (the folder icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Category tab → Audio.
3. Look for files with extension.m4a,.amr.mp3 type-name Call_Record_20260515_123025.

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If you don't have a folder, check if the conversation recording is enabled in your phone's settings. On some models (such as the Xiaomi 13T), the feature is hidden due to regional restrictions.

On Xiaomi with global firmware (EEA, Global), call recording is often disabled by default due to privacy laws, in which case you will have to use third-party applications (more on this below).

2. How to find records through the application "Phone"

If you recorded conversations through the standard Phone app, the files can be linked to your call history. Here's how to find them:

1. Open the Phone app and go to the Journal.
2. Find the contact or number you recorded the conversation with.
3. Touch the call record and look for the icon 🎤 (microphone) or the inscription.
4. Click on it and the player will open with the ability to listen to or share the file.

🔍 Important: on new versions MIUI (14+) The record may not be retained in the journal if:

• 🚫 You have not confirmed the save after the call is completed (a pop-up window appears).
• 🔄 The phone restarted before saving the file.
• 📱 Mi Pilot is used (beta firmware) – there the recording function often works unstablely.

If the log doesn't have an entry icon but you're sure it was done, check Settings → Apps → Phone → Storage. There may be a Clear Data button - don't press it, otherwise the records will be deleted forever!

3. Search for records in hidden and system folders

Some records (especially those created by third-party apps) are stored in hidden directories to be seen:

1. Open the files. → press ⋮ (three-point) → Settings → Enable Showing Hidden Files.
2. Go to the root folder of internal memory (/storage/emulated/0/).
3. Check the following catalogues:

⚠️ Note: Do not delete files from folders Android/data/... manually, it can disrupt applications. Better copy the records elsewhere.

4. Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations

If the records are missing after resetting, updating MIUI, or accidentally deleting, try these methods:

• 🔄 Check the Recycle Bin: In the Files app, go to Categories → The files are stored there for up to 30 days.
• ☁️ Mi Cloud: If sync was enabled, records could be saved to the cloud. → Devices → Backup copies.
• 🛠️ Recovery programs: EaseUS MobiSaver, Dr.Fone or Android 7-Data Recovery.Important: Do not write new files to your phone until you recover!

🔴 Critical: once deleted, files don't disappear immediately -- they're labeled as free space. The faster you start recovering, the better the chances of getting back records. If the phone says memory is full, don't clean it up -- it can overwrite deleted data.

Not installing new applications

Do not take photos or videos

Connect your phone to your PC (not via MTP)

Use verified software (e.g. EaseUS)-->

5. Use of third-party applications for recording and storage

If the built-in recording feature on Xiaomi is not available or convenient, try these apps (tested for compatibility with MIUI 12-14):

• 📞 Call Recorder – Automatic – Automatic recording of all calls, files in CallRecordings.

📌 Adjustment for MIUI: after installation:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Permissions → Additional → Special Access Permissions → Record audio.
2. Enable permission for the selected application.
3. In the application settings, specify the folder to save (preferably choose /storage/emulated/0/CallRecords).

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi with Android 10+ Some apps may not record calls due to Google restrictions:

• Install Magisk and CallRecorderPatch module (requires root).
• Using a second phone to record (via speakerphone).

6. Transfer of records to a PC or other device

To save the records for a long time or to make room on the phone, transfer them to the computer or the cloud.

• 🖥️ Through USB-cable: Connect Xiaomi to PC in File Transfer mode (MTP). Open the folder of the phone to this computer. Copy the files from MIUI/sound_recorder or other folder (see section) 3).

Cloud services:

Google Drive

Yandex Disk

Mi Cloud

By email or messenger:

Files.

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🔹 Tips for large archives: if there are many records, archive them in.zip directly on your phone (app) RAR It'll speed up the transmission and save space.

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Record files take up little space (1 minute of conversation ≈ 1-2 MB in.amr format), but with a large number can fill the memory. Regularly transfer them to the PC or the cloud.

7.Why records disappear and how to prevent it

Xiaomi users often face missing records.

🛡️ Prevention:

• 🔄 Export records to PC regularly.
• ☁️ Enable autosynchronization with Mi Cloud (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization).
• 📱 Do not use "memory optimizers" - they can delete records as "unnecessary files".

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi conversation records