Where Xiaomi Stores Phone Records: 5 Ways to Find and Recover

You're looking for where Xiaomi (or Redmi/POCO) stores phone records but can't find them? The problem is that Xiaomi smartphones don't always store audio files in obvious folders -- especially if the recording was done through third-party apps or system tools with custom settings. In this article, we'll look at all possible storage locations, including hidden directories, cloud services, and ways to recover deleted records.

It's important to understand that the location of files depends on how the recording was done, whether it was through a built-in voice recorder, a phone app, third-party software like Cube Call Recorder or cloud services like Mi Cloud, and we'll analyze each scenario and also tell you how to find the records if they "disappeared" after a system update or reset.

If you recorded a conversation manually (for example, by turning on a voice recorder during a call), the files are likely in a standard folder, but automatic recordings through the Phone application in MIUI 14+ can be saved in a secure directory that is not accessible without root rights.

1. Standard Records folder in MIUI

The most obvious place Xiaomi stores call records is in the Recorders folder (or the Russian firmware notes), which is in the root directory of internal memory or on the memory card (if installed).

/storage/emulated/0/Recorders/


or




/sdcard/Recorders/

Inside you'll find subfolders:

• 📞 Call Recordings – Automatic Call Recordings (if enabled in the Phone App settings»)
• 🎤 Voice – recordings from a voice recorder (including manual recordings during conversations)
• 📱 Screen Recordings – Screen Recordings (sometimes calls with screen recording turned on)

If you don't have a Recorders folder, check:

1. Is the Dictaphone application open at least once (the folder is created at the first start).
2. Is the folder hidden by the system (enable the display of hidden files in the file manager).
3. Has the save path changed in the settings of the recorder (Settings → Save Place).

2. Hidden MIUI folders: where advanced users are looking for posts

MIUI creates several hidden directories where call records can be stored, especially if they are made through system tools, which are not visible in a standard file manager, but can be accessed through:

• 📂 Root-righted Explorer (e.g., Root Explorer or Root Explorer) FX File Manager)
• 🖥️ ADB-Teams (if you have access to the debugging process) USB)
• 🔍 Specialized applications like MiXplorer (with hidden file display option enabled)

Key hidden paths:

To see these folders without root:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and use it. ADB pull: adb pull /data/media/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/ C:\Xiaomi_Calls\
2. Or install MiXplorer, turn on Show Hidden Files in the settings, and navigate manually along the way.

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If you don’t see the MIUI folder at the root of the storage, try creating it manually – sometimes it “wakes up” system processes and records appear.

3. entries in the application "Phone": where are stored and how to export

MIUI 12-14 firmware has a built-in call recording feature in the Phone app, which is stored separately from the recorder and not always accessible through the file manager.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the Call Journal. → Find the recorded call (marked with an icon) 🎤).
3. Click on the record → Details → Replay or Share.

If you don't have a Share button, the records are stored in a secure folder, so you can export them.

• 📲 Use the option to back up in Settings → Google → Backup (records can be included in the backup).
• 💾 Connect your phone to your PC and use Mi PC Suite for data extraction.
• 🔄 If the record is critical, back up through Settings. → The phone. → Backup and extract it with Mi Backup Extractor.

⚠️ Note: In some regions (e.g. EU) call recording function MIUI It's disabled for reasons. MIUI EU or Global, check for the function in Settings → Call settings → Recording calls.

4. Cloud Storage: Mi Cloud, Google Drive and Others

If your Xiaomi enabled sync with Mi Cloud or Google Drive, the call records could automatically be uploaded to the cloud.

• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Go to i.mi.com and log in. Select your device → Backup copies → Download the archive and find the folder com.android.dialer or sound_recorder.
• 📁 Google Drive: Open drive.google.com. Search for type:audio or Xiaomi. check the Backup folder → Call Recordings.

If you use third-party recording apps (such as Cube Call Recorder or ACR), check their settings:

• 🔗 Cube Call Recorder: Records are stored in the /CubeBackup/ It automatically syncs with Google Drive.
• 📱 ACR (Another Call Recorder: folder /ACR/ + Cloud of choice (Dropbox, OneDrive).

5. Recovering deleted call records

If the records were deleted (accidentally or after resetting), you can try to restore them. success depends on how long it has been since the deletion and whether the phone was used after that (new data overwrites old ones).

Recovery methods:

• 🗑️ Through the File Manager Recycle Bin: Open Files (Standard Manager) MIUI). Go to the Recycle Bin (the icon at the bottom menu). Find audio files with the.amr extension,.mp3 or.m4a. Restore them by clicking Restore.

Specialized programmes

• DiskDigger (for Android) scans internal memory for deleted files.
• Recuva (for PC) – if you connect the phone as a drive.
• Dr.Fone is a paid solution with a high recovery rate.

For recovery via PC:

Disable Wi-Fi and mobile data on your phone|Connect your phone to your PC in file transfer mode (MTP)|Install Recuva or Dr.Fone|Do not save new files to your phone until the recovery is complete-->

⚠️ Note: If you have used the function of cleaning the storage in MIUI (Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup, the chances of recovery are rapidly declining, and the system overwrites deleted data after a few minutes of active use.

6. Features of recordings on different Xiaomi models

The location of call records may vary depending on the model and version of MIUI. Below are the key differences for popular lines:

For models with MIUI 14+ (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13), there are additional restrictions:

• 🔒 Call records are encrypted and linked to your Mi Account.
• 📱 Exports are only possible through official channels (e.g., Share the information). → Mi Cloud).
• 🔄 After resetting the settings, the records are deleted without the possibility of recovery.

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On Xiaomi with MIUI 14+, call records are tied to the Mi Account. Without authorization in the same account, after resetting the settings, you can not restore them!

7.Alternative ways of recording and storing calls

If standard methods don’t work or you need a reliable solution for long-term record retention, consider the following options:

• 📲 Third-party apps: Cube Call Recorder – records both ends of a conversation, saves to the cloud. ACR (Another Call Recorder supports encryption and automatic sending to email. Call Recorder by Lovekush is a simple interface, entries in the email.mp3.
• ☁️ Automatic Cloud Download: Set up Cube Call Recorder Auto Exports in Google Drive/Dropbox. Use it. IFTTT to create a rule: "If a new entry → cloud up».
• 💾 Local Backup: Copy the folder regularly /Recorders/ Use Syncthing to sync with another device.

For corporate users or those who care about privacy, the following are suitable:

• 🔐 Otter.ai – recognizes speech and saves text transcripts.
• 📡 Rev Call Recorder – Records calls through the company’s servers (without storage on the phone).