Where to save records of conversations on Xiaomi Poco F3: search, settings and restore files

Xiaomi Poco F3 is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones, but even its owners sometimes face unexpected difficulties. One of the common problems is that the user turned on a recording of a conversation and then can not find the file. Where are these records actually stored? The answer depends on the version of MIUI, the settings of the Phone application, and sometimes from third-party services like Google Drive or Mi Cloud.

In this article, we will look at all possible locations for Poco F3 call records, including hidden folders, cloud services, and MIUI 12/13/14 features. You will also learn how to recover deleted records if they have disappeared, and why some files may not appear in the gallery.

Standard storage location for Poco F3 records

By default, the Phone app in MIUI saves the conversation records to a special folder on the internal drive.

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

This is where you will find files in the format.m4a or.amr with names of the species Call_20260515_143022_+79123456789.m4a. But there are a few nuances:

• 📁 The folder can be hidden – enable the display of hidden files in any file manager (for example, in Mi File Explorer or Total Commander).
• 🔍 If the folders sound_recorder No, check the recording settings (more on this below) – it’s possible that saving is disabled or redirected to the cloud.
• 📱 On some firmware (especially custom) the path may differ: /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/.

To find the folder quickly:

1. Open Mi File Explorer (or any other file manager)
2. Go to the root directory of internal memory (/storage/emulated/0/).
3. Enable the display of hidden files (in Mi File Explorer: ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files).
4. Find the file. MIUI, later sound_recorder and call_rec.

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If you use a third-party recorder to record calls (such as Cube Call Recorder), check its settings - the save path may be different, such as /storage/emulated/0/Android/media/com.cube.callrecorder/.

How to check the recording settings in MIUI

If the recording is enabled but there are no files in the folder, check the settings of the Phone application. The path to these may differ from one version of MIUI:

• 📞 MIUI 12/13: Phone. → ⋮ → Settings → Recording of conversations.
• 📱 MIUI 14: Telephone → Profile → Settings → Recording calls.
• ⚙️ In some regional firmware, the item may be called Call Recording.

In the settings of the record, pay attention to:

• 🔄 Automatic Recording: Is it enabled for all calls or only for selected contacts.
• 💾 Place of storage: internal memory or cloud Cloud/Google Disc).
• 📌 File format:.m4a (Best quality or.amr (less space).

If you have saved files to the cloud, you may not be able to display them in your device memory. For how to find them in Mi Cloud or Google Drive, see the next section.

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On Poco F3 with MIUI 14, call recording is disabled by default in some regions due to legal restrictions.

Cloud Recordings: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

If the recording settings say save to the cloud, the files are automatically uploaded to Mi Cloud (for Xiaomi accounts) or Google Drive (if you use Google Phone as a call app).

1. Search for Mi Cloud

Records in Mi Cloud are stored in the “Records” or “Calls” section:

1. Open the Mi Cloud app (or go to i.mi.com).
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. Go to the Devices section → [Your Poco. F3] → Call records.
4. Download the necessary files or listen to them directly in the browser.

2. Search Google Drive

If you use Google Phone (Google’s Phone app), the records can be automatically saved to Google Drive:

1. Open Google Drive in your browser.
2. In the search box, type:audio.
3. Filter the files by date of creation.
4. The recordings will have Call with +79123456789 - 2026-05-15.mp3 titles.

Please note that cloud services can automatically delete old records (for example, after 30 days), to avoid this, change the sync settings in the Phone application or manually transfer important files to your PC.

Why records are not saved or disappear

Sometimes users find that records are either not created or disappear after saving, and here are the main reasons and solutions:

On Poco F3 with firmware for India or the EU, call recording may be software-restricted due to local laws, in which case only a change in firmware region or root access will help.

✅ Make sure that the recording is included in the phone settings

✅ Check the free space on the device (minimum 500 MB)

✅ Turn off the power saving mode for the Phone application»

✅ Close background apps that use a microphone (such as voice assistants)

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How to Recover Deleted Call Records

If the records were deleted accidentally, you can try to restore them. Success depends on how long it has been since the deletion and whether the device was used after that (new data can overwrite old files).

Method 1: Recovery through File Manager

Some file managers (such as DiskDigger or Recuva for PC) can scan memory for deleted files:

1. Connect Poco F3 to your PC in file transfer mode (MTP).
2. Install DiskDigger (for Android) or Recuva (for PC).
3. Select the internal memory partition and start a deep scan.
4. Filter the results for.m4a,.amr,.mp3 extensions.

Method 2: Restore from Mi Cloud backup

If you have automatic backup enabled in Mi Cloud:

1. Open Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset.
2. Select Restore from backup.
3. Specify the date when the recordings were still on the device.
4. Confirm the recovery (Warning: This will overwrite the current data!).

⚠️ Warning: Restore from the Mi Cloud backup will return the device to the state at the selected date, which means that all data added later (photos, messages, applications) will be lost!

Method 3: Contact Xiaomi Support

If the records are critical (for example, for a court), you can contact Xiaomi to request data recovery.

1. Prepare proof that the records existed (screams of folders, logs of calls).
2. Email support via Mi Community or support@xiaomi.com.
3. Specify the IMEI of the device (you can find it in Settings → About the phone → General information).

The chances of success are low, but in some cases Xiaomi can provide access to server logs (if the records are synced with the cloud).

Third-party applications for recording and their settings

If the standard entry in MIUI If you don't like it (e.g., time or quality restrictions), you can use third-party apps. F3:

• 🎤 Cube Call Recorder ACR — Records both ends of a conversation, supports cloud storage, but requires setting up microphone access.
• 📱 Call Recorder by Lovekesh – simple interface, automatic recording of all calls, saving in the phone /CallRecordings/.
• ☁️ Automatic Call Recorder – Integration with Google Drive and Dropbox, filtering by contact.

To make the third-party application work correctly:

1. Open the application settings and select the recording format (.mp3 or.wav for better quality).
2. Enable both parties' record (if permitted in your area).
3. Specify the folder to save (select /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/ for easy access).
4. Add the app to the battery optimization exceptions (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All Apps → [Select App] → No Limits).

⚠️ Note: In some countries (e.g., the United States, Canada, the EU), recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited by law.

How to transfer records to a PC or other device

If you want to save your call records for a long time or transfer them to another gadget, you better transfer them to your PC or to the cloud.

Method 1: Through USB-cable

1. Connect Poco F3 to your PC using the original USB-C cable.
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. On PC, open the Explorer and go to the Internal Memory folder → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec.
4. Copy the desired files to any folder on the PC.

Method 2: Mi File Explorer via Wi-Fi

If the cable is not available, you can transfer files over the local network:

1. Open the Mi File Explorer on your phone.
2. Select the records files, click ⋮ → Send. → Wi-Fi.
3. On PC, open your browser and enter the address that will appear on your phone screen (e.g. ftp://192.168.1.100:1234).
4. Download files through the web interface.

Method 3: Automatic synchronization with the cloud

To automatically copy the data to the cloud:

• 📁 For Mi Cloud: Enable automatic sync in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → Synchronization → Call records.
• ☁️ For Google Drive: in the Phone app, select Settings → Recording calls → Save it to Google Drive.
• 🔗 For Dropbox or OneDrive: Use apps like Automatic Call Recorder with autoload settings.

To save space on the phone, you can delete the records after you transfer them to your PC.

1. Open the Mi File Explorer.
2. Go to the file with the records.
3. Select unnecessary files and click Delete.
4. Clean the cart (in Mi File Explorer: Cart → Clean).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Poco F3 call recording