Where to save the recording of the conversation on Android Xiaomi: a full guide to search for files

You've turned on a conversation record on your Xiaomi, but can't find the saved file? This problem is familiar to many smartphone users on MIUI - the proprietary shell often hides audio recordings in non-obvious places or uses non-standard storage formats. Unlike "clean" Android, where files are usually stored in the Recordings folder, on Redmi, POCO or Mi devices, the path can be radically different depending on the firmware version and the way the recording is done.

In this article, we’ll look at all possible records storage locations, from standard directories to hidden system folders, and explain why files sometimes “disappear” after an update. MIUI. You will learn how to find records through the Explorer, Gallery and even with the help of ADB-And if the standard methods don't work, we'll focus on Android models. 13/14 New rules for microphone access that affect audio retention.

Standard storage locations for Xiaomi records

On most Xiaomi devices, the default call records are saved in one of three folders — their location depends on the version of MIUI and how the record is activated.

• 📁 Internal memory: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — standard place for recordings made through a built-in voice recorder or call recording function MIUI 12-14.
• 📁 Records folder": /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/ or /storage/emulated/0/Record/ — This may store files if you have used third-party apps (such as Cube Call Recorder).
• 📁 Application cache "Phone": /data/data/com.android.server.telecom/call_recordings/ — A hidden folder that is only accessible through root or ADB. Contains temporary files that are sometimes not copied to user memory.

On Android 11+ and MIUI 13/14 devices, the path may change due to new media storage rules. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12, records often fall into /storage/emulated/0/Android/media/com.miui.voicerecord/. To quickly find files, open Files by Google or standard MI File Manager and type in the.amr or.mp3 extension in search – these formats are usually used for calls.

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If the recording was made through the Voice Recorder app, check the folder. /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/voice_recorder/. Here files are sorted by date and have a prefix rec_ name.

It is important to note that on some models (such as POCO F5 or Redmi K60), call records can be automatically archived to the Mi Cloud if sync is enabled. To check this, go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Backups and see the Call Records section.

Why records can "disappear" and how to recover them

Xiaomi users often face a situation where the call record is allegedly saved (notification appears), but the file is nowhere. MIUI:

• 🔄 Autocleaning cache: The system can delete temporary record files if they haven't been copied to the main memory.This is true for Android 12 models+, where the cache of the "Phone" application is cleared when there is a shortage of space.
• 📵 Microphone Limitations: Starting with MIUI 13, call recording requires permission to access the microphone during the call. If it is not, the file is created empty (0 KB) and thelater is deleted.
• 🔧 Phone app failures: In some versions MIUI (For example, 14.0.4) has a bug that saves.tmp records and doesn't show up in the gallery.

If the record is missing, try the following steps to restore:

1. Check the folder. /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/temp/ — Here you can find raw files with the extension.raw or.pcm.
2. Use a file recovery application like DiskDigger or Recuva (requires root for deep scanning).
3. If the record was in the Mi Cloud, check the shopping cart in the web version of the service (https://i.mi.com) – the files are stored there for 30 days.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with Android 13+ and MIUI 14 call records can be blocked at the system level if the Privacy Protection feature is enabled. To fix this, go to Settings. → Confidentiality → Special access → Record calls and allow access to the "Phone" application".

How to find records through Xiaomi system tools

If manual folder search fails, use the built-in MIUI tools, which are often ignored by users, but allow you to quickly find files without using third-party applications.

1. Search through the application "Recorder" (Recorder)

Most Xiaomi devices have a Recorder app pre-installed, which automatically indexes all audio files, including call records, to find them:

1. Open the Recorder from the app menu.
2. Go to the Calls tab (if any) or search for the keyword call.
3. Click on the record and select “Show in folder” – this will open the file location in the explorer.

2. Use of "Conductor" with filters

The standard MI File Manager can search files by extension and date, and here's how to use it:

1. Open Explorer and go to the Categories section.
2. Select Audio, then sort files by date ("Recently added").
3. Pay attention to the files with the names of the species Call_20260515_143022.amr or record_12345.mp3.

3 View through the Gallery

In MIUI 14, call records can be displayed in the Gallery as audio files.

1. Open the Gallery and go to the Albums tab.
2. Scroll down to the Audio or Other Media section.
3. Look for files with a phone or microphone icon.

* Without root, you can view files through ADB, but not copy them.

Hidden folders and ADB: Advanced Search Methods

If the standard methods don't work, you'll have to dig deeper. On Xiaomi devices, call records are sometimes stored in hidden system folders that are restricted to access. Here's how to find them:

1. Search through ADB (no root)

With Android Debug Bridge, you can scan system directories for audio files, connect your phone to your PC and follow the commands:

adb shell


su




find /storage -name ".amr" -o -name ".mp3" | grep -i call

This command recursively searches for files with.amr or.mp3 extensions that contain the word call in the name. If there are many entries, the result will be long - redirect it to the file:

find /storage -name "*.amr" > /sdcard/call_records.txt

File. call_records.txt It will appear at the root of the internal memory and contain complete paths to all records.

2. Access to hidden folders via TWRP

If you have a custom TWRP recap on your device, you can view system partitions without rooting:

1. Load to TWRP (clip Power + Volume Up).
2. Select Advanced → File Manager.
3. Move to the /data/data/com.android.server.telecom/call_recordings/.
4. Copy the required files to SD-card.

⚠️ Attention: On Android devices 10+ and encrypted /data (for example, Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K50) access to hidden folders through ADB No root will be limited. The only way to do that is to use it. TWRP or specialized utilities like MT Manager (requires an unlocked bootloader).

Features of recordings on different Xiaomi models

The location of the record saving can vary depending on the device model and the version of MIUI. Below are the current data for popular lines:

On Android devices 14 and MIUI 14.0.5+ (for example, Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13) Call records can be automatically encrypted and saved in a secure folder /data/system_users/0/primary/. To read them, you will need a decryptor from Xiaomi or access through official Mi software. PC Suite.

How to Change the Place of Records Saving

If you don't like the standard file layout, you can change it. There are two ways to do this:

1. Through the settings of the "Phone" application

Some versions of MIUI (e.g., 13.0.6) can specify a user folder for entries:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Press three points (⋮) → "Settings" → "Recording calls".
3. Select "Save folder" and specify a new path (e.g. /Recordings/Calls/).

2. Through third-party applications

Apps like Cube Call Recorder or Call Recorder by Lovekush allow you to flexibly configure the following:

• 📂 Selecting any folder in internal or external memory.
• 🔄 Automatically upload records to Google Drive or Dropbox.
• 📌 Assigning tags and categories for easy search.

To change the save folder in Cube Call Recorder:

1. Open the app and go to "Settings".
2. Select "Record folder."
3. Specify a new path (e.g. /storage/emulated/0/Download/Calls/).
4. Click "Save" and restart the application.

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If you use SD-a record card, make sure it is formatted as internal memory (not as a portable device) or some applications will not be able to save files to it.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When working with call records on Xiaomi, users face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔇 Recording does not begin: Check permissions for the Phone application in Settings → Annexes → Permit management → On the microphone. MIUI 14 also need to allow access to the "call record" in special permits.
• 📱 File saved but not played: Most likely, the recording is made in.amr format, which is not supported by your player. VLC or convert the file into.mp3 via Audio Converter.
• 🔒 The folder with the records is empty: Check if the Hidden Files function is enabled in the Explorer. MIUI 14 Go to the Conductor → Settings → Show hidden files.
• ☁️ Records are not synced with Mi Cloud: Make sure to Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Sync enabled "Call records" and check if there's enough space in the cloud.

If after updating MIUI records are no longer saved, try resetting the settings of the application "Phone":

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the phone and select the storage.
3. Click Clear Data (this won’t delete existing records, but will reset your save settings).

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