How to find recorded conversations on Xiaomi Redmi phone: all ways

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi is a useful feature that helps you capture important details of conversations, save evidence or just remember what you heard. However, many users face the problem: where do these recordings go after a call is completed? Unlike some other brands, where audio files automatically appear in the gallery, on Redmi they can hide in non-obvious folders or require additional settings to display.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to find recorded conversations on your Xiaomi Redmi, from standard storage locations to hidden system folders. You’ll learn how to enable automatic recording, where to search for files manually, and what to do if the Suddenly records disappeared after the MIUI update. And if you use third-party recording apps, we’ll show you how to find their audio files and avoid data loss.

1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI

By default, Xiaomi Redmi smartphones based on MIUI store recorded conversations in a special system folder. The path to it depends on the firmware version, but most often the files are here:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — mainfolder MIUI 12–14.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — Alternative path in some versions.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.providers.media/ — This can be the metadata of the records.

To open this folder:

1. Launch the Files app (blue folder icon).
2. Go to the tab "Category» → «Audio».
3. Scroll down and find the folder. call_rec call.
4. If there is no folder, turn on the display of hidden files in the Files app settings (three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Show hidden files).

Record files are usually formatted.m4a or.amr and named by template: Call_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_phone_number.m4a. For example: Call_20260515_143022_79123456789.m4a.

⚠️ Note: If you are using the Redmi Note 10 Pro or a newer one MIUI 13+, Records can be automatically archived in the Mi Cloud. Check the Cloud section in the Files app».

2. How to turn on the recording of conversations if the function is disabled

If you can't see the records, maybe the feature is just not activated, and MIUI has disabled the default call record because of legal restrictions in some countries, to enable it:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → “Settings”.
3. Select “Talk Recording” (or “Call Recording” in English).
4. Activate the “Write Automatically” switch or select “Write Manually” (then you will have to press the recording button during the call).
5. In the Storage section, specify where to save files: Device Memory or «SD-map” (if installed).

Once activated, all new conversations will be recorded automatically (or at your request), and old calls made before the feature is turned on cannot be restored - they were not recorded by the system.

Is the recording function in the Phone app enabled?

Is the right storage source (memory or memory) selected? SD-map)?

Is there enough space on the device for new recordings?

Have the permissions for the Phone application been verified (access to microphone and storage)?-->

3. Search for records through the Dictator app

On some Xiaomi Redmi models (such as the Redmi Note 11 or Redmi K50), call recordings are integrated into the standard Dictophone app (com.miui.soundrecorder) to find them:

1. Open the "Dictophone" (Micphone icon).
2. Go to the "Records" or "Call Recordings" tab.
3. Sort files by date to find the right conversation faster.

If there are no tabs with call records, try:

• 🔍 Update the Dictophone app via Google Play.
• 🔍 Reinstall it (remove updates to Settings) → Annexes → Dictaphone → Three points. → Remove updates).
• 🔍 Check if the records are hidden in the archive (click on the three dots in the upper right corner). → «Archives»).

In newer versions of MIUI (14+), records from the Recorder can be duplicated in /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/. If you don't find files either there or here, they may have been deleted by the system due to a lack of memory.

4. How to find records made by third-party applications

If you use third-party applications to record calls (such as Cube ACR, Call Recorder, or Boldbeast), the files are stored in their own folders.

If the folder is empty, check the application settings:

1. Open the call record app.
2. Go to "Settings» → «Conservation folder».
3. Make sure the correct path is indicated (sometimes applications save files to the correct path). SD-default-card).
4. Check if automatic deletion of old records is enabled (the “Clear History” option).

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Boldbeast) require manual audio source settings in "Engine settings." If Voice Call Uplink is selected + Downlink, and the record is only on one side - change the setting to Mode 1 or Mode 6 (depending on the Redmi model).

5. Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations

If the records are missing after resetting, updating MIUI or accidentally deleting, you can try to restore them.

1. Check the Recycle Bin: In the Files app, open the Recycle Bin tab – entries can lie there for up to 30 days.
2. Use Recovery Programs: 🛠️ DiskDigger (Scanning Internal Memory). 🛠️ Recuva (requires root access for deep scanning). 🛠️ EaseUS MobiSaver (works with files.m4a and.amr).

Check out the cloud backups:

Mi Cloud

Google Drive

Settings → Accounts → Mi Cloud → Backup

The more important thing is that the faster you start recovering, the better the chances of success. After deleting, files don't disappear immediately, they're marked as free space and gradually overwritten with new data. Don't write new files to your phone until you recover!

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If you regularly record important conversations, set up automatic copy sending to email or cloud. For example, Cube ACR has an option to "Auto-upload to Dropbox/Google Drive"

6.Why records may not be saved (and how to fix it)

Sometimes Xiaomi Redmi users are faced with recordings either not saved or terminated.

• 🚫 Lack of memory: Clear cache and unnecessary files in Settings → Warehouse. MIUI Automatically deletes old records if less than 500MB is free.
• 🚫 Conflict with other apps: Some messengers (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) block recording during calls.
• 🚫 The Limitations of Android 10+: Starting with Android 10, apps are forbidden from recording microphone sound while calling without special permissions.Use Boldbeast with Mode 1 or Mode 6 setup.
• 🚫 Regional restrictions: In some countries (e.g. EU), call recording is disabled by default due to privacy laws. → Additionally. → Region.

If the problem persists, try:

1. Reset the settings of the Phone application (Settings → Applications → Phone → Storage → Clear data).
2. Update MIUI to the latest version (new firmware fixes recording bugs).
3. Install an alternative recording application (e.g. ACR or Call Recorder by Skvalex).

7. Transfer of records to a computer or cloud

To avoid losing important records, it is recommended to regularly copy them to your computer or to the cloud.

Method 1: Through USB-cable

1. Connect Redmi to your PC via USB.
2. Select File Transfer (MTP) mode in the notification on your phone.
3. On your computer, open the internal memory folder. → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec (or alternative path from the section 1).
4. Copy files with the.m4a or.amr extension to any folder on your PC.

Method 2: Through the cloud

• 🌥️ Mi Cloud: Enable synchronization in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → Backups. Records will be available at i.mi.com.
• 🌥️ Google Drive: Download files manually through the Drive app or set up automatic download in third-party recording apps.
• 🌥️ Telegram: Send your records to “Saved Messages” (limit – up to 2 GB per file).

Method 3: By email

Open the record file in any player on your phone, click Share and select Send by email. Convenient for sending selected important conversations.

⚠️ Note: When transferring records to PC through USB Avoid dragging files directly from the folder call_rec — This can disrupt the storage structure. MIUI. It is best to copy files to another folder on your phone (like Download) first and then transfer them to your computer.

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Check your records folder regularly and archive important files. MIUI can automatically clean old records when space is scarce without notifying the user.

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