Where Xiaomi Stores a Conversation Record: 5 Proven Ways to Find Audio

Have you been searching for an important phone call record on Xiaomi but can't find a file? Or want to know where Redmi or POCO audio recordings are saved by default? In this article, we'll look at all possible records storage locations, including hidden system folders, cloud services, and third-party applications. You'll learn not only standard ways, but also non-obvious ways to recover deleted files - even if you haven't enabled the recording feature beforehand.

Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, and others) record conversations differently depending on the MIUI version and regional settings. For example, some firmware has completely disabled the recording function due to legal restrictions. We will explain in detail how to check for a record, where to look for files in the device’s memory, and what to do if they disappear after an update or reset.

1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI

By default, Xiaomi smartphones save conversation records in the system folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. However, the path may differ depending on the:

• 📱 Versions MIUI (into MIUI 14 and newer folder is sometimes hidden)
• 🌍 Firmware region (in Chinese versions, records can be blocked)
• 🔧 Phone application settings (if recording is manually enabled)

To find the folder:

1. Open the Explorer (the Files app).
2. Go to the Inner Memory → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec.
3. The files will be in.amr or.mp3 format with date and time in the title.

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If the folders sound_recorder No, check the recording settings in the Phone app (Site "Recording Conversations"). In some regions, the feature is disabled by default.

V MIUI 12.5 Records may be automatically archived in MIUI/backup/CallRecords. If you don’t find files, try searching by keyword. call_rec via the search string in the conductor.

2.How to check if the recording of conversations is turned on

Before you search for files, make sure that the recording was done at all. Xiaomi has two activation options:

1. Automatic recording (for all calls): Open the Phone app. Press ⋮ (three-point) → Settings → Record conversations. Enable Auto Record and select the call type (incoming/outgoing/all).
2. Manual recording (only for current call): During a conversation, press the Record button (mic icon). Once the call is complete, the file will be saved automatically.

Note: On models for the European market (EEA), the recording function may be blocked due to GDPR. In this case, root access or a third-party application will be required.

3. Alternative Storage Locations: Cloud and Third Party Applications

If the entries are not in the standard folder, check these sources:

Third-party applications (such as Cube Call Recorder or ACR) often save records in their folders. If you've used such software, check:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/[Title of annexes]/
• ☁️ Cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive) if synchronization has been configured.
• 🔍 Search by extensions: enter in the conductor in the search.mp3 or.

4. Why entries are not in the folder: common reasons

If you have enabled a record but no files, the problem may be one of these factors:

• 🚫 Firmware-level ban: in some regions (e.g. EU) call recording is blocked by law. MIUI In Settings → About the phone - if it's worth a note "EEA", function.
• 🔕 No notification: Android 9 and above is not allowed to record calls without alerting the interlocutor.
• 🗑️ Autoclean: Automatic deletion of old records can be enabled in the settings of the Phone application (check Settings). → Recording of conversations → Records management).
• 🔄 Reset or upgrade: after resetting to factory settings or update MIUI The records may disappear, and in that case, only recovery from the backup will help.

If the problem is regional restrictions, you can try:

1. Install global firmware (not EEA) via Fastboot.
2. Use third-party applications with recording support (e.g. Boldbeast Call Recorder – works even on locked devices).

5 How to Recover Deleted Records of Conversations

If files have been deleted, try these methods:

1. Recycle Bin Check: In Xiaomi Explorer, open the Recycle Bin section (available 30 days).Look for files with the.amr extension or call date in the title.
2. Recovery software: Connect your phone to your PC and use DiskDigger, Recuva, or EaseUS MobiSaver. Scan the /data partition, which often leaves the tails of deleted files.
3. Google Backups: If sync with Google Drive was enabled, check drive.google.com → "Backups." Records can be stored in the Call Recordings folder.

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The chances of recovery are higher if no new files are written to the device after deletion. Avoid installing programs or taking photos/video before recovery!

For deep scanning via PC:

adb shell su -c "find /data -name '.amr' -o -name '.mp3'"

This team searches for audio files in system folders. Root rights are required.

6. Recording settings for different Xiaomi models

The functionality of the recording depends on the model and version of MIUI. Here are the features for popular devices:

On POCO and Redmi with MIUI 13+, you can configure:

• 🎤 Sound source: microphone, speaker or both (in recording settings).
• 📁 The save folder: internal memory or SD-map.
• ⏱️ Autocleaning: Deletion of records older 7/30 days.

7. Legal nuances of recording conversations

Before using the recording, please read the laws of your country, and most regions have the following rules:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: recording of a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited (Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation), except if you are a participant in the conversation and the recording is conducted for personal needs (without distribution).
• 🇪🇺 European Union: Recording is only allowed with notification of all participants (GDPR). Violation threatens fine of up to 20 million euros.
• 🇺🇸 The laws vary by state, and most require at least one-party consent).
• 🇨🇳 China: Recording is allowed, but data storage and sharing is regulated by cybersecurity law.

⚠️ Attention: Using court records or blackmail without the consent of the interlocutor may lead to criminal liability. MIUI For the EU and Russia, the recording notification is enabled by default (“Your conversation is recorded”) and can only be disabled via an engineering menu or modified firmware.

If you keep a record for business correspondence, you must:

1. Notify the interlocutor at the beginning of the conversation.
2. Store files in a secure location (e.g., an encrypted archive).
3. Remove the records after the expiration of their period of need.

8. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Xiaomi users often face these problems when working with records:

• 🔇 No sound in the recording: Reason: the wrong sound source is selected (e.g., microphone only, no speaker). Solution: in the recording settings, select "Microphone" + dynamics".
• 📱 Recording ends: Reason: Battery optimization kills the recording process. Solution: add the Phone app to exceptions (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).
• 🗃️ Files take up too much space: Reason: Recording is high quality (.mp3 192 kbps Solution: Select.amr format in your recording settings (takes up 10 times less space).
• 🔒 You can't listen to the video: Reason: the file is corrupted or encrypted (in some firmware, Xiaomi encrypts records). Solution: copy the file to your PC and use the player VLC (Supports most formats).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and newer records can be automatically encrypted, and to listen to them on another device, you will need to export through the original application "Records".

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions