Where to save the recording of the conversation on Poco X3: all possible storage locations

Did you make an important recording of the conversation on your Xiaomi Poco X3 but can't find it? or just want to know where the default audio files of calls are saved on that smartphone? Unlike Xiaomi's flagship models, where the storage path is often obvious, the budget Poco X3 (especially on older versions of MIUI) can hide the records in unexpected places.

Complicating the problem, file location depends on several factors: the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14), the write application used (standard or third-party), and cloud sync settings. In this article, we will discuss all possible options, from standard internal memory folders to hidden system directories, where Poco X3 can save records automatically, and you will learn how to move files to a safe place and why they sometimes “disappear” after an update.

If you recorded a conversation through an embedded voice recorder or specialized applications like Cube Call Recorder, the storage paths will be different. We will look at both scenarios, and also give instructions on how to search files through Explorer and ADB (for power users).

1. Standard place of recordings storage on Poco X3

By default, Xiaomi Poco X3 (on all versions of MIUI) saves recordings of conversations made through the built-in voice recorder to the following folder:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

There are a few nuances, however:

• 📁 File format: records are saved in format.m4a (AAC) The file name usually contains a date and a time, such as, call_rec_20260515_143022.m4a.
• 🔍 Folder visibility: If you can't see the directory MIUI in Explorer, enable the display of hidden files in Explorer settings (three dots) → Settings → Show hidden files).
• 📱 Dependence on firmware: MIUI 12.5 And the way older may change. /storage/emulated/0/Recorder/call/. This is due to the update of Xiaomi’s data storage policy.

Important: If you use dual-SIM (two SIM cards), the records from each of them can be saved to separate subfolders, for example, call_rec_sim1/ and call_rec_sim2/. It's relevant to Poco. X3 Pro and modifications with support for two chips.

⚠️ Attention: After updating to MIUI 14 Some users reported resetting storage paths. If the records are not in the standard folder, check the directory. /storage/emulated/0/Download/CallRecordings/ — Files can be temporarily transferred there when data migrates.

2. Alternative storage locations: cloud and third-party applications

If you didn’t find the entries in a standard folder, they may have been saved in one of these places:

To check cloud storage:

1. Open the Mi Cloud app (or Google Drive).
2. Go to the Records or Audio section.
3. Use the filter by date – records are sorted by time of creation.

If you have used a third-party app (such as ACR or Call Recorder by Lovekara), the storage path is usually indicated in its settings. Go to the app → Settings → Saving folder.

3. Search for records through Explorer and ADB

If standard methods don’t help, try these methods:

Method 1: Search by date and format

Open Explorer (or Total Commander), click three dots → Search.

• 🔎.m4a or.amr to search by format.
• 📅 call_rec_* — If the file name contains this prefix.
• 📞 record* – universal request for all types of records.

Method 2: View through ADB (for experienced)

If the records don’t show up in Explorer but you’re sure they are, connect your phone to your PC and use ADB:

adb shell


su




find /storage/ -name ".m4a" -o -name ".amr" | grep -i call

This command recursively searches for audio files with the mention of "call" in the name. Attention: root rights or unlocked bootloader are required.

4.Why records may disappear or not be saved

Poco X3 users often experience recordings suddenly disappearing, and here are the main reasons:

• 🔄 Update MIUI: after major updates (for example, with MIUI 12 on MIUI 13) the system can transfer files to a new directory or reset permissions.
• 🧹 Memory optimization: Security Garbage Cleanup sometimes deletes old records (especially.amr format).
• 📵 Android restrictions: Starting with Android 10, apps are not allowed to write to arbitrary folders.Some recorders save files in temporary directories that are cleared when rebooted.
• 🔒 Encryption: Some firmware records are encrypted and unavailable without the original device.

How to prevent loss of records:

1. Turn off automatic cleaning in Settings → Battery and Performance → Cleanup.
2. Set up autoexport records in Google Drive or Dropbox.
3. Copy the folder regularly /MIUI/sound_recorder/ PC-only.

⚠️ Attention: On Poco X3 NFC firmware MIUI 14.0.4 A bug is found in which records are stored in /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.media/ If that's your model, use third-party recorders with a clear path of conservation.

5. How to move records to a safe place

In order not to lose important records, we recommend:

Option 1: Manual copying on PC

1. Connect Poco X3 to your computer via USB (select File Transfer Mode).
2. Go to the entries folder (see Section 1).
3. Copy files into a separate directory on your PC (for example, D:\Backups\Poco_X3_Calls\).

Option 2: Automatic synchronization with the cloud

Set up autoload in Google Drive:

1. Open Settings → Google → Backup.
2. Enable Download to Google Drive.
3. Select a folder. /MIUI/sound_recorder/ synchronize.

Tip: For long-term storage, convert files from.amr to.amr.mp3 (For example, through Audacity. AMR It may become unreadable over time.

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If the records are needed for court or important negotiations, save them in two cloud services (for example, Google Drive + Yandex.Disk) and on a physical medium (flash drive).

6. Frequent errors and how to fix them

Let’s look at the typical problems and solutions:

If neither of these methods worked, try recovering deleted files with DiskDigger or Recuva (requires root for deep scanning). note that the chances of recovery depend on how much data was written to the phone after deleting.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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If you often record important conversations, set up automatic backups to the cloud and regularly check for files in a standard folder, which will save you from losing data when crashes or system updates.