Where to find calls to Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all ways to search and restore

Recordings of phone conversations on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 can be needed in a variety of situations, from storing important business information to proving in controversial moments. However, many users face the problem of where exactly these records are stored in the memory of a smartphone? Unlike photos or music, audio files with conversations are often “hidden” in non-obvious folders or not automatically saved at all.

In this article, we’ll look at all possible locations for Redmi Note 7 call records, including standard MIUI directories, hidden system folders, and cloud services, and how to recover deleted records if they’re missing, and what settings to check to keep records correctly, and pay special attention to the nuances of MIUI firmware that can affect file location.

1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI

Default call records for Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 stored in a folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec It's on the device's internal memory, and it's a path that's relevant for most versions. MIUI, But it might be a little different depending on the regional firmware:

• 📁 Open the File Manager app on the home screen.
• 🔍 Go to the Device (or Internal Memory) tab).
• 📂 Find the file. MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec.
• 🎧 Files in.amr format should be stored here or.mp3 date-and-time.

If the folder call_rec empty or absent, this may mean:

• ❌ Call recording function disabled in phone settings.
• 🧹 Records were manually deleted or cleaned by a system optimizer.
• 🔄 Firmware MIUI has been updated or reset, which has led to a change in folder structure.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI (For example, global or European records can be saved in a folder. Recordings/Call instead MIUI/sound_recorder. Check both directories.

2.Alternative folders for call records

If it's in a standard folder. call_rec There's nothing, so you should check out other possible locations. MIUI and the installed applications records can be stored in:

To see hidden system folders (such as Android/data), turn on the hidden files in the file manager:

1. Open the File Manager (File Manager)
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right.
3. Select Settings → Show hidden files.

On the Redmi Note. 7 firmware MIUI 10 and below the records can be stored in a folder /sdcard/MIUI/voice_recorder — Check it out if other options don’t work.

3. Search for records through the built-in voice recorder

Many users are unaware that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has a built-in voice recorder that can automatically save call records to find them through this app:

• 🎤 Open the Dictator app** (Voice Recorder).

If there are no tabs with call records, try:

1. Press three points (⋮) top-right-handed.
2. Select Settings → Show call records (if optional).

⚠️ Note: In some regional versions MIUI (For example, Chinese, the built-in voice recorder may not support call recording due to legal restrictions, and in this case, you will have to use third-party applications.

Make sure that the call recording function is enabled in the phone settings |

Check the permissions for the Dictator app in Settings → Apps → Permissions|

Update MIUI to the latest version (record support improved in new firmware)|

Try to reboot your phone – sometimes records appear after a reboot-->

4. How to enable automatic call recording

If you can't find the recordings, maybe the recording function is just disabled, and on the Redmi Note 7, you can activate it in two ways:

Method 1: Through phone settings

1. Open the phone application** (Phone).
2. Press three points (⋮) → Settings.
3. Select a Call Recording (or Call Recording)
4. Turn on Automatic Recording and select which calls to record: 📞 All calls; 📱 Only outgoing; 📲 Only incoming; 🔒 Only contacts.

Method 2: Through MIUI settings (for some firmware)

On some versions of MIUI (e.g., Chinese) the recording option is hidden deeper:

Also, records may be saved to Google Drive if you use a backup through your Google account:

1. Open Google Drive on your computer or phone.
2. In the search box, enter call_rec or.
3. Check the backup folder → Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.

⚠️ Warning: Cloud-based copies of call records are stored for a limited time (usually 30-60 days).If you haven't checked backups in a long time, files could be automatically deleted.

6.Recovering deleted call records

If the records are missing or deleted, you can try to restore them using specialized applications.

• 🔄 DiskDigger scans internal memory for deleted audio files.
• 📱 GT Recovery – Recovery records in.amr and.mp3.
• 🖥️ Recuva (for PC) – if you connect your phone to your computer in file transfer mode.

Instructions for recovery through DiskDigger:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Start the scan (select Full Analysis for deep search).
3. Once completed, mark files with the.amr or.mp3 extension.
4. Click Restore and save files to a safe place.

Important: The less you use your phone after deleting the records, the better the chances of recovery. New data overwrites deleted files.

7.Use of third-party applications for recording

If the built-in MIUI tools are not suitable (for example, due to firmware limitations), you can use third-party applications to record calls.

Before installing, check the permissions for the application:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → select the installed application to record.
2. Enable permissions: 📞 Telephone (access to calls); 🎤 Microphone; 📁 Storage (to save files).

Note that some apps may not work on newer versions of Android (10+) due to privacy restrictions, in which case try to roll back to MIUI 11 or use root access.

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The side of the call recording app is often blocked on Android 10+. If the recording doesn't start, check the settings for developers → Turn off the absolute volume level (this can help).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi Note 7 call records