How to Delete a Conversation Record on Xiaomi Redmi 7: From Standard Methods to Hidden MIUI Features

Recording of phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 7 — It's a useful feature, but sometimes these files take up too much memory or contain sensitive information that needs to be deleted urgently. MIUI 12+, where the call recording interface is integrated into the Phone application, on Redmi 7 (s MIUI 10/11) The process may seem obscure, especially if the records are not stored in a standard folder, but in a hidden directory of the system or on the computer. SD-map.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to delete records, from the obvious (via a gallery or file manager) to the little-known (cleaning the phone app cache or using ADB to delete system files). You’ll also learn how to find lost records that don’t show up in standard folders, and why some files can be recovered after deletion. Importantly, the methods differ depending on whether you’ve used third-party recording apps (like Cube Call Recorder) or the standard MIUI function.

1.Where conversation records are stored on Redmi 7: Standard paths

By default. MIUI on the Redmi 7 It stores call records in one of three folders, depending on the firmware version and user settings. Most files are.amr or.mp3 And they're called by template Recording_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS. Here are the main locations:

• 📁 Internal memory: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — standard place for recordings made through an embedded function.
• 📁 SD-map: /storage/XXXX-XXXX/CallRecords/ (where XXXX-XXXX — Card ID. This is where files appear if a removable drive is selected in the recording settings.
• 📁 Application cache "Phone": /data/data/com.android.dialer/cache/ — Temporary copies of records that may remain even after the main files are deleted.

If you used a third-party application (such as ACR or Call Recorder), the path will be different. For example, Cube Call Recorder saves files to /storage/emulated/0/CubeBackup/.

1. Open the app that recorded the conversation.
2. Go to its settings (usually the "Save folder" or "Storage" section).
3. Look at the path, it may be different from the standard one.

⚠️ Note: Some records may be duplicated in the folder /storage/emulated/0/Downloads/, If you've shared them through messengers or email, check this directory if you can't find the files in the main locations.

2. Delete records through standard MIUI tools

The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI tools, but there are nuances: not all records are displayed in the gallery or file manager due to the features of multimedia indexing.

Method 1: Using the "Phone" application

• 📞 Open the "Phone" application (pipe icon).
• 🔍 Go to the "Journal" section (the tab with the clock at the bottom of the screen).
• 🎤 Find a recorded conversation, and there's a microphone icon next to it.
• 🗑️ In the open window of the player, tap on three points (⋮) → "Delete".

Method 2: File Manager (File Manager)

• 📂 Open the Files app (Folder icon).
• 🔍 In the search box, enter call_rec or.
• 🗑️ Select unnecessary files (long press) → "Delete".

Method 3: Through the Gallery (if the recordings are displayed as audio)

• 🖼️ Go to the Gallery" → "Audio" tab".
• 🔍 Find records by date or title (e.g., "Record 2026...").
• 🗑️ Hold the file. → "Delete".

3. Search and Delete Hidden Records

If standard methods didn’t work, the records could be saved in one of the hidden MIUI directories, and you’d need a file manager with access to system folders (e.g., Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer with root mode enabled).

Instructions for finding hidden files:

1. Install a file manager with root support (if you have superuser rights) or enable the display of hidden folders in the settings of the standard Files.
2. Go to /data/data/com.android.dialer/files/, where temporary copies of records can be stored.
3. Check the /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.miui.voiceassist/files/ folder – sometimes the entries are duplicated here because of the voice assistant.
4. Search for extensions:.amr,.mp3,.m4a.

Critical feature of Redmi 7: Some records can be stored in the database of the application "Phone" (calllog.db file in the folder) /data/data/com.android.dialer/databases/). They can only be removed with the help of ADB or after resetting.

Search for extensions.amr and.mp3|File check. /data/data/com.android.dialer/|Search for /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/|Use of the ADB file-access-->

4. Removal via ADB (for power users)

If the records are not deleted by standard methods, they can be erased via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the smartphone to the PC and enabling debugging mode over USB.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools on PC.
2. On Redmi 7, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on this item to activate Developer Mode.
3. Return to “Settings → Additional → For Developers” and turn on “Debugging by USB”.
4. Connect your phone to your PC, open the command line in the adb.exe folder and do:

adb devices


adb shell




su




rm -rf /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/*




rm -rf /data/data/com.android.dialer/cache/*




exit

If you do not have root rights, use an alternative command without su:

adb shell rm -rf /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/*

⚠️ Attention: Rm teams -rf They delete files irrevocably. If you go wrong, you can delete important system data. Make sure the path is correct before you do it, or back up with adb pull. /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ C:\backup\.

5. Clearing the cache and data of the "Phone" application

Sometimes the records remain in the cache of the Phone app even after they've been deleted from the folders, to completely erase the tracks:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find the phone (com.android.dialer) and tap it.
• 🧹 Select "Clear the cache" → "Clear the data" (this will reset the application settings, but will not delete the call log).

Once the data is cleaned, the Phone app will return to factory settings and all temporary files (including hidden records) will be deleted. SD-map or other folders.

6. How to avoid reappearance of records

If records are returned after deletion, the problem may be related to:

• 🔄 Automatic backup: MIUI It can recover files from the cloud or local backups. → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → Backup.
• 📱 Sync with Google Drive: Check if Google Photos or Drives are automatically uploaded.
• 🛠️ Third-party applications: Some programs (such as Titanium Backup) can recover deleted files when you restart.

To prevent recurrence:

1. Turn off automatic call recording in the settings of the Phone application.
2. Remove all backup records from cloud storage (Mi Cloud, Google Drive).
3. Use secure deletion applications (such as Secure Delete) that overwrite files before erasing.

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Before selling or transferring your phone, perform a full reset (Settings → Additional → Restore and Reset) that is guaranteed to delete all records, including hidden ones.

7. Alternative methods: from formatting to specialized utilities

If none of these methods work, radical measures remain:

For most users, settings are enough to reset, and if the records contain critical information (for example, for litigation), use specialized utilities like Dr.Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver for safe erasure.

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Formatting or resetting settings is a last resort, and try all other methods before using them and back up important data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting records on Redmi 7