Where on Xiaomi Redmi 9T stored phone records: all possible storage locations

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 9T is a useful feature that helps you capture important conversations, interviews or just save memorable conversations. However, many users face the problem: where exactly are these records stored? Unlike photos or screenshots, audio files of conversations do not always lie in obvious folders, and their location depends on the version of MIUI, the recording application used, and even the settings of cloud storage.

In this article, we will explore all possible locations where Redmi is located. 9T It can store conversation records, from standard internal memory directories to hidden folders to cloud services, and learn how to manually locate files through the file manager, which applications create their own directories, and what to do if the Suddenly records disappear after a system update. We will pay special attention to the nuances of working with MIUI 12/13/14, Since different versions of the firmware storage paths may differ.

If you've never changed your default recording settings, chances are your files are in one of three places, but there are less obvious options, like Google Drive recordings or third-party apps like Cube Call Recorder. To avoid wasting time on useless searches, follow our step-by-step instructions.

Standard location of records in MIUI

By default, Xiaomi Redmi 9T stores conversation records in the system folder, the path to which depends on the firmware version.

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — directory MIUI 12 And now, here, files are sorted by date and phone number.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — alternative route in some regional firmware (e.g. India or Europe).
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Downloads/CallRecordings/ — if you manually changed the save location in the settings of the application "Dictorphone".

The files are formatted.m4a or.amr and named by template: Call_[telephone number [date] [time] [time].m4a. For example: Call_79123456789_20260515_143022.m4a. To see these folders, use Xiaomi’s standard file manager (Files) or any third-party application like Solid Explorer.

⚠️ Note: If you connect your phone to your computer MTP (Media Transfer Protocol, System Folders MIUI or Recordings may not appear in Windows Explorer. To see them, turn on the display of hidden files or use the file manager on the smartphone itself.

In MIUI 14 (current for Redmi 9T for 2026), the path may be slightly different due to system optimizations, for example, in some builds, records are stored in:

/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.providers.media/module_call_recorder/

This folder is protected by Android/data rights, so accessing it will require root access or use of an application with advanced resolutions (for example, FX File Explorer with superuser mode enabled).

How to find records through the application "Dictophone"

The easiest way to listen to or export recordings is to use the built-in Dictophone app (or Sound Recorder in global firmware), which automatically indexes all audio files of conversations, even if they were created by third-party programs.

Search instructions:

1. Open the Dictophone app (the microphone icon on a blue background).
2. Go to the Call Recordings (or Call Recordings) tab.
3. This will show all the saved conversations, sorted by date, and click on any recording to listen to or share.
4. To see the path to the file, click on the three dots next to the record → Details → Location.

If there is no conversation record tab, it means:

• 🔍 You have never recorded conversations through a standard app.
• 🔍 The recording function is disabled in the settings (see the next section).
• 🔍 Records are stored elsewhere (for example, in the cloud or in a third-party application folder).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi regional firmwares have blocked the system-level conversation recording function due to local laws (e.g. EU or US) in which case the standard Dictator app will not display the Call Recordings tab even if you have installed third-party recorders.

Open "Settings" → "Annexes" → "Dictaphone" → "Permits"|Make sure access to microphone and storage is allowed|Check if Auto Record is enabled in call settings|Reboot your phone if the records are not displayed-->

Cloud Services: Where else can records be stored

If you don’t find a record in local memory, check cloud services. Xiaomi Redmi 9T can automatically sync audio files to:

• ☁️ Mi Cloud is the standard Xiaomi cloud. Records are stored in the Records or Other Files section. To check, open the Mi Cloud app. → Storage management → Audio.
• ☁️ Google Drive – if you used the Google Phone app (set by default in global firmware). → Menus. → Recycle bin (sometimes records go there automatically).
• ☁️ OneDrive/Dropbox — if you have set up automatic downloads through third-party applications (such as Automatic Call Recorder).

To check sync with Mi Cloud:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account.
2. Go to Mi Cloud → Synchronization.
3. Make sure that the recording or audio option is enabled.

If the recordings are synced but not displayed on the phone, try:

• 🔄 Update your data in the cloud (pull the screen down in the Mi Cloud app).
• 📥 Download files manually via the web version of the cloud (i.mi.com).
• 🔍 Search by keywords like call, record or phone number.

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If you use Google Phone to record, check the Call Recordings folder in the Google Drive root directory, and sometimes files go there without notice, especially if the Autoboot option is enabled.

Hidden folders and system directories

If the records are not found in standard locations, they may have been saved in hidden system folders.

• 📱 Modified firmware MIUI (for example, custom ROM Xiaomi.eu or Pixel Experience).
• 📱 records made through the developer's mode or ADB-team.
• 📱 Files created by system applications (e.g. com.android.server.telecom).

Here's where else to look:

/data/user/0/com.miui.voiceassist/files/CallRecords/ – voice assistant recordings


/storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/com.miui.soundrecorder/ – the cache of the Dictator app




/data/media/0/CallRecordings/ - alternative path in some firmware

To access these folders:

1. Use a root conductor (e.g. Root Explorer or FX File Explorer with root access).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and use it. ADB-commands: adb shell su ls /data/user/0/com.miui.voiceassist/files/
3. Install Termux and execute the command: termux-setup-storage ls /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.miui.soundrecorder/

⚠️ Note: Delete or modify files in folders /data/ and /system/ root-free can cause app crashes or even a phone blink. If you are not sure about your actions, you should use alternative recovery methods (see section below).

Third-party Write Applications: Where They Store Files

If you're using third-party apps, rather than a standard Dictator, like Cube Call Recorder, Automatic Call Recorder or CallX, the storage paths will be different.

To find entries in these applications:

1. Open the app itself – there’s usually a Records or History tab.
2. Check your program settings: there is often a Storage Path option.
3. Use a file manager search by entering the name of the application (such as Cube or ACR).

Important: Some applications (such as Cube Call Recorder) encrypt records to protect privacy, in which case files will have the.enc extension and will not be played without the original application.

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If you have removed a third-party recording app but need files, install it again first. Many programs (such as ACR) delete records when you uninstall unless the Save After Delete option has been enabled.

What to do if records are gone or not saved

If you are sure you recorded a conversation but the files are not in the expected folders, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🔄 Automatic cleaning: MIUI It has a garbage cleanup feature that can delete old audio files. → Warehouse → Cleanup.
• 📱 Resetting: After resetting to factory settings, records remain, but the path to them may change.
• 🔧 System Update: After Updating MIUI Some folders are moved or renamed.
• 🚫 Recording ban: In some countries (e.g. the EU), recording conversations is prohibited by law and the feature can be disabled at the firmware level.

Recovery methods:

1. Check the Recycle Bin: In the Files app, open the Recycle Bin - sometimes the records get there after accidental deletion.
2. Use Recovery Programs to Recover: 🛠️ DiskDigger (Look for files with extension.m4a,.amr,.mp3). 🛠️ Recuva (requires to connect the phone to the PC in mode) MTP).

Check out the backups:

Mi Cloud

Google Drive

If the records are not retained at all:

• 🔊 Check if access to the microphone for the recording application is disabled (in Settings) → Annexes → Permits).
• 📞 Make sure the recording function is enabled in the phone settings: Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Recording of conversations.
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes system recording services “hang” after prolonged use.

How to transfer or export records to another medium

If you find records and want to save them on another device or in the cloud, use one of the following methods:

• 📤 Through File Manager: Open the folder with records (for example, /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/). Select the files you need. → Click Share or Copy. Select target: Google Drive, Telegram, USB-storage.
• 🖥️ Through the computer: Connect Redmi 9T PC-only USB (File Transfer Mode. Open the folder in Windows Explorer. Copy files from Internal Storage → MIUI → sound_recorder hard-drive.

Automatic synchronization:

• In the Dictophone settings, enable Autoboot in Mi Cloud or Google Drive.
• Use Automatic Call Recorder with Download to Dropbox.

For mass export, it is convenient to use ADB (if there are many files):

adb pull /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ C:\CallRecords\

This command will copy all the records to a folder. C:\CallRecords\ on your computer.

⚠️ Note: When transferring records to Windows, avoid paths with Cyrillic characters (e.g., Cyrillic characters, C:\Some audio players may not play files with these paths correctly.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 9T conversation recordings