Where on Xiaomi Poco X3 saved recordings of conversations: all possible locations

You recorded an important phone conversation on Xiaomi Poco X3, But now you can't find the file, or you accidentally deleted the record and you want to restore it? In this article, we're going to look at all the possible locations for audio files with call records, from standard folders. MIUI To hidden system directories and cloud services, we will focus on the nuances associated with Poco. X3 (codename surya, where the file layout may differ from other Xiaomi models.

The problem of finding records is complicated by the fact that MIUI does not always use obvious save paths, and some write applications (including the standard one) can place files in unexpected places.We will also look at how to change the default save folder, what audio formats are used (.amr,.mp3,.m4a), and what to do if the records are lost after a system update or reset.

If you use third-party recording applications (such as Cube Call Recorder or ACR), They're often stored separately from the system files, and we've mapped the entire location, including the rare cases where records are stored in the root folder of the device or on the device. SD-card without notifying the user.

Standard location of records in MIUI

By default, Xiaomi Poco X3 saves call records made through the built-in Call Recorder app in the following directory:

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

This path is relevant for MIUI 12.5 and later (including MIUI 14 installed on Poco X3 via custom firmware). Files here are.m4a (AAC) or.amr (Adaptive Multi-Rate) formats and are named by template:

Rec_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_[ Phone number ].m4a

Pay attention to the key points:

• 📁 folder sound_recorder To see it, turn on the hidden files in the file manager (for example, in Mi File Explorer, click on the file manager). ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files).
• 🔍 If the folder is not, check if the recording function is enabled in the phone settings: Settings → Annexes → Permits → Recording of conversations.
• 📱 On some versions MIUI POCO X3 records may be retained in /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/ — It depends on the regional firmware.

⚠️ Note: If you are using duality SIM-POCO X3, records from different slots can be saved in subfolders call_rec/sim1/ and call_rec/sim2/. Check both directories!

Alternative ways to save: hidden folders and system directories

If you don't have entries in a standard folder, you should look for them in less obvious places. MIUI sometimes changes save paths after updates or when you use certain modes (e.g. Developer Mode).

It is especially difficult to find records if you have used incognito mode in some applications (for example, in ACR), in which case files can be saved in encrypted folders:

/storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/[package_name]/

To extract them, you will need either root access or backup via adb backup.

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If you connect Poco X3 to your PC via USB but don’t see the records folders, try changing the connection mode to File Transfer (MTP) in the notification curtain. Sometimes the system mounts the storage in the default Charging Only mode.

Records from third-party applications: Cube ACR, Truecaller and others

Popular call recording apps (such as Cube Call Recorder ACR, Truecaller, Call Recorder by Lovekesh) save files in their own folders.

• 🎤 Cube ACR: /storage/emulated/0/CubeBackup/ or /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/. Files in format.mp3 time-marked.
• 📞 Truecaller: /storage/emulated/0/Truecaller/Recordings/. Records are encrypted and have the.tc extension (export is required through the application itself).
• 🔊 Call Recorder by Lovekesh: /storage/emulated/0/CallRecorder/. Supports cloud sync with Google Drive.
• ☁️ Responsible entry (from Mail.ru): /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/ru.mail.callrecorder/files/. Synchronized with the Cloud Mail.ru.

Important: Some applications (like Truecaller) don't save records in plaintext, they can only be listened to inside the program.

1. Open the appendix.
2. Push. ⋮ → Export.
3. Select the format (.mp3 or.wav) and the save folder.

⚠️ Attention: Apps like ACR They may conflict with the built-in recording. MIUI. If both functions are enabled simultaneously, records can be duplicated or saved in different formats (e.g., one version in.amr, the other in.amr.mp3).

Search in a folder /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/|Verification /Recordings/ and /Download/CallRecordings/|Search for extensions.m4a,.amr,.mp3 file-manager|Checking hidden folders (enable display in settings)|Export of records from third-party applications (Truecaller, ACR)-->

Search for records through file manager and PC

If you're not sure where the files are saved, the most reliable way to do this is to search globally across the device.

On the smartphone itself (via Mi File Explorer):

1. Open Files (the folder icon on the home screen).
2. Then, touch the magnifying glass in the upper right corner.
3. Enter the request: rec or.m4a (without quotes).
4. Check the results by sorting by date (⋮ → Sorting → By date).

Through the computer (Windows/macOS/Linux):

1. Connect Poco X3 to USB in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Open this computer (Windows) or Finder (macOS).
3. In the address bar, type: poco x3\Internal shared storage\ and press Enter.
4. Use search by keywords: call_rec, record, or extensions.m4a,.amr.

You can use the command line (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) to speed up your search, for example on Windows:

dir /s /b "D:\Internal shared storage\*.m4a" > recordings.txt

This command recursively finds all.m4a files on the connected device and saves paths to the records.txt file.

Cloud services: Google Drive, Mi Cloud and others

Many users are unaware that call records can automatically sync to the cloud, depending on the app and MIUI version settings.

• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Records are saved in the Backups section → Other files. Only available when synced to Settings is enabled → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud.
• 📁 Google Drive: If you have used Cube ACR or Call Recorder by Lovekesh, check the CallRecordings folder in the Disk root directory.
• 🌐 Dropbox/OneDrive: Some applications (like Automatic Call Recorder) support saving directly to these services.

To check if cloud sync is enabled:

1. Open the call recording app.
2. Go to Settings → Cloud/Backup.
3. Make sure that the autoboot or sync option is active.

If the recordings were deleted from the phone but synced to the cloud, they can be restored:

• In Google Drive: Recycle Bin → Select files → Restore (stored for 30 days).
• In Mi Cloud: Settings → Mi Cloud → Storage Management → Recycle Bin (stored for 7 days).

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Even if you delete a recording from your phone, it can stay in the cloud for up to 30 days. Check your cart in Google Drive or Mi Cloud - this often saves important conversations!

Recovery of Deleted Call Records

If records have been deleted and not synced to the cloud, they can still be recovered using specialized tools. X3 The following methods are appropriate:

1. Data recovery programs (without root):

• 🛠️ DiskDigger (Android): scans internal memory for deleted audio files. The free version shows files, but does not restore them.
• 💾 Recuva (Windows): Connect your phone in mode MTP And scan it like a removable disk.m4a and.amr.
• 🍎 EaseUS MobiSaver (macOS/Windows): Supports recovery with Xiaomi, but requires connectivity USB.

2. Recovery through MIUI backup:

If you've ever backed up through Settings → About Phone → Backup, the records could be archived. To retrieve them:

1. Download backup from Mi Cloud or find it in /MIUI/backup/AllBackup/.
2. Rename the file with the.mbk extension to.zip.
3. Unclick and find the folder com.android.soundrecorder or call_rec.

3. Specialized services (for critical cases):

If the records have legal value, contact a data recovery lab (e.g., Hetzner or the Data Recovery Laboratory). ACE Data Recovery: They work with memory chips directly, but the service is paid (from 5,000 to one). ₽).

⚠️ Warning: Do not write new files to your device after deleting your records! Every new record or installation of the application reduces your chances of recovery. Use another phone or PC to download recovery programs.

Setting up the default location for saving records

To avoid confusion in the future, you can change the save folder for call records, depending on the application you use:

For the built-in MIUI application:

1. Open the Conversation Record (the microphone icon in the app menu).
2. Press. ⋮ → Settings → Conservation folder.
3. Choose the internal memory or SD-map (if installed).
4. Specify a specific folder (e.g. /Recordings/Calls/).

For the Cube ACR:

1. Launch the application and go to Settings → Record folder.
2. Select Custom folder and specify a path, for example: /storage/emulated/0/Download/Call_Records/
3. Enable the option to create folder automatically.

For Truecaller:

Truecaller cannot change the save folder, but you can export the entries manually:

1. Open the entry in the app.
2. Press. ⋮ → Save it to the device.
3. Select a folder (for example, Download).

Tip: If you often record calls, create a separate folder on the phone. SD-card (if available in Poco) X3) And you set up all the apps to save there. That makes it easier to back up and search.

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To quickly find all the records on your phone, use Google Files (an app from Google). It can search by file type: open the application → Clean → Audio → filter by date.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Poco X3 call records