Where on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 stored phone records: a full guide to search for files

Introduction: how to record calls on Xiaomi smartphones

Recording phone conversations on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is a feature that can be useful in a variety of situations, from fixing important business information to proving in controversial moments. However, many users face the problem: once a conversation is completed, the record seems to disappear. Where are these files actually stored, and why are they not always visible in the gallery?

Xiaomi uses non-standard save paths to record calls, and the files themselves are often hidden from direct access, and in this article we will look at all possible locations where audio files can lie, from standard folders to system directories, and also tell you how to find them, even if they are not displayed in the Explorer.

It's important to understand that the location of the records depends on the version of MIUI, the way the recording is done (built-in voice recorder or third-party app), and even on the regional settings of the firmware, and we've taken all of these nuances into account to give the most complete answer.

Standard place for storing calls in MIUI

By default, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 saves conversation records in the system folder, which is not always visible through the standard file manager.

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

This is where the.amr or.mp3 files lie (depending on the firmware version).

• 📁 The MIUI folder can be hidden. To see it, turn on the hidden files in the Explorer settings (usually Settings → Show Hidden Files).
• 🔊 Files have non-intuitive names, such as call_20260515_143022.amr, where the numbers are the date and time of the recording.
• 📱 If you use Google Drive or another cloud to back up, records can automatically sync there by being deleted from the device.

How fast to find the folder:

1. Open any file manager (e.g., Explorer or Total Commander).
2. Go to the root directory (/storage/emulated/0/).
3. Find the file. MIUI, later sound_recorder and call_rec.

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If the call_rec folder is not available, check the /storage/emulated/0/Recorder/calls/ directory, as some versions of the MIUI store records there.

Alternative Ways to Keep Records

If the standard folder does not have files, don’t panic. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 can save entries in several places depending on:

• 📲 Versions MIUI (e.g., in MIUI 12 and MIUI 14 paths differ).
• 🎤 Recording methods: via an embedded voice recorder or a third-party application (e.g., ACR or Cube Call Recorder).
• 🔄 Settings for cloud sync (Mi Cloud, Google Drive).

Here is a full list of possible locations:

If you used a third-party recording app, check its settings: some programs (such as Cube Call Recorder) allow you to choose a save folder manually.

Why records can "disappear" and how to recover them

A frequent complaint from Redmi Note 9 users: “There was a record, and now there is no record!”

⚠️ Warning: If you connected your smartphone to your computer in MTP mode and moved files, the records could have been accidentally deleted or moved to another folder. Check the cart on your PC!

• 🗑️ Autoclean: In settings MIUI there is a function to automatically delete old records (path: Settings → Applications → Recorder → Storage).
• ☁️ Cloud Sync: If sync with Mi Cloud is enabled, records can be deleted from the device after uploading to the cloud.
• 🔄 Settings Reset: After resetting to factory settings, all local records are deleted without recovery (unless there was a backup).
• 🛠️ Memory optimization: Applications like Security or Clean Master can delete "unnecessary" files, including records.

How to recover deleted records:

1. Check the /MIUI/backup/ folder, sometimes backups are left.
2. Use data recovery software such as DiskDigger or Recuva (requires root rights for deep scanning).
3. If the records are synced with Mi Cloud, check the web version of the cloud at https://i.mi.com.

How to Change the Place of Keeping Call Records

If you don't like the standard file layout, you can change it, depending on the tool you use.

1. Built-in dictaphone MIUI

Unfortunately, the standard Dictaphone app on the Redmi Note 9 does not have the option of changing the save folder.

• 📂 Create a new folder (e.g., /Recordings/Calls/) in the root directory.
• 🔄 After writing manually move files from /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ to your folder.
• 🤖 Use Tasker or Automate to automate (script configuration will be required).

Third-party annexes

Popular call recording software (such as ACR or Cube Call Recorder) let you select the save folder:

1. Open the application settings.
2. Find the Storage or File Save section.
3. Specify the desired path (e.g. /SDCard/CallRecords/).
4. Save the changes and restart the application.

3 Save to SD- Card

If you want to save records on microSD, consider:

• 📱 In MIUI, by default, records are stored only in internal memory.
• 🔧 To migrate to SD, either a third-party application or root access will be required to change system paths.
• ⚠️ When SD- is retrieved, the recording cards may become unavailable (depending on the application settings).

How to listen to and manage call records

Finding files is half the battle, and now you need to listen to them and edit them if you need to.

1. Listening through a standard player

Files in.amr or.mp3 format can be opened by any audio player:

• 🎵 Built-in Music (pre-copy files to /Music/ folder).
• 📱 Google Play Music or VLC (all formats support).
• 🔊 A dedicated player (e.g., AMR Player) may be required for.amr.

2. Editing and cropping

If you want to cut a piece of recording:

• 🎛️ Use Lexis Audio Editor or WaveEditor (available in the Play Market).
• 💻 Audacity (a free and powerful tool) is suitable for PC.
• ☁️ Online services like mp3cut.net (convenient for quick pruning).

3.Export and dispatch of records

To share the record:

1. Open the file in the conductor.
2. Click Share and select the messenger (WhatsApp, Telegram) or email.
3. For large files, use cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox).

⚠️ Warning: When sending messages via messengers, they can be compressed, which degrades the quality. To save the original sound, upload files to the cloud and share the link.

Call recording settings for Redmi Note 9: what can be changed

There are a few hidden parameters in MIUI that allow you to customize your recording to your needs.

1. Enabling/disabling the record

By default, the recording function can be disabled to activate it:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right.
3. Select Settings → Recording calls.
4. Enable the option of Automatic Recording or Manual Recording.

Selection of formats and quality

In some versions of MIUI, you can change the format and bitrate of the recording:

• 🎙️ AMR is a compact format (suitable for long conversations).
• 🎵 MP3 — Better quality, but larger file size.
• 🔊 WAV — lossless, but takes up a lot of space (available only in third-party applications).

How to change the format:

Settings → Applications → Recorder → Recording format

3. Automatic deletion of old records

To avoid filling up the memory:

1. Go to Settings → Storage → Recorder.
2. Activate the Auto Cleanup option.
3. Set a limit (e.g., Delete records over 30 days).

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Setting up automatic recording by default is prohibited in some countries (e.g. the EU) due to privacy laws.If the option is not on the menu, use third-party apps.

Problems with recording calls on Redmi Note 9 and their solutions

Even after you set up the recording correctly, you can have a failure, and let's look at the most common problems and how to fix them:

Frequent questions about failures:

• 🔇 "Why is it only my voice being recorded?" With Android 9, Google has banned both participants from recording without notice. Solution: use Cube Call Recorder with VoIP enabled.
• 📵 “Write is interrupted when screen locks” In the battery settings, turn off optimization for the voice recorder application (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization).
• 🔄 “After the MIUI update, the records stopped being saved” Reset the Phone application settings (Settings → Apps → Phone → Storage → Reset).

FAQ: Answers to frequent questions about call recording