How to find and save conversation records on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: all ways

You're looking for where the phone records are stored on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, but you can't find the files you want? This is a problem that many users are familiar with: the smartphone doesn't always store audio in obvious places, and the built-in MIUI tools work unintuitively. In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can go from standard features to hidden folders to third-party apps.

It’s important to understand that recording conversations on the Redmi Note 9 depends on the firmware version, regional settings, and apps used. For example, in some countries this feature is blocked at the MIUI level due to legal restrictions. We’ll look at options for different scenarios, from automatic writing to manually searching for files in the device’s memory.

If you're not sure if you've got a call record enabled at all, check your settings first -- maybe the problem is that you've disabled the option, and if the files are missing after you reset or update them, we'll show you how to restore them.

1. Built-in call recording function in MIUI: where to look for files

The standard Phone app in Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 can record conversations, but doesn't always save files in an accessible location.

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Call log section (the tab with the clock at the bottom of the screen).
3. Find a call with a microphone icon 🎤 — This means that the conversation was recorded.
4. Tap the call record → select Play or Detail → Open the folder.

If there is no Open folder button, the files are stored by default in:

/sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

Or (in new versions of MIUI):

/storage/emulated/0/Recordings/CallRecord/

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If the folder is empty, check the recording settings: Phone → ⚙️ Settings → Recording conversations.Maybe saving is disabled or files are automatically deleted after 30 days.

Some firmware may hide the records in the Recorder app, and go there and check the Call tab, sometimes MIUI duplicates files between services.

2. Search for records through "Conductor" and hidden folders

If the built-in methods didn't work, try to find the files manually.

1. Open the Files app (Files or File Manager).
2. Enable the display of hidden files: click on three dots ⋮ → Settings → Enable Show hidden files.
3. Go to the root directory (/storage/emulated/0/) and check the folders:

• 📁 MIUI/sound_recorder/ — standard place for recording in older versions MIUI.
• 📁 Recordings/CallRecord/ — relevant MIUI 12+.
• 📁 Android/data/com.android.providers.media/ — Temporary files may be stored here.
• 📁 Download/CallRecordings/ — If you have used third-party applications.

Record files usually have the extension.m4a,.amr or.mp3 and the names of the type:

• call_20260515_143022.m4a (call-date),
• recording_+79123456789.amr (subscriber number).

In MIUI 14+, records can be automatically archived to the Xiaomi Cloud if sync is enabled. Check: Settings → Xiaomi Account → Cloud → Backups.

3. Third-party applications for recording and searching calls

If the built-in tools don't work, install specialized software. The best options for Redmi Note 9:

Before installing, check the permissions of the application: it must request access to the Microphone, Warehouse and Call Log. After recording, files usually appear in the application folder or in Download.

Install the app from Google Play|Provide all the permissions requested|Run a test call.|Check the storage folder in the application settings|Sync with the cloud (optional)-->

⚠️ Attention: In Android 10+ Applications are not allowed to record calls in the background without notice. If the recording does not begin, turn on the option to "Show Notification" in the application settings.

4. Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations

If files have been deleted, you can try to restore them.

1. Use DiskDigger or Recuva (requires root access for deep scanning).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC and scan your internal memory through EaseUS Data Recovery.
3. Check the cart in the MIUI Explorer (if the function is enabled).

The chances of recovery depend on:

• 🕒 The time after the removal (the earlier the better).
• 📱 Device activity (write new files on top of old ones reduces chances).
• 🔄 Backups in Google Drive or Xiaomi Cloud.

To increase the likelihood of success:

1. Turn off mobile internet and Wi-Fi immediately.


2. Do not install new applications or save files.




3. Use the memory card (if the records were on it).

⚠️ Note: If you used device encryption, it's almost impossible to restore records without root permissions.

5. MIUI settings affecting record retention

Sometimes records are lost due to incorrect system settings.

• 🔧 Autocleaning: Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup → Turn off automatic deletion of old files.
• 📱 Permissions for "Phone": Settings → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Permits → Turn on the Warehouse and the Microphone.
• ☁️ Synchronization with the cloud: Settings → Xiaomi account → Cloud. → Check if backup of records is enabled.
• 🔒 Data protection: In some regions (e.g. EU), call recording is blocked by default. To unlock, change region to Settings → Additionally. → Region (e.g. India).

If the recording function does not appear after changing the region, update the Phone app via Google Play or install it. APK-For example, a version for another region (for example, MIUI Global instead MIUI Russia).

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Changing MIUI region can cause service disruptions (e.g. Google Pay) and back up your data before changing region.

6. Alternative ways to record conversations

If standard methods don’t work, consider workarounds:

• 📱 Second SIM card: Use the second phone with speakerphone and voice recorder on.
• 🎧 Bluetooth Headset: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones) support recording audio via a paired device.
• 💻 Computer: Connect your smartphone to your PC and record audio via Audacity (you will need to turn on the transmission of sound over the computer). USB developer-setting).
• 📹 Screen recording: Enable screen recording with sound (Settings) → Screen. → Record the screen) and play the conversation through the speaker.

For PC recording:

1. Enable USB debugging: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times) → Return to Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB.


2 Connect the phone to the computer and confirm the trusted device.




3. Use scrcpy or Vysor to transmit sound.

These techniques are suitable for important conversations, but require preparation, such as recording through a headset can make noise, and on-screen recording reduces the sound quality.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Redmi Note 9 users often face the following difficulties:

If you have lost your old records after the MIUI update, check the /MIUI/backup/CallRecord/ folder – sometimes the system will transfer files there before the update.

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MIUI 13+ has a limit on recording calls longer than 2 hours, and if the conversation is longer, it automatically breaks into pieces.

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