Where on Xiaomi Redmi 9S store call records: a full guide to search for audio files in MIUI

You have enabled a conversation record on Xiaomi Redmi 9S, but can't find the saved file? The problem is familiar to many MIUI users: standard folders are not always obvious, and recording settings can hide audio files in unexpected places. In this article, we'll look at all possible storage locations for records, from standard directories to system folders that don't appear without a root file manager.

Feature of Redmi 9S (codename cattail in that the call recording is implemented through the built-in software MIUI Dialer, but the way to save depends on the firmware version, regional settings and even the one used. SIM-For example, in the global version. MIUI 12.5 The files can be in one place and the Chinese one in another. We took all the nuances into account and collected relevant data for Android models. 10/11 and MIUI 12–14.

1. Standard call record folder in MIUI

V 80% In cases of audio files conversations are saved in the folder /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. This is the right path for most Redmi firmware. 9S, if the recording was conducted through the standard application "Phone» (MIUI The files here are formatted.m4a or.amr and named by template:

• 📅 By date: Call_20260515_143022.m4a (year, month, day, time)
• 📞 By number: +79123456789_20260515.amr (number + date)
• 🔢 Autonumeration: Record_001.m4a, Record_002.m4a etc.

To open the folder:

1. Run a file manager (such as Mi File Manager or Total Commander).
2. Go to the internal drive. → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec.
3. If the folder is not available, check the recording settings (for more on this in the next section).

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 folder sound_recorder To see it, turn on the hidden files in the file manager settings (usually in the menu «⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files»).

2. Alternative Storage Ways: Dependence on MIUI Version

If the standard folder doesn't have files, check the alternate locations. The storage path may vary depending on:

• 🌍 Regional firmware (global, Chinese, European)
• 📱 Versions MIUI (12, 12.5, 13, 14)
• 🔄 Security updates (for example, after the patch of 2023)

Here are the current paths for different versions:

To accurately determine your version of MIUI, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. If you have Chinese firmware without Google services, the records can be saved in the folders of messenger applications (for example, WeChat or QQ), even if you called through a standard number.

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If you didn't find the file call_rec, Try to search for files by extension: enter in the file manager in the search.m4a Or.amr, that'll speed things up.

3. Call recording settings: where to look and how to change path

By default, MIUI saves the entries to the system folder, but you can change the path.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Press on. ⋮ → Settings → Recording calls.
3. Select the option “Save folder” (in some versions – “Storage place”).
4. Please specify a new folder (for example, /Download/Call_Records).

If the option "Save folder" is missing, then:

• 🔒 Your firmware does not support changing paths (relevant to the MIUI 12 and below).
• 📵 Call recording disabled at operator level (check Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Recording calls).
• 🛠️ The Phone application has been modified (for example, after root rights or custom firmware installation).

⚠️ Note: In some regions (e.g. the EU), call recording is disabled by default due to privacy laws, and it may require changing the region of the phone to Settings to activate it. → Additionally. → Region (for example, India or Russia).

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4. Hidden records: system folders and root access

If you don't find files in standard locations, they can be stored in secure system folders, and you'll need to access them:

• 🔓 root rights (e.g. via Magisk).
• 📂 File Manager with root access (e.g. Root Explorer or Root Explorer) FX File Explorer).

Where to look:

1. /data/user/0/com.android.providers.media/documents – there may be temporary records.
2. /data/media/0/MIUI/voice_recorder — folder MIUI 13+.
3. /system/priv-app/Dialer: Configuration files (not audio files).

To search through ADB (no root rights), run the command:

adb shell find /storage/emulated/0 -name ".m4a" -o -name ".amr"

This scans the internal memory for audio files with typical recording extensions.

5. Recovering deleted call records

If files have been deleted, you can try to restore them.

1. Stop using your phone – new data can overwrite deleted files.
2. Use the recovery software: 🖥️ Recuva (for Windows, requires phone connection in mode) MTP). 📱 DiskDigger (Android app, works without root, but with limitations). 🔧 Dr.Fone (paid but with high recovery rate).

Scan specific folders

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/


/storage/emulated/0/Recordings/

The chances of recovery depend on:

• ⏳ Time from the moment of removal (the sooner the better).
• 📱 Type of memory (it is more difficult to restore on eMMC than on eMMC) UFS).
• 🔄 Phone activity (installation of applications, shooting videos reduce the chances of).

⚠️ Warning: Don't save recovered files to the same phone - copy them to PC first! this will prevent you from overwriting again.

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The most reliable way to avoid losing records is to copy the folder regularly. /MIUI/sound_recorder/ to the cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) or to your computer.

6. Third-party write apps: where they save files

If you are using third-party programs (such as Cube Call Recorder, ACR or Boldbeast) rather than the standard MIUI Dialer, the storage paths will be different.

To find the files:

1. Open the app settings (usually under Storage or Save).
2. Check if the option “Save to” is enabled. SD-map – if yes, look for an external drive.
3. Some programs (such as Boldbeast) allow you to export records to the cloud automatically.

If you're using Truecaller, note that the records here are stored in encrypted form and not displayed in the file manager.

1. Open the Truecaller app.
2. Go to the menu → Call records.
3. Click on the entry and select "Export".

7.Disorders with Redmi 9S call recording: causes and solutions

If the records are not saved at all, check the following points:

• 🔇 Android-level ban: Starting with Android 9, Google has restricted apps from accessing the microphone while calling.The solution is to use apps that bypass restrictions (like Boldbeast in Root Mode 1 mode).
• 📵 Operator blocks recording: Some mobile operators (e.g, MTS or Beeline) can prevent recording on the network layer. SIM-card.
• 🔊 Low Sound: If there are recordings but they are quiet, turn on “Mic Amplification” in the recording settings (in the video). MIUI Dialer or third-party software).
• 📱 Application conflict: If you have multiple programs installed to write, they can interfere with each other.

For diagnosis:

1. Call another phone and check if the record is still being recorded.
2. Try recording a call via WhatsApp or Telegram – if there is a record, the problem is in the standard app.
3. Set up the ACR and check if the record is working through it.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 9S firmware MIUI 14 and Android 12 can trigger a bug where records are saved but not displayed in the gallery, the solution is to use a file manager with access to hidden folders or upgrade to the latest version of the software.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Xiaomi Redmi 9S