Where to save the recording of conversations on Xiaomi Poco X3: all possible file locations

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Poco X3 is a useful feature that helps to capture important conversations, interviews or just save memorable conversations. However, many users face the problem: after recording a call, the file disappears. Where are these records actually stored? The answer depends on the firmware version (MIUI 12, 13 or 14), the recording application used, and even the settings of cloud storage.

In this article, we will explore all possible locations where Poco is located. X3 It can store audio files of conversations, from standard internal memory folders to hidden directories and cloud services, and you will also learn how to change the way you save, why records can be lost and how to restore them in the event of a failure. MIUI and third-party applications such as Cube Call Recorder or ACR.

Standard location of records in MIUI

By default, the Xiaomi Poco X3 stores conversation records in the device's internal memory. The path depends on the firmware version:

• 📁 MIUI 12/13: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/
• 📁 MIUI 14: /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ (or /Internal Storage/Recordings/Call/ file-manager)
• 🔍 Hidden folder: some records may be in the /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.providers.media/ — It can only be seen through a root conductor or ADB.

The files are formatted.m4a or.amr and named by template: CallRecord_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_phone number.Extension: CallRecord_20260515_143022_+79123456789.m4a.

If you don’t find a Recordings or MIUI folder, check:

1. Whether the recording function is enabled in the phone settings: Settings → Applications → Phone → Recording conversations.
2. Are there any hidden system files in your file manager (in MIUI Explorer, this is the “Show hidden files” option).
3. Are the records redirected to the cloud (more on this below).

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If the Call folder is empty but you're sure it was, try searching for.m4a files through the Explorer built-in search, sometimes stored by MIUI in the root directory of internal memory.

Cloud Storage: Google Drive and Mi Cloud

Xiaomi Poco X3 can automatically upload recordings of conversations to the cloud if the appropriate setting is activated.

⚠️ Note: If you have autoboot enabled in Google Drive, records can be automatically deleted from your device after 30 days (default settings are available in Google Drive). MIUI To avoid this, disable the option “Delete local copies” in the conversation recording settings.

To check if records are uploaded to the cloud:

1. Open the Mi Cloud or Google Drive app.
2. In the search bar, enter CallRecord or a recording of the conversation.
3. Check the Audio folders or Backups.

Third-party Write Applications: Where They Store Files

If you're using third-party apps, rather than a standard MIUI recorder (like Cube Call Recorder ACR, Call Recorder by Lovekesh or Boldbeast), the ways to save will be different.

• 📱 Cube ACR: /storage/emulated/0/CubeBackups/ or /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/
• 🎤 Boldbeast: /storage/emulated/0/Boldbeast/ (folder is hidden, permission to access files is required)
• ☁️ Call Recorder by Lovekesh: Google Drive uploads by default, but local copies are in the Google Drive /storage/emulated/0/CallRecorder/

To change the way you save in a third-party application:

1. Open the application settings (usually an icon) ⚙️ main-menu).
2. Find the Storage or File Save section.
3. Choose Internal Storage, SD Card (if any), or cloud service.
4. Specify the folder (for example, Download/CallRecords).

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Boldbeast) require permission to record system audio via the system ADB-team:

adb shell pm grant com.boldbeast.recorder android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO


adb shell pm grant com.boldbeast.recorder android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Without this, records may be preserved in a distorted form or not preserved at all.

Set permissions to write and access files |

Select the recording format (.mp3 or.m4a is recommended)|

Turn off audio compression (may spoil quality)|

Check the save path in the application settings-->

Why are records missing or not being saved?

If you are sure you recorded a conversation but the file is not found, the reasons may be as follows:

A common cause of records disappearing is automatic cache cleaning. MIUI Can delete old files from the folder MIUI/sound_recorder, If you have enabled the option "Memory Optimization" to avoid this:

1. Move important entries to another folder (like Download).
2. Turn off optimization: Settings → Memory. → Cleanup → ⚙️ → Autocleaning → Turn it off.

How to Change the Default Records Saving Path

If you don't like the standard Recordings/Call folder, you can redirect it to another location, like a memory card or Download.

Method 1. Through MIUI settings (for built-in recorder):

1. Open Settings → Applications → Phone → Record conversations.
2. Click the Save Path (or Warehouse in MIUI 14).
3. Select Device Memory or SD Card.
4. Specify the folder (for example, CallRecords at the root of the memory).

Method 2. via ADB (for advanced users):

If the option is blocked, you can change the path through the command:

adb shell settings put global call_recording_path "/storage/emulated/0/Download/CallRecords/"

Then restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: If you change paths to a memory card, don’t remove them while you write, it will cause you to lose the file. Also note that some memory cards (especially cheap ones) may not be able to record streaming audio, which will interrupt the recording.

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It is best to save the records in internal memory, which is faster and more reliable than an SD card. Use the memory card only for archival copies.

How to export records to a PC or other phone

If you need to transfer recordings of conversations to a computer or other device, do this one way:

• 🖥️ Through USB-cable: Connect Poco X3 Select the file transfer mode (MTP). Go to the entries folder (see sections above) and copy the files.

Through the cloud:

Google Drive

Mi Cloud

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi:

Send Anywhere

Xender

For convenience, you can archive.zip entries directly on your phone:

1. Open MIUI Explorer.
2. Select the records files (long press → tick).
3. Press. ⋮ → Squeeze.
4. Select the ZIP format and the save path.

If you need the recordings for legal proceedings or official purposes, export them in the original format (.m4a or.amr) without conversion. If necessary, you can add time stamps using programs like Audacity.

Security and legality of recording conversations

Before recording conversations, make sure that it does not violate local law. Most countries have the following rules:

• 📜 Unilateral recording (without notifying the interlocutor): Allowed if you are a participant in the conversation (e.g. in Russia, USA, most EU countries).
• ⚖️ Bilateral Entry (with Notification): Required in some US states (e.g. California) and countries (Germany, Italy).
• 🚫 In some countries (e.g. Luxembourg) recording conversations without the consent of both parties is a criminal offence.

In Xiaomi Poco X3 you can enable automatic recording notification:

1. Open your phone settings → Applications → Phone → Record conversations.
2. Activate the Notify of Recording option (or Play beep sound in global firmware).
3. Select the notification type: a beep or a voice message.

⚠️ Note: Even if recording is permitted by law, the use of such recordings in court or broadcasting in public without the consent of the interlocutor may be limited.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Poco X3