Where on Redmi 8 Pro stored phone records: all possible locations and access methods

Have you recorded an important conversation on Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro, but can't find the file? Or accidentally deleted the recording and want to restore it? The problem is that MIUI hides audio files of calls in an unobvious way - they can be stored in several places at once, and sometimes disappear altogether after system updates. In this article, we will analyze all possible locations where the Redmi 8 Pro stores records of conversations, including system folders, cloud services and even temporary application caches.

Feature of Redmi 8 Pro (codename begonia) in that the model works on the MIUI 11–14 (depending on the firmware version, where the logic of saving records differs from newer Xiaomi devices. MIUI The files can be automatically archived in /MIUI/sound_recorder/, In the new, move to the new Downloads/CallRecord/. We will analyze all the relevant ways for your version of the software and teach you how to extract records even without root rights.

Standard folders for recording calls on Redmi 8 Pro

By default, Redmi 8 Pro saves conversation records to one of three main folders, depending on which application you used to record. If you used the built-in MIUI voice recorder, the files are likely to be here:

• 📁 /Internal Storage/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — mainfolder MIUI 11–12. Look for files with the.amr extension or.mp3 name Call_20260515_143022.amr.
• 📁 /Internal Storage/Recordings/Call/ — alternative MIUI 12.5+ (If you've updated the firmware, the files here may have a prefix. REC_.
• 📁 /Internal Storage/Downloads/CallRecord/ — if the record was saved through a third-party application (for example, Cube Call Recorder or ACR).

It’s important to check hidden folders: In Xiaomi’s file manager, enable the display of hidden items (click on the file manager). ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files. Sometimes the records are hidden in the /Internal Storage/.call_recorder/ — This is a technical directory that the system creates for temporary files.

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If you can't see the file sound_recorder, Try manually entering the path in the file manager address bar. MIUI Sometimes it does not show system directories in the main list.

If you used Google Drive or Mi Cloud to automatically sync, the records could go to the cloud.

• 🌐 Mi Cloud: Go to Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup copies and find the "Records of calls" section".
• 🌐 Google Drive: Open the web version or app, type:audio call.

How to find records if folders are empty: hidden locations

If there are no files in standard folders, don't panic.Redmi 8 Pro can save entries in non-obvious places, especially if:

• 🔄 You're updating. MIUI (The files could be moved to a new directory).
• 📱 Used a third-party recorder with its own storage settings.
• 🔒 The function "Personal Data Protection" is enabled (files are encrypted and hidden).

Check out these alternative paths:

You may need root or ADB to access your Android/data/ folders. If you don’t have superuser rights, try connecting your phone to your PC and using Total Commander with the Android Debug Bridge plugin:

adb pull /sdcard/Android/data/com.android.providers.media/ C:\CallRecords\

If you used Truecaller or ACR to record calls, check the settings of those applications. For example, in ACR, you can manually change the path to files:

1. Open up. ACR → ⋮ → Settings → Folder of the record.
2. Look at the current path (default is /ACR/).
3. If the folder is empty, click Restore entries in the app menu.

Why records may be missing and how to fix it

Redmi 8 Pro is known for a bug in which call records disappear after a reboot or MIUI update.

• 🗑️ Cleaning the cache with the system application "Storage".
• 🔄 Automatically transfer files to the cloud without notice.
• 🛠️ Media scanning service failure (files are available but not displayed in the gallery).

To prevent the loss of records:

1. Turn off automatic cleaning in Settings → Storage → Clean (remove the tick from the Audio Files).
2. In the voice recorder settings (Settings → Applications → Recorder → Permissions), disable access to storage for other applications.
3. Create a backup copy of the folder sound_recorder on PC or cloud manually.

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⚠️ Note: If you are upgrading the Redmi 8 Pro with MIUI 11 MIUI 12+, Old records may have stayed in the same folder, but new ones are saved in the new way!

If files are missing after resetting, try recovering them with DiskDigger or Recuva (plug your phone to your PC in MTP mode).

• 📱 You did not write new files after deleting them.
• 🔋 The battery did not discharge to 0% (this overwrites the memory).
• 📁 A memory card (restored with a retrieval card) was used SD easier).

How to Change the Call Records Saving Folder

By default, MIUI does not allow you to select an arbitrary folder for records, but there are workarounds:

Method 1: Through a third-party recorder

Install Cube Call Recorder or ACR and specify your path in the settings:

1. Open the application → Settings → folder records.
2. Select Select folder and specify, for example /Internal Storage/CallRecords/.
3. Save and restart the application.

Method 2: Ethan ADB (for Advanced)

You can redirect the system folder. sound_recorder memory-card:

adb shell


su




ln -s /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder /storage/emulated/0/External_SD/CallRecords

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⚠️ Note: Changing System Pathways Through ADB This can cause a tape recorder to malfunction. MIUI/!

How to enable automatic recording of all calls

Redmi 8 Pro does not have an auto-record feature built in, but it can be activated through hidden MIUI settings or third-party apps.

Method 1: through the engineering menu (only for firmware based on Android 9-10)

Enter the phone code in the appendix:

##6484##

In the menu that opens, find the Auto Record section and select All Calls. Once you reboot, all calls will be automatically recorded in the folder. /MIUI/sound_recorder/auto/.

Method 2: Through the ACR application

Download ACR from Google Play and set up:

1. Open ACR → Settings → Record calls.
2. Turn on Auto Record and select All Calls.
3. In the Exclusions section, add numbers that do not need to be recorded.
4. Install the MP3 format for better quality.

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Auto-recording may be prohibited by law in your country, and check local privacy regulations before using it.

How to Recover Deleted Records of Conversations

If you accidentally delete a record, the chances of recovery depend on how long it has been and how much you have been using your phone. Here are 3 working methods for the Redmi 8 Pro:

Method 1: Through the MIUI basket

MIUI 12+ has a built-in file basket:

1. Open the Files → Recycle Bin.
2. Find the deleted audio files (sort by date).
3. Select the ones you need and press Restore.

The storage period in the basket is 30 days.

Method 2: Recovery programs

Use DiskDigger (for Android) or Recuva (for PC):

• 📱 DiskDigger: Install from Google Play. Select Basic Scan (no root) or Full Scan (with root).Tick Audio and wait until the scan is completed.
• 💻 Recuva: Connect your phone to your PC in mode MTP. In Recuva, select Audio Files and enter the phone's drive. After scanning, save the recovered files to your PC.

Method 3: Through Mi Cloud Backup

If automatic reservation is enabled:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Backups.
2. Find the last copy and click Restore.
3. Select only the Call Records (do not restore everything in a row!).

⚠️ Warning: Restore from backup will overwrite current records in the folder sound_recorder. Pre-copy them to another place!

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Redmi 8 Pro users often have trouble handling call records. TOP-5 errors and ways of correcting them:

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the phone app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the phone and press the Warehouse. → Drop it.
3. Reset the device.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions