Where on Xiaomi Redmi 9T saved recordings of conversations: all possible ways

You recorded an important conversation on Xiaomi Redmi 9T, but you can't find the file? Or just want to understand how the audio storage system on this smartphone works? Unlike flagship models, budget Redmis have their own peculiarities in organizing the file structure — especially when it comes to recording calls. In this article, we will not just list the standard storage paths, but also reveal hidden folders, explain the nuances of working with applications from third-party developers, and explain why sometimes records “disappear” without a trace.

Complicating the problem is that MIUI (Xiaomi firmware) is regularly updated, and file layouts can vary depending on the version. For example, in MIUI 12 and MIUI 14, the paths to recordings are different — and this is not always obvious to the user. We tested all current scenarios on Redmi 9T (M2010J19SG model) with the latest 2026 updates to provide accurate information. If you use custom firmware or root access, at the end of the article there is a separate section with instructions for such cases.

Standard place for storing records in MIUI

By default, Xiaomi Redmi 9T saves the conversation records to a folder associated with the system application Call Record (com.android.incallui).

• 📁 Main folder: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/. It stores files in.amr format or.mp3, If the recording was made through a standard menu during the call.
• 🔄 An alternative path: /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — It is used in some versions MIUI 13+ after security updates.
• 📱 Internal memory: If a smartphone does not have a memory card, the records are automatically stored in internal storage in the specified ways. With a microSD system can offer a choice of storage location (but not always!).

It is important to note that MIUI hides system folders (e.g., MIUI) in a standard file manager by default.

1. Open the Files app (folder icon).
2. Tap on three dots in the upper right corner → “Settings” → “Show hidden files”.
3. Return to the root directory (/storage/emulated/0/) and manually follow the path above.

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If you can't see the folder call_rec, Try to record a test call – it will appear automatically after the first recording.

Record files are named by template: call_rec_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.amr, where:

• YYYYMMDD - date (year, month, day)
• HHMMSS is the time (hours, minutes, seconds).

How to find records made through third-party apps

If you use alternative call recording software (such as Cube Call Recorder, ACR, or Boldbeast), the storage paths will be different.

The feature of third-party applications is that they can encrypt records or save them to the cloud (for example, Google Drive or the developer’s own storage) to check all possible places:

Enable the display of hidden folders in the file manager

Check the application folders from the table above

Look at /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/[name packet app]/files/

Look up cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox) if sync is enabled

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A critical nuance for Redmi 9T: Some applications (e.g. Boldbeast) require manually specifying the source of the sound in the settings. If you choose the wrong setting (e.g., Microphone instead of Speak), the recordings will be empty or distorted, but the files will still be saved to the folder.

Why records can "disappear" and how to recover them

Redmi 9T users often experience a situation where records suddenly disappear from the folder.

• 🧹 Cache cleanup: A garbage cleanup system or app (such as Clean Master) has deleted files as “unnecessary».
• 🔄 Update MIUI: After a major update (for example, with the MIUI 12 on MIUI (14) folder structure may change and old records may move.
• 📱 Resetting: Even a "soft" reset (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings) sometimes affects user data.
• 🛡️ Antivirus: Some antiviruses (e.g. Avast) block access to records as potentially dangerous files.

If the records are missing, first check:

1. Recycle bin in the file manager (folder /storage/emulated/0/.Trash/).
2. Cloud backups (if sync with Mi Cloud or Google Drive is enabled).
3. /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/backup/ – sometimes the entries are duplicated there before the updates.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 9T s MIUI 14 disabled the function of file recovery through MIUI File Manager. Deep scanning requires a PC and a program like Recuva or EaseUS MobiSaver.

Features of recording calls on Redmi 9T with a memory card

If your Redmi 9T has a microSD installed, the system can save a record of it, but only if three conditions are met:

1. The memory card is formatted as internal storage (via Settings → Storage → SD Card → Format as internal).
2. The write application settings indicate saving to SD (not all programs support this!).
3. The card has enough free space (at least 10% of the volume).

Paths to memory card records:

• /storage/XXXX-XXXX/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ (where XXXX-XXXX — unique identifier).
• /storage/XXXX-XXXX/Android/data/[name-packet]/files/ (third-party).

Importantly, if the memory card is connected as a portable storage (rather than internal memory), most call recording applications will not be able to save files directly to it due to Android limitations, in which case the records will be stored in internal memory, even if you specified the SD in the settings.

Manual change of the place of preservation of records

If you don't like the standard file layout, you can change it, depending on the application you use:

For the standard MIUI application:

Unfortunately, MIUI for Redmi 9T doesn't have a built-in option to change the save path, but you can use a workaround:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB (file transfer mode).
2. Go to the folder. /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/.
3. Copy the folder. call_rec in the right place (for example, on a memory card).
4. Create a symbolic link (root or root required) ADB): adb shell ln -s /storage/XXXX-XXXX/New Pope /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec

For third-party applications:

Most programs (such as ACR or Cube Call Recorder) allow you to select a save folder in the settings:

1. Open the application → “Settings” → “Save folder”.
2. Indicate a new path (e.g, /storage/XXXX-XXXX/CallRecords/).
3. Restart the application to make the changes effective.

⚠️ Note: If you change the way you save to a memory card formatted as portable storage, the records may not be saved due to the limitations of Android Scoped Storage.In this case, use internal memory or format the card as internal storage (with loss of data!).

Where to look for records on Redmi 9T with root access or custom firmware

If your Redmi 9T is running custom firmware (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience) or has root access, the paths to the records may be different.

• 🔧 System folder: /data/user_de/0/com.android.incallui/files/ — Temporary records may be stored here.
• 📂 Alternative paths: /data/media/0/CallRecordings/ (custom-made), /sdcard/Recordings/ (If the firmware emulates the old Android structure).
• 🔍 Search for extensions: Use the command in ADB or Terminal Emulator: find /storage/ -name ".amr" -o -name ".mp3"

On firmware-free MIUI The standard call recording application may not be available at all, and you will need to install third-party solutions (e.g. Boldbeast) that support custom builds. Pay attention to the settings "Sound Source" - for correct recording on some firmware you need to choose VOICE_CALL or VOICE_UPLINK_DOWNLINK.

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On custom firmware without MIUI, the standard call recording may not work due to the lack of Qualcomm Fluence drivers. Use applications that support alternative recording methods (e.g. Boldbeast in Root Mode).

How to transfer records to a PC or other device

If you need to copy recordings of conversations with Redmi 9T to your computer or other smartphone, there are several ways:

Method 1: Through USB-cable

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC with USB-cable.
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. On PC, open the folder with records (see the paths above) and copy the files.

Method 2: Over a wireless network

• 📤 Mi Drop: Built-in MIUI application for transferring files over Wi-Fi Direct. Open "Files» → highlight the notes → «Send» → «Mi Drop».
• 🌐 Cloud Services: Upload files to Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Dropbox, then download them on another device.
• 📶 FTP-server: Install the application FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer, launch the built-in FTP-server and connect to the PC.

Method 3: Through messengers

To transfer 1-2 files, it is convenient to use Telegram or WhatsApp:

1. Open a chat with yourself (or the contact you want to send the record to).
2. Attach the file through “Clip” → “File”.
3. Download the recording on another device.

⚠️ Note: When sent via messengers,.amr files can be converted to.mp3 Use Telegram to save the original format (it supports sending files without compression).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 9T call recording