Where on Xiaomi recorded calls are stored: full search guide in MIUI

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that helps to capture important conversations, interviews or evidence. However, many users face the problem: where exactly are these records stored? Depending on the version of MIUI, phone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, etc.) and the way of recording (built-in function or third-party application) storage paths may vary. In this article, we will analyze all possible locations, including hidden system folders, cloud services and nuances for different versions of firmware.

This is especially relevant for users who have updated MIUI or dropped their phone to factory settings, in which cases records can “disappear” from the usual places. It is equally important to understand that some Xiaomi models (for example, for the European market) do not have built-in call recording due to legal restrictions. If you have this case, we will tell you how to circumvent this restriction using third-party tools.

1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI

If you used the built-in call recording feature (available in most versions) MIUI For global and Chinese firmware, audio files are saved by default in the folder /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/. This is a good way to use Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO on MIUI 12–14.

To find the records:

1. Open the Files app (yellow folder icon).
2. Go to the Category section → Audio or Device → Internal memory. → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec.
3. Files will be named by template: call_record_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.amr or.mp3.

⚠️ Note: In some regions (e.g. EU), call recording is disabled by default due to privacy laws. call_rec No, your firmware may be "cut off".

Record files usually weigh little (.amr format takes ~1 MB per minute of conversation), but if you write frequently, the folder can grow to several gigabytes. To avoid clogging up memory, set up automatic cleaning in Settings → Memory → Cleanup.

2. Alternative storage routes depending on the model

On some Xiaomi devices (especially older or custom firmware) records can be saved in other folders.

If you don't find entries in standard folders, try searching the file manager. Type in the search box:

• 🔍 call_record
• 🔍.amr.mp3
• 🔍 rec (for older models)

Important: On devices with MIUI 14 and later, records can automatically sync with Xiaomi Cloud, even if you haven’t manually enabled this option. Check the cloud through Settings → Xiaomi Account → Cloud → Call Records.

3. How to find records through the application "Phone"

In the latest versions of MIUI, you can listen to the phone call records without searching the files.

1. Open the phone application (green handset).
2. Go to the magazine tab (clock icon).
3. Find a call in the list marked "Recorded" (mic icon).
4. Slip on the record – a player will open with the ability to listen, delete or send the file.

⚠️ Warning: If you delete the entry from the call log, it will disappear from the storage folder! To save the file, first export it to another place (for example, to Downloads or to PC).

Check the file codec (must be AMR or MP3) | Download a player with support for rare formats (such as VLC) | Transfer the file to your PC and try to open it through Audacity| Check if the file is not corrupted (size should not be 0 KB)

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On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro+), there is a separate Record tab in the call log, and if you don’t have one, update the Phone app via Google Play or App Gallery (for Chinese firmware).

4.Search for records in the Xiaomi Cloud cloud

If you've enabled sync with Xiaomi Cloud, call records can automatically upload to the cloud, especially for users who often reset their phones or change devices.

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Cloud.
2. Select the Call Records section (if not, your firmware does not support this feature).
3. All synchronized files with downloadability will be displayed here.

Pay attention to the following nuances:

• 📱 Xiaomi Cloud’s free account only provides 5GB of space.If it’s full, new records won’t be downloaded.
• 🔄 Autosynchronization only works when connected to Wi-Fi (no mobile data).
• ⏳ Records are stored in the cloud for 30 days, then deleted (unless extended storage is enabled).

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If you record calls frequently, set up automatic backups to Google Drive or Dropbox via the AutoSync app.This is more reliable than Xiaomi Cloud, as files won't be deleted after 30 days.

5. Recovering deleted call records

If you accidentally delete a record, you can try to restore it, and success depends on how long it has been since you deleted it and whether you used your phone after that (new data can overwrite old data).

1. Check the Recycle Bin: Xiaomi’s file manager has a Recycle Bin (Settings → Recycle Bin) where files are stored for up to 15 days.
2. Use Recovery Programs to Recover: 🛠️ DiskDigger (for Android) 🛠️ Recuva (if you connect your phone to your PC) 🛠️ EaseUS MobiSaver (specializes in audio files)

Check backups:

Mi PC Suite

Google Drive

⚠️ Warning: Do not install recovery software on the same drive (or partition of memory of the phone) where the records were stored! This will reduce the chances of successful recovery.

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The faster you start recovering from deletion, the better the chances of returning the file, and after 72 hours, the success rate drops to 30 percent.

6. Third-party applications for recording calls

If your firmware doesn't have a built-in recording feature, you can use third-party applications, they save files in their folders, which are often different from the standard ones.

• 🎤 Cube Call Recorder ACR — preserve /sdcard/CubeBackup/ or /sdcard/CallRecorder/.
• 🎤 Boldbeast Call Recorder – Manually configured path (by default) /sdcard/Boldbeast/).
• 🎤 Call Recorder by Lovekesh – The Recordings Are In The Book /sdcard/CallRecordings/.
• 🎤 Truecaller (there is a built-in record) - files in /sdcard/Truecaller/Recordings/.

When using third-party applications, consider:

• 🔋 They consume an extra battery (constant work in the background).
• 📶 Record quality depends on VoIP support (in some cases, only your voice is recorded).
• 🛡️ Some apps require root rights to record both conversations.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Xiaomi users often face typical problems with call records, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

If none of the solutions worked, try resetting the Phone app (Settings → Apps → Phone → Storage → Reset) this will return the standard recording settings, but will not delete existing files.

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Before an important conversation, check the recording with a test call, for example, call another phone and record 10 seconds to make sure the function is working correctly.

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