What to record conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 9C: where to look for audio files and how to extract them

Have you ever tried to find a recording of an important conversation on your Xiaomi Redmi 9C, but couldn’t find a file? This problem is familiar to many Xiaomi smartphone users — especially when it comes to models with customized MIUI firmware. Unlike iPhones or “clean” Android devices, where call records are stored in obvious folders, on Redmi 9C the path to audio files may not be obvious.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible places where your smartphone can store conversation records, from standard directories to hidden system folders, how to find files through Explorer, File Manager, and even a PC if a record is lost, and why records sometimes go missing and how to avoid it.

Important: If you use third-party applications to record calls (like Cube Call Recorder or ACR), the search algorithm will be different – we’ll talk about this separately.

Standard storage location for Redmi 9C records

By default, the Xiaomi Redmi 9C (like other devices on MIUI 12/13) stores conversation records in the system folder, accessible through the built-in File Manager.

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

But there are nuances:

• 📁 folder call_rec It can be hidden – it can not be seen without displaying hidden files.
• 🔊 The files are.amr or.mp3 (depending on the version MIUI) and are named by pattern: Call_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.amr.
• 📱 If you were updating the firmware, the path could have changed. /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ (relevant MIUI 14+).

To open the folder:

1. Launch the File Manager app (Blue folder icon).
2. Go to the Category section → Audio or Device.
3. Enable the display of hidden files: click ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files.
4. Manually walk along the way. /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/.

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If the folders call_rec No, check the root directory for the presence of the Recordings folder - in new versions MIUI records can move there.

Why records may not be in a standard folder

Even if you have accurately turned on the recording of the conversation, the file can “disappear” for several reasons:

A critical feature of Redmi 9C is that some firmware automatically deletes call records after 30 days unless you change your storage settings. To avoid this, transfer important files to the cloud or to your PC immediately after a conversation.

How to find records through PC (step-by-step instructions)

If your phone search fails, connect Redmi 9C to your computer, a method that helps you bypass MIUI's limitations on displaying hidden files.

Turn on USB debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times)|Plug your phone to your PC via the original cable |Select File Transfer (MTP) mode in the notification curtain |Install Xiaomi drivers if your PC doesn’t recognize the device-->

Follow the algorithm further:

1. Open Windows Explorer (or Finder on Mac) and find the connected device.
2. Going the Way: Internal Memory → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec If there is no folder, check: Internal memory → Recordings → Call
3. Copy the necessary files to the hard drive of the PC (we recommend creating a backup folder).
4. If the files are not being played, convert them from.amr to.mp3 using Audacity or online converters.

⚠️ Note: When connecting to a Mac, you may need to install Android File Transfer. if the PC can't see the folder MIUI, Try using Total Commander with a plugin for MTP.

Third-party Write Applications: Where They Store Files

If you're using third-party programs like Cube Call Recorder, ACR, or Call Recorder by Lovekesh, the storage paths will be different.

• 🎤 Cube Call Recorder: /CubeBackup/ or /CallRecordings/ (format.mp3).
• 📞 ACR (Another Call Recorder): /ACR/ or /CallRecordings/ACR/ (subfolders).
• 🔊 Call Recorder by Lovekesh: /CallRecorder/ (prefix IN_ for incoming OUT_ outgoing).
• ☁️ Truecaller: records are stored in the cloud, you can download through the web version of the service.

Important: Some applications (e.g. ACR) allow you to change the way you save in your settings.

Application settings → Save folder → Select a directory

If you have deleted the application, but the records remain, use the file system search:

1. Open the File Manager on your phone.
2. Enter the.amr or.mp3 extension in the search bar.
3. Sort the results by date of change.

How to Change the Default Records Saving Place

If you don't like the standard file layout, you can reconfigure it.

Method 1: Through the MIUI settings

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Press. ⋮ → Settings → Recording calls.
3. Select the Save folder (not available on all firmware).
4. Please specify a new directory, for example, /Download/Call_Records/.

Method 2: Through third-party recorders

In most third-party applications (such as ACR), the save path changes as follows:

ACR settings → General settings → Record folder → Select folder

Method 3: Transfer to SD-map

To save space in the internal memory:

1. Put it in. SD-slot-card 9C Supports microSD up to 512GB).
2. In File Manager, create a folder, for example, Call_Records.
3. In the settings of the recorder, indicate a new path: /storage/XXXX-XXXX/Call_Records/ (where XXXX-XXXX — ID your card).

⚠️ Attention: When extracting SD-Record cards may become unavailable. Always back up important files to the cloud (e.g. Google Drive or Mi Cloud).

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Use of the SD-Record storage cards speed up file access and free up internal memory, but increase the risk of data loss if the card is damaged.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Redmi 9C users often experience typical problems with call records, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to fix them:

• 🔕 Recording ends after 30 seconds: check the battery saving settings for the Phone app (should be No Limits).
• 🔇 No sound on the record: turn off Noise Reduction in the microphone settings (Settings) → Sound. → Improvement of sound).
• 📵 Outgoing calls are not recorded: turn on the corresponding option in the recorder settings (in the MIUI By default, only the incoming recording can be active).
• 🔄 Files are corrupted: try to play them through VLC Player – it supports broken audio files.

If the problem persists, try resetting the phone app settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Storage → Clear data

After the reset, you will have to reconfigure the call record, but this often solves the problems with saving files.

Alternative ways to record conversations

If the built-in recording feature doesn’t suit you, consider alternative methods:

For maximum reliability, combine methods. For example, use the built-in recording + duplicate important conversations on a recorder.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions