Where on Xiaomi Poco are stored phone records: the complete guide

You recorded an important conversation on your Xiaomi Poco, but now you can't find the file? Or just want to know where the smartphone automatically saves audio? This problem is familiar to many users - standard apps record calls, but it's not always obvious where to look for results. Depending on the Poco model (be it Poco X3, Poco F4 or Poco M5), the MIUI version and the storage path recording application used may vary.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible places Xiaomi Poco can save conversation records, from standard folders to hidden directories. You’ll also learn why files sometimes disappear from internal memory, how to restore them, and what settings affect the process of saving. And if you use third-party applications like Cube Call Recorder or ACR, we’ll tell you where to look for their records.

1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI

By default, the built-in MIUI call recorder (available on most Poco models with MIUI 12+) saves files in the system folder.

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

Notice: folder sound_recorder To see it in the file manager (for example, in the standard “Files” from Xiaomi), turn on the display of hidden files:

1. Open the Files app.
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Activate the option to show hidden files.

Record files are usually formatted.m4a or.amr and named by template: Record_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.m4a. If the folder is empty, check other locations – you may be using a non-standard recorder.

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If you connect Poco to your computer via USB but don’t see the MIUI folder, try selecting MTP file transfer mode (not Charge or Photos).

2. Alternative folders for records depending on the model

On some Xiaomi Poco models (especially those with custom firmware or older MIUI versions), records can be saved elsewhere.

If your model is not listed in the table, try searching by internal memory. In the file manager, type in the search bar.m4a or.amr, which will help you find all the audio files in the corresponding formats.

3. Where to look for records if you use third-party applications

Popular call recording apps (such as Cube Call Recorder ACR, Call Recorder by Lovekush or Boldbeast) save files in their folders.

• 📁 Cube ACR: /storage/emulated/0/CubeBackups/ or /storage/emulated/0/ACR/
• 📁 Boldbeast: /storage/emulated/0/Boldbeast Recorder/
• 📁 Call Recorder by Lovekush: /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/
• 📁 Truecaller (if recording is enabled): /storage/emulated/0/Truecaller/Recordings/

Important: Some apps (like Boldbeast) let you select the save folder in your settings. If you've changed it manually, check:

1. Open the recorder app.
2. Go to Settings → Save folder.
3. See the path that you are on (maybe) SD-Map, Google Drive or Cloud).

4.Why recordings of conversations can 'disappear' from your phone

A common problem for Xiaomi Poco users is missing records, and here are the main reasons and ways to fix them:

• 🔄 Autocleaning: In settings MIUI There's a garbage cleanup feature that can delete old audio files. Check: Go to Settings → Warehouse → Clean up, tap the garbage files and see if your records are marked.
• 📱 Factory reset: If you reset your phone, the records could be deleted. You can only restore them from a backup (if it was created).
• 🔒 Encryption: On some Poco models with MIUI 14+ Records can be encrypted and not displayed in standard players. Try opening them through a recorder application.
• ☁️ Cloud services: If the writeer's settings enable sync with Google Drive or Mi Cloud, the files may have gone to the cloud.

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If the records disappeared after the MIUI update, try rolling back to the previous firmware version or using file recovery software (such as DiskDigger or Recuva).

⚠️ Attention: Poco with Android 12+ records may be blocked due to Google's privacy policy. Some apps (such as Truecaller) have stopped supporting call recording on new OS versions.

5. How to change the place of record retention (on the SD-map)

If internal memory is not enough, you can redirect the records to SD-Map or cloud, depending on the application you use:

For the standard MIUI recorder:

1. Open the Dictator app (or Call Recording, depending on the model).
2. Go to Settings → Save Place.
3. Choose. SD-map (if inserted) or cloud of Mi.

For Cube Call Recorder ACR:

1. Launch the ACR.
2. Slip on three points → Settings → folder record.
3. Select External Storage (SD) or set up sync with Google Drive.

If the option of saving on SD-map is not available, check it out:

• 🔹 The card is formatted as internal memory (it won’t work – you need to format it as portable storage).
• 🔹 There is enough free space on the map (minimum 100-200 MB).
• 🔹 The annex is granted rights to record SD (In Settings → Annexes → Permits).

Formatting the card as a portable storage|Check the vacant space (minimum 200 MB)|Give the app the right to record|Reboot your phone after the changes-->

6 How to Recover Deleted Records of Conversations

If files have been deleted, you can try to restore them, and success depends on how long it has been since they were deleted and how much memory was used.

1. Stop using your phone – do not install new apps or take photos to avoid overwriting deleted data.
2. Use specialized programs: DiskDigger (for Android) - scans internal memory for deleted files. Recuva (for PC) - connect Poco to your computer in MTP mode and scan memory. EaseUS MobiSaver - supports recovery of audio files.
3. Check backups: If you have backup enabled in Mi Cloud, check the Records folder in the cloud. Google Drive may have a CallRecordings folder (if sync has been set up).

⚠️ Note: Recovering files from Xiaomi Poco’s internal memory may not be possible if more than 3-5 days have passed since deletion or the memory is heavily fragmented. The faster you start the process, the better the chances of success.

If recovery fails, try contacting Xiaomi’s service center – sometimes experts can extract data using professional equipment (such as Chip-Off), however, it is expensive and does not guarantee the result.

7.Privacy settings: who can listen to your records

Telephone records are sensitive information, and leaks can lead to problems, and MIUI has several features that help protect audio files:

• 🔐 Password to folder: In the file manager "Files" you can password a folder with records: Select a folder (for example, call_rec). Tap it on three points. → Password it. PIN graphical.

Applications denied access

Settings → Privacy → Permits

Encrypting cloud copies

Mi Cloud

Also remember the legal aspects: in some countries (for example, in Russia) recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited by law (Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).

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To avoid accidental distribution of records, disable their display in the gallery. To do this, create a text file with audio files.nomedia (without extension).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi Poco