Where to save the records of calls on Xiaomi Redmi 9: file search and problem solving

Why Redmi 9 Call Records Are Hard to Find and Where to Find

Xiaomi Redmi 9 smartphones automatically record conversations when the feature is enabled, but finding these files is not always easy. The fact is that MIUI (the Xiaomi brand shell) distributes records to non-obvious folders, and sometimes even hides them from the user. If you have enabled a call record, but can not find files, the problem is not you, but the logic of data storage.

In this article, we will look at all possible places where Redmi 9 (including Redmi 9A, 9C, 9T) saves audio conversation files, from standard directories to hidden system folders, and how to retrieve records if they are not displayed in the gallery, and what to do if the Suddenly files disappeared after the MIUI update.

Warning: The path to recording depends on the firmware version, regional settings, and even whether you used third-party applications to record, so we’ll look at all scenarios, from the basic to the most non-standard.

Standard location of call records in MIUI

By default, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Stores the conversation records in the folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec However, this path is only relevant for the standard Dictator application, which is used to record calls manually or through an automatic function in the phone settings.

If you have never changed your storage settings, check the following directories through any file manager (e.g. MIUI Explorer or Total Commander):

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — main folder for records made through the built-in dictaphone.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — Alternative path in some versions MIUI (for example, European or European).
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.providers.media/ — Metadata of records may be stored here, but the files themselves are usually missing.

Important: If you use dual-sim mode, entries can be divided into folders depending on the SIM-maps, for example, call_rec_sim1 and call_rec_sim2). The files may also have non-obvious names. 1678901234567.amr or rec_20231015_143022.mp3, where the numbers are the date and time of the record.

How to find records through the built-in MIUI conductor

The easiest way is to use a standard MIUI conductor. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Open the Files app (the folder icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Category tab → Audio.
3. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Show hidden files.
4. Scroll down the list and find the folder. sound_recorder or Recordings.
5. Open the subfolder. call_rec — This is where your records should be.

If there are no files, try another way:

• 🔍 In the search line conductor enter call_rec.amr (extension of audio files of recordings).
• 🔍 Check the basket (Recently) → Recycle Bin – sometimes files get there after accidentally deleting them.

If that doesn’t work, move on to the next section – it’s possible that the records are saved elsewhere or under a different name.

Alternative Storage Places: Hidden Folders and System Directories

In some cases, Redmi 9 saves call records in non-obvious places, especially if you:

• 🔄 Updated firmware. MIUI (paths could have changed).
• 📱 Used third-party recording apps.
• 🔧 Change the storage settings manually.

Check out these hidden directories (you may need root access or a super-user file manager, such as FX File Explorer, to access):

Critical detail: files in /data/ folders are not available without root permissions. If you haven't got root access, skip those directories and check the rest.

Why Call Records May Not Be in Folders

If you have enabled a record but no files are in any of the folders, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🚫 The recording function is disabled at the system level (check in Settings). → Annexes → Phone. → Recording calls).
• 📵 Prohibition of recording by the operator (some of the SIM-Cards block this function).
• 🔄 Autocleaning: MIUI Can delete old records when memory is lacking.
• 🛠️ Phone or Recorder app crash (try reinstalling updates via Settings) → Annexes → Phone. → ⋮ → Remove updates).
• 📱 Third-party software: if you installed apps like Cube Call Recorder or ACR, The records can be stored in their own folders (usually) /CallRecordings/ or /ACR/).

⚠️ Note: In some regions (e.g. EU), call recording is disabled by default due to privacy laws. → Additionally. → Region.

If you suspect that the records have been deleted, try to restore them using programs like DiskDigger or Recuva (please connect your phone to your PC in File Transfer mode).

How to Change the Place of Keeping Call Records

By default, Redmi 9 saves records to internal memory, but you can redirect them to the memory. SD-It's a map or a cloud. Here's how to do it:

Method 1: Conservation of SD-map

If you have a microSD installed on your phone:

1. Open the Settings → Memory.
2. Press on. SD-map → Settings → Format as internal memory (this will remove all data from the card!).
3. After formatting, go to Settings → Annexes → Dictaphone → Memory and select. SD-map as default save location.

Method 2: Automatic booting to the cloud

MIUI supports automatic recording synchronization with Mi Cloud:

1. Open your Settings → Accounts → Mi Cloud
2. Turn on synchronization for the Dictaphone application.
3. The recordings will be available on i.mi.com in the Voice Notes section.

⚠️ Note: When formatting SD-You can't retrieve the card as your internal memory without losing the data. Use this method only if the card is permanently on your phone.

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If you often record important conversations, set up automatic backup of records to Google Drive via the Automate or Tasker app.This will protect files even when your phone is reset.

How to Retrieve Records of Calls to Your Computer

If you need to copy records to a PC for long-term storage or editing, follow this instruction:

1. Connect Redmi 9 to your computer via USB-cable.
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. On PC, open This Computer → Find the Redmi 9 device.
4. Go on the path of internal memory → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec.
5. Copy the files you want (usually with the.amr or.mp3) extension to your hard drive.

If the files are not displayed:

• 🔄 Reconnect the phone by selecting another USB-regimen, PTP instead MTP).
• 🔧 Install Mi drivers PC Suite from the official Xiaomi website.
• 📂 Use alternative file managers on PC, such as Total Commander with a plugin MTP.

Listening to.amr files on a PC may require the installation of codecs (such as the K-Lite Codec Pack) or the use of specialized players such as VLC.

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.amr call records take up 5-10 times less space than.mp3, but are of poorer quality. If sound quality is important, change the recording format in the voice recorder settings to.mp3 or.wav.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Redmi 9 users often encounter typical problems with call records, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

If none of the solutions worked, try resetting the phone app settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Phone. → ⋮ → Reset the settings.
2. After reset, turn on the call record again and check the save.

In extreme cases, reset to factory settings (remember to back up your data!) This will help if the problem is caused by a conflict of system files.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions