Where on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T store conversation records: all possible places and ways to access

Why the recordings of conversations are “hiding” on Xiaomi

You turned on a conversation record on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T, but can't find the file? This is a typical problem of Xiaomi smartphone users - the system distributes audio files to non-obvious folders, and sometimes even hides them from view. Unlike modern models (for example, Redmi Note 12), where records are stored in the cloud or a dedicated directory, the Note 8T (2019 release) uses an outdated approach with local storage in the back of the file system.

The main difficulty lies in three factors: firstly, MIUI (Xiaomi firmware can store records in different places depending on the OS version; secondly, some recording applications (like the built-in Call Recorder) use their own hidden folders; thirdly, files often get non-intuitive names like rec_1589234765.amr, And then we'll go through all the possible locations, from the standard to the most unexpected.

Standard storage locations for Redmi Note 8T

To start with, where should the records be if you used the regular Call Recorder app (or Global firmware Call Recorder), 80% of the time the files are in one of these folders:

• 📁 Internal memory. → MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec — directory MIUI 10–12. Here, records are sorted by date in format YYYY-MM-DD.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call — alternative path for some firmware versions (especially if the phone was updated by air).
• 📁 /sdcard/CallRecordings — If you’ve ever moved apps to a memory card, the records might have gone there.

To check these folders, open any file manager (such as Files from Xiaomi or Solid Explorer) and manually enter the path in the search bar. If there is no folder, don’t panic: maybe the records are saved elsewhere (more on this below).

⚠️ Note: If you connect your phone to your computer MTP and haven't seen the file MIUI, Check your hidden file display settings. In Windows, enable Hidden Items in Explorer, on Mac, use Cmd combination + Shift +. (point).

Hidden folders and system directories: where else can there be records

If the standard places are empty, the records could end up in one of the system folders that are hidden by default from the user.

To access these folders, you'll need root access or a file manager with super-user rights (like Root Explorer). Without root, you can try connecting to your phone via ADB and execute a command:

adb shell ls /data/user/0/com.android.providers.media/files/

If the command returns a list of files with the.mp3 or.amr extension, then the records are there.

adb pull /data/user/0/com.android.providers.media/files/CallRecordings/ ~/Downloads/

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If you don’t have root but have a backup in Mi Cloud, try recovering records through the web version of the cloud at i.mi.com. Sometimes audio files are saved there automatically, even if you haven’t enabled sync.

Features of records in third-party applications

Many Redmi Note 8T users install alternative call recording software such as Cube Call Recorder, ACR or Boldbeast, which saves files according to their own rules:

• 🔹 Cube Call Recorder: folder /CubeBackup/ or /CallRecorder/ It's in the internal memory —.mp3 or.ogg.
• 🔹 ACR (Another Call Recorder): /ACR/ It uses.amr to save space.
• 🔹 Boldbeast Call Recorder: /Boldbeast Recorder/. Can save to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox) on schedule.

Important: Some applications (e.g. ACR) allow you to manually configure the save path. Check the settings along the Settings path → Record folder. If you've changed location but forgot where, try looking for files by extension:

.amr, .mp3, .m4a, .ogg, *.3gp

⚠️ Note: Applications from unverified sources (APK outside of Google Play) can save records in encrypted form or send them to remote servers. → Annexes → Permits.

Open the application settings for recording|Check the "Storage folder" or "File Location" section»|Use internal memory search with audio filter|Check cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox) if sync is enabled-->

How to find records if they are “disappeared” after the MIUI update

After a firmware update (e.g., from MIUI 11 to MIUI 12.5), Redmi Note 8T users often experience loss of records, which is because the new OS version can:

1. Transfer files to another directory without notice.
2. Change the storage format (e.g. from.amr to.m4a).
3. Hide records due to new privacy policies (in MIUI 12+, records are labeled “private” by default).

To restore access:

1. Check the /MIUI/backup/AllBackup/ folder, and sometimes the records are copied there before the update.
2. Use a search throughout the device with a filter by date of creation (focus on the day of conversation).
3. If the files are still in place but are not being played, try renaming them by adding the.mp3 extension.

Critical: Once upgraded to MIUI 12.5 and above, the built-in recording module may be disabled to comply with privacy laws in some regions (e.g. the EU). Check settings along the Settings path → Applications → Permissions → Microphone – it is possible that access to the recording is blocked at the system level.

Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations

If you accidentally delete or disappear after resetting, you can try to restore them, and you can do this with programs like DiskDigger, Recuva (for PC) or Dumpster (for Android).

1. Install DiskDigger from Google Play and provide root access (if any).
2. Select the Audio section and start a deep scan.
3. Filter results by date and format (.amr,.mp3).
4. Save the recovered files to a memory card or cloud.

Without root, the chances of recovery are lower, but there are still: programs look for fragments of files in unused memory sectors. The main rule is not to write new data to the phone after deletion, otherwise the files will be overwritten.

How to transfer recordings to another medium or to the cloud

The records you find are best copied to a safe place, because the phone's internal memory is not designed to be stored for long-term use.

• 🔄 Google Drive: Automatically syncs folder /CallRecordings/, If you enable backup in the settings of the Google Photos app (yes, it can work with audio too).
• ☁️ Mi Cloud: in the settings of the Xiaomi account (Settings) → Mi Account. → Cloud) Enable backup for the “Records” section».
• 💾 Local Transfer: Connect your phone to your PC via USB (File Transfer mode) and copy the folder manually.

To automatically upload to the cloud, use the Automate or Tasker app with the New File in the Folder trigger.

1. The file block created» → point out /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/.
2. The “Download to Google Drive” block → select the destination folder.
3. The block "Delete local file" (optional, if space is limited).

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Clean the records folder regularly – it clogs up your phone’s memory over time. In MIUI 11 and older, entries older than 30 days can be automatically deleted if the memory optimisation option is enabled.

Frequent questions about recording conversations on Redmi Note 8T