Where on Xiaomi are stored records of telephone conversations: a complete guide to search for audio files

Have you been looking for a recording of an important conversation on Xiaomi, but can’t find it in standard folders? The problem is familiar to many smartphone users of this brand. The fact is that the location of the recording of calls depends on the version of MIUI, the device model, and even the method of recording (built-in voice recorder or third-party application). In this article, we will analyze all possible locations, from obvious to hidden system directories, where Xiaomi can store audio files without you knowing.

The thing about MIUI is that the manufacturer often changes the logic of multimedia, for example, in MIUI 12, the default entries were in one folder, and in MIUI 15 they were in another folder, and with a changed file naming format. We analyzed the current data for Android 13/14 and new firmware to make sure you found the right file. And if standard search didn't help, the article has instructions for restoring deleted entries and alternative methods of access.

Standard folders for recording conversations on Xiaomi

On most Xiaomi devices (including Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark), call records are saved by default to one of three folders:

• 📁 Internal memory. → MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec — main place for recordings made through the built-in dictaphone MIUI. The files here are formatted.m4a or.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call — Alternative path for new versions MIUI 14+. Here, records are sorted by date in subfolders of the species. 2026-05-15.
• 📁 /sdcard/CallRecord — Older, but relevant to older models (Redmi Note) 8, Mi 9 Often hidden from the file manager.

To open these folders:

1. Run the standard Files app (yellow folder icon).
2. Go to the tab "Category" → "Audio".
3. In the upper right corner, click on three dots → “Show hidden files” (if the folder is not visible).
4. Use search by keywords: call_rec, CallRecord or Recordings.

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If the CallRecord folder is empty but you are sure that the recording was made, check the settings of the Dictophone application. In some firmware, you can change the save path manually (Dictaphone settings → Save folder).

Important: on Android 11+ and MIUI 12.5+ devices, access to some system folders is limited. If you can’t see files through a standard manager, try using a root Explorer (like Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer) or connect your phone to a PC.

How to find records made by third-party applications

If you're not using a standard MIUI recorder, but using third-party programs like Cube Call Recorder, ACR, or Boldbeast, the ways you save it are different.

To determine exactly where your application saves files:

1. Open the application settings for recording.
2. Find the "Save folder" or "Storage" section.
3. If no path is specified, check the Device Memory through any file manager, sorting the files by the date of the change.

Study the settings of the recorder application|Check the folder. /storage/emulated/0/|Sort files by date|Use search by format (.amr,.mp3)|Connect your phone to a PC for deep scanning-->

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Boldbeast) may save records to cloud services by default. Check the "Cloud" or "Backups" section in the program settings if there are no files on the device.

Hidden system folders: where Xiaomi hides records

In some cases, MIUI stores conversation records in hidden system directories that are not available through a standard file manager.

• 🔒 Models with a locked bootloader (Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 13 and newer).
• 🔒 Enterprise firmware devices (e.g. for the Indian or Chinese market).
• 🔒 Records made through system services (e.g., when using the Screen Recording with Sound function").

Here is a list of hidden paths where audio files can be stored:

/data/media/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/.nomedia


/data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.media/documents/




/data/com.miui.voiceassist/records/




/system_media/audio/calls/

To access these folders:

1. Install a root access explorer (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
2. Activate Super User Mode (if you have bootloader unlocked).
3. Enable the display of hidden and system files in the Explorer settings.
4. Search for extensions:.amr,.m4a,.mp3.

⚠️ Note: Modifying or Deleting Files in System Folders /data/ and /system/ It can cause unstable operation of the device or even a "brick" (breaking the firmware). If you are not sure about your actions, you should use alternative methods of search (see the next section).

Alternative ways to find a recording of a conversation

If standard search results don’t come back, try these methods:

1. Search through Google Drive or Mi Cloud

Many recording applications (including the standard MIUI voice recorder) automatically sync files to the cloud.

• 🌐 Google Drive: Open the web version or app, type:audio.
• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Go to Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup copies and check the section "Audio".

2. Recovery of deleted records

If the file has been deleted, use the recovery software:

• 🔍 DiskDigger (free version looking for audio files).
• 🔍 Recuva (you need to connect your phone to the PC in mode) MTP).
• 🔍 Dr.Fone (paid but highly efficient for Xiaomi).

Instructions for DiskDigger:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Select "Full Scan" (requires root rights).
3. Mark the file types: AMR, M4A, MP3.
4. Wait until the scan is completed and save the files found.

3. Listening through the call log

In some MIUI firmware (e.g., Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K50), records are tied to specific calls.

1. Open the phone app.
2. Go to the Journal and find the right contact.
3. Slip on the call record - if there is an icon 🎤 "Replay", the record saved.

Yeah, in the standard folder.|Yes, through a third-party app.|Yeah, I restored the deleted file.|No, I'm looking.|No, the recording didn't survive.-->

Why records may not be saved (and how to fix them)

Sometimes Xiaomi doesn't keep records of conversations at all, here are the main reasons and solutions:

⚠️ Note: Starting with Android 12, Google has tightened its call record policy.Many apps (including the standard voice recorder) MIUI) You can only record your voice, not the person you're talking to:

• 📱 Install specialized software (e.g. Boldbeast with TuneIn Radio module).
• 📱 Use an external voice recorder (connected via Bluetooth or via a 3.5 mm connector).
• 📱 On some models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi) K60 Pro) works bypassing through developer mode (enable Disable absolute volume in Settings → For developers).

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On devices with MIUI 15 and Android 14, the standard voice recorder can only save.opus recordings, which not all players support. Use VLC to listen or convert a file through Online-Convert.

How to transfer your Xiaomi recordings to a computer or other device

The records found can be copied to a PC or other smartphone in several ways:

1. Through USB-cable MTP)

1. Connect Xiaomi to your computer using the original cable.
2. On the phone, select File Transfer Mode (not Charging).
3. On PC, open "This Computer" → find a Xiaomi device.
4. Go to the entries folder (see Section 1) and copy the files.

2. wireless network (Wi-Fi Direct or FTP)

For this:

1. Install the FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer app on Xiaomi.
2. Activate the function in it "FTP-server or Wi-Fi transmission".
3. On PC, open your browser and enter the address specified in the app (e.g. ftp://192.168.1.100:2221).
4. Download the files you need.

3. Through cloud services

The easiest way is:

• ☁️ Upload files to Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Dropbox directly from your phone.
• ☁️ Open the cloud on another device and download the records.

⚠️ Note: When sending records via instant messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp), files can be compressed, which degrades the quality (ZIP or RAR) before shipment.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi