Where on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 are stored phone records: full guide 2026

You recorded an important conversation on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, but you can't find the file? The problem is familiar to many users - the smartphone does not always clearly tell you where the audio is stored. In this article, we will analyze all possible storage locations on your device, from standard folders to hidden system directories and cloud services.

The Redmi Note 10 (mojito/sunny) is unique in that the way you save it depends on the way you record it, whether you used a built-in voice recorder, a phone app with call recording, or third-party programs, and we analyzed all scenarios and collected up-to-date data for MIUI 12-14 firmware (including global and Chinese versions).

Importantly, if you don't find a record in standard folders, don't panic. It may be hidden or moved to the cloud. Below is a step-by-step guide with proven paths and recovery tips.

1. Standard call records storage locations

On the Redmi Note 10, the default conversation records are saved in two main locations, depending on which app you used.

Option 1: Recording through the Phone app

If you have enabled the recording directly during the call (the “Write” button in the call interface), the file will be saved to:

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

folder call_rec It's automatically created when you first write. The files here are formatted.m4a or.amr and named by template: Record_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.m4a. For example, the Record_20260515_143022.m4a.

Option 2: Recording through the Dictator app

If you used a standard recorder (com.miui.soundrecorder), the recordings will be here:

/storage/emulated/0/Recordings/

In this folder, files are sorted by date and have type names. Recording_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.mp3. Please note: Redmi Note 10 can create nested folders within Recordings (e.g. Call Recordings) if you have activated the appropriate settings.

• 📁 folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec — recordings from the app»
• 🎤 Recordings folder - records from a recorder
• 🔍 File formats:.m4a,.amr,.mp3 (firmware-dependent)
• 📅 File names contain date and time (example: 20260515_143022)

⚠️ Note: If you connect your smartphone to your computer through MTP (Media Transfer Protocol and have not seen the folder MIUI, Check the settings for displaying hidden files in the Explorer Windows/macOS. V MIUI The folder is not hidden, but some OSes may ignore it.

2 Hidden system directories: where else can there be records

Sometimes call records are saved in non-obvious places, especially if you've used third-party apps or changed your MIUI settings. Here's a list of hidden locations worth checking out:

To access these folders, you’ll need a root file manager (like Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer) or an adb shell command. A regular MIUI explorer won’t show these directories.

Critical information: /data/user/0/ contains temporary records that are automatically deleted when a call is completed or a device is restarted. If you're looking for an important record, check it immediately after the call.

3. Cloud services: synchronization of records

If your Redmi Note 10 is synced to Mi Cloud or other cloud services, the records could be automatically uploaded to the network.

• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Go to Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup of the device → App data. Look for "Dictorphone" or "Phone" sections».
• 📱 Google Drive: If you’ve used apps like Cube Call Recorder, check the CallRecordings folder in Google Drive.
• 🔗 Dropbox/OneDrive: Some call recording apps support autoboot to these services (setting up in the app menu).

To find the entries in Mi Cloud:

1. Open your browser and go to i.mi.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. Select Devices → Your Redmi Note 10 → Backups.
4. Look for files with the.m4a or.amr extension in the archive.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 Default call recording is not synced to Mi Cloud. To enable this feature, you need to manually add a folder. call_rec c backup settings (section "Selecting data for backup»).

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If you regularly record important calls, set up automatic uploads to the cloud. To do this, in a recorder application (for example, ACR), go to Settings → Cloud Storage and select a service (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.).

4. How to find records if they are not in standard folders

If you have checked all of the above directories and have not found an entry, use these methods:

Search for the file name through the file manager|Checking the basket (folder.Trash in internal memory)|Use of applications for file recovery (DiskDigger, Recuva)|View notification history (possibly saved as a temporary file)-->

Method 1: Searching for a name

Open any file manager (such as Files by Google or Mi File Manager) and type in:

• *.m4a – for recordings from the Phone app
• *.amr - for compressed audio files
• Recording_* — tape-record

Method 2: Checking the basket

MIUI has a hidden bin where files are stored for up to 30 days.

1. Open Mi File Manager.
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → «Basket».
3. Look for files with a date corresponding to the time of the conversation.

Method 3: Recovering deleted files

If a record has been deleted, try to restore it with DiskDigger (available on Google Play). Importantly, do not write new files to your device before you recover, so as not to overwrite the data.

DiskDigger Settings for Redmi Note 10:


Select "Basic scan" (free version)




Check "Audio files" (.m4a,.amr,.mp3)




- Click "Start basic file search"

5. Call recording settings: where to turn on and how to work

Before you search for records, make sure that the call recording feature is activated at all on your device. On the Redmi Note 10, it is done as follows:

Enabling the recording in the "Phone" app:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → “Settings”.
3. Select "Translation of conversations."
4. Activate the "Record Calls" switch and select the mode: "Record all calls" "Record only selected" (you need to add numbers manually)

Where the settings are saved:

The configuration of the call record is stored in the file:

/data/data/com.android.phone/shared_prefs/com.android.phone_preferences.xml

You can’t change the save path through standard MIUI settings, just through adb or root access.

6.Disorders with recording calls on Redmi Note 10: causes and solutions

If records are not saved or disappear, the reasons may be as follows:

A common problem on MIUI 13-14 is that once you update the firmware, the record saving path can reset to the standard one, even if you've changed it.

Solution for missing sound: If you only hear your voice on the record, but not the person you're talking to, that's an Android limitation.

1. Install Cube Call Recorder ACR from Google Play.
2. In the application settings, select Recording Method → ACR – Bluetooth Recording (you will need to connect a Bluetooth headset even if it is turned off).
3. Start recording - now the interlocutor will be heard.

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On Android 10 and above, standard MIUI tools cannot record the sound of the interlocutor due to security limitations. For full recording, use third-party crawl-enabled apps (such as Cube Call Recorder or Boldbeast).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10