How to Delete a Conversation Record on Xiaomi Redmi: From Standard Methods to Hidden Folders

Phone records on Xiaomi Redmi can take up space, contain sensitive information, or simply interfere with the call list. Unlike messages that are deleted in a few taps, audio files of conversations often “hide” in non-obvious folders of the system, and standard deletion through the Phone application does not always clean them completely, especially for users who use the built-in call recording feature in MIUI or third-party applications like Cube Caller Record.

In this article, we will understand 5 We will also find out how to delete recordings of conversations on Redmi, from basic to advanced (including clearing cache and hidden directories), why some files are not deleted the first time, and what to do if the record “disappears” from the interface, but continues to take up space on the device. Instructions are valid for all Redmi series models (including Redmi Note). 12/13, Redmi 10/11) on MIUI 12–15 Android 10–14.

1. Delete via the standard application "Phone"

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Phone app (the handset icon), which works if the recording was made through the standard MIUI function (without third-party software).

• 📱 Open the Phone app and go to the Log tab (clock icon at the bottom of the screen).
• 🔍 Find a call with a microphone icon in the list (🎤) — It means the conversation was recorded.
• 🗑️ In the window that opens, tap three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Delete the entry.
• 🔄 If the entry does not appear, check the All entries section (may be hidden under the swipe to the left).

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI (For example, on the Redmi Note. 10 Pro MIUI 13) Records are automatically archived in a folder MIUI/sound_recorder. Deleting via the Phone app does not clean this folder – files remain in the device’s memory!

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2. Search and Delete through File Manager

If the recording is not visible in the Phone app or you used third-party recording software, the files could have been saved to one of the system folders.

To delete files:

1. Open Files (standard Xiaomi manager) or install Solid Explorer/FX File Manager.
2. Follow one of the paths from the table above.
3. Select unnecessary files (hold your finger on the file → tick the rest) and click Delete.
4. Clean the Recycle Bin (in Xiaomi’s file manager, deleted files are stored there for 30 days).

💡 Useful advice: If the folder MIUI/sound_recorder not displayed, enable the display of hidden files: in Files click ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files.

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3. Clearing the cache and data of the “Phone” application

Sometimes the records get stuck in the cache of the Phone app and continue to appear in the log, even after the files are deleted, to completely erase their traces:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find your phone (or Google Phone if you use it) and open it.
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
4. If the records are still visible, tap Clear the data (⚠️ This will reset all application settings, including call history!).

⚠️ Warning: Clearing the data from the phone app will delete all call history, including unsaved contacts from the log.

After data clearing, the Phone application may temporarily work unstable (for example, not displaying) SIM-Reboot the device to restore functionality.

4. Uninstall via Google Drive or Mi Cloud

If you set up automatic cloud-based recording sync, the files could be duplicated in Google Drive or Mi Cloud, and they also need to be deleted, or they will recover the next time you back up.

For Google Drive:

• 🌐 Open Google Drive in your browser or app.
• 🔍 Type:audio in the search bar, it will show all audio files.
• 🗑️ Find records by date or name (for example, Call_1234567890_20260515.amr) and remove them.
• 🔄 Don’t forget to clean your cart in Google Drive (stored for 30 days).

For Mi Cloud:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup of the device.
• 📁 Select a backup and check the Call Records section.
• 🗑️ Delete unnecessary files or turn off recording sync (Sync settings) → Call records).

5.Use of ADB for forced removal (advanced method)

If the records are not deleted in standard ways (e.g., a file is occupied by a process or protected from changes), you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting your smartphone to a PC and basic command line knowledge.

📌 Preparation:

1. Enable Developer Mode on Redmi: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times).
2. Activate Debugging by USB in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Download ADB Tools on your PC and connect your phone over USB (select File Transfer Mode).

💻 Commands for removal:

adb shell


su




rm -rf /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/*




rm -rf /sdcard/Android/media/com.miui.voiceassist/recordings/*




exit




exit

⚠️ Note: The commands above will delete all records in the specified folders without recovery. If you need selective cleaning, use a file manager with root rights (for example, Root Explorer).

🔧 Alternative: If you don’t have root rights, try to delete files through the ADB sue:

adb shell rm /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/name file.amr

(Replace the name file.amr with the real name of the file, which can be recognized through adb shell ls. /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder).

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ADB is a powerful tool, but it requires caution. Wrong commands can damage system files. Always check paths before deleting!

6.How to prevent automatic call recording

To prevent future records from accumulating, turn off automatic recording:

• 📞 In the phone app, click ⋮ → Settings → Recording calls.
• 🔄 Turn off Automatic Recording (or set exceptions for individual contacts).
• 🚫 B Settings → Confidentiality → Special permits → Record calls check which applications have access to the record, and revoke the rights from unnecessary ones.

💡 Useful tip: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) Call recording feature disabled by default due to Android 12 limitations+. To activate it, you may need to install a third-party application (such as Cube Call Recorder) with manual permission to access Settings. → Annexes → Special access → Sound recording.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording and deleting conversations