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

You recorded an important conversation on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro, but you can't find the file? This problem is familiar to many Xiaomi smartphone users, where standard ways of storing records are not always obvious. Unlike other brands, MIUI uses its own logic of hosting audio files, and sometimes even hides them from the user's eyes.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible storage locations on the Poco X3 Pro, from standard internal memory folders to cloud services and system directories, how to find files through Explorer, why they might disappear after a MIUI update, and what to do if the record isn’t saved at all, and for those who use third-party write apps, we’ve prepared a separate section with instructions.

Warning: storage paths may vary depending on the version of MIUI (for example, MIUI 12.5 and MIUI 14 are different) and the recording method (built-in voice recorder, call recording, third-party programs).

1. Standard storage locations for MIUI records

By default, the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro stores the conversation records in one of the system folders, which are located depending on the way the recording was made:

• 📁 Dictaphone MIUI: file /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/ or /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/ (newer MIUI). Format —.m4a or.mp3.
• 📞 Call recording: If you used the built-in call recording feature (not available in all regions), look for files in the /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/voice_recorder/call_rec/. The file name usually contains the phone number and date.
• 🔊 Screen recordings: If you recorded a conversation through a Screen recording with the microphone on, the audio track will be in the folder /storage/emulated/0/Movies/ScreenRecords/ (format.mp4, The sound must be extracted separately).

Important: Xiaomi has started encrypting some system folders in MIUI 13+, so when you connect your phone to your PC through MTP, you may not see these directories, so the solution is to use built-in MIUI Explorer or third-party file managers like Solid Explorer with access to root folders.

Why can't the records be in the standard folders?

1. You have used a third-party app (about them in the next section).
2. The default save path has been changed in MIUI settings. Check this in Settings → Apps → Recorder → Storage.

2. Where do records from third-party applications remain?

If you have installed programs to record calls from Google Play (such as Cube Call Recorder, ACR or Boldbeast), the storage paths will be different.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (like Truecaller) hide records from the file manager:

1. Open the app itself.
2. Go to the Call History or Records section.
3. Find the right conversation and export it manually.

A critical feature of the Poco X3 Pro: Due to the limitations of Android 11+, many call recording apps have stopped working correctly. If you don’t have records saved, check the settings for Special Access to Settings → Apps → Permissions and enable permission to write audio for the selected application.

3. Cloud services and synchronization

Xiaomi is actively promoting its cloud services, so records can be automatically uploaded to Mi Cloud.

• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Go to Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backups. Records may be stored in the Recorder or Other files.
• 📁 Google Drive: If you set up automatic sync via Google Photos or Backup, the entries may be in the Audio folder.
• 🔗 Third-party clouds: apps like Cube Call Recorder often offer their own cloud storage (like Cube Cloud).

To check out Mi Cloud:

1. Open your browser and go to i.mi.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. In the Files section, look for folders with names sound_recorder or call_rec.

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If you don’t find a record in the cloud, check your sync settings in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Sync settings.

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi limits free storage in the Mi Cloud to 5GB. If the space is over, new records will not be downloaded, but will remain on the phone. Delete unnecessary files or expand storage (cost from 100 GB) ₽/month).

4. Hidden folders and system directories

Sometimes the records get into hidden folders that don't show up in standard Explorer. Here's how to find them:

• 🔍 Use Total Commander or FX File Explorer with the option to Show Hidden Files enabled (in the application settings).
• 📂 Check the system folders: /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.miui.soundrecorder/ — There may be temporary tape recorder files here. /storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/ — Sometimes apps save records here. /data/user/0/com.miui.voiceassist/ — If the recording was made through a voice assistant.

You need root rights to access /data/ folders. Without them, you'll only see a fraction of the files. If you're not sure what you're doing, you'd better not try root, which could lead to a loss of warranty or soft-brick.

If you find records in hidden folders but can’t open them, try:

1. Copy the file into a regular folder (e.g. Download).
2. Rename the extension (e.g. from.tmp to.mp3).
3. Use an audio player that supports all formats (e.g. VLC).

5.Why are records not saved and how to fix it?

If you're sure you recorded a conversation, but the file isn't found anywhere, the problem may be settings or system limitations.

⚠️ Attention: Android 12+ (Poco X3 Google has tightened its rules for recording calls. Apps now need special permission MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, If you upgraded your phone and the record stopped working, try it:

1. Reverse to the previous version of MIUI (if critical).
2. Use an external voice recorder with Bluetooth connection.
3. Record the conversation through Screen Recording with the microphone on (quality will be worse).

🔹 Check the free space on the phone (minimum 500 MB)

🔹 Enable permission to record audio for the application

🔹 Disable the power saving mode for the recorder

🔹 Check if the antivirus is blocking the recording (e.g., Avast)

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6. How do you recover deleted records?

If you accidentally deleted a recording, don't despair, you can try to restore it. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Through the MIUI basket

Files Explorer has a built-in Recycle Bin where deleted files are stored for 10 days:

1. Open the Files → Recycle Bin.
2. Find the desired audio file (sort by date of deletion).
3. Put it on the file. → Restore.

Method 2: With the help of specialized programs

If the file is not in the Recycle Bin, use recovery utilities:

• 🛠️ DiskDigger (there is a free version) – scans internal memory.
• 🔧 Recuva (requires root) – recovers files with deep scanning.
• 📱 Dumpster is an analogue of a basket that works independently of the MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: the faster you start recovery, the better the chances of success. Once a file is deleted, its disk space is marked as free, and new data can overwrite old data:

1. Do not write new files to your phone.
2. Don't update the apps.
3. Use a memory card (if the record was on it) - the chances of recovery are higher.

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If the recording was made on SD-You can take it out of your phone and connect it to your PC through a card reader. You can scan the card with software like PhotoRec, and you can increase your chances of recovery.

7. Alternative ways to record conversations on Poco X3 Pro

If standard methods don’t work, consider alternatives:

• 🎧 External voice recorder: connect via 3.5 mm connector or Bluetooth. Examples: Sony ICD-UX570, Olympus WS-853.
• 📱 Second phone: put next to another smartphone with the voice recorder on.
• 💻 Recording via PC: use Audacity with a connected microphone (e.g. via a computer). USB-C → 3.5 mm adapter).
• 🌐 Cloud services: some operators (for example, MTS or Beeline) offer a service of recording calls on the network side.

To connect an external recorder through 3.5 mm:

1. Buy a USB-C adapter → 3.5 mm (for example, the original from Xiaomi).
2. Connect the recorder to the adapter and the adapter to the phone.
3. In the sound settings (Settings → Sound), select the external microphone as the source.

⚠️ Warning: when recorded in 3.5 mm on Poco X3 Pro may make noise due to impedance incompatibility to reduce it:

• Use a microphone with an impedance of 1.5–2.2 kOhm.
• Turn off Sound Improvement in the microphone settings.
• Record it in a quiet room.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Poco X3 Pro