How to find recordings of a voice recorder on a Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways

You recorded an important conversation, lecture or voice notes on Xiaomi, but you can't find a file? The problem is familiar to many smartphone users of this brand. The fact is that in MIUI firmware, voice recorders can be stored in different folders, depending on the system version, phone model and even recording method.

In this article, we'll look at all possible audio storage locations on Xiaomi, from obvious to hidden. You'll learn how to find files through embedded tools, file manager and even third-party applications. And if the Suddenly record is missing, we'll give you recovery instructions. Importantly, some methods only work on unlocked phones or require root rights, but most methods will work for any device on MIUI 12-14.

1. Standard location of dictaphone records in MIUI

By default, the Dictaphone app (aka Sound Recorder or Voice Recorder) saves files to the system folder. The path depends on the firmware version:

• 📁 MIUI 12–14: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/ or /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/
• 📁 Old versions (MIUI 10–11): /storage/emulated/0/Recorder/ or /sdcard/Rec/
• 📁 For models with dual-app: folder can be duplicated with suffix _1 or _2 (for example, sound_recorder_1)

To check these folders:

1. Open any file manager (such as files from Xiaomi or Total Commander).
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 Files from Xiaomi: ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files).
4. Look for folders from the list above. Records are usually.m4a,.mp3 or.amr.

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If there is no folder, check if the records are saved on the SD-To do this, in the voice recorder settings, find the Save Place and see the path you have chosen.

On some models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro or the POCO X3 Pro), the path may be different. If the standard folders are empty, try looking for files by extension:

*.m4a


*.mp3




*.amr




*.awb

2. Search through the Dictator app

The easiest way is to use the Dictaphone app itself, but there are some nuances.

• 🔍 Old versions: Details may not be available, in which case, click on the record and hold, and a menu with Properties will appear.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global), the Dictaphone app may be called Voice Recorder or Sound Recorder. If you don't find it on the home screen, check the Tools folder or search the system (swipe down on the home screen → type "dictaphone").

Important: on some models (such as Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K50), records are saved by default to the Mi Cloud cloud if synchronization is enabled.

3.Use of the file manager for search

If the standard methods didn’t work, use advanced file manager search, such as in the Files app from Xiaomi:

1. Open Files and go to the Category tab.
2. Select Audio – all audio files, including voice recorder recordings, will be displayed here.
3. Sort by date (⋮ → Sorting → By date) to find fresh files.

If the post doesn't show up, try a deep search:

1. In the file manager, click on the magnifying glass icon (search).
2. Enter the file extension:.m4a or.mp3.
3. Make sure that the search is conducted by internal memory and SD-card (if any).

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On POCO and some Redmi, keyword searches can help. For example, if you've been recording a history lecture, type in a history search -- sometimes MIUI indexes the contents of audio files.

4. Recovery of deleted recordings of the recorder

If the recording has been deleted, don't panic - it can be restored within 30 days (unless it has been overwritten with new data).

• 🗑️ Basket MIUI: Open the files. → Recycle bin and check if your file is there. Restore it by clicking Restore.
• 🔄 Backup of Mi Cloud: If sync is enabled, the recording can be in the cloud. → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Dictaphone.
• 🛠️ Third-party utilities: use DiskDigger, Recuva (for PC) or GT Recovery.Important: Do not write new files to your phone until you recover!

To recover via DiskDigger:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Select Full Analysis (requires root) or Basic Analysis (no superuser rights).
3. Mark the file types: Audio (M4A, MP3, AMR).
4. Wait until the scan is completed and save the files found.

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⚠️ Note: if the record was deleted more than a month ago or the phone was reflashed, the chances of recovery are minimal, in which case, try to remember whether you sent the file through messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp) - sometimes copies remain in their cache.

5. Alternative methods of recording and storage

If the standard Xiaomi voice recorder does not suit you, consider alternatives:

To avoid losing records in the future:

• 🔗 Set up automatic sync with Google Drive or Mi Cloud.
• 📁 Create a separate folder for important records (for example, /Recordings/Important/) And copy the files there.
• 📧 Send copies to the mail or messengers immediately after recording.

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Using third-party voice recorders not only makes it easier to find files, but also adds features like noise reduction, time stamps and cloud backup.

6.Disabilities with Record Finding and Solutions

Sometimes records don't disappear because of deletion, but because of other reasons.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI missing records, check the folder /MIUI/backup/AllBackup/. Sometimes the system transfers files there during an upgrade.

If the recording was interrupted (for example, due to battery drain), the file can be saved as 0 bytes.

1. Connect your phone to your PC and use Recuva in Deep Scan mode.
2. Try to restore using PhotoRec (works with audio files).
3. If nothing helps, check if a portion of the recording is still in the app cache (/data/data/com.miui.soundrecorder/cache/).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recordings of the recorder on Xiaomi