How to find phone records in Xiaomi Redmi phone: all ways

Phone records on Xiaomi Redmi can be used in a variety of situations, from saving important business negotiations to fixing evidence for litigation. However, not all users know that standard MIUI firmware does not always store audio files in obvious folders, and some models do not support automatic recording at all without additional settings. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to find recording conversations, from built-in functions to hidden system directories and third-party applications.

It's important to understand that file location depends on the MIUI version (12, 13, 14 or 15), the smartphone model (e.g. Redmi Note 12 vs Redmi 9A), and even the firmware region. We'll take all of these nuances into account so you can quickly find the audio files you need, and if there are no records on the phone, we'll also tell you how to enable their saving in the future.

1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI

In most cases, phone records on Xiaomi Redmi are saved in a folder. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec However, the path may differ depending on the firmware version:

• 📁 MIUI 12/13: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ or /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/
• 📁 MIUI 14/15: /storage/emulated/0/Android/media/com.miui.voicerecord/ (Android-based 12+)
• 📁 For Redmi with global firmware: /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/

To open this folder:

1. Launch the Files app (Blue folder icon).
2. Go to the Device tab (not the Categories).
3. In the search box, enter call_rec or sound_recorder.
4. If the folder is not found, turn on the display of hidden files in the application settings.

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If the folder is empty, check the settings for recording conversations in the Phone app – it is possible that the feature is disabled or files are saved to the Mi Cloud cloud.

Record files are usually formatted.m4a or.amr and named by template: Rec_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_number. format, Rec_20260515_143022_+79123456789.m4a.

2. Search through the Dictator app

Many users are unaware that MIUI can display conversation records in the standard Dictophone app, which includes the Redmi Note 11/12/13 and other Android 11+ devices.

How to check:

1. Open the Dictophone app (if not, install the official Mi Recorder app from Google Play).
2. Go to the "Records" or "Call Recordings" tab (on English firmware).
3. Sort files by date – conversation records are usually tagged with a phone handset icon 📞.

If there are no records, try updating the Dictator app via Google Play or clearing its cache in the settings (Settings → Apps → Dictator → Storage → Clear cache).

3. Hidden system folders: where else can there be records

If standard methods didn't work, the records could have been saved to one of the hidden system folders, and here's a full list of possible locations:

• 🔍 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.providers.media/ — There may be temporary records here.
• 🔍 /storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/com.miui.voicerecord/ — Android-based 10.
• 🔍 /data/user/0/com.android.dialer/files/ — requires root access.
• 🔍 /sdcard/MIUI/voice_assistant/ — voice-assisted models.

To see the hidden folders:

1. Open the Files app.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → "Settings".
3. Activate the option "Show hidden files".
4. Manually follow the above paths.

Important: files in /data/ are only available with root rights. If you're not willing to take risks, try recovering entries via PC (more on this below).

4. Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations

If the records have been deleted, you can try to restore them using specialized programs.

• 🛠️ DiskDigger scans internal memory for deleted audio files.
• 🛠️ Recuva (for PC) – requires a phone connection in mode MTP.
• 🛠️ EaseUS MobiSaver – supports.amr and.amr recovery.m4a.

Instructions for DiskDigger:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Select "Full Scan" (requires root for deep analysis).
3. Mark the filter by file type: "Audio".
4. After scanning, find files with the.amr or.m4a extension and the creation date corresponding to the call time.

⚠️ Attention: the more you use your phone after deleting the records, the lower the chances of recovery.

If the records have been synced to Mi Cloud, check cloud storage:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Open the "Records" or "Files" section.
3. Search for the keyword call or rec.

5. Set up automatic recording of conversations

If you want all future conversations recorded automatically, turn on this feature in the settings:

For different versions of MIUI, the path may be different:

• 📱 MIUI 12/13: Phone. → Settings → Recording of conversations → Auto-recording
• 📱 MIUI 14/15: Phone. → ⚙️ → Recording. → Automatic recording
• 📱 Global firmware: Phone → Settings → Call recording → Record automatically

Note the legal limitations: in some countries (e.g. the EU), recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited. On Xiaomi Redmi with European firmware, the auto-recording function can be disabled by default.

⚠️ Note: on Redmi models for the Chinese market (with China firmware) ROM) The recordings of conversations can be stored in encrypted form, and listening to them will require transferring to a PC and using programs like Audacity.

6.Use of third-party applications for recording

If the built-in MIUI tools are not satisfied, install one of the verified applications:

How to set up Cube Call Recorder ACR:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you have requested (microphone, storage, phone).
3. Go to Settings → Cloud and select Google Drive for automatic backup.
4. In the "Exceptions" section, add numbers that do not need to be recorded.

Records from third-party applications are usually stored in the /storage/emulated/0/CallRecorder/ or cloud of the selected service.

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The application side may conflict with the built-in MIUI record. Before installing, disable auto record in the standard Phone app to avoid duplicate files.

7. Transfer of records to the PC and their editing

If you need to save the records for a long time or edit them, transfer the files to your computer:

Method 1: Through USB-cable

1. Connect Redmi to your PC via cable.
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. On a PC, open the phone folder and find the directory with the records (see Section 1).
4. Copy files to any folder on your computer.

Method 2: Wi-Fi (without cable)

• 📲 Use the Send Anywhere or Xender app for wireless transmission.
• 📲 V MIUI There is a built-in function Quick transfer (Settings) → Connection and sharing → Quick transmission).

For editing records suitable programs:

• 🎛️ Audacity – noise removal, trimming, sound normalization.
• 🎛️ Ocenaudio – a simple interface for basic processing.
• 🎛️ Adobe Audition – Professional Editing (paid).

If the recordings are in.amr format, you may need a VLC Player or AMR Codec to play on your PC.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recordings of conversations on Xiaomi Redmi