Where to look for conversation records in Xiaomi phone: all methods and hidden folders

Have you recorded an important phone call on Xiaomi but can't find it now? Or have you accidentally deleted an audio file and want to recover? In smartphones of this brand, call records can be stored in several places - from obvious folders to hidden system directories. The problem is complicated by the fact that the location of files depends on the version of MIUI, device model and recording method (built-in feature, third-party application or cloud service).

In this article, we'll look at all the options you can find: where and how to search for records, how to enable automatic call recording, and what to do if a file is missing. We'll focus on hidden MIUI folders that don't show up in a standard file manager, but contain backups of records, and you'll learn how to recover deleted audio files without root rights, and which applications are best used for this.

Standard storage locations in Xiaomi

If you used the built-in call record feature (available on most models with MIUI 12 and later), the files are usually saved in one of the standard folders, and can be found through any file manager, such as embedded Files or third-party applications like Solid Explorer.

The main ways to look for:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — main folder for call records in the latest versions MIUI. Here files are sorted by dates and subscriber numbers.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — alternative path used on some models (e.g. Redmi Note) 10 pro POCO X3 Pro).
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Downloads/ — If you manually saved records from the Dictaphone application.

Record files usually have an extension.m4a or.amr and named by template: Call_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_Number.Extension, Call_20260515_143022_+79123456789.m4a.

Hidden system folders with records

In some versions of MIUI, call records are duplicated into hidden directories that are not displayed in the standard file manager.

1. Install a file manager that supports hidden folders (such as FX File Explorer or Root Explorer).
2. Enable the display of hidden files in the manager settings (the option to Show hidden files).
3. Take one of the paths: 🔍 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.providers.media/ — Temporary copies of records may be kept here. 🔍 /data/user/0/com.miui.voicerecord/files/ — System folder of the Dictaphone application (requires root rights to access).

⚠️ Attention: Folder /data/ Accessing it without root rights can cause the Files application to crash. If you don't have root, use alternative methods (see Recovery section).

If you don’t want to take risks, try recovering your records through Google Drive or Mi Cloud (more on that in the next section).

Cloud services: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

Many Xiaomi users are unaware that call records can automatically sync with cloud services, depending on the backup settings in MIUI.

Where to look:

• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Open Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud. Go to Backups and check if Dictaphone data is enabled. If so, restore backup to your device.

Google Drive

1. Open the Google Drive app.
2. Type:audio in the search box, which will filter all audio files.
3. Check the Backups or Recordings folders.

⚠️ Note: Mi Cloud only stores records for 30 days from the time of backup unless you have a paid tariff connection.

How to enable automatic call recording

If you want all conversations recorded automatically, you need to activate this feature in your phone settings. Please note that in some countries (e.g. Russia), automatic recording of calls may violate the law on personal data.

Instructions for MIUI 14:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Call Record section.
4. Enable the option of Automatic Recording.
5. Choose which calls to record: All, outgoing or incoming only.

Check your country's laws on recording conversations |

Make sure there is enough memory on your phone.|

Enable automatic recording in the settings of the "Phone" application |

Select the save format (e.g..m4a for better quality) |

Check the way to save files-->

On POCO and some Redmi models, the path may differ: Settings → System applications → Phone → Recording calls.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI global-market (EEA) The automatic recording feature may be disabled by default due to European privacy laws, in which case use third-party applications (e.g. Cube Call Recorder or Automatic Call Recorder).

Recovery of deleted records

If you accidentally delete a recording of a conversation, you can try to restore it, and success depends on how long it has been since you deleted it and whether the phone has used memory optimization features (such as Garbage Cleanup in the Security App).

Recovery methods:

• 🔄 Through the Recycle Bin: In the file manager of Xiaomi Files there is a basket where deleted files are stored for up to 30 days. → Check the box and see if there is a record.
• 🔄 Using apps: Utilities like DiskDigger or Recuva (for PCs) can scan the phone's internal memory for deleted audio files:

1. Connect your phone to your PC in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Run Recuva and select the scan for audio files (.m4a,.amr,.mp3).
3. Wait for the scan to be completed and restore the files.

⚠️ Warning: Do not install recovery software on the same disk (or memory partition) from which the files were deleted.This reduces the chances of successful recovery, as new data can overwrite old data.

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If the record was deleted long ago, try to restore it with a Mi Cloud backup or Google Drive. Even if the file is not displayed in the main storage, it could be saved in the archive.

Third-party applications for recording and storage

If you don't like the built-in MIUI, you can use third-party apps, and they offer more features: cloud storage, speech-to-text transcription, recording format selection, etc.

Popular applications:

• 📱 Cube Call Recorder – Records calls in high quality (up to 192 kbps), supports cloud storage and file encryption.
• 📱 Automatic Call Recorder – allows you to configure write rules (for example, only for certain contacts), automatically sends files to Google Drive.
• 📱 Call Recorder by Lovakara – Simple interface, support MP3 and WAV, integration with Dropbox.

Where these apps store records:

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Cube Call Recorder) require additional permissions to record calls on Android 10 devices+. If the recording does not work, check the special permissions settings in Settings → Annexes → Special access → Recording audio.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Xiaomi users often have trouble finding or recording conversations, and here are the most common cases and ways to address them:

Problem 1: Records are saved but not reproduced.

• 🔧 Check if the file is corrupted. Try opening it on another device.
• 🔧 Install a third-party player (for example, VLC), as a standard player MIUI It may not support some formats.
• 🔧 If the file is.amr, convert it to.mp3 Online Convert or Audacity.

Problem 2: Automatic recording is not working.

• 🔧 Check if the feature is enabled in the phone settings (see section above).
• 🔧 On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) The recording is blocked by the operator. SIM-card.
• 🔧 Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI — In the old versions there were bugs with the record.

Problem 3: The recordings take up too much space.

• 🔧 In the recording settings, select the.amr format instead of the.m4a — he's taking 3-5 less space.
• 🔧 Set up automatic deletion of old records (for example, over 30 days) in the Dictaphone app.
• 🔧 Transfer the records to SD-Map or cloud immediately after creation.

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If the record is not playing, first check the file on another device – the problem may be in the player, not the file itself.

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