Where is the recording of a phone conversation on Xiaomi Poco

Owners of Xiaomi smartphones and Poco sub-brands often face the need to find stored audio recordings of an important dialogue. Standard search procedure can be confusing due to the features of the Android operating system and the proprietary shell MIUI or HyperOS. The path to the file depends on which application is used to make calls: a standard “call” from Google or a proprietary application MIUI Dialer.

To make matters worse, developers are changing directory structures across regions and across firmware versions for the sake of data security, and if you just recorded a conversation but don't know where to look, you'll have to go through multiple layers of the file system, and understanding the logic of media storage will allow you to quickly forward a record or copy it to your computer.

In this guide, we will take a look at all the possible paths your file may be in and explain how to change default settings. We will look at the differences between internal storage and memory card, and we will also discuss the access rights that often hide folders from prying eyes.

Standard paths in the file manager

The most obvious way to find audio is to use the built-in Explorer or Files app. In most cases, the system automatically sorts media into categories, but direct access through the folder structure is more reliable, and by default all call records go to the device's internal memory, even if you have a MicroSD card installed.

For devices that use a standard interface MIUI, The path most often looks like this: internal memory, folder MIUI, later sound_recorder. This is where not only the voice recorders are stored, but also the logs of phone calls, if the function is enabled.

⚠️ Note: On new versions of Android (11, 12, 13 and above) access to root folders Android/data If you can't see files in a standard Explorer, try using a third-party file manager with extended rights.

If you use a global firmware version with a Google Phone app, the files will lie deeper in the system directories. The path will look like this: Internal memory → Android → data → com.google.android.dialer → files → sound_recording. This often requires confirmation of access to the folder when you first open it.

Differences between MIUI Dialer and Google Phone

The critical thing is to understand which app handles your calls. Poco and Xiaomi smartphones for the CIS, China and India often pre-installed MIUI Dialer. European and global versions are dominated by Google Phone, which use different coding algorithms and different directories to save.

• ⚙️ Settings: B MIUI Dialer has a separate menu of recording settings, in Google Phone settings can be hidden or absent depending on the region.

Users often get confused when they "disappear" after updating the firmware, which means that they have updated the call app and it has changed the way it is saved, for example, switching from MIUI 12 to MIUI 13 could replace the standard call with a Google analog, in which case the old records will remain in the old folder, and new ones will appear in the new one.

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You can determine the type of call by the phone icon and dialing interface: the Google logo means using Google Phone.

Search for records through application settings

Instead of manually wandering through folders, the easiest way to know the exact path is through the application itself, which allows you to view the location of the file directly from the call history, which is especially useful if you're looking for a record of a particular conversation, rather than the entire archive database.

Open the Phone app and go to the Recent tab. Find the contact or number you want that has a recorder icon or a record label next to it. Click the arrow to the right of the number or click the contact to call the context menu. Select "Recording Conversation" or "Viewing Recording."

In the player that opens, click three dots in the corner of the screen (the menu "More"). There will be "File Information" or "Location" item. The system will show the full path to the file. If you click "Share", you can immediately send the file to the messenger without knowing the exact path to the folder.

Using cloud services for storage

Modern Xiaomi and Poco smartphones are closely integrated with cloud ecosystems. If local storage is crowded, records can be automatically sent to Mi Cloud or Google Drive. This protects data from loss when resets, but changes the physical location of the file on the device.

For users of the Mi Account, voice record synchronization is available. If the voice recorder is enabled in the cloud settings, the files may not be in a shared folder, but only be accessed through the Dictophone app or the web version of the cloud. Google Assistant can also save transcription and audio calls to your profile.

It's important to check the sync status, and if you see space on your phone vacating and the records folders empty, you probably have Storage Optimization, which deletes local copies, leaving them only in the cloud, and then you can access them only if you have the Internet.

Access issues and permission rights

Since Android 11, Google has implemented strict restrictions on access to the Android/data folder. A standard file manager can simply not display the contents of the folder with the records of calls from Google Phone, showing it is empty.

To get around this limitation, you can use a special application, such as Files by Google or third-party explorers like Solid Explorer or X-plore, and when they first run, they will request special permission to access system files, and once you grant permissions, you can copy and move the call records to more accessible folders, such as Download or Music.

⚠️ Note: Do not try to delete system files inside the folder Android/data manually, if not sure of their purpose.Deleting the cache or databases of the call application can lead to loss of call history or resetting of settings.

Problems can also occur when connecting the phone to the computer through USB. In Charge Only mode, the computer won't see the files. Be sure to switch mode. USB-Connection in the notification curtain to "File Transfer» (MTP). Only in this mode you can copy the records on the PC.

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For quick access to hidden folders on your PC, use the Total Commander program with a plugin ADB Or connect your phone via Wi-Fi via FTP-Server in Advanced File Managers.

Transferring records to a memory card

Audio recordings, especially in high quality, take up a significant amount of internal memory. Poco smartphone owners with a small amount of built-in storage often wonder about the transfer of the archive to the storage of the archive. SD-Unfortunately, the modern versions MIUI Google Phone does not have a built-in “Change Save Path” button».

However, there is a workaround for some firmware versions: In the voice recorder settings (if the records are classified as voice recorders), you can sometimes choose Memory Card as your primary storage, and if you don't have one, the only solution is to periodically manually clean the folder or use automation scripts.

You can use automated transfer applications like MacroDroid or Tasker to automatically transfer. You can create a macro: When a new file appears in the Record folder. → Move the file to SD-This will free up space without user input.