Where Xiaomi Stores Call Records: A Complete Guide to Search and Recovery

Did you have an important phone conversation, turn on the record, but now you can't find the file? Or accidentally delete the record and want to restore it? On Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Mi), call records can be stored in several places - it all depends on what application you used, whether you configured cloud backup and even the version of the MIUI firmware.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to find records, from the standard Dictaphone app to hidden system folders to cloud services, and how to recover deleted records if they haven’t been overwritten, and why some files can “disappear” after a system update, starting with the most obvious — but often overlooked — place.

1. Standard Dictator app - the first place to search

Most Xiaomi users don’t even know that their smartphone has a default system recorder that automatically saves call records if this feature is activated.The app is simply called a Recorder, and its icon looks like a microphone on an orange background.

To find the records:

• 📱 Open the application menu and find the icon Dictaphone (if you do not see - use the search system, swiping down the main screen).
• 🔍 Inside the app, go to the Records or Calls tab (the name may vary depending on the version). MIUI).
• 📁 If there are many entries, use the filter by date or use the search bar at the top of the screen.

⚠️ Note: If you didn’t manually record during the call, the standard Xiaomi voice recorder doesn’t automatically save conversations – you need to use third-party apps (discuss them below). Records may also not be displayed if you only gave permission to access the microphone once and later revoked it.

2.Recorder folder in file manager: where files are physically stored

All recordings made through a standard recorder or some third-party applications are stored in the phone's memory as audio files, usually with the extension.m4a or.mp3 and are stored in a special folder to find them:

1. Open Files (the standard file manager of Xiaomi).
2. Go to the Device section → Internal memory.
3. Find the Recorder folder (sometimes it can be called the Recorder folder). MIUI/sound_recorder or CallRecord).
4. Inside, there will be files with names like record_20260515_143022.m4a, where the numbers indicate the date and time of the recording.

If you don’t have a Recorder folder, try enabling hidden files in the file manager settings (three points in the upper right corner). → Settings → Show hidden files, and records can also be stored on SD-card if you have changed the default saving settings.

3. Cloud services: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

If you activated cloud sync, records could automatically be uploaded to Mi Cloud (Xiaomi Cloud) or Google Drive, especially if you’ve used Google’s Voice Recorder app or configured backup in MIUI.

How to check:

• 🌥️ Mi Cloud: Go to Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup. Check if the sync for the Dictaphone app is enabled. If so, the records can be found at i.mi.com under Files.
• 📁 Google Drive: Open the Google Drive app and type:audio in the search bar. Also check the Recorder or CallRecord folder in the root directory.

⚠️ Note: If you delete a recording from your phone but it syncs to the cloud, it can be restored within 30 days (in Mi Cloud) or 60 days (in Google Drive) through the Recycle Bin.

4. Third-party Call Recording Apps: Where They Store Files

If you're using third-party apps like Cube Call Recorder, Call Recorder by Lovekesh or ACR, the records can be stored in completely different folders.

• 📲 Cube Call Recorder: CubeBackup or CallRecordings folder in internal memory. Files are usually in.amr format.
• 🎤 ACR (Another Call Recorder: Folder ACR CallRecorder: File names contain phone number and date.
• 🔄 Call Recorder by Lovekesh: CallRecords folder on SD-map (if it is installed).

Many applications allow you to customize the save path in your settings, such as ACR:

Open ACR → Settings → Record Folder → Select "Internal Memory" or "SD- Card"

If you have deleted the application but the records are still there, you can find them through the file manager extension (.amr,.mp3,.m4a).

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If you record calls often, set up an application to automatically send email or cloud records, so you won't lose them even when you drop your phone.

5 Hidden System Folders: Where to Look When Nothing is Found

Sometimes the call records are saved in hidden system folders, especially if you've used developer modes or modified firmware.

• 🔍 folder /data/com.android.providers.media — Temporary records may be stored here.
• 📂 folder /sdcard/Android/data/com.miui.voicerecord — system-path MIUI.
• 🗃️ folder /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/back — backups of records (if automatic reservations are enabled).

To access these folders, you’ll need root access or a file manager with super-user rights (like Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).

⚠️ Note: Delete or modify files in system folders /data and /system If you are not sure about your actions, you should use specialized data recovery programs (for them in the next section).

6 Recovery of Deleted Records: Programs and Services

If you accidentally delete a call record, you can try to restore it with specialized utilities, and it's important to act quickly: the more time has passed since deleting, the greater the chance that the file will be overwritten with new data.

Here are the tested tools:

• 🖥️ DiskDigger (for Android): Scans internal memory and finds deleted audio files. Works without root, but is more efficient with it.
• 💻 Recuva (for PC): If you connect your phone to your computer in File Transfer mode, the program will scan the memory and recover files.
• ☁️ EaseUS MobiSaver: Specializes in data recovery from Android, including audio recordings.

Instructions for recovery through DiskDigger:

1. Install DiskDigger from Google Play.
2. Launch the app and select Full Scan (requires root for maximum efficiency).
3. After scanning, filter the results by type Audio.
4. Select the files you need and click Restore.

If the records have been synced to the cloud, check the Recycle Bin in Mi Cloud or Google Drive as described in Section 3. Also, some write apps (such as ACR) have their own recycle bin where files are stored for up to 7 days.

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The faster you start recovering from deletion, the better the chances of returning the record, and system operations (update, reset) reduce these chances.

7 Why Records Can "Disappear" and How to Prevent It

Xiaomi users often experience call records suddenly disappear, and here are the most common reasons and ways to avoid them:

To minimize the risk of loss of records:

• 🔄 Set up automatic sync with the cloud (Mi Cloud or Google Drive).
• 📥 Regularly transfer important records to a computer or external drive.
• 🛠️ Use reliable applications to record (for example, ACR backup).

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