Where to record conversations on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: where to look for audio files and how to save them

You’re trying to find a record of an important phone call on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, but you can’t figure out where exactly these files are stored? This problem is familiar to many Xiaomi smartphone users — standard ways of storing audio recordings are not always obvious, especially if you use a built-in voice recorder or third-party applications. In this article, we’ll take a look at all the possible places where conversation records can be stored, including hidden system folders, cloud services and the features of using the microphone during calls.

The Redmi Note 9 (M2003J15SC/M2003J15SS) features that MIUI processes audio recordings differently than most Android devices. For example, the built-in voice recorder defaults to save files in a secure folder that is not accessible through a standard file manager. Also, if you used the feature of recording calls through third-party applications (such as Cube Call Recorder or ACR), storage paths may differ. We will look at all scenarios, from standard solutions to the rare cases when records are “lost” from view.

Before you start searching, make sure that the records exist at all: some mobile operators block the recording of calls at the network level (especially in countries with strict privacy laws). If you don’t see files in the expected folders, the problem may not be in the smartphone, but in the settings. SIM-card-fixing.

Standard storage locations for Redmi Note 9

If you used a built-in MIUI voice recorder (Record or Recorder app), the audio files are saved by default in the following way:

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

However, access to this folder may be limited.

1. Open any file manager (e.g., Mi File Manager or Solid Explorer).
2. Turn on the display of hidden folders in the manager settings.
3. Cross the path. /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/ — There's got to be a file. sound_recorder.

If you don't have a folder, check the voice recorder settings, and you may have changed the way you save it manually.

1. Open the Recording app.
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Save folder.

Important: The files in this folder are formatted.m4a or.amr and named by pattern call_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS. If you don’t find records by date, try sorting files by time of creation.

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If you connected your smartphone to your computer via USB, the MIUI folder may not appear in Windows Explorer. Use Total Commander or turn on file transfer mode (MTP) in the notification curtain.

Posts through third-party apps: where to look?

Popular call recording apps (such as Cube Call Recorder, ACR, Call Recorder by Lovekesh) save files in their folders.

• 📁 Cube Call Recorder: /storage/emulated/0/CubeBackups/ or /storage/emulated/0/CubeCallRecorder/
• 📁 ACR (Another Call Recorder): /storage/emulated/0/ACR/ or /storage/emulated/0/CallRecorder/
• 📁 Call Recorder by Lovekesh: /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/
• 📁 Boldbeast Call Recorder: /storage/emulated/0/BoldbeastRecorder/calls/

The thing about these apps is that they often back up records in the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox), and check the settings of a particular application: maybe files are automatically synchronized and deleted from the device to save space, for example, in ACR, you can check this along the way:

ACR settings → Cloud → Autoboot

If you delete an application, the files it records may remain in the device's memory, but access to them will become more difficult.

1. Install the app again.
2. Check to see if the records in its interface are restored.
3. If not, use data recovery software (such as DiskDigger or Recuva), but note that the chances of success depend on how long it has been since you deleted it.

Hidden folders and system directories: how to access

Some records (especially those made through engineering menus or modified firmware) can be stored in hidden system folders to be seen:

1. Install a file manager with root access support (such as FX File Explorer or Root Explorer).
2. Turn on the display of hidden files and folders in the manager settings.
3. Check the following paths: /data/data/com.android.providers.media/databases/ (database) /data/user/0/com.miui.voicerecord/ (dictaphone) /sdcard/Android/data/[package_name]/ (application-specific folders)

Important: access to /data/ requires root rights. Without them, you'll only see empty directories or you'll get a Denied Error. If you don't have root, try an alternative way:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB.
2. Enter the Windows Explorer command in the address bar \\?\, Then the path to the folder (for example, \\?\G:\data\). It sometimes bypasses the restrictions. MIUI.

To check if automatic synchronization is enabled:

1. For Mi Cloud: Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Data Synchronization.
2. For Google Drive: Settings → Google → Backup.

If the records are synced but are not on the device now, try recovering them from the cloud.

1. Go to i.mi.com.
2. Sign in with your Xiaomi account.
3. Select the Redmi Note 9 device → section "Files" or "Multimedia".

Problems with finding records: why they are not in the expected folders

If you are sure you recorded a conversation but don’t find files, the reasons may be:

A common problem on the Redmi Note 9 is the conflict between the built-in voice recorder and third-party apps. If you use both options at the same time, the recordings can be overwritten or saved in unexpected places.

1. Decide on one application to record.
2. Remove or disable the second (including the built-in voice recorder).
3. Reboot your smartphone.

Another caveat: some MIUI firmware only saves call records if you turned it on before you started a call, and if you tried to activate the call while you were already on the call, you might not have created the file.

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On the Redmi Note 9 with MIUI 12.5+, the built-in voice recorder does not record calls by default, only ambient sounds. You need to use third-party applications to record conversations or turn on a special mode in the engineering menu.

How to Recover Deleted Records of Conversations

If you accidentally delete the records, you can try to restore them, and success depends on how long it took and whether the device was used after it was deleted.

• 🔍 Through the Recycle Bin: Some file managers (such as Mi File Manager) have a recycle bin where files are stored for 7-30 days".
• 💾 Recovery software: DiskDigger (for Android), Recuva (if you connect your smartphone to your PC), EaseUS MobiSaver (specializes in audio files)
• ☁️ Cloud Backups: If you have synced with Mi Cloud or Google Drive, check your file version history.
• 📱 Backup copies MIUI: If you have been doing backup through Settings → The phone. → Backup, records could be saved in the archive.

For recovery via PC:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 9 to your computer in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Run a program (like Recuva) and select your smartphone’s drive.
3. Specify the file type – Audio (formats.m4a,.amr,.mp3).
4. Start the scan. The process can take anywhere from 10 minutes to several hours.

Importantly, the less you use your smartphone after deleting, the better the chances of recovery, and each new record, photo or application you install reduces the likelihood of success.

How to Change the Default Records Saving Place

If you don't like the standard location of audio files, you can redirect them to another folder or to a memory card.

For the built-in MIUI recorder:

1. Open the Recording app.
2. Click on three points → Settings → Save folder.
3. Select Other and specify a new directory (e.g. /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/).

For third-party applications (on the example of ACR):

1. Open the ACR → press three lines in the upper left corner.
2. Select Record Settings → Folder for records.
3. Indicate the path (e.g, /storage/emulated/0/CallRecords/ or /storage/1234-5678/ for SD-map).

To save the memory card records:

1. Insert microSD into your smartphone (if supported).
2. In the application settings, specify the path of /storage/1234-5678/CallRecords/, where 1234-5678 is your card identifier (you can find it through the file manager).
3. Make sure the application has permission to write to the card (in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Storage).

Note: Some apps (e.g. Boldbeast) require additional settings to write to the user. SD-This is because of the Android restrictions:

1. Open Boldbeast → Settings → Record folder.
2. Select the Custom folder and specify the path to the map.
3. Enable the option to Use the Old Recording Method (if available).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Redmi Note 9