How to find a phone call record on Xiaomi: all methods and hidden folders

Have you searched the phone book but found no record of an important conversation? Or are you trying to recover a randomly deleted audio file from a call? On Xiaomi smartphones, recordings of conversations can be stored in non-obvious places — it all depends on the version of MIUI, the phone model and the way you record. In this article, we will analyze all possible locations (including hidden system folders), explain why the records sometimes “disappear”, and show how to restore them even after they are deleted.

It's important to understand that Xiaomi doesn't always save records automatically. If you didn't press the write button during a call or use third-party apps, the files may not exist. But even then, check the MIUI/record folder, sometimes the system creates temporary copies. Next, detailed instructions for different scenarios.

1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI

If you recorded a conversation through the built-in Call Record feature (available in the Phone app), the default files are saved here:

• 📁 Internal memory: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/
• 📁 SD-map (if selected): /storage/XXXX-XXXX/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ (where XXXX-XXXX — ID your card)
• 🔍 How to find: Open any file manager (such as Xiaomi’s Explorer), turn on the hidden folder display, and follow the path.

The files are formatted.m4a or.amr and named by template: Rec_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_[phone number].m4a. For example, Rec_20260515_143022_+79123456789.m4a — record 15 may 2026 yearly 14:30.

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If the folders MIUI/sound_recorder No. Check it out. MIUI/record On some models (e.g. Redmi Note) 10 Pro) the path is different.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14+ Records can be automatically archived to the Mi Cloud cloud if sync is enabled. → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup copies.

2. Search through the Dictator app

Many users are unaware that Xiaomi has duplicated call records in its standard Dictophone app, and here's how to find them:

1. Open the Dictaphone app (if not, install it from Google Play).
2. Go to the Records or Calls tab (name depends on the MIUI version).
3. Sort files by date: new records will be at the top.
4. Use the search (the magnifier in the upper right corner) to enter a phone number or date.

If the recording is not displayed, but you are sure it was made:

• 🔄 Check the Dictaphone folder in the file manager: /storage/emulated/0/Recorders/.
• 📥 Update the Dictaphone app to the latest version - in old versions there are bugs with display.
• 🔍 Enable the display of hidden files (in Xiaomi Explorer: ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files).

3. How to recover deleted call records

If you accidentally deleted the record, don't despair. You have 3 ways to restore:

⚠️ Note: If you used a third-party application to record (e.g. Cube Call Recorder or ACR), You can only restore files through their built-in functions:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/ACR/ (for ACR)
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/CubeBackup/ (Cube Call Recorder)

4.Why call records may not be available

If you are sure you recorded a conversation but there is no file, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🚫 Recording feature disabled: In some regions (e.g. the EU), recording calls is prohibited by law, and Xiaomi blocks it by default. → Annexes → Phone. → Permits → Microphone.
• 🔕 Auto-removal: B MIUI 12-15 There is a function of automatic cleaning of old records (included in the recorder) → ⋮ → Settings → Auto-removal).
• 📵 Save Failure: If the battery runs out during recording or the phone overheats, the file may not have saved. /MIUI/sound_recorder/temp/ — Sometimes there are temporary files.
• 🔄 Update MIUI: After major updates (e.g., with the MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) folder paths may change. Use device-wide search (in Explorer type in.m4a or).

Critical information: On Xiaomi 13/14 series and Redmi Note 12 models with MIUI 14 Global, the recordings are stored in encrypted form by default. To listen to them, you need to use a standard Xiaomi player or transfer files to your PC using the Mi PC Suite.

5. How to enable automatic recording of all calls

If you want Xiaomi to record all incoming/outgoing calls automatically, follow these steps:

Enable permission to write in Settings → Applications → Phone → Permissions

Activate the function in the phone→⋮→Settings→Recording calls→Auto-recording

Select a storage format (internal memory or SD-map)

Check for exceptions (blacklist of numbers that do not record)-->

Please note:

• 📛 On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU) Auto-recording is hidden. To activate it, you need to enter a command through the ADB: adb shell settings put global call_recording_enabled 1
• 🔒 In India and the EU, automatic recording can be blocked for legal reasons, in which case use third-party applications (e.g. Boldbeast Call Recorder).
• 📡 Recording calls via VoLTE or VoWiFi sometimes works unstable. If the subscriber is not heard, disable these functions in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks.

6. Alternative ways to record calls on Xiaomi

If the built-in features are not satisfied, consider these options:

• 🎤 Google Drive + Recorder: During the call, turn on the recording via Google Drive (icon «+» → Voice recording. The file will be saved in the cloud.
• 📱 Second Device: Use a different phone or smart watch (Mi Band doesn't support recording, but Amazfit can do it).
• 🔌 Hardware recorder: Connect an external recorder to a 3.5 mm connector (on models with an audio jack, for example, POCO X3 Pro).
• 🤖 Bots to record: Telegram has bots (@CallRecBot), Who can record calls over an internet connection.

⚠️ Note: Recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor may violate the laws of your country (GDPR) and U.S. (state) laws require notice to the other party. Xiaomi is not responsible for misuse of the recording features.

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The most reliable way is a combination of built-in recording + Backup to Mi Cloud, which will protect files even when you reset your phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi