Where to save calls on Xiaomi: a complete guide to search and manage files

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones is a useful feature for capturing important information, confirming agreements or maintaining an archive of business correspondence. However, many users face the problem of where exactly these audio files are stored? Unlike photos or screenshots, call records do not always get into obvious folders like DCIM or Downloads.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all possible record storage locations on Xiaomi devices, from standard paths in internal memory to hidden system directories. You will learn how to find files manually through the file manager, what settings affect the location of the save, and what to do if the records suddenly disappear. MIUI different versions and Android stock (for example, on the POCO F5 Xiaomi 13 Ultra).

Standard ways to store call records on Xiaomi

By default, Xiaomi smartphones store conversation records in one of two folders, depending on the firmware version and device model. Most devices with MIUI 12-14 files are placed here:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — main folder for records created through the standard Dictator application or call recording function.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — Alternative path on some models (e.g. Redmi Note) 11 or POCO X4 Pro).
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.callrecorder/files/ — Hidden directory for records made through system software (requires access to hidden folders).

Important: Pathways may differ if you use a third-party application to record (e.g. Cube Call Recorder or a Cube Call Recorder). ACR). These programs usually create their own folders at the root of internal memory or at the root of the internal memory. SD-(if any) the card (if any) is installed, for example:

• 🔊 /storage/emulated/0/ACR/ — application ACR Call Recorder.
• 🔊 /storage/emulated/0/CubeBackup/ — Cube Call Recorder.

If you don't find the folder call_rec Or Recordings, check the visibility settings of hidden files in the file manager:

1. Open the Files app (or any other manager, such as Solid Explorer).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner → “Settings” → “Show hidden files”.
3. Return to the root directory (/storage/emulated/0/) and repeat the search.

How to check the settings of the call record in MIUI

The location of the record saving can be changed in the system settings or the recorder application. On Xiaomi smartphones, the path to these parameters depends on the version of MIUI:

On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), the call recording option can be hidden to activate it:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Click on three points → “Settings” → “Recording calls”.
3. Turn on the Automatic Record switch or select Manual Record.

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If the settings do not include "Record Calls", check the firmware region. On some global versions of MIUI, this feature is disabled due to legal restrictions (e.g. in the EU).

Critical detail: on devices with MIUI 14 and later, records can be saved by default to the Mi Cloud cloud, not locally. Check this in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup → Call Records.

Why Call Records May Be Lost and How to Recover Them

Xiaomi users often face a situation where records suddenly disappear.

• 🗑️ Clearing the cache of the "Dictophon" or "Phone" application through Settings → Annexes → Delete the data.
• 🔄 Update MIUI, Then the paths of preservation are removed.
• ☁️ Sync with Mi Cloud if Automatic Deletion of Local Copies is enabled.
• 📱 Reset to factory settings without backup.

If files are missing, try the following steps to restore:

1. Check the Recycle Bin in the file manager (.Trash or Recycle Bin folder).
2. Use recovery programs like DiskDigger or Recuva (require root permissions for deep scanning).
3. View the archive in Mi Cloud: https://i.mi.com/ → Sign in to your account → Cloud Backup → Call records

⚠️ Note: If you use third-party recording applications (e.g. Boldbeast), check their settings to automatically delete old files.

How to transfer call records to your computer or cloud

To avoid losing important records, it is recommended to regularly copy them to your PC or cloud storage. Here are step-by-step instructions for different ways:

🖥️ Transfer to the computer through USB

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC via a USB-C cable (or Micro-USB for older models).
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode in the connection notification.
3. On your computer, open the entries folder (see the standard paths above) and copy the files to a convenient location.

☁️ Automatic synchronization with the cloud

• 📁 Mi Cloud: Enable Record Backup in Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup → Call records.
• 📁 Google Drive: Use the Google Files app or set up automatic download via FolderSync.
• 📁 Yandex.Disk./OneDrive: install the official application and manually download the folder with records.

For convenience, you can set up automatic upload of new records to the cloud, for example, in Google Drive:

1. Install the Automate or Tasker app.
2. Create a task: When you add a file to /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ → Download to Google Drive.
3. Specify the destination folder and the frequency of the check (for example, once a day).

Differences between Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models

Call recording and file saving may vary depending on the device line and firmware version, and the following are key features for popular series:

On POCO devices with stock Android (e.g., POCO F5), the path to recordings may coincide with the standard Google Phone:

• 📞 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.google.android.dialer/files/CallRecordings/

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models for China (China firmware) ROM) Call records are stored in encrypted form. To listen to them, you will need the original application "Dictorphone" from Xiaomi.

How to Change the Place of Keeping Call Records

If internal memory is lacking or you want to keep records SD-map, the way you save it can be changed:

📱 For the standard "Dictorphone" application" (MIUI)

1. Open the Dictaphone.
2. Click on three points → “Settings” → “Save Place”.
3. Choose "SD-map" or specify the path (e.g, /storage/XXXX-XXXX/CallRecords/).

📱 For third-party applications (ACR, Cube Call Recorder)

• 🔧 ACR: Settings → Folder of the record → Choose. SD-map.
• 🔧 Cube Call Recorder: Settings → Warehouse → External (SD).
• 🔧 Boldbeast: Settings → Record files → Path to folder (you need to manually enter a path, for example) /storage/XXXX-XXXX/Boldbeast/).

Important: when choosing SD-Make sure it is formatted as internal memory (via Settings) → Warehouse → SD-map → Format as internal. Otherwise, some applications will not see the map.

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If you keep records on SD-Check the card regularly for errors through Settings → Warehouse → SD-map → Check for errors. Damaged sectors can cause file loss.

How to turn on call recording if it is not in the settings

On some Xiaomi models (especially in the European market), the call recording feature is hidden or disabled.

🔓 Through the Engineering Menu (for the MIUI)

1. Open the phone app.
2. Enter the code: ##4636###.
3. Go to Phone Information → Battery Settings (don’t close the menu!).
4. Return to the home screen and open Settings → Apps → All Apps.
5. Find "Phone" → "Permissions" → turn on "Sound Recording".

🔓 Through ADB (stock Android)

If you have a POCO F5 or other stock Android model, do:

adb shell settings put global call_recording_enabled 1


adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.CALL_RECORDING_CONFIG_CHANGED

After that, the "Record of calls" item will appear in the phone settings.

🔓 Installation of modified APK

For firmware without a record function, you can install a modified Phone app from Xiaomi with recording support. Download APK from a trusted source (such as APKMirror) and install it through:

1. Settings → Applications → Install unknown applications (allow installation from the browser).
2. Install the APK and restart the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Installation of modified APK It can disrupt system applications. Before doing so, back up through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi