How to listen to a recorded conversation on Xiaomi Redmi Note: from file search to recovery

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones is a useful feature that helps you capture important details of negotiations, save evidence or just remember what you heard. However, not all users know where these records are stored, how to find them in the file system of the device and what applications to use. This is especially relevant for owners of Redmi Note 8/9/10/11 Pro models, where the MIUI interface is regularly updated and the location of functions can change.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can listen to recorded conversations, from standard Xiaomi tools to third-party apps, and what to do if a record suddenly disappears or doesn’t save. You’ll learn how to set up automatic recording, where to look for files in your phone’s memory and how to recover them when you accidentally delete them. Importantly, in some countries, recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor may violate the law — check local laws before using the feature.

1.Where the conversation records are stored on Xiaomi Redmi Note

By default, all calls on Xiaomi smartphones are stored in the device’s internal memory in a special folder, which can be found in two ways: through a built-in voice recorder or a file manager.

If you used the standard recording function during the call (the button appears in the call interface), the files automatically enter the folder: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/. Here they are sorted by date and phone number of the subscriber.

In some versions MIUI (For example, on the Redmi Note. 10 Pro MIUI 13) path may differ: /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/CallRecord/. To avoid confusion, it is easier to search in the file manager for a keyword. call_rec or CallRecord.

• 📁 default folder: /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ (for MIUI 12 below)
• 📁 An alternative path: /Recordings/CallRecord/ (for MIUI 13+)
• 🔍 How to find: Open the files → Categories → Audio. → folder
• 📱 Recorder app: Recordings are also duplicated in Records (mic icon on desktop)

If the folder is not available or empty, check:

1. Whether the recording function is enabled in the phone settings (Settings → Applications → Phone → Recording conversations).
2. Whether files are manually deleted or automatically cleaned (for example, through the Optimizer).
3. Are you using a third-party recording app (such as Cube Call Recorder) that stores files in its storage?

2. How to listen to a recording through a standard recorder

The easiest way to replay a saved conversation is to use the built-in Recording app (or Recorder depending on the version of MIUI), which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones and automatically syncs with call records.

Step instructions:

1. Open the Records app (an icon with a microphone on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Go to the Calls tab (or Call Recordings in English firmware).
3. Find the right entry in the list — it's sorted by date and time. The file name usually contains the phone number or contact name.
4. Click on the record to play it, and you can delete, rename, or share the file.

If there is no Call tab, update the Records app via Google Play or check the settings: Settings → Apps → Application Management → Records → Permissions. Make sure the app has access to microphone and storage.

Check if the Records app is on your phone

Update the app through Google Play

Make sure that the record is not deleted from the folder call_rec

Check the permissions for the Records app-->

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Note: In some regions (e.g. the EU), the call recording function may be disabled by default due to legal restrictions. To activate it, you will need to change the region in your phone settings to India or Russia (via Settings → Additional → Region).

3. Replay through the file manager

If a standard voice recorder doesn’t show recordings or you’ve deleted the application, you can find files manually through any file manager (e.g. Mi File Manager, Total Commander or FX File Explorer).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the file manager (e.g., files from Xiaomi).
2. Go to the Device or Internal Memory section.
3. Follow the path: For MIUI 12 below: /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ For MIUI 13+: /Recordings/CallRecord/

.amr

.mp3

PhoneNumber_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.amr

Click on the file to play it through the built-in player.

If you don't have a folder, try to enable hidden files in the file manager settings. In Mi File Manager, this is how you do it: ⋮ (menu) → Settings → Show hidden files.

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Note: Files with the.amr extension may not play in some players. Use VLC, MX Player or convert to.mp3 through online services (e.g. https://audio.online-convert.com/convert/amr-to-mp3) to open them.

4. Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations

If a record is accidentally deleted, you can try to restore it with specialized utilities, and success depends on how long it has been since it was deleted and how actively the phone's memory was used.

Recovery methods:

• 🔄 Through the basket: B MIUI The deleted files first enter the Recycle Bin (in the Files app) and are stored there for 15 days. Open the Recycle Bin, find the record and restore it.
• 🛠️ Using a PC: Connect your phone to your computer and use programs like Recuva, DiskDigger, or EaseUS MobiSaver to scan your memory for deleted files.
• 📱 Mobile applications: Utility such as Dumpster or Undeleter (require root rights for deep scanning).
• ☁️ Cloud Backups: If Auto-Reserve is enabled in Google Drive or Mi Cloud, check your archives.

Step-by-step instructions for DiskDigger (on PC):

1. Connect Redmi Note to your computer in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Download and install DiskDigger (https://diskdigger.org/).
3. Select your phone’s drive and run a deep scan.
4. Once completed, find files with the.amr or.mp3 extension.
5. Restore them to your computer, then transfer them back to your phone.

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Warning: Do not save the recovered files back to the same folder from which they were deleted - this can overwrite the remaining data.

5. Set up automatic recording of conversations

To remember to enable manual recording, set it to automatically start for all or selected contacts. This feature is available in the standard Phone app on Xiaomi.

How to turn on:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Press on. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner → Settings.
3. Select a Call Recording (or Call Recording)
4. Activate the Automatic Recording Switch.
5. Select mode: All calls are recorded incoming and outgoing. Only selected contacts - set the list manually. Only unknown numbers - useful for fixing spam calls.

Additional settings:

• 📍 Storage: Specify a folder to save (internal memory or storage) SD-map).
• 🔕 Notice: Enable an alert to start recording (required by law in some countries).
• 🗑️ Autoclean: Set up the deletion of old records through 30/60/90 days.

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Warning: Automatic recording may not work for VoIP calls (WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype) and will require third-party applications like Cube Call Recorder ACR to fix them.

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If the automatic recording does not start, check if the permissions for the Phone application are disabled in the security settings (Settings → Applications → Permissions → Microphone).

6. Third-party applications for recording and listening

If Xiaomi’s standard tools don’t work (for example, no recording notification or poor sound quality), third-party apps can be used, offering advanced features such as cloud storage, speech-to-text transcription, and a selection of save formats.

Top.-3 apps for Redmi Note:

• 📱 Cube Call Recorder ACR: It records calls even through VoIP (WhatsApp, Viber), supports cloud backup on Google Drive, and there's a feature to exclude contacts from the record.
• 🎤 Call Recorder – Automatic Call Recorder: Automatic transcription of conversations into text, password protection, integration with Dropbox and OneDrive.
• ☁️ Truecaller (with recording): It detects spam calls and records them automatically, stores the history of the records in your personal account.

How to install and configure Cube Call Recorder ACR:

1. Download the app from Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.callrecorder).
2. When you first start, grant permissions to the microphone, storage and phone.
3. In the settings, select: Record format: MP3 (best quality) or AMR (saving space). Sound source: Microphone + phone sound (required setting for some models); save folder: e.g. /SDCard/CallRecordings/.

Enable automatic recording for all or selected contacts.

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Note: Some apps (such as Cube Call Recorder) may conflict with Xiaomi's standard recording feature.

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The side of the app often offers better sound quality and additional features, but can consume more battery power.The best choice is Cube Call Recorder ACR for VoIP and Truecaller for spam protection.

7.Recording problems and their solution

Sometimes users find that records are not saved, lost or distorted, and consider typical problems and ways to fix them.

Frequent mistakes and decisions:

• 🔇 Recording does not start: Check permissions for the Phone application (Settings) → Annexes → Phone. → Permissions: Make sure the function is not disabled in operator settings (some mobile networks block recording).
• 🗜️ Files corrupted: Try to play the record on another device or through VLC If the file does not open, use audio recovery utilities (e.g. Audacity).
• 📵 Recording ends: Check the free space on the device (minimum 100-200 MB required). Turn off power saving modes for the Phone app.
• 🔒 No access to the folder: Reset permissions for the Files app (Settings) → Annexes → Files. → Permits → Use a root-access file manager (e.g. Root Explorer).

If the problem persists, try resetting the Phone: Settings → Apps → Phone → Storage → Clear the data. Attention: this will delete the call history!

For Redmi Note 10 Pro and newer models with MIUI 13+, additional configuration may be required:

adb shell settings put global force_allow_call_recording 1

This command must be entered through ADB (Developer Mode and PC connection required).

8 Legal aspects of recording conversations

It is important to consider legal nuances before using the recording function, and in most countries, recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor can be considered a violation of privacy law.

Country summary:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: It is allowed to record conversations if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), but using the recording in court requires proof of its authenticity.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Recording without consent is prohibited (Article 307 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine), except when it is necessary to protect their rights.
• 🇪🇺 EU: Most countries (e.g. Germany, France) require notification of the recording; some (e.g. Spain) require a fine to record without consent.
• 🇺🇸 Laws vary by state, most require at least one-party consent).

Recommendations for legitimate use:

• 📢 Notify the interlocutor: At the beginning of the conversation, say that the recording is being made (for example: “The conversation is recorded to fix the agreements").
• 📝 Keep consent: If the record is in business correspondence, record the consent of the interlocutor in chat or email.
• 🚫 Do not distribute: Use the records only for personal purposes or to protect your interests (for example, in court).

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Note: Publication of records on the Internet or transfer to third parties without the consent of the participants may lead to a lawsuit for violation of the right to privacy (Article 152.2 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, Art. 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights).

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The best practice is to always warn about the record, even if the law of your country does not require it, which will protect you from potential lawsuits and keep the trust of the interlocutors.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi