You are looking for Xiaomi Redmi 8T This model, which was released in 2019, is still popular today because of the balance of price and functionality, but its interface is very simple. MIUI Unlike modern flagships, there is no single storage center for audio files - records can be "hidden" in different folders depending on the firmware version, the settings of the Phone application and even the communication module used (one or two). SIM-map).
In this article, we will not just list the standard paths of the type. /MIUI/sound_recorder, We'll look at all the scenarios that we can think of, from auto-save via built-in voice recorder to manually export to the cloud. You’ll learn how to find records if they’ve “disappeared” after an update, why some conversations don’t last at all, and what to do if your phone’s memory is full and files aren’t deleted. Particular attention will be paid to the hidden folder.nomedia, which blocks the display of records in the gallery - this is a common cause of "loss" of files.
1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI
By default, Redmi 8T saves conversation records in the internal memory along the way:
/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/This folder is automatically created when you first turn on the recording function in the Phone app.
- 📱 For a single entry (if you manually pressed Record during a call), the file will have a type name. Call_20260515_143022.mp3, where the date and time correspond to the start of the recording.
- 🔄 For automatic recording (if the setting "Record all calls" is enabled), files are grouped by numbers: +79991234567_20260515_143022.mp3.
- 🗃️.nomedia folder: if you create it in /MIUI/sound_recorder/, records will no longer appear in the standard file manager and gallery, but will remain in place.
Important: on Redmi 8T with MIUI 12 and above, the path can change to /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/. This is due to the unification of folder structure for new versions of Android.
- Open the phone app.
- Go to Settings → Record conversations → Save folder.
- The system will show the current path (if the option is available in your version of MIUI).
📊 You use automatic recording of all calls?
Yeah, always.
Only important contacts
I never manually turn it on.
I don't know how it works.
2.Alternative places: cloud, memory card and hidden folders
If there are no records in the standard folder, check these locations:
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| Microp How to check memory card: Insert SD-Open any file manager (such as Mi File Manager or Solid Explorer) go to Devices and select your memory card. MIUI or Recordings. ⚠️ Note: If you removed the memory card and inserted it into another phone or computer, the files could be hidden by a virus. 8T. ☑️ Search for records on the memory card Check the folder MIUI/sound_recorderLook for files with extension.mp3 or.amr Make sure the card is not formatted Try to connect the card to the PC: 0 / 4 3. Why the records are not saved: 5 If you have enabled the record, but there are no files in any of the listed places, the problem may be in the following: 🚫 Android Level Ban: With Android Version 9 Google has restricted apps' access to the microphone during calls. on Redmi 8T (Android 9/10) This can block the recording for some operators. 📵 Telecom operator: Some Russian operators (e.g. MegaFon or Tele)2) They can block the recording of calls at the network level. 🔕 Privacy settings: In Settings → Permits → Check if the phone app has access». 🗑️ Auto-cleaning: B MIUI There's a garbage cleanup feature that can delete old records. → Warehouse → Cleanup. 🔄 Resetting: After updating or resetting, the save path may be lost. Try manually specifying the folder in the recording settings. 🛠️ How to check operator lock: Install a third-party app to record calls (e.g, ACR Try to record a test call, if you don't record it, it's an operator or firmware problem. ⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 8T firmware MIUI Global call recording may not work SIM-Maps released after 2021 due to changes in Google's policy: The solution is to reflash the phone on Xiaomi.eu or use a second one. SIM-4. How to recover "disappeared" records If the records were but disappeared after updating, resetting or cleaning the memory, try these methods: Check the basket: MIUI There's a hidden file basket for deleted files. To open it, open Files» → Press the three dots at the top. → «The box records are stored there for up to 30 days. Search via PC: Connect Redmi 8T to the computer in the mode File transfer (MTP) And use Recuva or DiskDigger to scan the internal memory.mp3,.amr,.3gp. Recovery through ADB (For advanced: If the phone is not rooted, but has access to ADB, You can try to extract files by command: adb pull /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/ C:\Redmi8T_Records\ 💡 Tip: If the recordings were synced with Xiaomi Cloud but not displayed in the app, try: Sign out of Xiaomi account and log in again. Clear the cache of the Cloud app in Settings → Annexes → Application management. Check records through the web version of the cloud on the PC. What to do if records are corrupted?If records are available but not played back, try: 1. Rename the file by adding an extension.mp3 (for example, call_123 → call_123.mp3). 2. Use a format converter (e.g. Online-Convert). 3. Open the file in the audio editor and export again. 5. Set up automatic record saving To avoid manually searching for records, set up automatic save them in a convenient place: Open the Phone application. Go to Settings (⚙) → Record conversations. Enable Automatic Recording. Select a save location: 📱 Internal memory (by default). 🗃️ Memory card (if inserted). ☁️ Xiaomi Cloud (requires authorization). Specify file format:.mp3 — Better quality, but bigger size..amr is smaller, but worse sound. ⚙️ Additional settings: 🔄 Record all calls – includes recording for all contacts. 📞 Outbound/Inbound – filter by call type. 🔕 Exceptions – you can add numbers that you do not need to write down. 📌 Notifications – notification of the beginning of the recording (important for legality in some countries). ⚠️ Note: In Russia, the recording of telephone conversations is regulated by the. 138 RF CC and FZ-152 «Personal data.” For the legal use of records, it is necessary to notify the interlocutor of the recording (automatic voice alert at the beginning of the call is sufficient). 💡If you often record important calls, create a separate folder on your memory card (for example, a file on your phone, /WorkCalls/) And you can put it in the recording settings, so you don't lose your files when you reset your phone. 6. Third-party recording apps: pros and cons If built-in Redmi recording feature 8T Not satisfied with the alternative applications can be used. Here is a comparison of popular options: App Pros Cons Link Cube Call Recorder Works on all firmware, recording both sides Paid version for full functionality of Google Play ACR (Another Call Recorder) Flexible settings, cloud backup May not work on some Google Play Boldbeast Call Recorder Operators Supports rooted and unrooted devices Complex interface for beginners Official website Call Recorder by Lovekara Simple interface, Free version without restrictions Advertising, sometimes skips Google Play calls 🔧 How to set up Cube Call Recorder on Redmi 8T: Install the app from Google Play. Run and provide all the permissions you have requested (microphone, memory, phone: 📱 Audio source: "Loud Communication" (for recording both sides). 🗃️ Save folder: Specify your path (for example, /CallRecords/). ☁️ Cloud: link Google Drive or Dropbox to automatically back up. Enable Auto Record option for the right call types. 💡The side of an application is often better at recording sound on both sides of a call than the built-in feature. MIUI, They can drain the battery faster due to background activity. 7. How to Transfer Records to Another Phone or PC If You Need to Save Records of Conversations with Redmi 8T On another device, there are several ways: 📱 Through cable. USB: Connect your phone to your PC. Select File Transfer Mode (MTP). Copy the folder. /MIUI/sound_recorder/ or /Recordings/Call/ computer. ☁️ Through the Cloud: Upload files to Xiaomi Cloud, Google Drive, or Yandex Disk. Open the cloud on another device and download files. 📤 Through messengers: Send your posts to Telegram (no size limit) or WhatsApp (up to the end of the day). 100 MB per file). 🔄 Through Bluetooth/FTP: Use a file manager with support FTP-servers (e.g. Solid Explorer) for Wi-Fi transmission. 🔐 If records are confidential: Archive them to.zip with password (use this information) 7-Zip Transfer to an encrypted disk (like VeraCrypt) and remove the originals from your phone after checking the integrity of the copies. ⚠️ Note: When sending messages via instant messengers (for example, Viber or WhatsApp), files can be compressed, which worsens the sound quality. FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Redmi 8T Can I record calls? WhatsApp/Viber on the Redmi 8T? No, the built-in recording function only works for standard phone calls, and you need apps like Cube Call Recorder (VoIP enabled) or a rooted phone with Xposed module to record instant messengers. 30 minute? That's a limitation. MIUI To save memory, to remove it: Use a third-party app (like Boldbeast) or change the settings in the /system/build.prop (How do you turn on the recording notice for the interviewee? MIUI It's done like this: Open the phone» → «Settings» → «Record conversations. Enable the option to Notify Recording. Select the notification type: voice or tone. For third-party applications, the setting is in their own settings. Can you restore the recordings after resetting the phone to factory settings? There was no backup in the cloud. The phone's memory was overwritten with new data. Try programs like EaseUS MobiSaver, but success is not guaranteed. How do you turn off the record for specific contacts? In the case of EaseUS MobiSaver? MIUI: Open the contact you want to disable the record for. Click "Edit» → «More» (⋮) → «Don't record calls». In Cube Call Recorder: Go to Blacklist. 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| Annex | Pluses | Cons | Reference | |||||||||||||||||
| Cube Call Recorder | Works on all firmware, recording both sides | Paid version for full functionality | Google Play | |||||||||||||||||
| ACR (Another Call Recorder) | Flexible settings, cloud backup | It may not work for some operators. | Google Play | |||||||||||||||||
| Boldbeast Call Recorder | Supports rooted and unrooted devices | A complex interface for beginners | Official website | |||||||||||||||||
| Call Recorder by Lovekara | Simple interface, free version without restrictions | Advertising, sometimes skipping calls | Google Play |