Owners of Xiaomi Poco X3 often face a problem: recorded an important conversation, but can not find the file on the phone. The situation is complicated by the fact that MIUI uses several different places to store audio recordings depending on the recording method and version of the firmware. In this article, we will analyze in detail all possible locations where your smartphone could save records, including hidden system folders and cloud services.
The Poco X3 (codenamed surya) features both a standard MIUI voice recorder and a Phone recording app, and files can come in different formats (.m4a,.amr,.mp3) and extensions, making them difficult to find through a standard file manager, and we’ll also show you how to avoid losing records when you reset or update your system.
Standard storage locations for Poco X3 records
By default, MIUI 12/13/14 on the Poco X3 saves conversation records in two main locations — depending on whether you used the built-in voice recorder or the recording feature during the call.
- 📁 Internal memory: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/ — It stores files created through the Dictaphone app (mic icon.m4a bitrate 128–192 quid.
- 📁 Folder "Records": /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/ — It's an alternate location for some firmware versions, and it can be used to record from both the recorder and the Phone app.
- 📁 Application cache "Phone": /data/user/0/com.android.dialer/cache/ — Temporary call records files (available only with root rights).
It is important to note that the paths may differ if you use a memory card, in which case the records can be automatically stored in the memory card. /storage/XXXX-XXXX/MIUI/sound_recorder/, where XXXX-XXXX — identifier SD-To check this, open Settings. → Warehouse → Default Memory and see which device is selected to save media files.
How to find recordings of calls made during a conversation
If you click the Record button right during the call (a feature available in MIUI for some regions), the file is saved on a different principle. Here is a step-by-step search guide:
- Open the phone application (pipe icon).
- Go to the Call Log and find the recorded call – there will be an icon next to it. 🎤.
- Slip on the record → Details → Replay the record.
- To find the file manually, use the path: /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.dialer/files/recordings/.
Note: These files often have non-standard names, such as, call_rec_20260515_143022.amr, where:
- 20260515 – date (year/month/day)
- 143022 – Time (hours/minutes/seconds)
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⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI POCO X3 Call records are automatically deleted after 30 days, unless you change your settings in your phone. → Settings → Recording calls → Autoclean. Turn off this option if you want to save files indefinitely.
Hidden system folders and root access
If you didn't find records in standard locations, they could end up in secure system folders, which would require root rights or special applications like FX File Explorer with superuser mode enabled.
| folder | Way | Type of file | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash recorder. | /data/data/com.miui.soundrecorder/cache/ | .m4a, .tmp | Temporary files may disappear after rebooting |
| System records | /data/user/0/com.android.providers.media/ | .amr, .3gp | Requires root or ADB-access |
| Logs of calls | /data/data/com.android.server.telecom/ | .db (database) | It contains metadata of records, but not the files themselves. |
You can use these folders without root rights to view them. ADB-Connect the phone to the PC, turn on the debugging. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times) and perform:
adb shell
su
ls /data/data/com.miui.soundrecorder/cache/Critical: Deleting or modifying files in system folders without backup can cause applications to crash. We recommend first copying data to a PC using the adb pull command /path/to/file C:\backup\.
Cloud services and synchronization
Xiaomi Poco X3 can automatically upload records to the cloud if sync with Mi Cloud or Google Drive is enabled.
- ☁️ Mi Cloud: Go to Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup. Look for the Dictaphone section or Call records.
- ☁️ Google Drive: Open the app, search for type:audio – this will filter all audio files, including records.
- ☁️ Other Clouds: If you are using Yandex Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive, check the Autoupload folders or MIUI.
To enable automatic upload of records to the cloud:
- Open the recorder. → Settings (⚙️).
- Choose Autoboot in Mi Cloud or Backup.
- Specify the folder for synchronization (we recommend creating a separate folder Call Recordings).
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If the recordings are not synced with Mi Cloud, check if the data sync option is enabled in the Xiaomi account settings, and make sure that the phone has enough free space (at least 10% of the storage capacity).
Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations
If you accidentally delete a record, you can try to restore it with specialized tools. X3 The following methods are appropriate:
- Programmes for PCs: 🖥️ DiskDigger – scans internal memory for deleted files. 🖥️ Recuva – supports formats.m4a and.amr. 🖥️ EaseUS MobiSaver – specializes in Android recovery.
Mobile applications:
- 📱 Dumpster – works as a “basket” for deleted files.
- 📱 GT Recovery – requires root rights for deep scanning.
- 🔄 Automatic Sync: Enable Mi Cloud in your account settings. In Recorder, activate Autoboot to the Cloud option.
Scheduled exports:
- Use Automate or Tasker to create a task that will copy new records to the cloud once a day.