Where to look for a recording of a conversation on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all the ways to find and save audio

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but many users face the problem: where do recordings of conversations go after they are created? Unlike flagship models, there is no separate application for calling with a built-in voice recorder, and standard MIUI settings hide audio files in an unobvious way. In this article, we will analyze all possible storage locations of records, including system folders, cloud services and third-party applications, and also explain how to avoid losing important audio files.

It is important to understand that the recording of conversations on Redmi 9 It can be used as built-in tools. MIUI (If the function is activated, it's also done by third-party programs, and the way you save files is different. MIUI by default hides records in a folder /MIUI/sound_recorder/, a) applications such as Cube Call Recorder or ACR If you didn't set up the save manually, there's a high risk that the files are in an unexpected place -- or even deleted after the system update.

We've analyzed all the scenarios, from standard recording through the Phone app to using root access to search for hidden files, and at the end of this article, you'll find an FAQ that answers common questions, like why the records disappeared after resetting or how to recover deleted audio, starting with the obvious one: checking standard storage locations.

1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI

If you recorded a conversation through the built-in Phone app (the microphone icon during the call), then the files should automatically be saved to the system folder. The path depends on the version of MIUI, but most often it is:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — main directory for call records in MIUI 12–14.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — alternative path in some firmware.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Downloads/ — If you manually change the location of the.

To find the folder:

1. Open any file manager (such as Explorer or Mi File Manager).
2. Go to the internal memory section (not to be confused with the internal memory section). SD-card!).
3. Enable the display of hidden files (in Mi File Manager: ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files).
4. Follow the path indicated above.

Record files are usually.amr or.mp3 name-and-name Call_20260515_143022.amr (If the folder is empty, check other sections of the article - it is possible that the records are saved elsewhere or deleted.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 for Redmi 9, call recording is disabled by default in some regions (due to legal restrictions). If there is no record button, check the settings of the Phone application: ⋮ → Settings → Recording calls.

2. Search for records through the Dictophone app

Many users confuse recording conversations with recording voice through a standard Sound Recorder. If you used it to capture audio during a call (for example, by turning on a voice recorder manually), the files will lie elsewhere:

• 🎤 Open the Dictaphone app (the microphone icon on the home screen).
• 📂 All records will appear in the list with date and duration. Click on the record to listen to.
• 📥 To find a file in the memory of the phone, tap on the record → ⋮ → Details. The path will be displayed (usually) /MIUI/sound_recorder/).

One important thing is that if you recorded a conversation through a voice recorder during a call, the audio quality will be worse than when you used specialized applications. The fact is that the smartphone microphone picks up sound from the environment, not directly from the communication line. For important conversations, you better use Cube Call Recorder or analogues, they record both ends of the conversation in stereo.

3. Where to look for records if third-party applications were used

Standard MIUI tools are not always convenient, so many install third-party programs to record calls.

• 🔹 Cube Call Recorder ACR — record-keeping /CubeBackups/ or /CallRecordings/.
• 🔹 Call Recorder – Automatic Call Recorder /CallRecorder/.
• 🔹 Truecaller (if recording is enabled) — /Truecaller/Recordings/.

To find the files:

1. Open the file manager and type the application name into the search bar (e.g., “Cube”).
2. Check your Android/data/ folders – some programs store records there (root rights are required to access).
3. In the settings of the application itself, there is usually a save folder or Storage section.

With Android 11 (and Redmi 9 can run Android 10-12), apps are not allowed to record conversations without notifying the other person.

• 🛠️ Check the permissions of the application: Settings → Annexes → [Title of the programme] → Permits → Microphone and Warehouse.
• 🔊 Enable the option “Do not not notify the interlocutor” (if there is in the application settings).
• 📱 Reboot your phone – sometimes helps to reset access errors.

Install an app from Google Play

Provide permissions for microphone and storage

Select the recording format (MP3/AMR)

Set up automatic recording for the desired contacts

Check the way to save files-->

4. How to Recover Deleted Records of Conversations

If the records are lost after resetting, updating MIUI or accidentally deleting, you can try to restore them. note: the odds depend on how long it has been since the deletion and whether the phone was used after that (new data can overwrite old files).

Recovery methods:

1. Through the MIUI Recycle Bin: Open Mi File Manager → Recycle Bin. Files are stored there for 15 days.
2. Recovery programmes: 🛠️ DiskDigger (no root required for scanning a memory card). 🛠️ Recuva (you need a computer and a phone connection in storage mode). 🛠️ EaseUS MobiSaver (paid version recovers audio files).

Cloud backups:

Google Drive

Mi Cloud

Backups

Critical: If you delete the recordings and continue to use your phone (installing apps, downloading files), the chances of recovery are close to zero. Audio files are overwritten first, as they take up little space.

⚠️ Warning: Don't install recovery software on the same disk where the records were stored! This reduces the chances of success. Use SD-card.

5. Set up automatic call recording

So you don't have to search for the recordings manually, set up automatic conversation capture. In MIUI for Redmi 9, it's like this:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Press. ⋮ → Settings → Recording calls.
3. Enable the option of Automatic Recording.
4. Select the contacts or numbers for which the record will be maintained (e.g., “All Contacts” or “Unknown Numbers”).
5. Specify the file format (AMR is more compact, MP3 is better quality).

For third-party applications (such as Cube Call Recorder):

• 🔧 Go to the program settings.
• 📁 Select Auto Recording → All calls or selected contacts.
• 🔊 Set up notifications (you can turn off the audio signal for the interlocutor).
• ☁️ Enable automatic download to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).

Tip: If it's important to keep records for a long time, set up a weekly email file submission. Cube Call Recorder has a self-submit → Email option. Specify your address and enable the feature - all new records will be duplicated in mail.

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To save space, set up automatic deletion of old records older than 30 days in the application settings.

6. Transfer of records to a computer or cloud

We recommend that you regularly copy important records to your PC or cloud storage.

• 🖥️ Through USB-cable: Connect Redmi 9 to your computer. Select File Transfer Mode (MTP). Find the folder with records (see section 1) and copy the files to the PC.

To the cloud:

• 📁 Google Drive: Open the folder with records → Select the files → Send. → Save it to the Disk.
• 📁 Mi Cloud: Enable synchronization in Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup.

By email:

Share. → Email

For convenience, you can create a separate folder on the PC (for example, D:\Redmi9_Calls\) And you can set up automatic sync through Google Backup and Sync or Dropbox, and you can't have to manually copy files.

⚠️ Note: When transferring recordings via instant messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp), audio quality may deteriorate due to compression. USB.

7. Problems with recording calls and their solutions

Redmi 9 users often encounter common errors when recording conversations.

If the recording function is missing after the MIUI update, try:

1. Reset the settings of the application Phone: Settings → Applications → Phone → Storage → Clear data.
2. Install an older version of the Phone app via APK (e.g. with APKMirror).
3. Reverse the firmware to the previous version of MIUI (risky, requires unlocking the bootloader).

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If recording calls is critical (for example, for work), use specialized applications that support cloud backup. Standard MIUI tools are unreliable and may stop working after updates.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Redmi 9