Where on Xiaomi are stored records of phone conversations: a full guide to search for files

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that helps capture important conversations, interviews or business information. However, many users face the problem: where exactly are these audio files stored? Unlike photos or screenshots, call records do not always fall into obvious folders like Downloads or DCIM. Their location depends on the version of MIUI, device model and even the recording method (built-in voice recorder or third-party application).

In this article, we will analyze all possible ways of storing records, including hidden system directories, learn how to search for files through a Explorer and ADB, And we'll also explain why sometimes the audio disappears after a firmware update, POCO X5 and other relevant devices 2023-2026.

⚠️ Important: Starting with MIUI 14 and Android 13, Xiaomi has tightened its privacy policy.In some regions (e.g. the EU), call recording may be disabled by default or require manual activation in the phone app settings.

1. Standard location of call records on Xiaomi

By default, Xiaomi smartphones store conversation records in a system folder accessible through any file manager. The path depends on the version of MIUI:

• 📁 For MIUI 12–14: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/. Here files are sorted by date and phone numbers.
• 📁 For older versions (MIUI 11 below): /storage/emulated/0/Recorders/CallRec/ or /storage/emulated/0/recordings/.
• 🔍 Exception: On some models (e.g. Redmi) 10) records may be kept in /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.providers.media/ — But access to this folder requires root rights.

Record files are usually.amr or.mp3 and are named by pattern: CallRec_[date [time] [number].amr: CallRec_20260515_1430_+79123456789.amr.

If the folder is empty, check:

1. Is call recording enabled in the Phone application settings (Settings → Call recording)
2. Have files been deleted automatically (MIUI has the option of cleaning old records after 30 days).
3. Whether you are using a third-party recording app (such as Cube Call Recorder or ACR).

2. How to find records through the built-in conductor

The easiest way is to use the standard Explorer from Xiaomi:

1. Open the Files app (the folder icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Category section → Audio or Device.
3. In the search box, enter call_rec Or.amr, it filters out the call records.
4. If nothing is found, turn on the display of hidden files: ⋮ (menu) → Settings → Show hidden files.

⚠️ Attention: On Android devices 11+ Access to some system folders may be restricted if the conductor doesn't show the folder. MIUI/sound_recorder, Try alternative managers like Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer.

Critical detail: On dual-SIM smartphones, records can be stored in separate subfolders for each slot (for example, call_rec/sim1/ and call_rec/sim2/).

3. Alternative search methods: ADB and computer

If you can't find the records through a Explorer, connect the device to your PC and use the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which works even without root rights:

1. Enable USB Debugging in the Developer Settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version – Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and do:

adb shell ls /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/


adb pull /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ C:\Xiaomi_Calls\

This command will copy all the records to a folder. Xiaomi_Calls If the folder is empty, try alternative paths:

adb shell ls /sdcard/Recorders/CallRec/


adb shell ls /sdcard/recordings/

For users macOS/Linux substitute C:\Xiaomi_Calls\ on ~/Downloads/Xiaomi_Calls/.

4. Features of recordings on different Xiaomi models

The location of files can vary depending on the series of devices, and below is a summary table for popular models:

⚠️ Attention: On Android devices 12+ and MIUI 13/14 Records can be automatically archived to the Mi Cloud cloud if sync is enabled. → Call records in the Files app.

5.Why Call Records Disappear and How to Recover Them

Common reasons for missing records:

• 🧹 Auto-cleaning: B MIUI There is a function to delete old files after 30 days (Settings) → Warehouse → Cleanup).
• 🔄 Update: When you upgrade to a new version MIUI system folders can be reset.
• 📱 Factory reset: All local records are deleted without recovery.
• 🛡️ Data Protection: On Android 13+ Records may be blocked due to permissions (for example, if you revoke access to the microphone from the Phone application).

To recover deleted records:

1. Use programs like DiskDigger or Recuva (require root or PC connection).
2. Check backups in Mi Cloud or Google Drive (if sync was enabled).
3. For devices with MIUI 14, try the Recycle Bin feature in the Files app (stores deleted files for 15 days).

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Before resetting, save your PC or cloud records. MIUI doesn’t have a built-in call record backup tool, so use third-party apps like Swift Backup (requires root).

6.Configure automatic recording and export

To avoid loss of records, configure automatically saves to the cloud or memory card:

1. Open the phone application → ⋮ (menu) → Settings → Recording calls.
2. Turn on Automatic Recording and select contacts or all calls.
3. In the Warehouse section, specify:

• 📁 Place of preservation: Internal memory or Map SD (if maintained).
• ☁️ Cloud: Enable sync with Mi Cloud or Google Drive.
• 🔄 Auto Cleanup: Turn off or set a storage period (e.g. 90 days).

For exporting records to PC:

1. Connect your phone over USB in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Copy the folder. call_rec To your computer (use the path from the first section).
3. To convert.amr to.mp3, use Audacity or online services.

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Starting with MIUI 14, call records are saved by default in MP3 (formerly AMR) format, which improves compatibility with other devices, but increases file size.

7. Third-party recording apps: where they store files

If you use alternative call recording software (e.g. Cube Call Recorder, ACR, Boldbeast), the storage paths will be different:

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Boldbeast) require manually adjusting the save path in their settings. If the record doesn't work, check:

• 🔧 Permits to access microphone and storage.
• 📵 No conflicts with other recording programs.
• 📡 Recording settings for a specific SIM-Cards (on dual-SIM devices).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi call records