Where on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro store phone records: 5 places to search + instructions

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro is a popular smartphone with advanced call recording capabilities, but many users are faced with the problem: where exactly do these files stay? Unlike flagship models, where the path to records is often obvious, in the Poco X3 Pro, the location of files depends on the version of MIUI, the settings of the Phone application and even the method of recording used. In this article, we will analyze all possible options – from standard folders to hidden system directories, and also tell you how to recover records if they “disappeared” after an update or reset.

It’s important to understand that the Poco X3 Pro runs on MIUI (Modified Android Shell), where file storage logic may differ from pure Android. For example, in some versions of the firmware, records are automatically encrypted and stored in a secure folder /data/com.android.providers.media, which is not available without root rights. We analyzed all scenarios — from writing through a standard application to using third-party programs like Cube Caller Recorder — and put together a checklist for search.

1. Standard Storage: Records folder in internal memory

In most cases, the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro saves conversation records in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Recordings/CallRecord/

or (depending on the version of MIUI):

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

How to get there:

1. Open the Files app** (the folder icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the "Internal Storage" tab** → Recordings.

Files are usually.m4a or.amr formats and are named after the template:

• 📞 Call_20260515_143022_+79123456789.m4a — date, time and subscriber number.
• 🔊 Incoming_1684123456.amr — Incoming calls (timestamp in the title).
• 📤 Outgoing_+79998887766_20260510.m4a — outgoing.

⚠️ Note: If the folder is empty but you are sure that the recordings were made, check the settings of the Phone application. In some regions (for example, in the EU), the default call recording is disabled due to legal restrictions. To enable it, go to Settings → Permits → Recording of conversations.

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If the entries are not displayed in the folder, try connecting your smartphone to your PC and use keyword search. call_rec or record in the root catalog of internal memory.

2. Hidden system folders: where MIUI hides records

In MIUI 12.5-14 versions for the Poco X3 Pro, records can be saved in secure directories that are not available through a standard file manager.

To view these folders without root rights, you can use ADB-team:

adb shell


su




ls /data/user_de/0/com.android.dialer/databases/

If you’re not familiar with ADB, an alternative way is to install a root-enabled file manager (like FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer) and give it superuser rights.

⚠️ Attention: Pattempting to access /data/ without proper permissions may trigger anti-rollback protection on Poco X3 Pro, leading to a bootloop. Always back up your data before exploring system directories.

3. Cloud services: synchronize recordings with Mi Cloud and Google Drive

If your Poco X3 Pro is synced to Mi Cloud, the records can be automatically uploaded to the cloud.

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Check if the “Sync Records” option is enabled (in some regions it is hidden).
3. Go to i.mi.com → Devices → Records of conversations.

Alternative cloud services where records can be stored:

• ☁️ Google Drive: if you use the Cube Call Recorder app with auto export setting.
• 📁 Dropbox/OneDrive: when manually configured in third-party recording applications.
• 🔗 Telegram: some users set up autosending records in saved messages.

To find entries in Google Drive:

1. Open Google Drive.
2. In the search bar, type:audio "call".
3. Filter by date – files are sorted by time of creation.

4. Memory card: how to find records on SD-map

If the settings of the Phone application indicate saving to microSD, the records will be along the path:

/storage/XXXX-XXXX/Recordings/CallRecord/

(where XXXX-XXXX is your card’s unique identifier).

Features of storage on SD:

• 🔄 Records can be automatically archived in a folder CallRecord/Archive/ after 30 days.
• 🚫 Files on a memory card are not encrypted (unlike internal memory), making it easier to copy them.
• ⚠️ When you remove the card without safely disabling, the records may be damaged (there is an error "File not playable").

How to transfer entries from card to PC:

1. Connect Poco X3 Pro to your computer via USB (File Transfer Mode).
2. Open the memory card folder in Windows/macOS Explorer.
3. Copy files from Recordings/CallRecord/ onto your hard drive.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI record SD-The cards are saved in.nomedia format, which means they don't show up in the gallery. To see them, rename the file (remove.nomedia from the extension) or use the file manager with the option to "Show hidden files».

5. Third-party applications: where to save Cube, ACR and other records

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

To change the way you save in third-party applications:

1. Open the application settings (e.g. Cube ACR).
2. Go to the “Save folder” or “Storage” section.

Important: On the Poco X3 Pro with MIUI 13+, some applications (e.g. Boldbeast) require that battery optimization be disabled, otherwise the recording will be interrupted. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Application Name] → Battery → No Limits.

6.Recovery of deleted records: 3 working methods

If records are lost after being reset, updated or accidentally deleted, you can try to restore them, the effectiveness depends on how long it has been since they were deleted and whether internal memory or memory has been used since then. SD-map.

Method 1: Recovery programs (without root)

• 🛠️ DiskDigger scans internal memory for audio files.
• 🔍 Recuva (for PC) – connect your smartphone in mode MTP and scan the memory.
• 📱 Undeleter Recover Files & Data – Supports.amr and Recovery.m4a.

Method 2: Recovery through ADB (for power users)

If the records were recently deleted, they can be found in the cache:

adb shell


su




cd /data/data/com.android.providers.media/databases/




sqlite3 external-XXXX.db




SELECT * FROM files WHERE mime_type LIKE '%audio%';

(where XXXX — identifier SD-card).

Method 3: Appealing for Xiaomi

If your records are synced to Mi Cloud, you can restore them within 30 days through support:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Select “Data Recovery” → “Conversation Records”.

⚠️ Warning: Do not install new apps or write large files to your smartphone after deleting records - this reduces the chances of successful recovery.

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The best chance of recovery is from records that were deleted less than 7 days ago, and then the memory blocks are overwritten with new data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Poco X3 Pro call recording