How to listen to recordings of a voice recorder on a Xiaomi phone: from search to recovery

Have you recorded an important conversation, lecture or voice note on your Xiaomi but can't find the file? or is the recording being played with distortion? on the brand's smartphones (including Redmi and the likes of the brand) POCO) built-in voice recorder works in an unobvious way - files can be hidden in unexpected folders, and playback settings depend on the version MIUI. In this article, we will discuss all ways to listen to records, including recovering deleted files and solving typical problems.

Xiaomi has a feature that does not have a universal Dictophone app in all firmware, in some models (for example, Redmi Note 12 or the Redmi Note). POCO X5 Pro) is pre-installed, and in others requires a separate installation from the Mi App Store, and records can be automatically saved to the Mi Cloud cloud or memory card, making it difficult to search. We will look at options for all scenarios, from basic listening to working with corrupted files.

Where are the records of the recorder on Xiaomi stored

By default, audio files are saved in one of three folders – their location depends on the version. MIUI And the phone models:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/ — mainfolder MIUI 12–14 (including Xiaomi 13T, Redmi Note 11).
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Music/Recordings/ — Alternative path in older versions of the firmware (up to) MIUI 11).
• 📁 /storage/XXXX-XXXX/Android/data/com.miui.soundrecorder/files/ — hidden folder for records made through the system application (requires root permissions to access).
• ☁️ Mi Cloud – if sync is enabled, records are duplicated in the cloud (check the Records section in the web version or app).

To quickly find the files:

1. Open the Files app (folder icon).
2. Go to the Category section → Audio.
3. Sort files by date (Sort files) → Date: Recordings of the recorder usually have an extension.m4a or.

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If the record is not displayed in the folder, check the settings of the recorder: some versions MIUI They save files in.nomedia format, which makes them invisible in the gallery. Corrected by renaming the file (remove.nomedia from the name).

On the phones with POCO Launcher (e.g, POCO F5) The path may be different:

1. Start the recorder and make a test recording lasting 2-3 seconds.
2. Open the files. → Recent – New entry will be at the top of the list.
3. Click on the file and select Show in the folder to see the full path.

Method 1: Listening through a standard dictaphone

If your Xiaomi has a Dictaphone app preinstalled (a microphone icon on a red or blue background), use it for easy playback:

1. Open the Dictaphone application (located in the Tools folder or on the home screen).
2. In the list of records, tap on the right one - playback will begin.
3. Use buttons to control: ⏸️ — pause; ⏭️/⏮️ — 10 seconds fast; 🔊 — volume control.

In the new versions MIUI 14 (for example, on Xiaomi 13 Ultra) the voice recorder interface has changed:

• 📊 Records are grouped by date (today/yesterday/earlier).
• 🔍 A search bar appears – you can search by title or keywords (if the entry is recognized).
• 📤 Export button allows you to send a file to Telegram, Google Drive or save to a memory card.

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In a tape recorder. MIUI 14+ There is a speech recognition function – click on the record and select Text to convert audio into text (works offline for English and Chinese, for Russian you need the Internet).

If the Dictaphone application is not available, it can be installed:

1. Open the Mi App Store (Shopping Bag Icon).
2. In the search, enter the recorder or Sound Recorder.
3. Install the official app from Xiaomi Inc. (weight) ~10MB).

⚠️ Attention: Some users POCO X3 The company complains that after the update to MIUI 13 standard voice recorder disappears. In this case, download an alternative from Google Play (for example, download the video from Google Play, ASR Voice Recorder – supports the same file formats.

Method 2: Reproducing through the Files app

If you do not want to use the recorder or it does not work correctly, you can listen to the recordings through the standard file manager:

1. Open the Files app (if not, install it from Google Play).
2. Go to the Audio section or find the Recordings folder manually (see the paths in the first section).
3. Slip the file - it will open in the built-in player.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎵 The ability to select a player (for example, VLC or MX Player for Extended Functions).
• 📌 Quickly renaming, copying or deleting files.
• 🔄 Support for all formats (.m4a,.amr,.mp3,.wav).

If the file is not reproduced:

• 🔄 Try another player (for example, AIMP Google Play).
• 🔧 Check the file extension – sometimes Xiaomi saves entries in.aac format, which not all players support.
• 📥 Download the file on PC and open it via Windows Media Player or Audacity.

Method 3: Listening to Mi Cloud (Cloud)

If your Xiaomi has Mi Cloud sync enabled, the recordings can be automatically uploaded to the cloud, which is convenient for access from other devices or recovery after resetting, to listen to the recording from the cloud:

1. Open the Mi Cloud app (cloud icon) or go to i.mi.com.
2. Sign in with the same Mi Account as you do on your phone.
3. Select the Records section or Recorder (in the web version it may be called Voice Recordings).
4. Find the desired file and click on it to play.

Features of working with Mi Cloud:

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 Xiaomi 13/14 The series of records in the cloud are encrypted. To download them to a PC, you need to confirm them on the computer. SMS or through the Mi Cloud app on your phone.

If the recording is not displayed in the cloud:

• 🔄 Check the synchronization settings: Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Mi Cloud → Synchronization of records.
• 📶 Make sure your phone is connected to the internet during recording.
• 🔄 Update the cloud page or restart the application.

Method 4: Recovering Deleted Records

If you accidentally delete a record, it can be restored during the 30 days MIUI 14) or 7 days MIUI 12/13). For that:

1. Open the Dictaphone app.
2. Slap the icon. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner.
3. Select Recycle Bin or Remote Records.
4. Find the file you want and click Restore.

If the cart is empty or the record is deleted long ago, try specialized programs:

• 📱 DiskDigger (for phone) – scans internal memory for deleted audio files.
• 💻 Recuva or EaseUS Data Recovery (for PC) – connect your phone in File Transfer mode and scan the memory.

It is important to consider:

• 🚫 The more data is written to the phone after deletion, the lower the chances of recovery (new files overwrite old ones).
• 🔌 Deep scanning may require root access.
• ☁️ If the recording was in Mi Cloud, check the cloud basket (Deleted files section).

⚠️ Attention: On phones with POCO M4 Pro and Redmi. 10C post-update MIUI 13.5: Deleted records don't get into the trash, so use DiskDigger right away, and it finds files without the trash.

Method 5: Listening to the PC

If your phone has a sound problem or you need to edit the recording, transfer it to your computer:

1. Connect Xiaomi to your PC via USB-cable (select file transfer mode or MTP).
2. Open the Recordings folder (see the paths in the first section).
3. Copy the necessary files on the PC.
4. Open them through Windows Media Player, VLC or Audacity (for editing).

If the telephone is not identified:

• 🔌 Try another cable or port. USB.
• 🔄 Turn on the debugging. USB in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the additional → For developers).
• 📥 Install Mi drivers PC Suite from the official Xiaomi website.

For editing records on PC, we recommend:

• 🎛️ Audacity – a free editor for cropping, sound normalization and noise removal.
• 📊 Ocenaudio is a simple tool for quick processing.
• 🎵 Adobe Audition – Professional solution (paid).

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If the recording is played too fast or slow, open it in Audacity and change the tempo (Effects). → Change the tempo.This will help if the recording speed was set incorrectly in the Xiaomi voice recorder.

Typical problem solving

If the records are not reproduced, distorted or missing, check the following points:

For Xiaomi models 12S Ultra and Redmi K50 Pro is characterized by a problem with sound distortion when recording in format.m4a. Decision:

1. Open the recorder. → Settings.
2. Choose the format MP3 (If available, or reduce the bitrate to 128 kbps.
3. Restart the app.

⚠️ Attention: POCO F4 GT post-update MIUI 14 records can be saved without extension. To fix, rename the file by adding.m4a at the end (e.g, recording_2026.m4a).

FAQ: Frequent questions