Where on Xiaomi Poco X3 saved conversation records: a full analysis of all storage options

You’re trying to find a recording of an important phone call on Xiaomi Poco X3, but you don’t know where to look? Android system folders are hidden from the user’s eyes, and standard call recording apps often store files in non-obvious places. In this article, we’ll look at all possible audio storage locations, from built-in MIUI functions to third-party programs, and also explain how to recover deleted files if they suddenly disappear.

The Poco X3 (M2007J20CG and M2007J20CI) is powered by custom MIUI firmware, which modifies Android’s standard behavior, which means that paths to record folders may be different from those of pure Android. For example, some versions of MIUI automatically encrypt records and only access them through special applications. We tested all current methods on MIUI 12.5 and MIUI 13 firmware, the results below.

Built-in call recording function in MIUI: where to look for files

The standard Phone app in MIUI has a built-in call recording feature, but it doesn't work in all regions because of legal restrictions. If you have it activated, the records are saved to a secure folder, the path to which depends on the firmware version:

• 📁 The main path: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — file format.m4a or.amr with names Call_20260515_143022_+79123456789.amr.
• 🔒 An alternative path (MIUI 13+): /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.providers.media/ — requires root access or a file manager with superuser rights.
• ☁️ Cloud Storage: If sync with Mi Cloud is enabled, records can be automatically uploaded to the Mi Cloud section → Records. → Calls (available only for Chinese-based accounts).

To check if the call record is enabled by default:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Select Conversation Record (if no item is available, the function is disabled at the firmware level).

⚠️ Note: European and Russian versions of Poco X3 The built-in call record is often blocked because of GDPR. Check your firmware region in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — if it's written EU or RU, function may not be present.

Third-party applications for recording: storage paths and features

If the built-in feature is disabled, Poco X3 users often install third-party programs like Cube Call Recorder ACR, Call Recorder by Lovekesh or Boldbeast, each of which saves files in their own folder, and some also encrypt them.

Important: Some applications (e.g. Boldbeast) require that you turn off battery optimization to work properly.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find your recording app and select Battery Limits.
3. Set up a No Limits mode.

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If the app doesn't record calls, check if MIUI Security blocks it. Add the program to the antivirus and auto-clean exceptions in Settings → Security → Optimization.

How to find hidden records: instructions for the file manager

Even if you know the path to the folder, the records files may not show up due to hidden attributes or MIUI limitations.

Enable the display of hidden files in the file manager|Check the folders. /MIUI/ and /Android/data/|Use search for keywords: “call”, “rec”, “record"|Try alternative managers (for example, FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer)-->

Detailed algorithm:

1. Use Mi File Manager: Open the Files app (blue folder icon). Click on three dots → Settings → Turn on Show Hidden Files. Go to Internal Memory and manually check the paths from the previous section.

Connect your phone to your PC:

• Use extension search: enter.amr or.mp3 in the search bar.

If no files are found, try alternative managers with extended rights:

• 🔍 FX File Explorer – Supports access to system folders without root.
• 🛠️ Root Explorer – only for devices with unlocked bootloader.
• 🌐 ES File Explorer (older versions) – has a built-in search for the contents of files.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14+ file-access /Android/data/ It's limited even to the file manager. To get around this, temporarily turn off Optimization. MIUI in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 press-on).

Recovery of Deleted Records: Working Methods

If the records were deleted accidentally, they can be restored - but only before the first data is overwritten on the device. Here are 3 proven ways for the Poco X3:

1. Through specialized programmes:

• 🖥️ DiskDigger scans internal memory for audio files, works without root, but is more efficient with it.
• 📱 Undeleter Recover Files & Data – Recovers files directly on your phone (requires a lot of space for a scan).
• 💾 Recuva (for PC) – connect Poco X3 as a removable disk and scan the partition /userdata.

2. Through backup copies:

• ☁️ Check Google Drive: If Call Recorder sync is enabled, records can be in Drive → Backup copies → CallRecordings.
• 🔄 Restore data from Mi Cloud (if System Backup option has been activated).

3. via ADB (for advanced users):

adb shell


su




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




sqlite3 external-*.db




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

This command will display a list of all audio files, including deleted ones (root rights required).

Problems with recording calls to Poco X3: causes and solutions

Poco users X3 They're often faced with records being either not saved or interrupted.-5 causes and ways of eliminating them:

A critical feature of Poco X3: on some MIUI firmware, call records are automatically deleted after 7 days, unless this option is disabled in the settings of the Phone → Record conversations → Autoclean.

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If the recording doesn't work in any application, check if the audio is turned off in the call settings (Settings → Sound → Call Sound). Sometimes the problem lies in a conflict with the Bluetooth headset.

How to transfer recordings to another medium or to the cloud

To avoid losing important records, it is recommended to regularly transfer them to external media or to cloud storage.

1. Manual export through file manager:

• 📂 Select files in the folder with records (for example, /ACR/).
• 📋 Click Copy and select the target folder (for example, /Download/ or SD-map).
• ☁️ For the cloud: upload files to Google Drive or Yandex Disk via the relevant apps.

Automatic synchronization:

• 🤖 Configure Tasker or Automate to automatically copy new files from the record folder to the cloud.
• 📤 In Cube Call Recorder ACR There is a built-in autoload option in Google Drive (Settings) → Cloud).

3.through ADB (for mass copying):

adb pull /sdcard/ACR/ C:\PocoX3_Calls\

This command will copy all records from the ACR folder to the C disk: your PC.

⚠️ Note: When transferring records to SD-Make sure it is formatted as internal memory (Settings) → Memory: Otherwise, apps won’t be able to write files directly to the map due to Android limitations.

Alternative ways to record conversations on Poco X3

If standard methods don’t work, consider workarounds:

• 🎧 Use the second device: Connect the headphones with the microphone to another phone and put it next to you.
• 💻 Recording via PC: Connect Poco X3 To your computer and use programs like Audacity to record sound from the microphone (Stereo Mix mode).
• ☎️ Conference Call: Create a conference with a different number (for example, via Zoom or Telegram) and record the conversation on the second device.
• 📡 VoIP apps: Transfer the conversation to WhatsApp, Viber or Telegram – there’s a built-in recording of voice messages.

For professional use (e.g., interviews), an external recorder with a 3.5 mm input (although the Poco X3 does not have a connector, you can use a USB-C adapter).

• Sony ICD-UX570 is compact, with noise cancellation.
• Zoom H1n supports 24-bit WAV recording.
• Tascam DR-05X is suitable for long-term recordings (up to 17 hours on a single battery).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Poco X3 call recording