How to completely delete call records on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: a step-by-step guide

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

Call records take up gigabytes of memory

Dictaphone

MIUI

If you notice that your phone is filling up with unknown information, or you want to permanently erase confidential conversations, this guide will help you do it quickly and without risk to the system. We'll look at three proven methods, from simple deletion through the interface to manually cleaning hidden folders, and also understand why records can be "recovered" after deletion and how to avoid this.

⚠️ Important: Before starting, we recommend backing up important data. Some methods (such as cache resetting) can affect other files.

1. Delete records through the standard Dictophone application

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Dictaphone app (or Recorder in global firmware), which automatically saves call records if the feature is activated in the phone's settings. Here's how to clear data through it:

1. Open the Dictaphone application (icon with microphone).
2. Go to the Records or Calls tab (depending on the MIUI version).
3. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Records Management.
4. Tick the unnecessary files and click Delete.

If there are many records, you can use the packet removal function:

• 📌 Tap on the date of the recording (for example, “May 12, 2026”) – all files for that day will open.
• 🗑️ Press Choose All. → Delete.
• 🔄 After deleting, be sure to clean the basket in the same menu (otherwise the files will remain in memory for another 30 days).

⚠️ Attention: in some firmware MIUI 12–14 Call records can be duplicated in the folder MIUI/sound_recorder. You also need to remove them manually (see the next section).

2. Manual deletion through file manager

If the records are not displayed in the Dictaphone application or deleted “virtually” (memory is not freed), you need to search manually. Any file manager – standard Files from Xiaomi or third-party (Solid Explorer, FX File Manager) will do this.

Where to find the Redmi Note 7 call records:

Instructions for removal:

1. Open the file manager and enable the display of hidden folders (in the settings).
2. Follow one of the paths from the table above.
3. Select all files (with a long tap) and click Delete.
4. Clean the file manager basket (otherwise the files will remain in memory).

🔍 Advice: if the folder sound_recorder If it doesn't open, check the access rights:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Files.
2. Give permissions to the Warehouse and access to all files.

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If the records are not deleted, try moving them to SD-And then format it through your phone's settings. That bypasses the restrictions. MIUI deletion of system files.

3. Delete via phone settings (cache reset)

If the records are “invisible” (not displayed in the Recorder or file manager) but take up space, the problem may be in the cache of system applications.Cache cleaning will not delete the files themselves, but will help “reset” the memory counters and eliminate display errors.

How to reset the cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Recorder and open its settings.
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
4. Repeat the steps for the Phone app, as it can also store temporary records files.

If this doesn’t work, try a full system cache reset (does not delete personal data, but requires a reboot):

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Power + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Cache Partition (volume button management).
4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

⚠️ Cache reset via Recovery does not physically delete call records, but can help if they are “hang” in memory due to a failure. MIUI.

4.How to Avoid Automatic Record Recovery

Many users complain that after deleting the call record, they "return" after a while.

• 🔄 Sync with Mi Cloud (if enabled).
• 📱 Backup through Google Drive or third-party apps.
• 🗃️ Caching in the Phone app.

To remove the records irrevocably, follow the following steps:

Disable synchronization with Mi Cloud

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Find the Synchronization section and turn off the Recorder.
3. Click Delete Data from the Cloud (if there is any).

Setup of the Phone application

1. Open the phone app and tap on three points (⋮).
2. Select Settings → Recording calls.
3. Turn off the auto-save recording option.
4. Set the file format on MP3 (it takes up less space than AMR).

Critical detail: If you use third-party applications to record calls (like Cube ACR or Call Recorder), they can create their own records folders. They need to be deleted separately through the settings of these applications.

5. Alternative methods: ADB and root access

If standard methods don't work and records take up a critical amount of space, you can use advanced methods that require technical skills, but are guaranteed to clear up memory.

Removal via ADB (no root)

To do this, you will need a computer with ADB drivers installed and USB debugging on the phone enabled.

adb shell


su




rm -rf /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/*




exit

If the team doesn’t work, try:

adb shell pm clear com.miui.soundrecorder

This will completely reset the settings of the Recorder, but will delete all files associated with it.

Removal with root rights

If you have root access, you can manually find and remove all traces of records:

1. Install Root Explorer or FX File Manager with root access.
2. Go to /data/data/com.miui.soundrecorder and delete all files.
3. Check the folder. /data/media/0/MIUI/sound_recorder.

⚠️ Attention: misuse ADB or root can cause data loss or system failure. If you're not sure, you should contact the service center.

6 How to vacate space after deleting records

Delete the recordings is half the battle, and in order for the phone's memory to really be free, you need to:

• 🧹 Clean the basket in the file manager and recorder.
• 🔄 Rebooting the phone will reset the cache and update the data about the free space.
• 📊 Check the storage in Settings → Memory. If there's still "Other Files" hanging there, use the app. SD Maid for deep cleaning.
• 🚫 Turn off auto-recording of calls if you don’t need it (saving up to 50–100MB per month).

If the memory is still occupied after all the manipulations, the problem may be:

• 📁 Hidden folders of other applications (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram also save voice messages).
• 🛠️ Failure of the file system – will help flashing or resetting settings.

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Check the folder regularly /MIUI/sound_recorder — Even if the call recording is disabled, some firmware MIUI Keep files in the background.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording and deleting calls