How to find and listen to recordings of conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all ways

You've been searching for a recording of an important phone call on Xiaomi Redmi 9, but you don't know where to find it? You may have forgotten you've turned on the record, or you may have accidentally deleted a file. In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can find audio files with conversations, from standard MIUI folders to hidden system directories and third-party recovery applications.

Xiaomi MIUI-based smartphones automatically store call records in certain directories, but their location depends on the firmware version and the recording method (built-in voice recorder, phone app or third-party programs). We will look at each option in detail, including cases where the records are not displayed in the gallery, but are still physically stored in the device’s memory.

If you didn't find the file you wanted through standard methods, don't despair. At the end of the article, we've got an algorithm to recover deleted records using specialized utilities, and we've got answers to some common questions about the topic.

1. Standard location of MIUI records

By default, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Stores the conversation records in the folder MIUI/sound_recorder Or record on the internal drive, and the path may vary depending on the version. MIUI:

• 📁 For MIUI 12 newer: /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/CallRecord
• 📁 For MIUI 11 older: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec
• 📁 If the recording was done through a Dictator": /storage/emulated/0/Recordings

To check these folders:

1. Open any file management application (e.g., Google Files or Xiaomi Explorer).
2. Go to the Internal Memory (or Internal Storage) section.
3. Enable the display of hidden files in the Explorer settings (the option "Show hidden files").
4. Look for folders with names from the list above.

If there's no folder, maybe the records were saved elsewhere or deleted. Go to the next section.

2. Search through the application "Phone" (Call Recorder)

Redmi 9 has a built-in call recording feature, but it can be disabled by default to find records through the Phone app:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the section Recording conversations (or Call recording).
4. Here you will see a list of all recorded calls with the ability to listen and export.

If there is no section Recording of conversations:

• 🔧 It may be disabled. Activate it in settings: Settings → Annexes → Permits → Phone. → Sound recording.
• 🔧 In some regions, call recording is blocked at the firmware level (e.g. in the EU), and the solution is to use third-party applications.

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If the list of records is empty, but you are sure that you were recording, check the permissions for the Phone application in the security settings. Without access to the microphone and storage, the recordings will not be saved.

3. Checking hidden system folders

Sometimes the call records are stored in hidden directories that are not displayed in standard Explorer to find them:

1. Connect Redmi 9 to your computer via USB-cable (file transfer mode).
2. On a PC, open the Explorer (This computer) and go to the folder of the smartphone.
3. Enable the display of hidden files: 🖥️ Windows: tab View → Checkmark Hidden elements. 🖥️ Mac/Linux: In the terminal, type defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES and restart Finder.

• 📂.callrecorder (point at the beginning!
• 📂 Android/data/com.android.providers.media
• 📂 Android/obb/com.miui.voiceassist (if you use a voice assistant)

Important: without root access, these folders will not be available. Do not delete or modify files in system partitions if you are not sure about their purpose - this can cause malfunctions in the smartphone.

5. Recovery of deleted records

If the records have been deleted, you can try to restore them using specialized utilities. For Xiaomi Redmi 9, you can:

• 🛠️ DiskDigger (there is a free version for audio files).
• 🛠️ Recuva (requires a smartphone to be connected to a PC).
• 🛠️ GT Recovery (works without root, but with limitations).

The recovery algorithm:

1. Install one of the apps (e.g., DiskDigger from Google Play).
2. Select the file type to scan: Audio or All types.
3. Start a deep scan (can take 10 to 30 minutes).
4. In the results, look for files with extensions.amr,.mp3,.3gp.
5. Save the recovered files to SD-map.

⚠️ Warning: The more you use your smartphone after deleting the record, the lower your chances of recovery. New data overwrites deleted files. At the first sign of loss, immediately start restoring the record.

Disable Wi-Fi and Mobile Data

Charge your smartphone by at least 50%

Free up 1-2 GB of memory

Not installing new applications until the process is complete-->

6. Alternative methods of recording and storage

If the built-in features of Redmi 9 are not satisfied, consider third-party solutions:

• 📱 ACR (Another Call Recorder: Records all calls automatically, saves them to the cloud.
• 📱 Cube Call Recorder: Supports VoIP (WhatsApp, Viber).
• 📱 Responsible call: Russian-language application with encryption of records.

Advantages of third-party applications:

• 🔹 Recording both sides of the conversation (built-in function) MIUI Sometimes it's just your voice).
• 🔹 Automatically upload records to Google Drive or Dropbox.
• 🔹 Ability to edit and crop records directly in the app.

To set up automatic recording in ACR:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. In the settings, select Record all calls.
3. Specify a folder to save (e.g. /SDCard/CallRecords).
4. Activate Save to the Cloud and link your Google account.

⚠️ Note: In some countries, recording telephone conversations without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited by law.

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The call recording app side often bypasses MIUI restrictions but requires additional permissions. Check the developer's reviews and reputation before installing.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 9 conversation recordings