Where on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro stored phone records: the full guide

Why is it hard to find Poco X3 Pro recordings?

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro is a popular smartphone with advanced features, but finding call records is often difficult. Unlike flagship models, where audio is stored in a separate folder, it depends on the way you record whether you used a built-in voice recorder, a third-party app or a cloud service.

The main problem is fragmentation: records can be stored in different places, and some applications do not even create separate folders, and MIUI (branded shell Xiaomi) is regularly updated, and the paths to files sometimes change.

It's important to remember that on the Poco X3 Pro, the default recording of conversations is disabled due to legal restrictions in some countries. If you haven't set it up in advance, chances are there's no audio files. But if you've been recording, read on.

1. Standard storage location: Rec folder in internal memory

If you used the built-in recording function during the call (the “Write” button in the call interface), the files should be automatically saved to:

Internal memory. → Rec → CallRecord

How to get there:

1. Open the Files app (yellow folder icon).
2. Go to the Device tab.
3. Find the Rec folder, and inside it will be a CallRecord subfolder.

The files here are.amr or.mp3 and named by pattern: Recording_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS. If the folder is not, it means that the record was made through another application or not saved.

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If the Rec folder is empty, check the phone app settings: it is possible that records are saved to the cloud or disabled.

What do I do if there's no folder?

• 🔍 Check Hidden Files: In the Files app, click on three dots → Settings → Enable Show hidden files.
• 📱 Update. MIUI: In older versions, the path may have been different (for example, MIUI → sound_recorder → call).
• 🛠️ Use a file manager from a third-party developer (such as Solid Explorer) to find files on the.amr extension.

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Built-in recording on the Poco X3 Pro only works if you manually press the Record button during the call. Automatic recording of all conversations is disabled by default.

2. Cloud services: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

If your Poco X3 Pro is synced to Mi Cloud or Google Drive, the recordings could automatically be downloaded there.

Mi Cloud (for Xiaomi users)

Call records are synced to Mi Cloud only if:

• 🔄 Synchronize records in phone settings (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization).
• 📁 Files are available on the way: Mi Cloud → Records. → Calls (via the web version or application).

Google Drive

Some recording apps (such as Cube Call Recorder) save files directly to Google Drive to find them:

1. Open Google Drive on your phone or PC.
2. In the search box, type:audio.
3. Filter by date – call records usually have a time stamp that matches the date of the call.

⚠️ Note: If you deleted a recording from your phone, it could also be removed from the cloud (depending on your sync settings). Check the Recycle Bin in Mi Cloud or Google Drive - files are stored there for up to 30 days.

3. Third-party applications: where to look for records?

If you installed applications to record calls (e.g. Cube Call Recorder, ACR, Call Recorder), the files are stored in their own folders.

How to find these folders:

1. Open the Files app.
2. In the search bar, enter the name of the application (for example, Cube).
3. If the folder doesn’t show up, check the app’s settings – some allow you to change the save path.

Check the application folder in Internal Memory |

Open the app itself – there is usually a Tab of Records or History |

See the app settings section Warehouse or Export |

Use search for files with extension.mp3/.amr-->

⚠️ Attention: Some applications (e.g, ACR) They encrypt records. To listen to them, you need to use the built-in player of the same application.

4. Hidden System Folders: Where Does MIUI Hide Files?

Sometimes records are saved in system folders, which are hidden by default. On Poco X3 Pro, check:

Internal memory → MIUI → sound_recorder → call


Internal Memory → Android → Data → [App Package] → Files

How to access:

• 🔓 Use Root rights (if the phone is rooted) or a file manager with support for system folders (for example, FX File Explorer).
• 🔍 Enable the display of hidden files in the file manager settings.
• 📂 Look for files with.amr extensions,.mp3,.m4a and the date of creation coinciding with the time of the call.

On some MIUI firmware, call records are stored in the Phone application database (calllog.db file), but it is impossible to extract them from there without special tools.

5. How to recover deleted call records?

If you accidentally delete a record, you can try to restore it, depending on where the file was stored:

Recovery from internal memory

Use data recovery programs:

• 🛠️ DiskDigger (there is a version for Android).
• 💾 Recuva (requires you to connect your phone to your PC in Mass Storage mode).
• 🔧 EaseUS MobiSaver (paid but with free trial).

Instructions for DiskDigger:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Select Full Scan (requires root).
3. Filter the results by file type: Audio.
4. Save the recovered files to a memory card or cloud.

Recovery from the Cloud

If the recordings are synced to Mi Cloud or Google Drive:

• 🔄 Check the Recycle Bin in the cloud service (files are stored there for up to 30–60 days).
• 📧 Write in support of the service with a request to restore deleted data (indicate the exact dates and file names).

⚠️ Warning: The more you use your phone after deleting, the lower your chances of recovery. New data overwrites old memory sectors. Turn off Wi-Fi and mobile network until you complete the recovery.

6.How to set up automatic call recording on Poco X3 Pro?

By default, the Poco X3 Pro doesn’t record conversations automatically, but it can be enabled:

Method 1: Integrated MIUI settings

Some regions support recording via the standard Phone app:

1. Open the phone → press three points → Settings.
2. Select a Record of Conversations (if you have an option).
3. Enable Automatic Recording for all or selected contacts.

If you don't have an option, your firmware doesn't support it, upgrade your MIUI to the latest version or use third-party apps.

Method 2: Third-party applications

Recommended programmes:

• 📱 Cube Call Recorder – Records both ends of a conversation (requires audio source settings).
• 🔊 ACR — Supports cloud storage and encryption.
• 📞 Call Recorder by Lovekara is a simple interface, but limited functionality in the free version.

Cube Call Recorder setup:

1. Install the app from Google Play.


2. At the first start, grant permissions to access the microphone and storage.




3. In the settings, select:




- Audio source: Loud communication (for recording both interlocutors).




- Format: MP3 (best quality).




- Saving folder: Internal memory of → CubeBackup.




4. Enable Auto Record for incoming/outgoing calls.

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To record both people in applications like Cube Call Recorder, you need to turn on speaker while you're talking, or you'll only be recording your voice.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Poco X3 Pro