Where on Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro saves conversation records: system folders, cloud and hidden directories

You recorded an important phone call on the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro, but you can't find the file, or you want to know where the default audio recordings of calls are saved in this model? A standard voice recorder, built-in call recording, third-party apps or cloud services, and in this article we'll look at all the options, from system folders to hidden directories. MIUI, We also tell you how to change the way you save and restore lost records.

The peculiarity of Redmi 9 Pro (codename joyeuse) is that Xiaomi uses a customized shell. MIUI, It can redirect files to non-obvious locations, such as the default entries through the built-in voice recorder to one folder, and the call records through the system function to another, and some applications (like Google Phone or Truecaller) create their own directories. We have analyzed all scenarios and collected relevant ways to MIUI 12–14 (including global and Chinese firmware versions).

1. Standard record storage locations on Redmi 9 Pro

If you used a built-in voice recorder (Write sound in the application menu), the default files are saved to:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recorder/ — main folder for audio recordings in MIUI. Here you will find files in format.m4a or.mp3 date-timed.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/ — alternative path in some versions of firmware (more often found in Chinese assemblies).
• 🔍 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.soundrecorder/ — a hidden directory where temporary files or backups of records can be stored.

For call records (if the feature is activated in the phone settings), the paths are different:

• 📞 /storage/emulated/0/CallRecord/ — standard folder MIUI. The files here are.amr format and contain the subscriber number or the label "Incoming" / "Outgoing" in the name".
• ☁️ /storage/emulated/0/MiCloud/CallRecord/ — If sync with Xiaomi Cloud is enabled, records can be duplicated here before uploading to the cloud.

⚠️ Attention: In the global versions MIUI CallRecord folder can be hidden. To see it, turn on the display of hidden files in any file manager (for example, in Mi File Explorer: Three dots). → Settings → Show hidden files).

If you didn’t find the entries in these folders, check:

• 🔄 Recycle Bin in Files app (records can stay there for up to 30 days).
• 🗑️ folder /storage/emulated/0/.trash/ — basket MIUI, where deleted files are temporarily stored.

2. How to find records made through call recording feature

Redmi 9 Pro has a built-in ability to record phone conversations, but it needs to be activated beforehand.

1. Open the phone application (green handset).
2. Press on. ⋮ → Settings → Recording of conversations.
3. Turn on the option to Record automatically or select Record manually.

After activation, records will be stored in:

In Indian firmware, the call recording function may be blocked due to local privacy laws, in which case the system will prompt the installation of a third-party application (such as Cube Call Recorder).

To quickly find the records:

Open the Files annex" → Go to Audio"

Check the CallRecord folder in the root directory

Use search for keywords: "call", "record", ".amr"

View the history in the application "Phone" → tab "Records"-->

⚠️ Note: If you have updated your firmware with MIUI 12 on MIUI 13/14, The path to the records may have changed. After the upgrade, check both folders: the old one (/MIUI/CallRecord/) new (/CallRecord/). In some cases, the files are duplicated.

3.Where third-party applications keep records

Popular call recording apps (e.g. Cube Call Recorder, Call Recorder by Lovekesh, Truecaller) create their own folders.

• 🎤 Cube Call Recorder: /storage/emulated/0/CubeBackup/ or /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.cube.callrecorder/
• 📱 Truecaller: /storage/emulated/0/Truecaller/Recordings/ (Only for premium users)
• 🔊 Call Recorder by Lovekesh: /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/ (file-format.3gp)
• ☁️ Google Phone (if installed): /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.google.android.dialer/files/CallRecordings/

Features of third-party applications:

• 🔒 Some programs (such as Cube Call Recorder) encrypt recordings, and you need to use the built-in player of the application to listen to them.
• 📤 Some applications automatically upload records to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox.
• 🚫 V MIUI 14 Third-Party Call Recording Apps May Be Blocked Due to Android 12 Restrictions+. In this case, manual permissions are required through Settings. → Annexes → Special access → Recording audio.

If you use Google Phone (Dialer from Google), the records are saved in:

/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.google.android.dialer/files/CallRecordings/


File format:.opus (to save space)




File name: CALLER_NUMBER_TIMESTAMP.opus

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To avoid losing records when you delete the application, transfer files from its folder (/Android/data/...) in a public storage facility, for example, in /Documents/Call_Records/.

4. Cloud Storage: Where to Look for Records in Xiaomi Cloud and Google Drive

If your Redmi 9 Pro is synced to Xiaomi Cloud, call records and voice recording files can be automatically uploaded to the cloud.

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Check if synchronization is enabled for the Records section or Recorder.
3. Go to i.mi.com, log in and open the Files tab. → Audio.

Google Drive records are included if:

• 🔗 You use the Google Phone app with sync enabled.
• ☁️ A third-party application (e.g. Call Recorder) with Google Drive integration is installed.
• 📁 You manually transferred files from the CallRecord folder to Drive.

To find the entries in Google Drive:

1. Open the Google Drive app on your phone or go to drive.google.com.
2. In the search bar, enter the extensions: amr, m4a or mp3.
3. Check the CallRecordings or MiBackup folders (if backup is used through the MIUI).

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 13/14 When you first connect to Xiaomi Cloud, call records may not sync automatically. To enable this feature, go to Settings. → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization settings → Recorder and activate the option.

5. How to change the default location of the records

If you don't like the standard file layout, you can change the way you save it, depending on the type of file entry you're writing.

For the built-in recorder:

1. Open the Sound Recording app.
2. Press on. ⋮ → Settings → Conservation folder.
3. Select one of the directories offered or specify your own (for example, /Documents/Audio_Records/).

For call records:

• Globally MIUI You can’t change the way you do it – files are always saved to the /CallRecord/.
• In Chinese firmware go to the phone settings → Additionally. → Recording of conversations → Storage folder.
• In third-party applications (such as Cube Call Recorder), the path is configured in the Settings menu. → Storage → Custom folder.

If you want to keep records on SD-map:

1. Insert the memory card into the slot (Redmi 9 Pro supports microSD up to 512GB).
2. In the recording app or voice recorder settings, select External Storage.
3. Show me a way like this. /storage/XXXX-XXXX/CallRecords/ (where XXXX-XXXX — ID yours SD-map).

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Changing the save path doesn’t automatically transfer old files—they need to be moved manually through the file manager.

6 Recovery of Deleted Records of Conversations

If the records have been deleted, you can try to restore them, depending on how long ago the deletion occurred:

Within 30 days:

• 🗑️ Check the Recycle Bin in the Files app (Bin tab at the bottom of the screen).
• 🔄 Restore files from Xiaomi Cloud if sync was enabled (see Section 4).
• 📱 Use recovery apps like DiskDigger or Recuva (root rights required for deep scanning).

If it's been more than a month,

• 💾 Connect your phone to your PC and scan your internal memory with programs like EaseUS Data Recovery or 7-Data Recovery.
• ☁️ Check backups in Google Drive (if automatic copying is enabled).
• 📧 If the record was sent by email or messenger (for example, Telegram), look for it in the history of chats.

To increase the chances of recovery:

Do not write new files to your phone (this can overwrite deleted data)

Disable Automatic Synchronization with Clouds

Use the original USB-plug-in

Scan the memory in "Deep Analysis" mode (longer, but more efficient)-->

At Redmi. 9 Pro after resetting to factory settings records from the folder /CallRecord/ They're permanently deleted if you don't have a backup in the cloud, and the only way to recover that is to use professional tools like Dr.Fone or go to a service center.

7. Set up automatic recording and file management

To avoid losing important records, set up automatic backup and file management:

Automatic call recording:

1. Open the phone. → ⋮ → Settings → Recording of conversations.
2. Select Record Automatically and specify the terms: 📞 All calls - record incoming and outgoing. 📥 Only incoming. 🔢 Only selected contacts (manual numbers must be specified).

Notify the record

Automatic backup:

• ☁️ In Xiaomi Cloud: Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup → Enable backup of the recorder.
• 📤 In Google Drive: Install Google One and set up a copy of the CallRecord folder.
• 📡 Using Telegram: Create a bot (for example, @SaveMyRecordsBot) and set up automatic sending of new records.

Storage optimization:

• 🗃️ Enable recording compression in the voice recorder settings (saves up to 50% of space).
• 🧹 Set up auto-cleaning: Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup → Automatic cleaning → Dictaphone.
• 📊 Use tags for recordings (in the application Recording sound you can add labels like "Work", "Personal").

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To record not take up much space, in the settings of the recorder, select the format.amr instead of.mp3 — The quality will remain acceptable, and the file size will decrease 3-4 times.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 9 Pro conversation recordings