Where on Xiaomi Redmi 8 Note are stored records of telephone conversations: system paths and secret folders

The Xiaomi Redmi 8 Note is still a popular budget smartphone, but many users are faced with the problem: where do recordings of conversations go after they are created? Unlike modern flagships, where everything syncs with the cloud automatically, on this device files can be “hidden” in non-obvious places, especially if you used a standard voice recorder, the application “Recording calls” from MIUI or third-party programs like Cube Caller Recorder.

In this article, we will look at all possible locations for storing records, from open folders to hidden system directories that require root permissions to access, and learn how to recover deleted files, why records can disappear after an update. MIUI, And what's the impact of the settings on their safety, and we'll focus on the uniqueness of Redmi. 8 Note: on this model, the default entries are saved in the folder /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/, not in the standard Recordings/, Like the others, Xiaomi.

1. Standard record storage locations on the Redmi 8 Note

If you used the built-in Call Recorder app (the microphone icon in the MIUI menu), the files must be in one of the following folders, and can be found through any file manager, such as the standard Explorer or Total Commander:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — main folder for call records on Redmi 8 Note. The files here are.amr or.mp3 name-named rec_20260515_143022.call.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/ — It's an alternate folder if you've changed your save settings manually, and more often than not, it's the recordings from the recorder, not the calls.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Download/CallRecordings/ — This may save files if you have used the “Save copy” function in the recording application.

Important: on the Redmi 8 Note with MIUI 11 and below, the default record is saved in.amr (mono, 8 kHz), which saves space but degrades quality. On MIUI 12+, the format can change to.mp3 depending on the settings.

⚠️ Note: If you can't find the folder call_rec, Check if the call recording feature is enabled in your phone settings, and on some firmware, it is disabled by default due to legal restrictions in certain countries.

To quickly find records, open Explorer, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Categories → Audio. The system will automatically filter all audio files, including conversation records.

2. Hidden system folders: where to look if files are not in standard directories

If you didn't find the records in obvious places, they could have been saved in hidden system folders.

• 🔄 You're updating. MIUI (The files could be moved to another directory).
• 🔧 Used root access or custom firmware.
• 📱 Records were created by third-party applications with non-standard settings.

Try checking the following paths (you may need a root-righted file manager, such as Root Explorer, to access them):

If you don't have root rights, but you suspect that the records are saved in hidden folders, try connecting the phone to your computer via MTP and using DiskDigger or Recuva to scan internal memory. These utilities can find files even without root, if they haven't been overwritten.

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

On the Redmi 8 Note, call records are not automatically synced to the Mi Cloud — you have to enable this manually. If you didn't, the files could only have been stored in local storage.

• ☁️ Mi Cloud: If you manually upload files through Explorer → Set aside records → Share. → Mi Cloud.
• ☁️ Google Drive: Auto boot through the Backup app (if the option for the folder is enabled) Recordings/).
• ☁️ Third-party services: Apps like Cube Call Recorder or ACR Can sync with Dropbox, OneDrive, or your own clouds.

To check the entries in Mi Cloud:

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Select Storage Management → Files.
3. Filter by type Audio or type in search call_rec.

If you’ve used Google Drive, check the Backup → App Data → com.miui.voicerecord folder. This may store backups of records, but they’ll be encrypted and won’t open without being restored to the device.

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If you regularly record important conversations, set up automatic uploads to the cloud via the FolderSync or Automate app.This will protect files even when your phone is reset.

4. Third-party recording applications: where they store files

If the standard MIUI application doesn’t suit you, you could use alternatives like:

• 🎤 Cube Call Recorder (Saves in the /CubeBackups/ or /CallRecordings/).
• 📞 ACR (Another Call Recorder (Folder) /ACR/ or /CallRecorder/).
• 🔊 Call Recorder by Lovekara (Saves Recordings) /lovekara/recordings/).

Each of these applications has its own storage settings. For example, in Cube Call Recorder, you can change the path to the folder from the Settings → Saving folder menu. Some programs also support recording encryption (files will have an.enc extension and will not play without a password).

If you don’t remember which app you used, check the following directories:

/storage/emulated/0/


├── CallRecorder/




├── CallRecordings/




├── ACR/




├── CubeBackups/




├── lovekara/




└── Android/data/[package_name]/files/

To find out the exact path for a particular application:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the right application to record and click Warehouse.
3. See the Data section – there may be a path to the folder.

Check the standard application folders in /storage/emulated/0/

Look for files with extensions.amr,.mp3,.wav,.enc

View the application settings (section "Save folder")

Use a search by file manager with filter by date of creation-->

5. Why records are missing and how to recover them

There are several reasons why the record might disappear with the Redmi 8 Note:

• 🗑️ Cache Clearing: When cleaning com.miui.voicerecord application data via Settings → Appendices all records deleted.
• 🔄 Update MIUI: In case of major updates (for example, with MIUI 11 on MIUI 12) files may be moved or lost.
• 📵 Factory reset: All local records are deleted without recovery (unless backup was available).
• 🛠️ Memory optimization: Garbage cleanup function in Security MIUI can delete old records.

If files are missing, try the following recovery methods:

1. Recycle Bin Check: In MIUI, deleted files can be temporarily entered into Explorer → Recycle Bin (stored for up to 30 days).
2. Recovery software: DiskDigger (does not require root, but is more efficient with it), Recuva (works through connecting your phone to a PC), EaseUS MobiSaver (specializes in audio files).

Verification of backup copies:

Mi PC Suite

Google Backup

⚠️ Warning: Do not write new files to your phone after losing records, which reduces the chances of recovery. When you delete a file, the system marks its disk space as free, and new data can overwrite old ones.

6. How to change the default location of the records

If you are not satisfied with the standard folder /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/, It can be changed:

1. Open the Call Record app (if preinstalled).
2. Go to Settings → Save folder.
3. Choose one of the offered options: 📂 Internal memory (folder) Recordings/). 📁 SD-map (if installed). ☁️ Cloud (requires authorization in Mi Cloud).

If you use a third-party app (like ACR), the path changes in its settings, such as in Cube Call Recorder:

1. Open the application and go to Settings → General settings → Record folder.
2. Click Change and select a new directory (e.g. /Download/CallRecords/).
3. Save the changes and restart the application.

For Google Phone recordings:

1. Install the app from Google Play (if it’s not available in your area, download APK from APKMirror).
2. Open Settings → Call history → Call record.
3. Enable the option to always record or select individual contacts.

The records will be saved to your Google account and are available at drive.google.com in the Call Recordings folder.

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