How to pull recording from the recorder in the application “Music” on Xiaomi: all working methods

Voice notes on Xiaomi smartphones are often recorded through the standard Dictaphone app, but it can be difficult to find them later in a gallery or player, especially if you want to listen to the recordings as normal music through the Music app (or Mi Music in older versions of MIUI), the problem is that by default, audio files from the recorder are stored in a hidden folder of the system, and the player simply does not see them.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to transfer recordings from a recorder to a music app on Redmi, POCO or any other Xiaomi smartphone. The methods work on MIUI 12-15, including the latest updates from 2026. You’ll learn how to do this through a file manager, cloud storage, Windows Explorer and even with third-party apps – choose a convenient option!

Important: if you are using a voice recorder other than Xiaomi (like Google Recorder or Sony Audio Recorder), the path to the files will be different, and this guide only refers to the standard Dictophone app (com.miui.soundrecorder), which is pre-installed on all devices of the brand.

Where are records from the recorder on Xiaomi stored

Before you transfer files, you need to understand where exactly voice notes are stored. By default, the Dictaphone app on MIUI uses the following storage structure:

Main folder with records:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/

Inside it, you will find files in format.m4a (less.mp3 or.amr) with type names rec_20260515_143022.m4a. These files need to be transferred to the folder that the Music app scans.

⚠️ Note: If you connect your phone to your computer through USB, folder MIUI If it doesn't show, it needs to be made visible. In the file manager of the phone, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show hidden files.

You can also store records in the Mi Cloud if you have sync enabled, to check this out:

Method 1: Transfer through the file manager (the easiest one)

This is a basic method that works without a PC or internet connection, and you only need the standard File Manager app on Xiaomi.

Step-by-step:

Then open the Music app and update the library (pull the screen down) and the recordings should appear under Local Music or Audio.

Check for the folder. sound_recorder|Create a Music folder if you don’t have one.|Copy files, not move them (in case of an error)|Update the library in the Music app-->

⚠️ Note: If the recordings did not appear in the player after copying, check their format. The music app on Xiaomi does not support.amr files - they need to be converted to.mp3 or.m4a (below).

Method 2: Using Cloud Storage (Mi Cloud or Google Drive)

If you're afraid of losing records when you're porting, or you want backup, the cloud method is the best choice, and it's suitable for synchronizing between devices or recovering from a reset.

Instructions for Mi Cloud:

1. Open the recorder → select the record → click on three points → Share.
2. In the list of applications, select Mi Cloud (or Google Drive).
3. Upload the file to the cloud.
4. Open Mi Cloud on your phone, find the downloaded file and download it to the Music folder.

Google Drive is similar, but after downloading the file, it must be manually moved to the music folder.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 Backup – records will not be lost when your phone crashes.
• 📱 Access from other devices – you can download to a PC or other smartphone.
• 🔒 No risk of loss – the originals stay in the cloud.

⚠️ Warning: Free Mi Cloud storage is limited to 5GB. If there are a lot of records, use Google Drive (15GB free) or compress files before downloading.

Method 3: Connect to a computer (for large files)

If the recordings are long or long (for example, lectures or interviews), the transfer over the PC will be faster, and this method is also useful if you need to convert the format or edit the audio before saving it to music.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS.
• 🔌 Cable USB (better-than-original).
• 🎧 Conversion software (optional, such as Audacity or Format Factory).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Open the Explorer (This computer → your Xiaomi) on your computer.
3. Go along the way: Internal drive → MIUI → sound_recorder
4. Copy the necessary files to the desktop.
5. If the format is not.mp3/.m4a, convert files through Audacity or an online service (e.g. Online-Convert).
6. Return the files back to the Music folder on your phone.

When converting, choose a bitrate of at least 128 kbit / s, otherwise the sound quality will deteriorate.

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If the MIUI folder is not visible on your PC, turn on the display of hidden files: in Windows Explorer, go to the View tab and tick Hidden Items.

Method 4: Using third-party applications (automatically)

If you're too lazy to manually copy files, you can use specialized applications that automatically transfer recordings to the music library.

1. "File Manager +" (from Xiaomi)

2. «Music Folder Player»

• 🎶 Scans the specified folders (can be added) sound_recorder).
• 🔄 Updating the library in real time.
• 📊 Supports playlists and even playback.

3. "AutoAudio" (for automatic sorting)

How to set up automatic transfer in AutoAudio:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open the settings → Rules → Add the rule.
3. Specify the source: /MIUI/sound_recorder/.
4. Specify target: /Music/.
5. Select the file format:.m4a,.mp3.
6. Activate the rule and wait for it to be implemented.

Method 5: Convert the format (if the records are not played)

Sometimes recordings from the recorder do not appear in the Music app, even after transferring to the correct folder. The reason is an unsupported format. Xiaomi's standard voice recorder saves files in.m4a (AAC), but some versions of MIUI can use.amr or.3gp, which the player does not recognize.

How to convert files:

1. Through Audacity: Open the file in the program. Select File → Export → Export to MP3. Specify the bitrate of 192 kbps for better quality.
2. Through the app on your phone: Install MediaConverter or Audio Converter from Google Play. sound_recorder. Convert to MP3 And save it to the Music folder.

Comparison of audio formats for Xiaomi:

⚠️ Note: When converting from.amr to.amr.mp3 You can get background noise. To remove it, use the noise reduction filter in Audacity. → Noise suppression).

Frequent mistakes and how to fix them

Even after the transfer, the recordings may not appear in the Music app.-5 problems and solutions:

1. Files do not appear in the library

• 🔄 Update the library: In the Music app, pull the screen down or tap three dots → Update.
• 📁 Check the folder: Files should be in /Music/, Not in the subfolders.
• 🔍 Check the format: Convert.amr/.3gp into.mp3.

2.The recordings shall be played without sound

• 🔊 Check the volume: It is possible that the sound is reduced in the player itself.
• 🎧 Connect headphones: Some recordings are played only through them.
• 🔧 Reset Settings: In the Music app, go to Settings → Drop it.

3. Files are damaged or not opened

• 📥 Reboot your phone: Sometimes a simple reboot helps.
• 🔄 Copy files again: There may have been a mistake when you were transferring.
• 🛠️ Restore via PC: Use programs like Recuva or EaseUS.

4.The Music app doesn't see the Music folder

• 📂 Re-create folder: Delete the old one and create a new one with the same name.
• 📱 Clear the cache: In the phone settings, find the Music app → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Reinstall Player: Remove updates or install an alternative (e.g. Poweramp).

5. Records are reproduced too quickly/slowly

• ⚙️ Change the speed: In some players (for example, VLC) we can set the pace.
• 🎵 Convert without changing speed: In Audacity, select Effects → Change the pace (set 100%).

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If neither method worked, try using an alternative player (like VLC or Poweramp) – they support more formats and crash less often.

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