Owners of the popular Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro often face the need to save an important conversation for later listening or transferring to third parties. The standard mechanism of the Android operating system in the MIUI shell automatically determines the place for storing audio files, but finding them in the confusing structure of folders can be difficult. Understanding the logic of the file system allows you to quickly find the desired records without using third-party software.
By default, all audio recordings created by the built-in voice recorder or call recording function are sent to the device's internal memory. The file path is standardized, but may vary slightly depending on the firmware version and regional modification of the smartphone. In this article, we will discuss in detail the structure of directories and how to quickly access stored dialogues.
With the release of new versions of Android (especially 10 and 11), Google’s security policy has tightened and access to some system folders for third-party file managers may be limited, which is why using a standard MIUI Explorer or connecting to a computer remains the most reliable way to navigate files.
The standard path to a folder with recordings of conversations
The main storage of all records on the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is in internal memory. If you have never changed the default settings, the system automatically creates a special directory for audio, you can find it by opening the Explorer or Files app on your desktop.
The absolute path to the desired folder is as follows: Internal shared drive/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. This is where all your conversations are, sorted by date and time of creation, and files usually have an extension.m4a or.mp3, This ensures compatibility with most media players.
⚠️ Note: When connecting a smartphone to a computer through USB-The folder structure can be displayed differently in file transfer mode (MTP) The path is often shortened to Internally Shared. storage/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec, It is the absolute analogue of the path inside the phone.
If you use a third-party file manager, such as Total Commander or ES Explorer, the navigation will be similar. It is only important to give the application all the necessary permissions to access memory, otherwise the folder may appear empty or hidden.
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Use the “change date” sorting feature in the explorer to instantly find the last recording of the conversation without flipping through a huge list of files.
Search for records through the built-in Dictophone application
The fastest way to find a record is not to dig through the system folders, but to use the regular Dictaphone application, which acts as a convenient interface-aggregator that collects all audio files into a single tape. On the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, this application is often hidden in the Tools folder on the desktop.
When you run the recorder, you'll see tabs on the top of the screen, and you'll switch to the Call Record tab (or Calls, depending on the translation), where all the files are sorted chronologically, and if you click on a particular record, you'll not only be able to listen to it, but you'll also be able to see about the file.
- 📁 Click on the three dots next to the entry to see the optional action menu.
- 📤 Select the “Send” or “Share” option to transfer the file via the messenger.
- ℹ️ Select Properties or Information to find out the exact path to the file and its size.
The advantage of this method is that you can see the context immediately: the phone number, the date and the duration of the conversation, so you don't have to open every file in memory to understand what it was about.
Why can some recordings be invisible?
Configuring the storage location: internal memory or SD-map
Owners of Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro often wonder if it is possible to transfer the recordings immediately to the memory card, so as not to occupy valuable space of internal drive. Fortunately, the shell MIUI provides this opportunity, but it requires pre-configuration.
To change the save path, go to the settings of the Dictaphone application itself. Open the menu (three bars or dots in the corner) and select Settings. Find the Memory or Save Place section. Here you will be asked to choose between Internal Memory and «SD-map».
| Parameter | Internal memory. | SD-map |
|---|---|---|
| Recording speed | Tall, stable. | Depends on the class of the card. |
| Risk of data loss | Minimum | Medium (on extraction) |
| Access to PC | Cable/Wi-Fi required | Direct access through the card reader |
Important: If you decide to use SD-Map, make sure it is formatted in the file system FAT32 Or exFAT. NTFS It may not be supported by a system for recording real-time audio, resulting in a saving error.
⚠️ Note: When you change or format your memory card, all previously stored records will become unavailable until you manually return them to the original folder structure.
Problems with file visibility after Android update
With the release of security updates and new versions of Android based on Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, users sometimes face the disappearance of old entries from the list of the application. This does not mean that the files are deleted.
To get back access, try clearing the Dictaphone app cache. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Recorder → Memory and click Clear Cache. Don't confuse it with Clear All Data, otherwise the program settings will reset.
If cleaning the cache didn’t help, use the file manager to directly check the folder. call_rec. Often the files are still in place, but the indexer of the media library has not yet been updated, so a simple reboot of the device will help.
How to copy or transfer records to a computer
To archive important conversations or use them on a PC, you need to copy files correctly. Simply dragging shortcuts won't work, you need to work with the originals. Connect Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro to the computer through USB-cable.
On the smartphone screen, select the mode of operation USB «File transfer» (MTP). On your computer, open “My Computer,” find your device, and navigate the Internal path. storage/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. Select the necessary files and copy them to the hard disk.
- 💾 Copy files in groups of months for easy archiving.
- 🔍 Rename files immediately when copying, adding the name of the interlocutor, as system names often look like dates.
- 🔄 Use cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) to automatically synchronize your records folder.
It can also be transmitted via Wi-Fi via the built-in “Mi Drop” feature (now Xiaomi Share) or through third-party utilities like FTP Server, which turn the phone into network storage.
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The most reliable way to save records forever is to regularly copy them to an external hard drive or cloud storage, as the internal memory of a smartphone is not a guaranteed place for long-term archives.
Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations
Accidentally deleting an important conversation is a bad situation, but in some cases, data can be recovered. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a built-in Recycle Bin in the file manager that stores deleted files for up to 30 days. Check it first.
If the file is deleted and from the recycle bin, you will need to use specialized data recovery software such as DiskDigger or Recuva (when connecting in debugging mode). However, success is not guaranteed, especially if a long time has passed since the deletion and the memory has been overwritten with new data.
adb pull /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ C:/Backup/CallRecThis command adb (Android Debug Bridge) allows you to try to pull the contents of the folder directly, bypassing the standard interface restrictions, which sometimes helps to save partially damaged files. USB menu "For developers».
⚠️ Warning: Do not write new files, photos or apps to your phone immediately after deleting an important record. Any new information can overwrite the memory sector where the deleted audio file was stored, making recovery impossible.